L'Occitane en Provence (French pronunciation: ​[lɔk.si.tan ɑ̃ pʁɔ.vɑ̃s]) and commonly known as L'Occitane, is an international retailer of body, face, fragrances and home products based in Manosque, France. The company was founded in 1976 by Olivier Baussan with the purpose to create a company that celebrates and preserves the traditions of his native Provence. The company name means "the Occitan woman [in Provence]". In 2010, the company became listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.