REGION GUIDE
Discover Provence
Lavender fields, hilltop villages, sun-soaked vineyards and historic towns. Discover Provence — from Avignon and Aix-en-Provence to the Luberon, Roman heritage and dramatic natural landscapes.
- Provence, Southern France
PROVENCE AT A GLANCE
Everything you need to know for a perfect Provence trip.
From the best time to visit to villages, transport and scenic drives, here’s a quick overview to help you plan Provence with confidence.

Best time to visit
May – June & September – October
Ideal stay
5–7 days
Best for
Villages, food & scenic road trips
Getting around
Rental car, regional trains & local buses
MUST-SEE HIGHLIGHTS
Provence highlights
Unmissable experiences that capture Provence’s history, villages and spectacular landscapes.

Palais des Papes
Explore Avignon’s monumental Gothic palace and centuries of papal history.

Carrières des Lumières
Step inside immersive art projections in a vast limestone quarry.
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EXPLORE PROVENCE
Provence destinations
Discover Provence through elegant cities, Roman heritage and timeless hilltop villages.

Aix-en-Provence
Markets, fountains and café culture.

Avignon
Papal history and medieval charm.

Luberon
Hilltop villages and lavender fields.

Arles
Roman heritage and Provençal charm.
PERFECT PROVENCE TRIPS
Choose your Provence itinerary
Pick the trip length that fits your stay and see how to combine historic cities, hilltop villages and scenic countryside.
3
DAYS
3 days in Provence
See Aix, Avignon and the Luberon on a focused first escape.
- Highlights
- One base
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5
DAYS
5 days in Provence
Add Arles, Les Baux and village days to a balanced Provence road trip.
- Road trip
- Culture
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7+
DAYS
7+ days in Provence
Slow down with Verdon, Cassis and more time across the countryside.
- In-depth
- Scenic drives
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7+
DAYS
7+ days in Provence
Slow down with Verdon, Cassis and more time across the countryside.
- In-depth
- Scenic drives
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3 days in Provence
Discover the Provence essentials with elegant Aix, timeless Luberon villages and historic Avignon.
- Cours Mirabeau
- Old Town
- Provençal markets
- Cézanne heritage
- Gordes
- Roussillon
- Abbaye de Sénanque
- Scenic country roads
- Palais des Papes
- Pont d’Avignon
- Old Town
- Place de l’Horloge
Choose one base and explore by day trip to avoid changing hotels on a short stay.
5 days in Provence
A balanced first Provence road trip through elegant cities, hilltop villages, Roman heritage and the Alpilles.
- Cours Mirabeau
- Old Town
- Local markets
- Cézanne heritage
- Gordes
- Roussillon
- Bonnieux
- Scenic country roads
- Palais des Papes
- Pont d’Avignon
- Old Town
- Les Halles market
- Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
- Les Baux-de-Provence
- Alpilles scenery
- Carrières des Lumières
- Arles Amphitheatre
- Historic Arles
- Camargue landscapes
- Wildlife viewpoints
7+ days in Provence
Experience Provence at a slower pace with historic cities, hilltop villages, dramatic gorges and Mediterranean coastline.
- Cours Mirabeau
- Old Town
- Provençal markets
- Cézanne heritage
- Gordes
- Roussillon
- Bonnieux
- Lourmarin
- Palais des Papes
- Pont d’Avignon
- Old Town
- Les Halles market
- Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
- Les Baux-de-Provence
- Alpilles scenery
- Carrières des Lumières
- Arles Amphitheatre
- Historic Arles
- Camargue landscapes
- Wildlife viewpoints
- Verdon Gorge
- Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
- Lac de Sainte-Croix
- Scenic viewpoints
- Cassis harbor
- Route des Crêtes
- Calanques scenery
- Mediterranean sunset
Use two or three bases to reduce driving and experience different sides of Provence.
TRAVEL SMART IN PROVENCE
Plan the practical side
Helpful services and trusted partners for exploring Provence with ease.
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PROVENCE GUIDES
Plan Provence with confidence
Practical guides for where to stay, what to see and how to explore the region.

Best villages in Provence
Discover Gordes, Roussillon and the region’s prettiest hilltop villages.

Where to stay in Provence
Find the best bases for cities, villages and countryside escapes.

Provence road trip guide
Plan scenic drives through vineyards, lavender fields and historic towns.

Ready to plan Provence?
Everything you need for an unforgettable journey through villages, vineyards and sun-soaked countryside.
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