Provence is one of France’s most visited, welcoming and charming regions. It is known for its diverse landscapes, which includes everything from the Southern Alps and Camargue plains, to vineyards, olive groves, forests, and fields of lavender.
Provence Highlights
Tour the stone-built, picturesque hilltop villages of Gordes, Bonnieux, Lacoste or Lourmarin, along the Luberon Valley dotted with vineyards and orchards
Travel through the enchanting lavender country during blooming season. See how converted lavender essence is made at a perfume distillery
Stop for a glass of pastis (the local anise flavored aperitif) at an outdoor café or watch a game of petanque, the local version of bocce.
Discover the spectacular medieval town of Avignon dominated by the imposing papal castle and surrounded by fortified walls.
Next Stops
French Riviera: Glamorous beach resorts in Nice, Saint-Tropez and Cannes, Two hour drive
Paris: The City of Light: world-class museums, cultural institutions, monuments, and culinary delights, Five hours by bullet train; one hour by plane
Alps-Corsica-Auvergne: Picturesque French countryside with vineyards and rolling hills, Five hours by car