{"id":13582,"date":"2026-05-27T00:33:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T22:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/meilleures-excursions-depuis-aix-en-provence\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T11:22:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T09:22:59","slug":"best-excursions-from-aix-en-provence-day-trips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-excursions-from-aix-en-provence-day-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"12 best excursions from Aix-en-Provence (reviews + photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aix-en-Provence is an ideal base for exploring Provence and the surrounding area. Nestled in the heart of the region, the town is less than two hours&#8217; drive from a remarkable diversity of landscapes: the hilltop villages of the Lub\u00e9ron, the creeks of the Mediterranean coast, the vineyards of the C\u00f4tes de Provence, the Verdon gorges and much more. We&#8217;ve been lucky enough to discover these excursions from Aix, and here we share our selection of the finest.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use our selection of the <strong>12 best excursions from Aix-en-Provence<\/strong> to make your choice, and plan your ideal getaway!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/best-day-trips-from-aix-en-provence-excursions-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Discover our favorite excursions from Aix-en-Provence, ideally located for easy sightseeing!\" class=\"wp-image-13573\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our 3 favorite excursions from Aix-en-Provence<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before discovering our detailed opinions on each of the selected excursions, here are our 3 favorites:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The hilltop villages of the Luberon<\/strong>: Gordes, Roussillon and S\u00e9nanque Abbey surrounded by lavender &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/aix-en-provence-l1897\/visite-d-une-jounee-des-villages-du-luberon-au-depart-d-aix-en-provence-t585095\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cassis and the Calanques<\/strong>: the most attractive fishing port on the coast and the limestone cliffs of the Calanques National Park &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/cassis-l36948\/visite-de-cassis-tour-en-bateau-dans-les-calanques-et-visite-de-la-grotte-cosquer-t1020571\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Les Gorges du Verdon and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie<\/strong>: the grand canyon of Provence and one of the most beautiful villages in France &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/valensole-l97689\/visitez-les-champs-de-lavande-les-gorges-du-verdon-et-moustiers-depuis-aix-t955730\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Roussillon\/n-vbQph4\/Best-of\/i-cjrvnJn\/0\/L7kQK52TppB3gbMRhRsmcLv4xw27hxRzsg7q3qgXM\/L\/roussillon%20-%20village-01-L.jpg\" alt=\"Village of Roussillon\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Village of Roussillon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Authentic Provence: Gordes, Roussillon and the hilltop villages of the Lub\u00e9ron<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Gordes\/n-LCJHw4\/Village\/i-MRM4TXD\/0\/LvLVGr9zJjxvH6SvbvFFvDK8J7mTNwZzNSHpnkFPN\/L\/Gordes_001-L.jpg\" alt=\"Perched villages of the Luberon - Gordes\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend this tour?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luberon is Provence as we imagine it: stone, light and hilltop villages! It is one of the region&#8217;s most representative destinations. We were won over by the beauty of the villages perched on their rocky spurs, where dry stone and Mediterranean light create a unique atmosphere. Gordes, built amphitheatrically on a limestone promontory, is without doubt the most photographed village in the region. Its castle dominates the houses, which are tightly packed together to form an ensemble of rare harmony. Roussillon also has a striking chromatic surprise in store for you: its houses come in all shades of ochre, from yellow to deep red, in perfect harmony with the multicolored cliffs that surround them. You won&#8217;t see anything like it anywhere else in France. These two villages epitomize the essence of the Provence we dream of discovering.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Roussillon\/n-vbQph4\/Best-of\/i-JJHpKVk\/0\/MwC9t3MrvqBqrDvCZPXcgnSD4RGr4qsbbPWGXXtmF\/L\/roussillon%20-%20village-06-L.jpg\" alt=\"Perched villages of the Luberon - Roussillon\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gordes<\/strong>: medieval castle, dry-stone streets and views over the valley from the D15, one of <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-provence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Provence&#8217;s most beautiful villages<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-village-roussillon-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Roussillon<\/strong>:<\/a> the Sentier des Ocres (Ochre Trail) (fee payable, 1-hour walk), flamboyantly hued facades and artisan boutiques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lavender fields<\/strong> and olive groves punctuate the roads of the plateau<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>village of Les Bories<\/strong>, a group of dry-stone huts on the outskirts of Gordes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long will it take?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow a full day to visit Gordes and Roussillon at your own pace, including the Sentier des Ocres and lunch on site. From Aix-en-Provence, Gordes is about 1h10 away. The car remains the most practical means of transport for linking villages. Arrive early in the morning, before 9am, to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the alleyways before the influx of visitors.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Gordes\/n-LCJHw4\/Village\/i-WWLMvz6\/0\/MpPNP5CpcNgr7XCPTjdmMgfcxDdPBGkdgvqtkFX8L\/L\/Gordes_002-L.jpg\" alt=\"Villages perch&#xE9;s du Lub&#xE9;ron - Plan a day trip from Aix\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Want to discover the Luberon on a guided tour?<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/aix-en-provence-l1897\/visite-d-une-jounee-des-villages-du-luberon-au-depart-d-aix-en-provence-t585095\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Lavender and S\u00e9nanque Abbey: Provence&#8217;s most famous painting<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/n-rGbRdb\/Stock\/i-gKhbktZ\/0\/Lgb8nmFs29vzP3RvCtM3btSCFcXW5bvKvRTgccQ4J\/L\/Abbaye%20senanque%20lavande%20canva-L.jpg\" alt=\"Lavender Abbaye de S&#xE9;nanque - Excursion from Aix-en-Provence\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend this tour?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lavender is inextricably linked with Provence, and there are two sites from Aix-en-Provence where you can capture all its poetry. The Abbaye de S\u00e9nanque, a 12th-century Cistercian abbey nestled in a valley 4km from Gordes, is one of the region&#8217;s most emblematic landmarks: its gray stone facades stand out against a carpet of intense purple lavender, particularly spectacular in June and July when it blooms. We found it a place of sober, calming beauty, far removed from excess. The Valensole plain, further to the northeast, rolls out miles of lavender rows as far as the eye can see. It&#8217;s a show of a different, wilder kind, where the light at the end of the day transforms the landscape into a painting.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Roussillon\/n-vbQph4\/Best-of\/i-JkPzb2Q\/0\/LPHpFHvrB5Tk8sG6gCbgbWLVRqcGgSrT3SdpPNJqm\/L\/Abbaye%20de%20Se%CC%81nanque-L.jpg\" alt=\"Roussillon - Excursions\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">S\u00e9nanque Abbey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The<strong>S\u00e9nanque Abbey<\/strong> and its lavender fields, a 25-minute drive from Roussillon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12th-century Cistercian architecture and harmonious proportions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Valensole plain<\/strong> in June-July: rows of lavender as far as the eye can see<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The villages of the plain and their local produce markets (lavender honey, essential oils)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long will it take?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">S\u00e9nanque Abbey is about 1h15 drive from Aix-en-Provence. We recommend combining it with a visit to Gordes, just a few minutes away. If you also wish to reach Valensole, allow a full day. The ideal time for lavender to bloom is between late June and mid-July. Outside this window, the abbey can still be visited, even if the chromatic spectacle is less striking. Visit the official website for more info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.senanque.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Would you like to visit the lavender fields on an organized excursion from Aix?<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/abbaye-de-senanque-l97707?departsFrom=1897&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Cassis and its calanques: turquoise sea 45 minutes from Aix-en-Provence<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Ville\/i-x6bQG4w\/0\/D8wqHtBxWMn2qJh5JCJjKvVCPSBd8g99XbFfgrGRw\/L\/Cassis_port-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cassis and the calanques - Excursion from Aix-en-Provence\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend this tour?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A seductive port and breathtaking cliffs! Cassis is one of those destinations that fully deserves its reputation. A 45-minute drive from Aix-en-Provence, this fishing town combines the charm of a colorful Mediterranean port with the spectacular beauty of the surrounding calanques. We loved strolling along its lively quays, discovering its flower-filled alleyways and savoring the gentle atmosphere that reigns over the square. The real highlight of the trip, however, is the calanques: these Mediterranean fjords of turquoise waters fringed by white limestone cliffs are a natural landscape in a class of their own. Whether you discover them by boat, kayak or on foot along the GR98, the experience is unforgettable. We advise you to opt for the boat trip covering 9 calanques: wonder guaranteed!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Activit&#xE9;-Bateau-Calanques\/i-S7zTkRz\/0\/CRR9KwvSCpqKZ94DLbvg5fwq9q2DpQQkdV4d8vgFH\/L\/cassis-calanque-sortie-bateau-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cassis and the calanques - Port of Cassis, calanques and Route des Cr&#xEA;tes\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>port of Cassis<\/strong> and its colorful boats, lined with caf\u00e9s and restaurant terraces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/randonnee-calanques-port-miou-port-pin-cassis\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"11229\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creeks of Port-Miou, Port-Pin<\/a>, En-Vau<\/strong> and more: turquoise waters, white cliffs, umbrella pines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>boat<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/visit-calanques-boat-cassis\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"11286\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tour of the calanques<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>vineyards of Cassis<\/strong> in the hinterland, which benefit from an exceptional microclimate above the Mediterranean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/route-cretes-cap-canaille-cassis\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"11353\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Route des Cr\u00eates and Cap Canaille<\/strong><\/a>Europe&#8217;s highest sea cliff (363m), optional from Cassis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long will it take?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cassis is about a 45-minute drive from Aix-en-Provence. A full day is enough to enjoy the port, take the boat trip (2h20 for 9 calanques) and have lunch on site. Arrive early: parking lots fill up fast, especially in summer. If you also want to hike to Port-Pin and En-Vau, plan to leave at dawn. We don&#8217;t recommend driving to the calanques from the center; walking or taking the bus is more convenient.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Best-of\/n-PbwqvZ\/Plages\/i-tpnf2nG\/0\/T29tDQLGTK5qSWjk7DBxh9PDXcrMH8PBtBKfnXLG\/L\/Cassis_calanques_port_pin-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cassis and the calanques - A busy day 45 minutes from Aix-en-Provence\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/cassis-l36948\/visite-de-cassis-tour-en-bateau-dans-les-calanques-et-visite-de-la-grotte-cosquer-t1020571\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discover the calanques by boat from Cassis!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Gorges du Verdon and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie: the thrill of Provence<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Verdon\/n-nxGkvv\/Moustiers-Sainte-Marie\/i-DdDSNpJ\/0\/NFHpcJKPZtL4ptTstMfrbzSpZfZnJFK4XRxfmPpBX\/L\/Moustiers-Sainte-Marie_002-L.jpg\" alt=\"Gorges du Verdon and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie - Excursion from Aix-en-Provence\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend this tour?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nicknamed &#8220;The Grand Canyon of Provence&#8221;, the Gorges du Verdon are one of Europe&#8217;s most spectacular landscapes. This 25km-long, 700m-deep canyon, carved out by the turquoise river, offers breathtaking views from the lookouts along the Corniche Sublime road. We were impressed by the scale of this site, so different from other Provencal destinations. Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, the village at the entrance to the gorges, adds a remarkable architectural and craft dimension: nestled in the hollow of a vertiginous cliff, crossed by a waterfall and topped by a star suspended between two rock faces, it is one of France&#8217;s most beautiful villages. We also appreciated its earthenware workshops, which have been perpetuating ancestral skills since the 17th century. These two sites make for one of the most intense day trips you can make from Aix.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Verdon\/n-nxGkvv\/Moustiers-Sainte-Marie\/i-9f4XRTV\/0\/NPLcPbXRjgfZc2jWxSJTJpWF7F7chDDgSTMf99bc8\/L\/Moustiers-Sainte-Marie_006-L.jpg\" alt=\"Gorges du Verdon and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie - Viewpoints, Lac de Sainte-Croix and earthenware village\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Viewpoints of the Gorges du Verdon<\/strong>: Point Sublime, Falaise des Cavaliers and the Corniche Sublime route<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lac de Sainte-Croix<\/strong>, with its intense blue-green waters, at the mouth of the gorges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moustiers-Sainte-Marie<\/strong>: the hanging star, the waterfall that crosses the village, the climb to the Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Beauvoir (262 steps)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Moustiers <strong>earthenware workshops<\/strong> and the Mus\u00e9e de la Fa\u00efence (Earthenware Museum)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: <strong>kayak or canoe descent<\/strong> of the gorges from Castellane or Moustiers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long will it take?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is a 1h20 drive from Aix-en-Provence. Allow a full day to combine the village (2h minimum, more if you climb to the chapel) and the tour of the gorge by car, including stops at lookouts. If you&#8217;d like to kayak or hike in the gorges, set aside a whole day just for this activity. The car is essential: no regular public transport serves this area.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Discover the Gorges du Verdon and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie on an organized excursion!<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/valensole-l97689\/visitez-les-champs-de-lavande-les-gorges-du-verdon-et-moustiers-depuis-aix-t955730\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Hiking or e-biking around Montagne Sainte-Victoire<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Aix-en-Provence\/n-LNWMRN\/Terrain-des-Peintres-vue-Montagne-Sainte-Victoire\/i-BDmLjWp\/0\/L5xtfnPbs2wjHq5fbdndQPncbpqFC6xSXgJfSwp5h\/L\/terrain-peintres-montagne-sainte-victoire-aix-en-provence-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Montagne Sainte-Victoire - Excursion from Aix-en-Provence\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In the footsteps of C\u00e9zanne, 30min from Aix<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you know Montagne Sainte-Victoire? This is Aix-en-Provence&#8217;s mountain par excellence. Paul C\u00e9zanne painted it more than eighty times, from the Terrain des Peintres or from the paths around it. We were struck by the power of this limestone massif, whose white cliffs dominate the Aix countryside with an almost mineral presence. It&#8217;s a natural excursion from Aix, less than 30 minutes away, and lends itself to different levels of practice. Electric bikes allow you to cycle around the area and enjoy the scenery without excessive effort, while hiking offers access to the ridges and 360-degree panoramas of the plain and Etang de Berre. Whichever option you choose, we recommend this massif for its proximity and understated beauty.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Aix-en-Provence\/n-LNWMRN\/Terrain-des-Peintres-vue-Montagne-Sainte-Victoire\/i-vQsmmvM\/0\/KQC4BqXw6msbcNSsrMdDtSchV5cBpDh8GCqBhKn7v\/L\/terrain-peintres-montagne-sainte-victoire-aix-en-provence-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"Montagne Sainte-Victoire - The Painters' Field and the ridges of the massif\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of the Montagne Sainte-Victoire from the Terrain des Peintres<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>limestone cliffs<\/strong> of Sainte-Victoire and their changing hues in the light<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panoramic views of the Aix plain, Etang de Berre and Alpilles on a clear day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The olive groves and garrigues that cover the foothills of the massif<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To admire it from another angle, head to the <strong>Terrain des Peintres<\/strong>, the viewpoint where C\u00e9zanne used to seek inspiration, with reproductions of his paintings in situ.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long will it take?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sainte-Victoire massif is less than 30 minutes from Aix-en-Provence by car. Allow half a day for a walk to the Terrain des Peintres, or a full day if you opt for a bike tour of the massif or a hike to the crests. Bring plenty of water and sunscreen, as the site is very exposed. Hiking maps are available from the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Aix-en-Provence\/n-LNWMRN\/Terrain-des-Peintres-vue-Montagne-Sainte-Victoire\/i-MvwdQht\/0\/LpXXWXgfcnzRbmbfpz23jWWTQN3JPJX4dB8Q6hrDW\/L\/terrain-peintres-montagne-sainte-victoire-aix-en-provence-4-L.jpg\" alt=\"Montagne Sainte-Victoire - From half a day to a full day depending on the activity\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tempted by an e-bike tour of the Sainte-Victoire?<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/aix-en-provence-l1897\/aix-en-provence-tour-en-e-bike-de-la-montagne-sainte-victoire-t339601?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Tastings at C\u00f4tes de Provence wineries<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Vignoble\/i-jrcLLSH\/0\/Dhx4jSc7VZ4X55GLKpLKZ9DSxSMWnLz5D4WprLH9T\/L\/cassis-vignoble-L.jpg\" alt=\"C&#xF4;tes de Provence wine estates - Excursion from Aix-en-Provence\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend this tour?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A world-renowned terroir just outside Aix! The C\u00f4tes de Provence produce some of the world&#8217;s most famous ros\u00e9s, and the estates that make them are just a few kilometers from Aix-en-Provence. This is an excursion we recommend for those who want to go beyond simple tasting to understand a terroir, a practice, a know-how. We were seduced by the diversity of the appellation: contrary to popular belief, C\u00f4tes de Provence also produces reds and whites of character. The region&#8217;s estates generally welcome visitors for cellar tours and guided tastings, at properties often as remarkable for their architecture as for their wines.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Aix-en-Provence\/Restaurants\/n-vtwkv6\/Restaurant-Licandro\/i-LTjrQpt\/0\/KbJhT9sJG6QbV2n7xDfD2BzbpxpkfhHHGC5Qpkbvp\/L\/restaurant-licandro-aix-en-provence-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Vineyards - C&#xF4;tes de Provence\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you&#8217;ll see (and taste!)<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The vineyards and their Mediterranean landscapes: olive trees, pines and garrigues in the background<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cellars and wineries, some of which are located in historic properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guided tastings<\/strong> of ros\u00e9, red and white AOP C\u00f4tes de Provence wines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet passionate winemakers who share their knowledge of the terroir<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long will it take?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow half a day to visit one or two estates, or a full day if you wish to explore several properties and linger for lunch on site. The car is essential for connecting estates. If you opt for a tasting, designate a non-participating driver or opt for an organized tour departing from Aix-en-Provence. The C\u00f4tes de Provence vineyards are usually a 30-minute to 1-hour drive away.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/aix-en-provence-l1897?interestFilters=tc-104&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discover all the C\u00f4tes de Provence vineyard tours and tastings departing from Aix here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\"\/>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f1e7fa;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR TPS FOR RENTING YOUR CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">\nProvence<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list liste_voiture\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>car that is powerful enough <\/strong>(the roads are steep) but <strong>compact<\/strong> (some passages are narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to take out<strong>comprehensive insurance<\/strong> (some roads are winding and narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vieux-Nice-ruelle-L.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1302\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vieux-Nice-ruelle-L.png 421w, https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vieux-Nice-ruelle-L-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=PL\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the cars<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" class=\"wp-image-2851\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-provence\/\">See our tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Avignon, Pont du Gard and Baux-de-Provence: heritage and vineyards<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Avignon\/n-PS9kD6\/Ville\/i-hsFBJ6n\/0\/NV6sqTTBSVcTBbktmgnt78QQzRLQQFCFQw9hJ4NJ7\/L\/provence-avignon-pont-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Avignon Pont du Gard Baux-de-Provence - Excursion from Aix-en-Provence\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Avignon bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend this tour?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get ready to retrace two millennia of history in a single day! To the northwest of Aix-en-Provence, a number of remarkable destinations are concentrated within a radius of around 1h to 1h30 by car. <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-avignon-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"13322\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Avignon<\/a>, the city of the Popes surrounded by medieval ramparts, is home to the Palais des Papes, one of the largest Gothic palaces in the world, and the famous Pont Saint-B\u00e9n\u00e9zet. We were struck by the density of the city&#8217;s historical heritage. 25km to the west, the Pont du Gard is one of the best-preserved Roman aqueducts in the world: its three rows of arches over the Gardon river are impressive in size and condition. Les <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-village-baux-de-provence-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"12803\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baux-de-Provence<\/a>, perched on a spur in the Alpilles mountains, adds a medieval and artistic dimension with its Carri\u00e8res de Lumi\u00e8res. We offer two ways of organizing this day to suit your interests.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Avignon\/n-PS9kD6\/Palais-des-Papes\/i-nsjwRVn\/0\/LTWrn4fzXHD86q3mbh4P5ftkm2JDPj9pkHtx7RXpG\/L\/provence-avignon-palais-papes-L.jpg\" alt=\"Avignon Pont du Gard Baux-de-Provence - Palais des Papes\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here we suggest two possible variations for your excursion without overloading your day of sightseeing:<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option A: Heritage &amp; Antiquity (Pont du Gard + Baux-de-Provence + Avignon)<\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Pont du Gard<\/strong>, a UNESCO-listed Roman aqueduct dating from the 1st century, 1h10 from Aix &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/fr\/activites-attractions-vers-pont-du-gard-c262919\/billets-pour-pont-du-gard-coupe-file-p978105\/?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">book your ticket now!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Les <strong>Baux-de-Provence<\/strong>: medieval castle ruins, Renaissance streets and views of the Alpilles, 45min from Aix<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avignon<\/strong>: the Palais des Papes, Pont Saint-B\u00e9n\u00e9zet and medieval ramparts, 1h from Aix &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/fr\/activites-attractions-avignon-c184100\/billets-pour-palais-des-papes-pont-d-avignon-billet-d-entree-p975078\/?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">book your combined ticket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option B: Wines &amp; villages (Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape + Avignon)<\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape<\/strong>: one of France&#8217;s most prestigious wine appellations, the village dominated by the ruins of the papal castle and its cellars, 1h20 from Aix &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/avignon-l14\/au-depart-d-avignon-visite-d-une-demi-journee-a-chateauneuf-du-pape-t16085\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">book your excursion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avignon<\/strong>: the city of the popes, its ramparts, the Halles covered market and the Provencal atmosphere of the historic center &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/avignon-l14?activityType=dayTrip&amp;departsFrom=1897&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">choose your option<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/n-rGbRdb\/Stock\/i-g8csq55\/0\/LP9DZT66Ws2bnc2bXFSNGMGgnNHw8s5dnpk49qJ6R\/L\/Pont%20du%20Gard-L.png\" alt=\"Pont du Gard\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long will it take?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both variants can be easily managed in a full day from Aix-en-Provence, without overloading you or rushing you to visit. For variant A, allow around 2h to 3h to the Pont du Gard, 2h to Les Baux and 2h to Avignon, which means an early start. For variant B, Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape can be visited in half a day, leaving the afternoon for Avignon. In both cases, the car is essential to connect the sites. Read our tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-aix-provence-station\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4977\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">renting a car in Aix-en-Provence<\/a>. If you want to concentrate on Avignon alone, it&#8217;s worth taking a whole day to explore the city&#8217;s main museums and monuments.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Arles and Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence in the footsteps of Van Gogh<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Arles\/n-K2dFh4\/Ar&#xE8;nes\/i-n5bQLHH\/0\/KwbrXWpFbC5BwbwkjJTmV3BzxBDP73hgzKtFk8v59\/L\/arena-outside-arles-L.jpg\" alt=\"Arles and Saint-R&#xE9;my-de-Provence - Excursion from Aix-en-Provence\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend this tour?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/is-arles-worth-visiting-reasons\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"13006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arles<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-village-saint-remy-de-provence-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"12810\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence<\/a> form a complementary duo less than an hour&#8217;s drive from Aix. Arles impressed us with the density of its Roman heritage: the 1st-century Ar\u00e8nes, the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Antique, the Alyscamps and the Basilique Saint-Trophime make up a UNESCO-listed complex that has nothing to envy of the great Mediterranean sites. The town is also inseparable from Van Gogh, who lived here in 1888-1889 and produced over 300 works. The LUMA Foundation, designed by Frank Gehry, adds a strong contemporary dimension. Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence, 25 minutes to the north, offers a more refined atmosphere: its elegant alleyways, the ancient site of Glanum and the monastery-workshop where Van Gogh created La Nuit \u00c9toil\u00e9e make it a leading cultural stopover. We found these two complementary cities on the same day.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Saint-Remy-de-Provence\/n-kcDSfm\/Monast&#xE8;re-Saint-Paul\/i-fm82fLn\/0\/MRTXsKRWk34tBwJ8wrX5pt4Zx5GDbfMvV7BtMSg4b\/L\/mus&#xE9;e-saint-remy-provence-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Arles and Saint-R&#xE9;my-de-Provence - Ar&#xE8;nes, Glanum, Fondation LUMA and Monast&#xE8;re Saint-Paul\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In <strong>Arles<\/strong>: the Arenas, the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Antique, the Alyscamps, the Basilique Saint-Trophime and the Fondation LUMA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Van Gogh circuit<\/strong> in Arles: reproductions of his paintings installed in the places where he painted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <strong>Saint-R\u00e9my<\/strong>: the Glanum archaeological site and the Antiques Museum (free access)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Monast\u00e8re Saint-Paul de Mausole<\/strong>: Van Gogh&#8217;s reconstructed bedroom and the Romanesque cloister<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The elegant historic center of Saint-R\u00e9my and its boutiques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long will it take?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arles is a 1-hour drive from Aix-en-Provence, and Saint-R\u00e9my is 45 minutes away. You can visit both cities in one day, provided you leave early and choose your priorities. We recommend spending the morning in Arles (Ar\u00e8nes + Alyscamps or LUMA) and the afternoon in Saint-R\u00e9my (Glanum + Monastery + walk in the center). If you have more time, each city deserves a day on its own.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Arles\/n-K2dFh4\/Fondation-Luma\/i-Z5rBnQX\/0\/MJQX48X3qNQ9DwpKjJ9n4VF5qqLPmRGcsV4GDGj8b\/L\/luma-view-arles-L.jpg\" alt=\"Arles and Saint-R&#xE9;my-de-Provence - An early start for a day in both towns\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Would you like a private guided tour of Arles?<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/arles-l155\/arles-visite-guidee-privee-de-2-heures-avec-un-guide-de-la-region-t1066749\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Immersion in the Camargue: pink flamingos, white horses and wide open spaces<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Arles\/n-K2dFh4\/Animaux\/i-sdKJQ4J\/0\/LzQC73fHJ84VKfdNPSz46Q5ZqvftR7gsGLwRQD4pg\/L\/pink-flamingos-arles-L.jpg\" alt=\"Camargue - Excursion from Aix-en-Provence\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend this tour?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-camargue-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"13045\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camargue<\/a> is an extraordinary destination, a land where nature sets its own pace. This Rhone delta offers a landscape unique in France: pink flamingos, white horses, black bulls, salt marshes and rice fields as far as the eye can see. From Aix-en-Provence, this world apart is less than 1h30 away. We were struck by the raw beauty of the Camargue, so different from classic Provencal landscapes. At the Parc Ornithologique du Pont de Gau, you can observe hundreds of pink flamingos at close quarters all year round. The Salin de Giraud offers an almost unreal spectacle with its deep pink pools. Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, the main town in the region, is home to a fortified church and the statue of Sara la Noire, patron saint of the Travellers. It&#8217;s a territory that&#8217;s well deserved and rewards those who take the time to linger.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Camargue\/Salin-de-Giraud\/n-dQXztf\/Salins\/i-XmkZsjZ\/0\/KvB3BqdXDrRMCFX5hDkVg93q27gPjCsqRPqwrw4k3\/L\/pink-water-salin-giraud-arles-L.jpg\" alt=\"Camargue - Flamingos, salt flats and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pont de Gau Ornithological Park<\/strong> (\u20ac8.50): pink flamingos, herons, egrets and more than 400 species.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Salin de Giraud<\/strong>: spectacular pink water basins, salt dunes and flamingos in numbers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Les <strong>Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer<\/strong>: the fortified church, the crypt of Sara la Noire and the village streets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The delta&#8217;s <strong>wild landscapes<\/strong>: marshes, ponds, reed beds and undeveloped beaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: a <strong>4WD safari<\/strong> to the most remote areas &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/arles-l155\/au-depart-d-arles-demi-journee-de-safari-en-camargue-en-4x4-prive-t221223\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see price and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long will it take?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Camargue is about an hour and a half&#8217;s drive from Aix-en-Provence. Plan a full day to explore the Parc du Pont de Gau, Salin de Giraud and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. The car is essential for connecting the sites, which are scattered over a vast area. Spring (bird migrations) and autumn (soft light, fewer people) are the best times. In summer, temperatures can be high and mosquitoes can be present: make sure you wear appropriate protection.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Camargue\/n-TbP27G\/Parc-ornithologique-Pont-de-Gau\/i-XnrnZt7\/0\/NThkft5rtsb5B8wsF8MMvPfWWvKTgwj6BKg9WCmQB\/L\/parc-pont-gau-saintes-maries-L.jpg\" alt=\"Camargue - A day in the delta\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explore the Camargue with a guide from Aix-en-Provence<\/strong>!<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/camargue-l83390?departsFrom=1897&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Getaway to Marseille, the Mediterranean&#8217;s great neighbor<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Marseille\/n-tLxzpP\/Vieux-port\/i-fchh724\/0\/DPKwVkLb8KJjMrfDFd7GJgmmWW4rxfhZS9TQjTkrX\/L\/marseille-vieux-port-L.jpg\" alt=\"Marseille - Excursion from Aix-en-Provence\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend your tour?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-marseille-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"12496\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marseille<\/a> is just a 30-minute drive from Aix-en-Provence, making it the most accessible excursion in our selection. It&#8217;s also one of the most exotic. France&#8217;s second-largest city boasts a vibrant Mediterranean energy, with its lively Old Port, contrasting neighborhoods and spectacular calanques. We were won over by this dynamic metropolis that combines Provencal traditions with urban modernity. The MUCEM, a cube of concrete lace designed by Rudy Ricciotti, dialogues with Fort Saint-Jean from a promontory overlooking the sea. The Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde watches over the city from its rock, offering a 360-degree panorama of the entire bay. The Quartier du Panier, Marseille&#8217;s oldest district, reveals a popular and creative soul in its maze of alleyways adorned with street art. For a rich day out, combine a visit to the historic center in the morning with a boat trip to the calanques in the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Marseille\/Mus&#xE9;es\/n-8DPVDX\/MUCEM\/i-GC8fjMd\/0\/LvKnfSNppWq28n3bv9sCCJnt6zQFQ9BL9VdnWpthX\/L\/architecture%20mucem%20marseille-L.jpg\" alt=\"Marseille - Old Port, MUCEM, Panier and Calanques\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old Port, MUCEM, Panier and Calanques<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Old Port<\/strong>: the historic and social heart of the city, the starting point for excursions to the Calanques and the Frioul Islands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>MUCEM and Fort Saint-Jean<\/strong>: Mediterranean collections and a walk on the footbridges facing the sea &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/marseille-l292\/marseille-billet-d-entree-coupe-file-au-mucem-t150728\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">book your skip-the-line ticket<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica<\/strong>: exceptional panoramic view of Marseille, the Frioul Islands and the sea (free admission)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Panier district<\/strong>: alleyways, street art and artisan boutiques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marseille&#8217;s calanques<\/strong> by boat or on foot &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/parc-national-des-calanques-l86279\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">book your cruise<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La <strong>Grotte Cosquer<\/strong>: immersive reconstruction of the 30,000-year-old underwater cave &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/marseille-l292\/marseille-billet-d-entree-a-la-grotte-cosquer-et-audioguide-t743946\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">reserve your ticket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long will it take?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marseille is a 30-minute drive from Aix-en-Provence. The city is vast and one day is not enough to see it all: choose your priorities according to your interests. For a first visit, we recommend combining the Old Port, the MUCEM and the Panier district in the morning, followed by the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde in the early afternoon. For the calanques, it&#8217;s best to plan a second, dedicated day. By public transport, the shuttle bus from Gare Saint-Charles is more comfortable than the car in the city center.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Marseille\/&#xC9;glises-basiliques-cath&#xE9;drales\/n-LFmSss\/Basilique-Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde\/i-JW54RWj\/0\/LvCtZwPzRFKgbWh7FjrfFpxG38rQxzLsRcmbdLrDs\/L\/chemin%20bois%20sacre%20notre%20dame%20garde%20marseille-L.jpg\" alt=\"Marseille - One day minimum, two for the calanques\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Would you like to discover Marseille in a different way? Book a tour with locals!<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/marseille-l292\/marseille-decouvrir-la-vieille-ville-avec-un-marseillais-t692409\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\"\/>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f1e7fa;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">DISCOVER <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Aix-en-Provence<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-aix-en-provence-visit\/\">What to do in Aix-en-Provence<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-aix-en-provence-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurants-aix-en-provence-where-eat-reviews\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"12447\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best restaurants<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-museums-aix-en-provence\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"13572\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best museums<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/where-park-aix-en-provence-best-carpark\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"13603\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to park<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Itineraries: 1 day &#8211; 2 days &#8211; 3 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-aix-provence-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rent a car in Aix-en-Provence (airport or train station)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Most beautiful villages around Aix-en-Provence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ville-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Aix-en-Provence\/n-LNWMRN\/Ville\/i-RXKMpQv\/0\/LC89NqG22LmFPR9HrhLmpMQKzgtKsfNShHKkDS5fV\/L\/fontaine-rotonde-aix-en-provence-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:319px;height:303px\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Monaco and \u00c8ze: the French Riviera in a single day<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Best-of\/n-PbwqvZ\/Villages\/i-ZBP73Wr\/0\/2c45cefd\/L\/Eze_jardin_ruelles-L.jpg\" alt=\"C&#xF4;te d'Azur Monaco &#xC8;ze Saint-Paul-de-Vence - Excursion from Aix-en-Provence\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend this tour?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur can be reached from Aix-en-Provence in just a few hours, opening up the possibility of excursions to some of the French Riviera&#8217;s most emblematic sites. We offer two variations to suit your needs. The first takes you to Monaco, an unusual principality whose <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/visit-prince-palace-monaco\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"10035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prince&#8217;s Palace<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/visit-oceanographic-museum-monaco\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"9909\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oceanographic Museum<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-gardens-monaco\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"9233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exotic gardens<\/a> are well worth a visit, then to \u00c8ze, a medieval village perched 427m above the sea. Its <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/visit-exotic-garden-eze\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"5419\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exotic garden<\/a>, maze of narrow streets and spectacular views over the Mediterranean make it one of the region&#8217;s most striking villages.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Monaco\/Quartiers\/n-dzhZWm\/Rocher\/i-X6QPk39\/0\/d6ea4f6b\/L\/Monaco-rocher-vued%27ensemble-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of the Rock.  \"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monaco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u00c8ze<\/strong>: the medieval hilltop village, the exotic garden and views over the Mediterranean &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-village-eze-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"5203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see our article<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monaco<\/strong>: the Prince&#8217;s Palace, the changing of the guard, the Oceanographic Museum and the exotic gardens &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-monaco-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4806\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see our article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/%C3%88ze\/n-cXSbFV\/Village\/i-bvX6Ps3\/0\/97b86b88\/L\/Village_eze_vue-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of the village of &#xC8;ze\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of the village of \u00c8ze<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long will it take?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow just under 3 hours&#8217; drive to \u00c8ze, then 15 minutes to Monaco. The day will be busy but doable if you leave early. The car is the most flexible way.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Rent a car<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Along the Var coast: Fr\u00e9jus, Saint-Rapha\u00ebl and Saint-Tropez<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Saint-Rapha%C3%ABl\/n-rbrpSX\/Ville\/i-vRfJr5V\/0\/CH4qHxLx4tvRnzsNjqHw6JskrRRCtG2RrM2x5HpKZ\/L\/Saint-Raphael-5-L.jpg\" alt=\"St Rapha&#xEB;l\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saint-Rapha\u00ebl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend this tour?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Var coast, between Fr\u00e9jus and Saint-Tropez, offers a seaside and cultural itinerary accessible from Aix-en-Provence in around 2 hours. It&#8217;s a closer alternative to the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur in Nice, and we recommend it to those who want to discover the sea without going too far away. Fr\u00e9jus seduced us with the discreet charm of its historic center: its Proven\u00e7al stone cathedral, its Roman remains and its atmosphere of a town on a human scale contrast nicely with the better-known seaside resorts. Saint-Rapha\u00ebl extends the experience with its sandy beaches and the beauty of the nearby Esterel massif. Last but not least, Saint-Tropez remains a mythical stopover: its port, colorful streets and citadel are well worth a visit, despite the summer crowds. Grimaud, 20 minutes away, offers an authentic medieval counterpoint to the hustle and bustle of the Tropez area.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Best-of\/n-PbwqvZ\/Villes\/i-6KHJr8x\/0\/fbed16ed\/L\/Saint-Tropez-L.jpg\" alt=\"Var coast Fr&#xE9;jus Saint-Rapha&#xEB;l Saint-Tropez - Fr&#xE9;jus, Saint-Rapha&#xEB;l, Saint-Tropez and Grimaud\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/saint-tropez-l518\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Saint-Tropez<\/a><\/strong>the mythical port, the narrow streets of the old town and the 16th-century Citadel &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-saint-tropez-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"8617\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read our article<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-frejus-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"11638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fr\u00e9jus<\/a><\/strong>the Proven\u00e7al stone cathedral and 1st-century Roman remains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saint-Rapha\u00ebl<\/strong>: the long sandy beach and proximity to the Esterel massif &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-saint-raphael-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"10483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">find out more<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: <strong>Grimaud<\/strong>, the perched medieval village with its tunnel streets and castle ruins, 20 minutes from Saint-Tropez &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/grimaud-l100554\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">visit Grimaud<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long will it take?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fr\u00e9jus and Saint-Rapha\u00ebl are just under 2 hours from Aix-en-Provence (A8 freeway); Saint-Tropez is about 20 minutes further, depending on traffic. One day is enough for the whole itinerary if you leave early. In July and August, traffic on the road to Saint-Tropez can make the journey considerably longer: we recommend leaving before 8am. Grimaud can be visited in 1h30 to 2h and is an excellent complement to Saint-Tropez, just 20min away.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Best-of\/n-PbwqvZ\/Villages\/i-48xGHsV\/0\/862a864e\/L\/Grimaud_Chateau_vue-L.jpg\" alt=\"Var coast Fr&#xE9;jus Saint-Rapha&#xEB;l Saint-Tropez - A day out before 8 a.m. in summer\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">PLAN YOUR TRIP TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">provence<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inspiration<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-provence-attractions\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"12105\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Provence<\/a><br\/>Provence&#8217;s most beautiful towns<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-provence\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"12926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful villages<\/a><br\/>Most beautiful castles<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/where-to-go-provence-destinations\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"12925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best destinations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Antibes\/n-mKVLR5\/Port-Ponteil\/i-38NGtcB\/0\/f2464217\/S\/plage_ponteil_vue-S.jpg\" alt=\"Antibes and the mountains\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practical advice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-provence\/\">Rent a car in Provence<\/a> &#8211; in <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-nice-airport-station\/\">Nice<\/a> &#8211; in <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-cannes-station\/\">Cannes<\/a> &#8211; in <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-marseille-airport-station\/\">Marseille<\/a> &#8211; in <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-aix-provence-station\/\">Aix-en-Provence<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Itineraries: 5 days &#8211; 1 week &#8211; 10 days (coming soon)<br\/>Weekend ideas: best-of &#8211; romantic &#8211; luxury &#8211; unusual (coming soon)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Nice\/n-wSXLpq\/Gare\/i-b5C5b9P\/0\/d153a796\/S\/gare-tgv-nice-train-S.jpg\" alt=\"Nice train station\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where to stay<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p 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wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The must-dos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-marseille-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"12496\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Marseille<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-aix-en-provence-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"12379\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Aix-en-Provence<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-avignon-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"13322\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Avignon<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-arles-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"12986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Arles<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-nice-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Nice<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-cannes-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Cannes<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-antibes-france-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Antibes<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-monaco-visit\/\">Best things to do in Monaco<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-saint-tropez-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Saint-Tropez<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-cassis-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Cassis<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Antibes\/n-mKVLR5\/Port-dAntibes\/i-nX9XG8L\/0\/feace0c9\/S\/nomade-port-antibes-S.jpg\" alt=\"ramparts Antibes\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/claire-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-nsNF6C6\/0\/Cs2F5n96pkt9xFD9D3SVqmQspMhrKgN75nHgBqmjG\/L\/Claire-L.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE MADE THE TRIP <\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Claire<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/myriam-bendriss-mudibu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-2VkpKdc\/0\/DqDG7GbR6CxhqJq4M7VBQnSmkShv4QM9sWgTxgDm4\/L\/myriam-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE WROTE THE ARTICLE \n <\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Myriam<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"mediavine-settings\" data-blocklist-leaderboard=\"1\" data-blocklist-content-desktop=\"1\" data-blocklist-content-mobile=\"1\" 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