Stroll the bucolic village before heading to the quirky corkscrew museum nearby and end the day with a wine tasting session at Domaine de la Citadelle. Tip — full details of your Luberon driving tour and options to extend can be found here. Stay: Avignon , Cassis, or Aix-en-Provence. The sixth day of your Provence itinerary will see you heading south to one of the most intriguing places in Provence. The infamous black Camargue bulls also roam freely among the reeds and herds of snow-white horses — one of the oldest horse breeds in the world — live in harmony with nature.
Tours depart Arles and Avignon daily and will allow you to see the best of the Camargue while providing you with an interesting and informative commentary. Book Your Camargue Tour Here. Arles has a small but perfectly formed old town with plenty to see and do in an afternoon.
Be sure to take a walk through the magnificent public gardens — the Jardins de la Fontaine. One of the first-ever public gardens in Europe, they are a fascinating mix of open green spaces, large water features, intricate sculptures, and ancient ruins. Climb to the top of the gardens for unmatched views of the city! Stay: Aix-en-Provence. Cassis is a charming portside town tucked in between towering cliffs near Marseille on the Mediterranean coast.
If you arrive early enough, you can stroll through the old town, browse the colourful boutiques, take in the historic buildings, and walk the pier — all in a morning. You then have the option of dining quayside, or grabbing lunch to-go and heading to the calanques.
The Calanques of Cassis are one of the most impressive natural attractions in Provence. The first time I laid eyes on these high-rise limestone cliffs I was absolutely blown away by their incredible size and stature as they jut out into the azure blue sea.
The last half-day of your one week in Provence itinerary is spent enjoying Aix-en-Provence. Colourful produce and flower markets are held throughout the week filling the streets with the lively atmosphere synonymous with the South of France.
The old town is best explored without a plan of attack. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Wow Nadine, what a perfect guide! Would it be possible to get few restaurant recommendations fine dining ones as well as popular Many thanks! I love your itinerary but I will be traveling with a group that does not want to "move around".
I would love your input on a 5 vs 6 night stay in St Remy. There are enough shops, art galleries, and historic sites to spend a whole day. Sun seekers, for their part, can relax on the area's many beaches, which stretch along 7. In the evening, stroll along the Old Port and enjoy a spectacular sunset before choosing one of the many chic restaurants. Although its famous as the host of the International Cannes Film Festival, Cannes has surprisingly humble roots as a modest fishing village.
Spend a half-day hitting the beaches or exploring the Suquet , the oldest quarter and historic center of Cannes. Built on a hill, the Suquet invites you for a stroll along its steep medieval streets as you wander to the top for exceptional viewps. If looking for the ultimate souvenir, take a day-trip to Grasse , the perfume capital of the world. Visit the town's historic city center and peruse many shops where artisanal perfumeries sell their wares, including Gallimard Perfumerie.
Here, you can design your own fragrance, combining the notes on a perfumer's organ to create your perfect signature perfume. Gallimard will register your unique combination, so you can order the perfume even after you return home. Having this much time in Provence is a real treat. In fact, the more days you spend here,the more likely you are to ponder quitting your job and making the move here we don't blame you.
From Cannes, continue your journey to Nice on the eastern edge of Provence—a great place to stop for a night before beginning the loop back to Aix-en-Provence. Nice offers fabulous markets, glorious architecture, and excellent dining options. Walk through Vieux Nice as well as the city's daily market called Cours Saleya featuring a vast array of products from handcrafted carvings to fresh flowers and quality fruit and vegetables.
Perhaps you'd rather see the city on a guided tour that covers off-the-beaten-path attractions. A great next stop is Eze , a rocky little village perched on an impossibly steep peak is often called the jewel in the French Riviera's crown.
Lying in the chapel is the gothic tomb of Pope Innocent VI. Constructed between and , the Saint-Didier Church typifies the Romanesque architecture of the region with its massive nave and hard stonewalls.
Visitors will see an attractive display of decorative sculptures and objects. It is located at 65 Rue Joseph Verner, Avignon. The city is popular for its cultural festival and events. Avignon hosts dozens of various festivals all-year-round. Another popular festival is the Avignon Jazz Festival held in August. This event invites up-and-coming jazz musicians and enthusiasts from different parts of Europe. It is a lively place full of culture and history for the prepared and unprepared tourists.
If Avignon happens to be your next destination, your travel experience will not remain the same after the trip. Peter is the editor of France Travel Blog. He has traveled to France many times and is ready to share the knowledge in this travel guide for France. Ile de la Barthelasse To observe a well-deserved break from the bustles of city life, take a ferry across the river to the stunning Ile de la Barthelasse. All Avignon Tours. Back to main.
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