Where to go?
Briefly, anyplace. Provence offers a palette of travel experiences. Town with ancient history- the best-preserved Roman buildings can be sighted and visited in Arles or in Nîmes, well, all of Roman Provence is basically an open-air museum. Panoramic views ahead of our sight, blue coastline, green valleys and mountains, vineyards, hills hiding adorable villages and a land whose life has stories to tell - travel to Provence means endless photo opportunity. No wonder some of the world’s great artists, fell under the spell of Provence, enchanted by that mythic, ethereal light falling across the Cote d’Azur’s pastel facades, dusky-blue Alps, and sparkling seas.
Bouches-du-Rhône "Departement" - An Experience full of contrast!
Between the mountain and the sea, this characterful part of Provence has something for everyone! A wide variety of landscape is offered with the Calanques along the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, the Alpilles mountain range and its renowned village of Baux-De-Provence perched on a rocky outcrop, the wild Camargue Regional Natural Park, and also other charming villages and notable cities market by an important architectural wealth such as Marseille, Arles, and Aix-en-Provence.
Not to be missed:
- Admire the fjords of the CALANQUES NATIONAL PARK, by boat
- Visit LES BAUX-DE-PROVENCE one of the most stunning sites in Provence
- Sipping coffee on a terrace on Aix-en-Provence's Cours Mirabeau Street…
- Admire FRANK GEHRY’S latest metal-clad museum masterpiece, at Luma Arles Art Center;
- Visit the Camargue’s charming citadel AIGUES MORTES
Vaucluse "Departement"
Located inland, this light-filled region of Vaucluse, for many, is here that beats the heart of Provence.
With incomparable riches of outstanding variety: AVIGNON, papal city famous for its international theatre festival, the LUBERON a land of castles, perched villages, and craggy landscape. You will be seduced by the Upper Vaucluse, redolent with lavender, truffles, and wine, and the places like VAISON-LA-ROMAINE with its unique Gallo-Roman ruins, the ENCLAVE DES PAPES, the MONT VENTOUX and SAULT, or the vineyards of the RHÔNE VALLEY.
Essencial Experiences:
- Stroll through the streets of Avignon, admire the Palace of the Popes, the famous Pont d’Avignon and end up enjoying a nice French wine while waiting to see the streets come to life with theater performances
- Fall in love with typical Provencal Villages such as LOURMARIN nestled in the middle of vineyards and olive groves, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (Venice of Provence) internationally renowned for the large number of antique dealers spread over the city and for the numerous art and painting galleries.
- GORDES listed as one of the most beautiful villages of France
- And not to be miss, the famous ABBEY OF SENANQUE hidden in the green valley
- Visit the Village of ROUSSILLON also ranked among the “Plus beaux Villages de France” and experience the Ocre Trail
Go up to the Mount Ventoux, the highest mountain in the region, and enjoy an authentic panoramic view. Immerse yourself in the world of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape French Wine, an experience to awake your senses.
The Var Department
Var is a pleasant destination to visit all year round thanks to its pleasant climate and exceptional sunshine. It is the second most wooded department in France after the Landes. Here, many walks along the coast await the visitors. With its 432 km long, you can go on excursions every day without ceasing to be surprised: the beaches follow in the rocky capes and the magnificent wild creeks, where you can relax in complete peace and quiet.
The Var hinterland is not lacking in charm either. The perched villages are true little gems that attract many visitors. The olive trees of Belgentiers, Garéoult the peasant, the fortified Castellet, Collobrières the winemaker, the artistic Ramatuelle, Evenos the solar or La Cadière d´Azur the medieval, the Var is home to magnificent villages to discover. If you have to choose, there are 3 there you can’t miss: LE LAVANDOU, BORMES-LES-MIMOSAS and PORQUEROLLES.
Thinking about Var is imagining the blue sky, the Mediterranean, the beaches, the pine forests, the beautiful Provencal villages ... In addition to natural treasures, the department has a historical and cultural heritage that must be seen in its cities, like TOULON, with its bubbling Cours Lafayette market, DRAGUIGNAN full of carved doors, engraved porches and vestiges of Provencal traditions that invite to lovely walks or SAINT-TROPEZ and the celebrities that make you dream.
Something a little different?.... Why not!
- Sillans Waterfall: Discover Sillans and its waterfall during a pleasant stop on a beautiful sunny day. It is possible to make a short hike near the waterfall.
- The caves of Villecroze: For a visit that will delight adults and children alike, opt for the caves of Villecroze. Indeed, you can discover ancient habitats of caves. These caves are striking;
- The Var on horseback is possible! Whether it's a walk in the vineyards, on the beaches or in the forest, many clubs in the region offer this type of outing. Accompanied by a guide, you will explore trails with the help of your faithful destrier.