The heart of Provence beats in the hills that connect the sea and Alps mountains. These lands of vineyards, of cultures and colourful landscapes charmed Cézanne, Van Gogh or Giono… In Provence, the people have recognisable musical accent. They like all pleasures of life and tend to tease each other around a gourmet and generous table.
South of France is a very touristic region and is renowned for its sunny climate and its magnificent landscapes.
To the North of Aix-en-Provence, you will be able to discover the famous villages that make the charm of Provence and you could visit the beautiful villages from the Luberon region: Lourmarin, Cucuron, Bonnieux, Lacoste, Ménerbes, Oppède le vieux, Gordes, Roussillon…
To the South of Aix-en-Provence, for nature lovers, you will have the chance to appreciate the beauty of the turquoise sea in the Calanques, the seaside between La Ciotat and Marseille, with a detour by Cassis and ending on the road along the ridge. For those who love the city, you would have to go and visit Marseille with its Docs, Notre Dame de La Garde, the Mucem museum, its port and taste the famous "bouillabaisse" dish at the "L’épuisette" or "Chez Fonfon" restaurants.
To the West of Aix-en-Provence, you could drive up to Avignon to visit the old Palace of the Popes, the Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and its antique dealers, passing through the magnificent villages of the Alpilles region such as Les Baux-de-Provence, Saint Rémy de Provence and Eygalières… You could also go to Arles with its arenas and the Van Gogh foundation or even go to Camargue, a natural regional park filled with wild horses, bulls and flamingos.
To the East of Aix-en-Provence, you could get to Saint Tropez if its reputation speaks to you. You could also discover the Gorges du Verdon, another regional park you could visit by foot or canoeing. You could also wander through the endless fields of lavenders and sunflowers at Valensole.
We are more than happy to give you some advice to help you choose your destination.
