Getaways in Provence

On Wednesday mornings, the stalls spread across the squares and streets of central Saint- Rémy-de-Provence. They draw a colourful route around the collegiate church and the town hall.

In Gordes, the calades descend from the château to the Fontaine Basse, while cellars extend beneath the houses, rooting the village more deeply in the rock.

In July, theatre covers the walls of Avignon as actors and audiences move through the streets to the rhythm of performances.

Steps, squares and narrow lanes lead to the Castrum rock between façades in shades of ochre.

Above Bonnieux and Lacoste, a forest planted in the 19th century has spread across the summit plateau of the Petit Luberon.

Carved by the Aigue Brun, the Combe de Lourmarin divides the Luberon into two parts and links its northern and southern slopes.

On Friday mornings, market stalls and café terraces set the pace in Lourmarin.

In the Baronnies provençales, lavender appears in touches across a rugged pre-Alpine landscape, along roads climbing towards the passes of the Drôme provençale.

Around Sault and the Albion plateau, fine lavender colours open highland landscapes between Mont Ventoux, the Montagne de Lure and Haute-Provence.

On the Valensole plateau, the blue drifts of lavender fields shape an open, luminous landscape.

On Saturday mornings, Apt's market fills the streets of the old town and gives the city its liveliest atmosphere.

At Sénanque, rows of lavender lead the eye towards the Romanesque abbey, set deep in the Sénancole valley.

At the foot of Sainte-Victoire, Vauvenargues links Aix-en-Provence, the Concors massif, Picasso and the quieter landscapes of the Pays d’Aix.

A preserved atmosphere, away from the busiest tourist routes

Discovering Salon-de-Provence from the Château de l'Empéri

A living tradition in an iconic church in the heart of Arles

A monumental Christmas tradition

The Saint-Sixte chapel stands on a limestone slab, on the outskirts of the village of Eygalières.

A realm of extremes in the Provençal sky

A hilltop village emblematic of the landscapes of the Uzège

The Gorges de la Nesque in their finest seasonal attire

Provence, in a full breath

Suspended in the shadow of the Giant of Provence, facing the vastness.

A garden suspended in a perched village

Each morning, Place Richelme regains the familiar atmosphere of its Provençal market, in the heart of old Aix.

A perfect blend to savor the Riviera spirit

Marseille at the world’s edge ...

Across the Rhône, Villeneuve reveals Avignon’s history from the bank that belonged to the Kingdom of France.

In the footsteps of Petrarch in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse

Discover Piémanson Beach: access, parking, swimming and history

Facing Avignon’s ramparts, Barthelasse Island opens a landscape of orchards and paths along the Rhône riverbanks.

A rare geological phenomenon and a preserved haven of biodiversity at the southern tip of Provence.

What if the secret of Marseille lay hidden at the heart of the Panier quarter?

A poetic walk through the garrigue along the traces of the Roman aqueduct near the Pont du Gard.

A discreet haven along the Côte Bleue, opening onto the Bay of Marseille.

Oppède-le-Vieux's cobbled lanes climb to the collegiate church and castle ruins above the Calavon plain.

The wild waters of the river cascade fiercely over the limestone plateau, carving out a rocky chaos in the heart of the Cèze Valley,

Perched on a hill overlooking the wine-growing plain, Le Castellet reveals its picturesque charm just a stone’s throw from the Mediterranean coast.

On the slopes of Tanneron, the mimosas unfold their golden blossoms under the winter sun.

At the foot of Mont Ventoux, Montbrun-les-Bains reveals its medieval charm and healing waters amid a preserved natural setting.

At the foot of the Montagnette, Boulbon preserves traditions and evokes memories of Provence as it once was.

Within the wings of the windmills of Régusse, history and the traditions of Provence come to life.

Below Bonnieux, Pont Julien crosses the bed of the Calavon on the former route of the Via Domitia.

Guardian of Provence’s gateways, it offers breathtaking panoramas over the Durance Valley and the Rocher de la Baume.

Nestled in the historic streets of Aix-en-Provence, the Four Dolphins Fountain reveals itself as a gem of Baroque elegance and refinement

The four surviving arches support two chapels built one above the other, associated with the memory of Bénézet and the devotion of the boatmen who navigated the Rhône.

La Garde-Adhémar stands watch over the Rhône Valley, a steadfast sentinel bathed in the light of the Drôme Provençale.

On the slopes above Gordes, the Village des Bories tells how people cleared stones from farmland to build huts, walls and enclosures.

Nestled between steep cliffs, the crystal-clear, turquoise waters of the Port-Miou calanque stretch deep into the limestone massif

Perched on the slopes of the Maures Massif and bathed in the gentle embrace of the Mediterranean coast ...

In Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, the triumphal arch and Mausoleum of the Julii stand at the foot of the Alpilles, beside the archaeological site of Glanum.

Crestet is discreet, yet far from the least charming of Vaucluse’s perched villages

Aups is a village with a strong character, vibrant with life and history

A haven of nature where fragrant pinewoods, rugged cliffs, and sculpted rocks embrace a precious azure jewel

At Martigues, the rocky Côte Bleue shoreline opens into sandy coves well suited to swimming.

In the 19th century, daring and enterprising men from Ubaye set off on a journey to the other side of the world

Nestled in the heart of the Mercantour, between the majestic peaks of the Southern Alps, Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée offers a true mountain experience, subtly infused with a hint of Mediterranean charm.

At the far edge of Provence, the upper Ubaye Valley plunges into the mountains toward the peaks of the Southern Alps.

In Goudargues, the Gard’s little Venice, the Canal de la Fontaine runs alongside shaded quays before reaching the gardens and the banks of the Cèze.

In the Verdon, a Provençal village suspended between the azure sky and the turquoise waters of Lake Sainte-Croix

Above Fontvieille, in the Alpilles, the mill bears the name of Alphonse Daudet, who immortalized it without ever having lived there.

Above the Rhône and the Palais des Papes, the Jardin du Rocher des Doms offers one of Avignon’s most rewarding walks, with shaded paths, wide views and layers of history.

Jouques is a Provençal village as one dreams of it: a perfect harmony between a rich historical heritage, breathtaking natural beauty, and a vibrant cultural life.

Near Tarascon, Saint Gabriel Chapel emerges among olive trees on the ancient site of Ernaginum, at a crossroads of ancient routes.

Surpassing in height and grandeur the venerable Pont du Gard, the Roquefavour Aqueduct is the largest stone aqueduct in the world.

Village life in Cucuron is organised around its large basin, in the shade of tall plane trees.

The Rotunda crowning the hilltop village of Simiane shelters a marvel of medieval Provençal architecture.

At the Canteperdrix gorge, discover the bridges built across the Durance at the eastern edge of the Luberon.

In Cotignac, the Cours Gambetta reveals its fountains and café terraces beneath the shade of the plane trees.

Along the canals of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, fourteen water wheels recall the mills, workshops and factories once powered by the current of the Sorgue.

Above the vineyards, the ruins of the château of Châteauneuf-du-Pape recall the link between the Popes of Avignon, the Rhône and one of Provence’s great wine landscapes.

This ancient bridge withstands the trials of time and connects people to their heritage.

Standing at the entrance of the city, the Triumphal Arch bears witness to the grandeur of Roman civilization in Provence

On the "Côtes-du-Rhône" wine route, let us discover this picturesque winegrowing village, celebrated for its renowned vintages..

In Uzès, the streets of the old town converge on Place aux Herbes. Around its fountain and beneath its arcades, markets set the rhythm of the ducal town.