Valensole

A 9-day, 8-night itinerary for leisurely driving through the best of Provence from Nice to Aix-en-Provence. Discover 7+ essential stops along the way, including classic perched villages, lavender-scented countryside, and remarkable natural landscapes. (Contact me to tweak this itinerary for you if needed!) Included in this guide: 📍 High-Level Plan: where to visit each morning and afternoon, and what town to stay in ✨ General Tips (🕰️Opening Hours, 🚻Bathrooms, 🚙Driving,🍴Meal Times) 🛣️ Drive times between each destination, avoiding toll roads* 💚 Pro Tips *The most you’ll drive in a day is about 3 hours, with most drives being about 2, and a couple of days built in with minimal driving. Coming Soon: (SAVE NOW to access all future updates) ⚓️ Anchor activities in each location (1-3 high level suggestions of what to do) 📍 Personal notes for each place 📍 Some restaurant, bar, and boulangerie recommendations 📍 Accommodation suggestions You also get: ✍️ My personal notes for each recommendation 📍 An interactive map of all recommendations 🔓 Access to all future updates (I just returned from this trip in Sep. 2023 so tons more recs and notes are coming soon!) 🎞️ Linked videos (where applicable) that bring recommendations and advice to life 💙 If you love this guide, I would really appreciate it if you shared it with a friend, left a great review, or contributed a tip. THIS GUIDE IS NOT: - A guide to Nice & its Surrounding Areas. - A guide to Marseille & the Calanques. - An in-depth itinerary for Aix-en-Provence. I have separate, detailed guides for each of these three areas.

If you're dreaming of a quintessential summer in France - let’s turn that dream into your next road trip through Provence! Provence is a stunning region in southeast France, famous for its charming towns, rolling lavender fields, and breathtaking natural beauty. With this 10-day road trip itinerary, you’ll experience the best of Provence—north, south, east, and west—without the stress of planning! What’s inside? 🚗 Practical travel tips: How to get around with ease and firsthand advice to make your trip smooth 🏰 10 full days of activities: A perfect mix of iconic spots and hidden gems ⛰️ Natural wonders: Provence’s most beautiful landscapes and scenic spots ⛲ The cutest towns: Wander through picturesque villages straight out of a postcard This itinerary is an expanded and improved version of my personal 7-day trip, now featuring additional destinations we didn’t have time to visit. It’s designed to save you time and give you the ultimate Provence experience. 💜 Ready to explore one of France’s most enchanting regions? Save hours of research and let this guide take you on a summer in France you'll never forget! ✨ Save this itinerary for later or click below to purchase the full itinerary and start planning today! ✨

Provence bursts into fragrant purple splendour every summer, bringing visitors from all over the world to its iconic lavender fields. While the Provence lavender fields are the star attraction in summer, there is plenty to experience in the region. There are scenic rolling hills with picturesque French villages overlooking the valley. Take in the views of endless rows of lavender, as well as sunflowers, olive groves and wheat. Explore generational-old distilleries and learn more about how the lavender essential oils are produced. Buy local lavender inspired products and taste the many ways lavender can be incorporated into food. For a touch of festivity, many towns around the region celebrate the lavender season with lively lavender festivals. Its a perfect destination for a family day out, including your dog, as most farms and fields are dog friendly. Wondering when and where to go for the best lavender views in Provence? My detailed guides below will help you discover the best spots in: - the Luberon Valley - Valensole Plateau - the Sault Plateau Bonus content: - Distilleries: learn more about the process of lavender essential oil production and buy products directly from the producer - Family friendly. My guides include kid-friendly cafes and restaurants in the towns (with the occasional play area) - Festival fun. Plan your trip around the vibrant lavender festivals happening throughout the Provence lavender season. A day out among the lavender fields is a memorable experience that will leave you feeling relaxed and completely charmed by the beauty of Provence in summer.