Luxury Travel to Provence made for you
The graceful, sun-drenched south
From lavender fields and vineyards to beautiful port towns
Provence offers rich and diverse landscapes. Endless lavender fields lead to bountiful vineyards, rocky hilltop villages to a dazzling coastline. Thanks to its elegant port towns and peaceful countryside, Provence is the destination in France that very much epitomises the Mediterranean dream.
The region enjoys a delightful Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers, mild winters, and an infamous wind called Le Mistral which particularly affects the Var and Bouches-du-Rhône departments during winter and spring. This southeastern province of France stretches from the Italian border on the east, to the Rhône River in the west. Marseille is the capital of Provence, the Cote D’Azur is situated to the east hugging the Italian border, and Avignon sits inland.
Avignon, the historical capital of the Vaucluse region, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its medieval architecture and Roman ruins. The Palais des Papes, dominating the Avignon cityscape, is today one of the most important medieval gothic sites in Europe. The abandoned Pont d’Avignon, dating back to the 12th century, is equally as interesting. Today, Avignon annually hosts many significant art and theatre festivals.
Outside of Avignon, the Roman Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge which is also listed by UNESCO, is an impressive sight and well worth a visit.
From our experts
Experiences picked by our Provence specialists
Hunt for truffles on a Provençal plantation
Take a tour of a Provençal truffle plantation and go on a hunt for France’s elusive ‘black gold’.
Tour the Palais des Papes in Avignon
Tour Avignon’s massive medieval fortress and papal palace, the Palais des Papes.
See an immersive light show at the Carrières de Lumières
Marvel at sound and light shows at the Carrières de Lumières art gallery in an old quarry.
Enjoy gardens overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
See the magnificent Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild.
A word from one of our experts
Fragrant lavender fields, picturesque villages and ancient ruins await in this breathtaking region of France. Explore medieval castles, visit olive groves, view enchanting artworks and dine on delicious local dishes, making last memories along the way.
Kirsty Brand
Luxury accommodation in Provence
There are many incredible places to stay in Provence. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:
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Meet your Europe team
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Alice Cosso
Europe Concierge
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Dan Rhodes
Travel Designer
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James Wakelin
Senior Travel Designer
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Travel Designer
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Kit Wong
Senior Travel Designer
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Luisa Armandine
Travel Designer
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Marta Silva
Client Experience Manager
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Meg Simpson
Senior Travel Designer
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Melania Siriu
Senior Travel Designer
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Murray Mitchell
Senior Travel Designer
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Rita Pinto
Senior Concierge – Europe
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Symmone Anderson
Europe Concierge
When to visit
Summer in Provence is a wonderful season. If you visit slightly early, in March and April, you might not get beach weather, but you will find the temperatures ideal for cultural sightseeing and exploring the region. From the end of June to August is when the lavender fields burst into deep blues and purples – definitely worth the putting up with the warmer weather. Besides, you might want to head south to the beaches on the Riviera while you’re in the area.
Cultural sightseeing
March - April
Lavender in bloom
June - August
Autumn colours
October
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