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PROVENCE: LAVENDER, VILLAGES AND FRENCH RIVIERA COAST TOWNS

Lavender fields swaying under the mistral, hilltop villages overlooking valleys, calanques with turquoise waters. Provence, luminous and fragrant.

≈ 14
Days
1242
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7
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📖 7 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Explore Provence between lavender, perched villages and riviera. Stroll the Promenade des Anglais in Nice. Discover Saint-Rémy-de-Provence's artistic heritage. Tour Avignon and its papal history. Admire Gordes from its plateau. Visit Grasse and its iconic perfumeries.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Nice

belle époque coastal city

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Day 1
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Discover

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Promenade des Anglais and Old Nice (warm-up after flight)
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Activities

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Beach club relaxation (deck chair, swimming) on the Baie des Anges
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Next stop
Distance: 254.8 km
Travel time: 3h11
2
Day

Saint Remy De Provence

artistic village heritage stone

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Day 2
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Discover

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Route Nice → Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (A8/A7)
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Stroll through the historic center of Saint-Rémy (Place Favier, narrow streets)
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Activities

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Aperitif on a shaded square (terraces)
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Optional: Camargue-style bullfighting at the Arena of Arles
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Next stop
Distance: 230 km
Travel time: 2h30
3
Day

Saint Remy De Provence

artistic village heritage stone

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Day 3
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Discover

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Saint-Paul de Mausole Monastery (Van Gogh)
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Les Baux-de-Provence (perched village and panorama)
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Le Thor (village walk and banks of the Sorgue)
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Activities

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Evening in Saint-Rémy (galleries, terraces)
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Next stop
Distance: 23.4 km
Travel time: 47min
4
Day

Avignon

papal palace historic crown

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Day 4
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Discover

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Weekly market of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (flea market, stalls)
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Lunch in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (e.g. Au Chineur)
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Avignon: Palais des Papes and Place de l'Horloge
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Activities

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Bistronomic dinner within the walls (e.g. Le Bistrot de Florent)
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Next stop
Distance: 22 km
Travel time: 30min
5
Day

Gordes

hilltop village plateau stone

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Day 5
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Discover

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Sénanque Abbey and lavender fields (in season)
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Gordes: belvedere and perched village
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Village des Bories (dry stone architecture)
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Activities

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Gastronomic dinner in Gordes
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Next stop
Distance: 40 km
Travel time: 1h
6
Day

Gordes

hilltop village plateau stone

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Day 6
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Discover

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Roussillon and Ochre Trail
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Bonnieux (village and viewpoints)
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Ménerbes (alleyways and stone houses)
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Activities

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Pool/relaxation time at the farmhouse or hotel
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Next stop
Distance: 183.7 km
Travel time: 2h18
7
Day

Grasse

fragrance perfume artisan legacy

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Day 7
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Discover

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Valensole at sunrise (lavender plateau)
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Gorges du Verdon (sublime corniche road, belvederes)
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Arrival in Grasse, historic center stroll
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Activities

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Dinner in Grasse (e.g. La Tannerie)
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Next stop
Distance: 200 km
Travel time: 4h
8
Day

Grasse

fragrance perfume artisan legacy

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Day 8
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Fragonard Factory: visit & perfume workshop
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Notre-Dame-du-Puy Cathedral
3
Villa-Museum Jean-Honoré Fragonard
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International Perfume Museum
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Activities

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Gourmet stroll through the alleys (ice cream/pastries)
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Next stop
Distance: 66 km
Travel time: 1h06
9
Day

Port Grimaud

water village lagoon marina

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Day 9
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Discover

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Route Grasse → Gulf of Saint-Tropez
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Pampelonne Beach (beach club day)
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Activities

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Dinner in Port Grimaud (e.g. Don Peppe)
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Next stop
Distance: 80 km
Travel time: 1h20
10
Day

Port Grimaud

water village lagoon marina

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Day 10
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Discover

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Boat shuttle to Saint-Tropez (Old Port)
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Breakfast at Café Sénéquier (quai Jean-Jaurès)
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Place des Lices Market
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Saint-Tropez Citadel (museum & ramparts)
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Activities

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Lunch in Saint-Tropez (e.g. La Petite Plage)
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Seafood dinner (e.g. La Table du Mareyeur)
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Next stop
Distance: 71.9 km
Travel time: 1h12
11
Day

Antibes

fortress port coastal heritage

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Day 11
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Discover

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Port Grimaud Market (Provençal stalls)
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Port Grimaud → Antibes route (A8)
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Old Antibes (ramparts, narrow streets, Provençal Market)
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Picasso Museum (Château Grimaldi)
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Activities

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Evening at the harbor / gentle nightlife
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Next stop
Distance: 70 km
Travel time: 1h10
12
Day

Antibes

fortress port coastal heritage

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Day 12
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Discover

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Juan-les-Pins: beach day (YOLO Plage / fine sand)
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Activities

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Sunset walk at cap d'Antibes (coastal path)

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 11 and 17 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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