Avignon
Provence Lavender Fields
GORGES DU VERDON
Dinner at Sault
Sunflower Fields in Provence
Gordes
Pont Du Gard Aquaduct
Senanque Abbey
ROUSSILLON
Sault
Gordes Village Market
Roussillon
Marseille
Gorges du Verdon
Gordes
Pont Du Gard Aquaduct
Driving in Provence
Gordes Village Market
La Bastide de Gordes Hotel
Marseille
Provence is one of my favorite regions in France! It’s home to a diverse range of landscapes that feature everything from vineyards to gorgeous lavender fields, and picturesque rivers that are hidden among the mountains.
I started my trip in Avignon and spent five days exploring the nearby cities and villages. If you only have time for one day trip, I recommend visiting the Lavender Fields in Provence. Head out to Valensole (just under two hours from Avignon) to find the famous Plateau de Valensole. Depending on the time of year that you visit, you will be able to catch them—the best time to see the fields is in June or July.
Another one of my favorite day trips was to Verdon du Gordge! It’s an iconic spot in Provence that boasts dramatic limestone cliffs and beautiful crystal clear water.
When I was planning my trip to Provence, the Gordes Village Market was at the top of my bucket list—and it didn’t disappoint. The farmer’s market happens every Tuesday morning, and you can buy everything from soap to clothes and an abundance of food and wine.
Gordes is also close to some of Provence’s other top attractions. You’ll be only a short drive away from Senanque Abbey and the beautiful town of Roussillon, which I recommend visiting as well!
Read More: The Ultimate Guide to Provence
Gorgeous photos! How long would you recommend staying in Provence?
It all depends on how many of the destinations you want to visit and how much driving you want to do each day. If you’re a slow traveler, I think a week would be more than enough!
What beautiful photos of Provence! I love photo roundups, and the muted color tones on your photos seem to make it even more beautiful and capture the light. Cheers! Kimberly