Road trip through Provence
You can go on wonderful road trips in Provence. By car, camper van or by bike. Because no matter where you look in the South of France, you will find beauty everywhere, bright colors, beautiful cities and enchanted old villages, delicious food and diverse nature. And the distances in the region are never more than 300km, making the South of France perfect for a road trip.
There are a number of beautiful places that you should visit on your tour. There are many different beautiful places in the South of France. Each has its own charm and is worth a stop on your tour for very different reasons.
In 1 week you can do an express round trip from the Cote d'Azur to the hinterland in the Drôme Provençale. However, we would recommend visiting fewer places and taking more time.
Photo Credit: La Sariette. Café in Saint Remy de Provence.
Every region in the South of France has a lot to offer. And the charm of the region often lies in the quiet moments. A café in a sleepy village, a stroll through a weekly market, getting to know local producers, hiking in the mountains or on the beach, visiting old monuments and enchanted towns...
All of this only really unfolds its charm if you take your time.
Round trip in southern France without a car?
To discover the hidden places in Provence you need a vehicle. Whether you choose a car, motorbike, camper van or even a bike, it's up to you. Each of these options has its own charm.
Public transport is not very well developed. Transportation methods such as Uber are also not widely available, especially in rural areas.
You can arrive in Provence via various airports. By plane, you either land in Marseille or Nimes in the west of the region. Or you land in Nice in the east, next to Italy. Or you can come to Provence by car from the north on the A7, the Autoroute du Soleil (the motorway of the sun) via Avignon.
Within the urban regions there are metro, bus, etc. For example, within the city centers of Marseille, Montpellier and Aix-en-Provence. Cities such as Avignon, Nimes and Aix-en-Provence are partly easy to explore on foot. Electric scooters and bicycles are also available. There are of course bus connections in Provence too. However, connections are not always very frequent. The same applies to train connections. Always check the departure times beforehand.
Photo Credit: Vaucluse Provence Attractivité. View from Sault to Mont Ventoux.
A very special tour in southern France with a vintage car
Diverse landscapes, medieval villages, inspiring cities and, in between, lots of beautiful nature. Provence is simply perfect for a round trip.
And to explore the South of France, a rental car is really useful. A very special way to experience your tour through the South of France is to rent a real French vintage car.
The classic car rental company Yes Provence is based between Saint Remy-de-Provence and Avignon and rents out beautiful classic cars.
Classic car rental Yes Provence
Citroën 2CV, Méhari, Combi Van and Beetle, each French vintage car model has its own style and charm. Whether with the whole family, as a couple or with friends, there is a suitable vintage car model for everyone!
You can take a wonderful tour in a real vintage car through the beautiful landscapes of the Luberon. Let the warm air blow through your hair and breathe in the scent of the lavender fields. Or drive along the Côte d'Azur to the Verdon Gorge and marvel at the spectacular blue of Lake Verdon.
These beautiful old cars transport you to another era and are a wonderful experience. And not just for die-hard vintage car fans! You can rent the vintage cars by the day or for longer for your road trip in Provence. You can rent the equipped vintage station wagon vans for your road trip from 3 days.
Yes Provence can rent you cars throughout south-east France. They offer many additional services, such as a picnic basket full of local delicacies or the delivery of your vehicle to your holiday destination. You can also rent the beautiful vintage cars for special occasions such as weddings, excursions, hen parties or birthdays.
With the vintage cars from Yes Provence you can make every occasion something very special!
day trip to northern Vaucluse
Our special La Sariette tip is a tour through the northern, less crowded and still very authentic Provence in the Vaucluse department .
Photo Credit: La Sariette. Old city wall vpn Pernes les Fontaines.
From our base in Pernes les Fontaines. In Pernes les Fontaines you can have a wonderful coffee and visit the market on Saturday morning. From Pernes les Fontaines you drive towards the village of Villes-sur-Auzon.
Here you follow the Nesque Gorges. A spectacular route along the gorges with breathtaking views. This route takes you to the Sault plateau. Here you can enjoy the lavender in June and early July and admire Mont Ventoux from a new perspective.
Follow the road via Aurel to visit the artist village of Brantes behind Mont Ventoux. You are now in the Mont Ventoux Nature Park, where there are many wonderful hikes and bike tours by racing bike or mountain bike.
Photo Credit: Vaucluse Provence Attractivité. The village of Brantes on the hillside.
Via the Toulerenc Valley you will reach Malaucene. There are many restaurants and cafes here for an aperitif or dinner. If you haven't had enough of great views, you can drive to the top of Mont Ventoux from here and in the evening see the thousands of glowing lights of Avignon in the distance.
This day trip is beautiful at any time of year. However, to see the lavender you should come between mid-June and mid-July at the latest. Bear in mind that it is always about 10 degrees cooler on Mont Ventoux than at lower altitudes. In summer this is a welcome refreshment. But a suitably warm jacket will come in handy up there at any time of year!
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