A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started
Take privately guided food and wine tours in the gastronomic capital of France
4 days, from £1,260 to £2,015
This summer, take to the road as a couple or as a whole family, in the land of endless sunshine, fields of lavender and delicious food and wine
8 days, from £1,445 to £2,145
Why fly when you can zip through France on the Eurostar and TGV?
6 days, from £1,540 to £2,460
Explore the hidden corners of the French Riviera from Marseilles to Saint Raphael: revelling in its exceptional panoramas, and the Mediterranean way of life
9 days, from £1,850 to £2,855
Explore Avignon, including the historic Palais des Papes
9 days, from £2,040 to £3,255
Dine in Michelin-starred restaurants
7 days, from £2,225 to £3,555
Swap the ponds and marshes of the coastal Camargue region for the wild mountainous hinterland of Provence
11 days, from £2,270 to £3,130
Experience a range of landscapes, hotels and cultural spots
7 days, from £4,360 to £6,960
Explore the markets in the Old Port of Marseille
11 days, from £4,915 to £7,845
Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday
Practical guide
Travel Advice & Information
Home to many iconic landscapes, this region of south-eastern France will have you reaching for your camera phone as you pass endless purple lavender fields; or wander through ancient olive groves, silvery-green leaves whispering in the breeze. Venture through magnificent mountain passes and past snow-capped peaks - Provence is littered with lyrical landscapes - it's hardly surprising that Van Gogh and Cézanne both drew inspiration from its beauty.
Spend sleepy, sunny days wandering around any number of picturesque villages, tasting local produce at farmers' markets or sipping pastis beneath the plane trees of an outdoor café. Food is, of course, central to life in France but in Provence, it is an all-consuming passion. Dominated by classic Mediterranean ingredients, the region's cuisine is deliciously simple. Savour every sip of soupe au pistou (bean and pasta soup) or indulge with a bowl of bouillabaisse (fish stew) by the sea in Marseille. Bon appetite!
Explore the region's impressive Roman heritage in places like Arles, Orange and Vaison-la-Romaine, or - of course - go walking through fields of lavender and sunflowers. For yet another aspect of Provence, head for the unspoilt wilds of the nearby Camargue, in the Rhone delta. Here you can enjoy excellent riding and see everything from flamingos to famous long-horn Camargue bulls.
For those keen to minimise their carbon footprint, Provence can be easily reached by train using France's superb TGV network, and Eurostar trains now run direct to Avignon on certain dates throughout the summer so you can be in Provence just five-and-three-quarter-hours after leaving central London. Not sure why we'd ever consider flying again.
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