Located in the surrounding area of Marseille, the towns of Aix-en-Provence and Cassis can easily be combined in a day trip from Marseille. Close by but completely different: one is a port facing the Mediterranean, the other is set in the Provencal countryside. You will love the charm of the small fishing port of Cassis and its colourful facades, and you will be enchanted by the historical and architectural heritage of the city of a thousand fountains, Aix-en-Provence. Don’t hesitate any longer and book your excursion to Aix-en-Provence and/or Cassis!
An excursion to the Luberon is always a good idea when you want to discover the charm of Provence and soak up the scents and customs of the South. Stroll through the narrow streets of hilltop villages such as Gordes or Lourmarin, stroll through the alleys of local markets in search of local produce. Accompanied by an expert guide of Provence, you will leave with a lot of memories and anecdotes.
On the way to Italy, take a trip to the Côte d’Azur. You will be charmed by the narrow streets of the old town of Nice, by the charming medieval village of Eze or Cannes and its elegance, famous for its film festival. Not forgetting Monaco with its famous casino and luxury boutiques. All this facing an azure blue sea.
The Camargue Regional Nature Park is a biodiversity treasure trove located about 1h30 from Marseille. Thanks to its location between the Mediterranean Sea and the mouth of the Rhone River, it has an exceptional fauna and flora, especially specific to the environment. Pink flamingos, Camargue bulls, horses, you will be surprised by the natural richness of this expanse of salt marshes and ponds unique in France. The Camargue is also home to Arles, an ancient Roman city with its ancient theatre, its arena and its Roman circus. Don’t hesitate any longer and book your trip to the Camargue!
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How can you talk about Provence without mentioning its lavender fields as far as the eye can see? Flowering for about 2 months, from mid-May to mid-July (the period is shifted to August the further north you go), it is the best time of the year to enjoy the purple colours and divine scents of the lavender flower. The rest of the year, these excursions are not offered, so be prepared and book your excursion to the lavender fields of Provence!
Provence is a wonderful area to practice photography, whether as a professional or an amateur. Indeed, the possibilities are as diverse as there are different landscapes. By the sea, in the countryside, perched on a rock, or in a medieval village… Discover Provence according to your desires, accompanied by a professional photographic guide, and learn (or improve) this practice in an idyllic setting.
Provence has many renowned vineyards, including the white wine of Cassis and the rosé wine of Coteaux d’Aix. (Re)Discover Provence during a wine tour dedicated to the tasting of this essential elixir of the South of France.
Would you like to visit Provence off the beaten track and have an unforgettable experience? We have just the thing for you: put on your motorbike helmet and go for a ride on the beautiful roads of Provence. Comfortably installed in your sidecar, you can enjoy the landscape that passes before your eyes, with your hair blowing in the wind.
