How to Spend a Week in Provence
Explore · Keith Van Sickle · Road Trips South of FranceContributor blog post by Keith Van Sickle:
What to see and do with a week in Provence?
Here is a 7-day itinerary that covers a mix of historical sites, hilltop villages, and local markets.
You can stay in one spot and make day trips to each of these towns. A good choice is St-Rémy-de-Provence, a delightful, medium-sized town. Everything here is within an hour drive of St-Remy.
Markets days are listed so you can coordinate your visit with the market day if you would like.
…Continue reading here for Keith’s suggested itinerary for a week in Provence. He includes must visit towns like Arles and St Remy, along with some favourite wine and olive oil spots.
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