How many days do you need in Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence & Marseille?
- Most travelers spend 5-10 days in Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, and Marseille combined
- With 11 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Paris and Bonnieux
How Many Days to Spend in Provence
How Many Days to Spend in Marseille
Recommended Itineraries for Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence & Marseille
Recommended Itinerary for 5 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Marseille, Explore | Marseille |
| Day 2 | Drive to Aix-en-Provence, Guided Walking Tour | Aix-en-Provence |
| Day 3 | Drive to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence via Les Baux-de-Provence | Saint-Rémy-de-Provence |
| Day 4 | Wine Tour in Gigondas & Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Drive to Avignon | Avignon |
| Day 5 | Return to Marseille, Depart |
Perhaps no other region encompasses France's exceptional beauty better than Provence. During this five-day self-drive itinerary, you'll experience the highlights with stops in emblematic cities such as Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, as well as traditional villages in the scenic countryside. Finish the adventure in medieval Avignon and a wine tasting in nearby Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 9 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Marseille, Explore | Marseille |
| Day 2 | Private Boat Cruise & Photography Workshop | Marseille |
| Day 3 | Pick up Rental Car, Drive to Aix-en-Provence & City Tour | Aix-en-Provence |
| Day 4 | Provençal Cooking Class in Aix-en-Provence | Aix-en-Provence |
| Day 5 | Drive to Les Baux de Provence & Saint-Rémy-de-Provence | Saint-Rémy-de-Provence |
| Day 6 | Olive Oil Experience & Wine Estates | Saint-Rémy-de-Provence |
| Day 7 | Drive to Avignon & Afternoon in the City | Avignon |
| Day 8 | Chateauneuf du Pape & Gigondas Wine Tour | Avignon |
| Day 9 | Return to Marseille & Depart |
Twirl around to the catchy tune of Sur le Pont d'Avignon as you cross said bridge and more on this nine-day self-drive trip. In addition to crossing the celebrated bridge of Avignon, you'll stroll down the Mediterranean coast and through markets, vineyards, olive groves, and more to see all that Provence has to offer. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Marseille, Explore | Marseille |
| Day 2 | Cooking Class & Soap Atelier Experience | Marseille |
| Day 3 | Private Boat Cruise & Photography Workshop | Marseille |
| Day 4 | Pick up Rental Car, Drive to Aix-en-Provence & City Tour | Aix-en-Provence |
| Day 5 | Provençal Cooking Class in Aix-en-Provence | Aix-en-Provence |
| Day 6 | Drive to Les Baux de Provence & Saint-Rémy-de-Provence | Saint-Rémy-de-Provence |
| Day 7 | Olive Oil Experience & Wine Estates | Saint-Rémy-de-Provence |
| Day 8 | Drive to Avignon & Afternoon in the City | Avignon |
| Day 9 | Chateauneuf du Pape & Gigondas Wine Tour | Avignon |
| Day 10 | Return to Marseille & Depart |
Take 10 days to stop and smell the lavender as you traverse the fields, vineyards, and villages of Provence on this self-drive trip. This popular region of southeastern France has plenty for your senses to enjoy: take in the scents of soapmaking workshops, sights of the Mediterranean coast, and tastes of famous wines and market-fresh cooking on your adventure. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
13-Day Itinerary Including Arles & Bonnieux
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Marseille, Explore | Marseille |
| Day 2 | Private Boat Cruise & Photography Workshop | Marseille |
| Day 3 | Pick up Rental Car, Drive to Aix-en-Provence & City Tour | Aix-en-Provence |
| Day 4 | Provençal Cooking Class in Aix-en-Provence | Aix-en-Provence |
| Day 5 | Free Day in Aix-en-Provence | Aix-en-Provence |
| Day 6 | Drive to the Luberon Region & Explore Hilltop Villages | Bonnieux |
| Day 7 | Drive to Les Baux de Provence & Saint-Rémy-de-Provence | Saint-Rémy-de-Provence |
| Day 8 | Olive Oil Experience & Wine Estates | Saint-Rémy-de-Provence |
| Day 9 | Drive to Arles & Explore Roman History | Arles |
| Day 10 | Drive to Avignon & Afternoon in the City | Avignon |
| Day 11 | Roman History Road Trip in Nîmes & Uzès | Avignon |
| Day 12 | Chateauneuf du Pape & Gigondas Wine Tour | Avignon |
| Day 13 | Return to Marseille, Depart |
Provence gets roughly 2,900 hours of sunshine per year, so you'll have plenty of time to bask in this 13-day road trip through the South of France. You'll make your way from coastal Marseilles inland to experience French farm cooking, hilltop villages, established wine estates and olive oil groves, and even ancient Roman ruins under the southern French sun. Read more
How to travel between Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence & Marseille
The small, picturesque city of Aix-en-Provence is a bit over 15 miles north of Marseille, the biggest city in the south of France. Read more
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