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The best of Provence (2026)
Lavender fields, hilltop villages, Avignon's Palais des Papes, Aix-en-Provence's markets and the Luberon.
Provence is best explored by car: Avignon and Arles, Aix-en-Provence, the perched villages of the Luberon such as Gordes and Roussillon, and the lavender that blooms from mid-June to late July.
Things to Do in Provence
Things to Do across FranceThe 12 Best Villages in Provence (2026)
The best villages in Provence in 2026 are Gordes for its hilltop view, Roussillon for its ochre cliffs, Lourmarin for its Renaissance château and café…
Read the list Provence · AttractionsThe 11 Best Attractions in Provence (2026)
The best things to do in Provence in 2026 are the Palais des Papes and the Pont d'Avignon, the Roman Pont du Gard, Arles' arena and LUMA tower, the Th…
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Food & Drink
The 11 Best Wineries in France (2026)
- #5 Château La Coste Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade, near Aix-en-Provence
- #6 Château de Beaucastel Courthézon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Hotels
The 9 Best Château Hotels in France (2026)
- #4 Château de Berne Lorgues, Var (Provence)
Things to Do
The 12 Best Villages in France (2026)
- #1 Gordes Luberon, Vaucluse
- #2 Roussillon Luberon, Vaucluse
- #3 Moustiers-Sainte-Marie Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
The 11 Best Historic Sites in France (2026)
- #7 Pont du Gard Near Avignon
- #8 Palais des Papes Avignon
The 12 Best Christmas Markets in France (2026)
- #12 Avignon Christmas Market Place de l'Horloge, Avignon
The 12 Best Places to Visit in France (2026)
- #2 Provence Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Weddings & Events
The 8 Best Château Wedding Venues in France (2026)
- #6 Château de Tourreau Sarrians, near Avignon
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