Eat & Explore
Parc national des Calanques
Beautiful national park located outside of Marseille - good for hiking, hidden beaches and world class rock climbing. We did a boat tour of the calanques and loved it.
Gordes
Beautiful hilltop town. Try lunch on the terrace at La Bastide Airelles Gordes.
Avignon
Once the former capital of the Catholic church this historic city has a lot of character. Worth seeing the epic wall surrounding the old town and le Palais des Papes.
Eygalieres
Quintessential provence town. We enjoyed a lunch in the sun on the main street.
Marseille
This vibrant city has "Melbourne vibes" with great restaurants, graffiti and a mix of cultures.
Arles
City where Vincent Van Gogh painted the Starry Night (also has a roman amphitheater!).
Cassis
This is more French Riveria than Provence but we loved this quiet seaside town. Drive the Route des Cretes (starting from le Ciotat) for a breathtaking view of the town.