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Provence & the Riviera: Route Guide

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The hilltop village of Gordes overlooking the Luberon valley
Photo: Holger Uwe Schmitt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Provence and the Riviera share one sun-soaked road. Roman arenas and papal palaces lead to hilltop villages and lavender country, then the coast takes over with calanque swims, Picasso's Antibes and palm-lined promenades. The rosé really does taste better within sight of the sea.

Provence & the Riviera is a 300 km one-way journey (self-drive). It works best as 4–7 days; the plan below is the 5-day version for June, built from 256 verified places, with real road-routed transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

4–7
days
300km
distance
7
Stops
256
curated stops

Plan your own version → 4-day plan · 5-day plan · 7-day plan · best time to go

The route

Avignon→ 40 kmArles→ 80 kmAix-en-Provence→ 45 kmCassis→ 95 kmCannes→ 15 kmAntibes→ 25 kmNice

What you'll see

Pont Saint-Bénezet
Gaze at the ruined bridge's silent medieval stones.
Avignon
Museon Arlaten
Experience Provençal culture in a museum housed within an elegant Jesuit chapel.
Arles
Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur
Admire a blend of Romanesque, Gothic, and Neo-Gothic styles in this historic cathedral.
Aix-en-Provence
Place Baragnon
Stroll through the heart of town, surrounded by historic buildings and lively fountains.
Cassis
Notre-Dame d'Esperance
Marvel at Gothic architecture and historic paintings in a serene setting.
Cannes
Cap d'Antibes
Walk along stunning coastal paths with breathtaking views.
Antibes
Musée des Beaux-Arts Jules Chéret
Explore exquisite pastels and artworks by Jules Chéret and other masters.
Nice
Papal Palace
Stand in awe of grand Gothic halls once ruled by popes.
Avignon

Choose your length

4-day plan22 stops · 10.4 h transit5.5 stops/day · 2.6 h transit/daySee the full plan →5-day plan29 stops · 10.3 h transit5.8 stops/day · 2.1 h transit/daySee the full plan →7-day plan42 stops · 11.6 h transit6 stops/day · 1.7 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: April, May, June, July, August

Lavender blooms on the Valensole plateau (late June–mid July) — worth the detour.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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