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Aix to Grasse through the Verdon: Route Guide

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Gorges du Verdon turquoise — Verdon & the Lavender Plateaus
Photo: Tobi 87 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Wander Aix-en-Provence’s old town, take in the Verdon Gorge from open roadside viewpoints, and finish among Grasse’s historic streets. Check which gorge roads are open for your dates; the full ridge loop and water activities need separate plans.

Aix to Grasse through the Verdon is a 202 km one-way journey (self-drive). It works best as a 3-day trip; the plan below is the 3-day version for July, built from 60 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

3
days
202km
distance
3
Stops
60
curated stops

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The route

Aix-en-Provence→ 117 kmThe Verdon Gorge→ 85 kmGrasse

What you'll see

Musée Granet
Walk through centuries of painting, sculpture and local archaeology in this renowned museum.
Aix-en-Provence
Lac de Sainte-Croix
Enjoy swimming, surfing or simply gazing at this vast, pristine reservoir.
The Verdon Gorge
Grasse public old-town-and-perfume-heritage circuit
Walk a bounded circuit through Grasse's public old-town streets and perfume-heritage context. Factory tours, workshops, paid interiors and provider-led products remain optional.
Grasse
Hotel de Caumont
Tour an art-filled 18th-century mansion set in beautiful gardens.
Aix-en-Provence
Point Sublime
Take in breathtaking panoramic views over the dramatic Verdon gorge.
The Verdon Gorge
Vasarely Foundation
Feast your eyes on optical illusions and geometric art by Victor Vasarely.
Aix-en-Provence
Verdon public gorge-viewpoint circuit
Use confirmed-open public gorge roads and bounded viewpoints from La Palud-sur-Verdon. The full one-way ridge loop, long trails, climbing, swimming, paddling and provider-led activities require separate current confirmation.
The Verdon Gorge
Museum of Old Aix
Discover the city's history through artifacts and exhibits in this charming small museum.
Aix-en-Provence

Choose your length

3-day plan5 stops · 4.7 h transit1.7 stops/day · 1.6 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: June, July, August, September

The Valensole plateau turns purple from late June to mid-July — the lavender is cut by early August, so the postcard weeks are short and specific.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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