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Verdon & the Lavender Plateaus: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
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The 5-day version for July: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go.
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5
days
175 km
distance
6.5 h
driving
26
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- ~14.9 hours of daylight in July — the plan keeps days inside a realistic window.
- 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.
Day 1 Aix-en-Provence
- Transit
- 0h30
- Finish
- ~15:50
- Temperature
- 18.0°C–31.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~2
- Daylight
- 14.9h
09:00
Marvel at the blend of Romanesque, Gothic and Neo-Gothic styles in this ancient cathedral.
50 min · Aix-en-Provence
10:00
11:00
Tour an art-filled 18th-century mansion set in beautiful gardens.
50 min · Aix-en-Provence · Full price for further options see website.
open: Daily 10:00-18:00
12:00
Walk through centuries of painting, sculpture and local archaeology in this renowned museum.
50 min · Aix-en-Provence
13:00
14:00
14:50
Day 2 Around Aix-en-Provence
- Transit
- 0h30
- Finish
- ~15:50
- Temperature
- 18.0°C–31.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~2
- Daylight
- 14.9h
09:00
10:00
11:00
Museum of Old Aix aixenprovence.fr map ↗
Discover the city's history through artifacts and exhibits in this charming small museum.
50 min · Aix-en-Provence · , free for under 26
open: 15 Apr-15 Oct: Tu-Su 10:00-12:30, 13:30-18:00; 16 Oct-14 Apr: Tu-Su 10:00-12:30, 13:30-17:00
12:00
13:00
14:00
Vasarely Foundation fondationvasarely.org map ↗
Feast your eyes on optical illusions and geometric art by Victor Vasarely.
50 min · Aix-en-Provence · Adult €15, senior €12, youth €8, child €5
open: 10:00-18:00
14:50
Day 3 Around Aix-en-Provence
- Transit
- 0h55
- Finish
- ~14:10
- Temperature
- 18.0°C–31.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~2
- Daylight
- 14.9h
09:00
10:00
Monument Joseph Sec aixenprovence.fr map ↗
See this unique monument that reflects the ideals of the French Revolution.
50 min · Aix-en-Provence
11:40
13:10
Jacquou le Croquant jacquoulecroquant.com map ↗
Relish hearty, traditional Provençal cuisine in a friendly family setting.
60 min · Aix-en-Provence
Day 4 The Verdon Gorge
- Transit
- 2h45
- Finish
- ~16:35
- Temperature
- 18.5°C–31.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~2
- Daylight
- 15.0h
11:10
Lac de Sainte-Croix read more
Enjoy swimming, surfing or simply gazing at this vast, pristine reservoir.
50 min · The Verdon Gorge
12:15
13:20
Sentier Martel read more
Trek the classic canyon path with awe-inspiring views of cliffs and turquoise waters.
90 min · The Verdon Gorge
15:05
Sentier de L'Imbut search
Walk shaded trails through narrow canyon walls to where the river vanishes into tunnels.
90 min · The Verdon Gorge
Overnight here
Day 5 Grasse
- Transit
- 1h51
- Finish
- ~14:15
- Temperature
- 20.8°C–28.8°C
- Rainy days
- ~2
- Daylight
- 14.9h
10:25
Here you can explore the art of perfume making in a historic setting right in the heart of Grasse.
50 min · Grasse
11:25
12:25
Explore the oldest perfumery in France, rich in history since 1747.
50 min · Grasse
13:15
Auberge St Donat search
Enjoy a simple, flavorful meal in a cozy, unpretentious setting.
60 min · Grasse
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