Provence Made Easy: Avignon, Arles, Aix, Nimes, Marseille, Luberon, and More!

Your passport to the perfect trip! Come to Provence for its rich cuisine and celebrated wines, or for the quiet charm of villages where life slows to a gentle pace. Explore some of the world’s best-preserved Roman ruins, or unwind along the elegant Mediterranean coast, where sunlit beaches invite long, lazy days. Whatever draws you here, Provence offers something for every traveler.

The landscape is unforgettable—fields of lavender, golden sunflowers, and vivid red poppies set beneath brilliant blue skies. Around every corner, the region reveals scenes that feel almost painted, leaving you with lasting, colorful memories.

This guide puts more than 100 carefully chosen sights at your fingertips, from the Papal Palace in Avignon to the renowned vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the sparkling coves of Cassis. Along the way, you’ll find insider recommendations for cafés, restaurants, hotels, markets, shops, and the best places to sample Provence’s exceptional wines. Discover the region’s most captivating towns, including Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Avignon, and Nîmes.

Designed for the time you actually have, this guide focuses on what truly matters—helping you plan an enriching trip without overwhelming you with unnecessary options. Compact, practical, and thoughtfully curated, it’s all you need to make your visit enjoyable, memorable–and easy!

This updated 7th edition features: Museums, Monuments, Historic Sights, and Architecture Parks, Palaces, and Gardens Restaurants, Hotels, and Wineries Helpful French Phrases, Travel Tips, and Detailed Maps Great Destinations: Avignon, Arles, Aix, Nîmes, and More! From the author of Nice and the French Riviera Made Easy , Provence and the French Riviera Made Easy , Paris Made Easy , Eating & Drinking in Paris , Paris Food Guide , Unique & Hidden Paris , and Paris Walks .