Provence France · Your local guide
Provence,
lived from within.
From the Luberon to the Verdon Gorge, from Avignon to the Marseille Calanques, discover the villages, markets, landscapes and local addresses that bring Provence to life.
Welcome to the South
A guide to travelling more slowly, and better.
Here, we do not collect places. We tell the stories of the villages, landscapes and encounters that give Provence its character. It is up to you to create a stay that feels like you.
The essential highlights
First horizons,
a thousand ways to explore.
Begin with five major destinations, then continue your journey through four more ProvenceFrance regions.
More horizons
Four destinations
to discover.
After the essential highlights, continue through four more faces of Provence, from lavender and heritage to artistic towns and vineyards.
Provence your way
What would you like
to experience today?
A day can begin at a market, continue along a trail and end around a table. That, too, is Provence.
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Villages & heritage
Shaded squares, old lanes and monuments that tell the story of the region.
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Flavours & markets
Producers, wine estates, village tables and products filled with the flavours of the South.
Taste Provence →
Nature & adventure
Hiking, cycling, swimming and wide-open spaces where you can breathe differently.
Get outdoors →
Exceptional stays
Character-filled homes selected so you can experience the region as if you lived here.
Find a home →
A day well spent
A taste of authentic Provence.
You do not need to see everything. Sometimes one beautiful day is enough to understand a place: a village at dawn, a simple lunch and a panorama at golden hour.
- Morning at the marketArrive early, take your time and browse the stalls of local producers.
- A village on footLeave the car behind and wander through lanes, squares and fountains.
- Evening lightChoose a viewpoint, a drink on a terrace or a table among the vines.
Provence all year round
Every season changes the journey.
March — May
Spring
Villages come back to life, trails turn green and terrace season returns.
June — August
Summer
Lavender, festivals, evening markets and swimming: Provence lives outdoors.
Sept. — Nov.
Autumn
Harvests, warm colours and softer light make it easy to explore at a slower pace.
Dec. — Feb.
Winter
Traditions, Christmas markets and quieter landscapes beneath often-bright skies.
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Before you go
The essentials,
made simple.
Stay in Provence
Find the home that will extend your journey.
Village houses, bastides, apartments and character estates: browse all accommodation available through Electio.
