The hilltop villages of the Luberon don’t announce themselves—they appear slowly, stone by stone, through gaps in the cypress and lavender. The medieval streets of Avignon carry the weight of popes and pilgrims. The light in Arles is exactly as Van Gogh described it. These are places that reward curiosity, and the right guide makes all the difference.
Our day tours go beyond the landmarks. Whether you’re wandering a village market, watching an artisan at work, or tracing a painter’s exact footsteps through the countryside, each itinerary is shaped around what matters most to you, and led by an expert guide who knows Provence as home.
Once your villa booking is confirmed, our concierge will be happy to arrange activities for you, or share contact details if you prefer to book yourself.
The hilltop villages of Provence reward those who know where to look. A local guide can open up the stories behind the stones, and turn a day of village-hopping into something that feels genuinely discovered rather than ticked off a list.
Three iconic cities, three distinct stories. Medieval Avignon and the Palace of the Popes. Cézanne’s sun-drenched Aix-en-Provence. Arles, where Roman ruins and Van Gogh’s legacy converge. Each deserves a full day; none will disappoint.
South of Arles, the landscape shifts entirely. Pink flamingos, white horses, black bulls — a vast wetland unlike anywhere else in France. Mornings bring wildlife encounters; afternoons lead to the rose-colored salt pans or the ancient walled city of Aigues-Mortes.
From the cliffs of Cassis and the energy of Marseille to the perched villages of the Luberon and the quiet grandeur of Les Baux and Saint-Rémy. Tours can be tailored around art, Roman history, architecture, Jewish heritage — or simply the places most visitors never find.
Tucked between Gordes and Roussillon, Joucas is the Luberon village that rewards those who wander past the obvious — lavender fields, honey-stone lanes, and genuine serenity. […]
Tucked between Gordes and Roussillon, Joucas is the Luberon village that rewards those who wander past the obvious — lavender fields, honey-stone lanes, and genuine serenity. […]
Tucked between Gordes and Roussillon, Joucas is the Luberon village that rewards those who wander past the obvious — lavender fields, honey-stone lanes, and genuine serenity. […]
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Only Provence co-founder Lydia Dean writes about their experiences raising a family, building a business in Provence, and later combining the love of travel with giving back in "Jumping the Picket Fence”. In 2021, she published “Light Through the Cracks,” a continuation of her journey, much of which has been based in Provence. Both books are available Amazon, Amazon.uk, and Amazon.Fr.
