Provence is a patchwork of lavender plains, Roman ruins, markets and perched villages like Gordes and Roussillon. Avignon and Aix-en-Provence are good bases. Lavender blooms late June to early August.
Month by month
Best: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
Worth avoiding: January, February.
How long to stay
4–7 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 8.5h from the US East Coast, 1.5h from Europe, 10.5h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Rent a car; public transport between villages is limited.
- Markets are in the morning; arrive before noon for the best stalls.
- Lavender fields near Valensole bloom only in summer; check bloom updates.
Plan a trip to Provence
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