Romantic weekend in Provence
Where should you go for a romantic weekend in Provence?
Planning a weekend away? Dreaming of sunshine and nature? Provence is the perfect region for a short break! There's a wide range of destinations; explore historic towns, discover traditional architecture, laze on the Côte d'Azur's beaches or go for a hike in the Mercantour National Park. Suffering from choice overload and can't decide where to go? Here are a few tips to help you choose between all the wonderful destinations!
A holiday in the Vaucluse
The Vaucluse department has plenty of surprises in store for visitors! For starters, there's the town of Avignon, Notre-Dame de Sénanque Abbey and the ancient Orange amphitheatre. If you love the great outdoors, we recommend l'Isle-sur-la Sorgue, which has some lovely walks including the artistic Partage des Eaux trail and the Parcours des Roues, a walk that takes you along a trail of 14 waterwheels. You can also explore Aubignan with its wine estates and Mount Ventoux. Plus you'll find our Les Demeures du Ventoux*** residence, which is the perfect base for discovering Orange and the Lubéron. Superb destinations for a short break with your partner!
The villages of Pays de Fayence
Pays de Fayence groups 9 hilltop villages that are fun to explore including Fayence, Callian, Tourrettes, and Montaroux among others. Take a stroll through the Sculpture Garden, the Grande Bastide estate or the Siagne Gorges. Head to Tourrettes and amble around a village with narrow cobbled streets, all to the sound of singing cicadas. Maybe take a break and try your hand at pétanque - this is the south after all, and pétanque is a national pastime in these sunny lands! Why not challenge your partner and see who has the best aim?
Top tips for a romantic weekend in Provence
Leaving on Friday evening, returning on Sunday: it's only a weekend, and yet it'll feel like you've spent a week away! How you can you sort out a weekend break Provence? Here are a few ideas to help you make the most of your getaway:
- Given that you're only going away for 2 days, you won't need piles of luggage! Choose an option that includes bedlinen and towels to lighten the load! And finish on a high note by opting for an add end-of-stay clean. Time flies, so it will give you more time to enjoy your short stay in Provence! What's more, most of our holiday residences accept pets, so you can pack less and leave plenty of room in the boot for your four-legged friend.
- Get a last-minute deal for Provence: a great way to get discounted rates on holiday accommodation. You'll have more money to spend on an activity or a delicious meal in a local restaurant!
- Go off-season: fed up with hoards of tourists but still want a sunny break? Then opt for an off-season getaway! It's the perfect time to discover Provence, with cooler days and fewer crowds/ Make the most of your weekend in Provence.
Fancy heading to Provence with your loved one? Ready, set... go!