How long is the Provence & Verdon: Avignon to Nice route?

This route takes 10 days taking in 6 stops.

Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Avignon to Nice in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is May to September.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Active. Moderately active — expect some walking and light physical activity.

What transport do I need for this route?

This route works best with a car.

What budget do I need for this route?

Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Mixed accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Balanced — a good mix of sightseeing and downtime.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Scenic, Culture, Food & drink, Coastal, Classic road trip.

Provence & Verdon: Avignon to Nice

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The route · 6 stops

Avignon

2 nights

Provence's medieval capital, walled and compact. The UNESCO-listed Palais des Papes is the world's largest Gothic palace; the broken Pont d'Avignon needs less than an hour. Shop the covered market at Les Halles and walk the ramparts at dusk.Provence's medieval capital, walled and compact. The UNESCO-listed Palais des Papes is the world's largest Gothic palace; the broken Pont d'Avignon needs less than an hour. Shop the covered market at Les Halles and walk the ramparts at dusk.

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37m · 44 km drive to Arles

Arles

1 night

Rome's provincial capital in miniature. The 1st-century amphitheatre still hosts summer events; Les Alyscamps is a Roman necropolis Van Gogh painted during his time in the city. Drive 25km south into the Camargue for flamingos and white horses on a half-day detour.Rome's provincial capital in miniature. The 1st-century amphitheatre still hosts summer events; Les Alyscamps is a Roman necropolis Van Gogh painted during his time in the city. Drive 25km south into the Camargue for flamingos and white horses on a half-day detour.

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2h 20m · 168 km drive to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

2 nights

One of France's most beautiful villages, clinging to a cliff with a star suspended 227m above on an iron chain. Base here for the Gorges du Verdon: drive the Corniche Sublime (D71) for canyon rim views, or kayak the turquoise Lac de Sainte-Croix below.One of France's most beautiful villages, clinging to a cliff with a star suspended 227m above on an iron chain. Base here for the Gorges du Verdon: drive the Corniche Sublime (D71) for canyon rim views, or kayak the turquoise Lac de Sainte-Croix below.

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1h 18m · 93 km drive to Aix-en-Provence

Aix-en-Provence

1 night

Cézanne's city of fountains and plane trees. Cours Mirabeau is lined with cafes and 17th-century mansions; the Atelier Cézanne preserves his studio on the north edge of town. The Saturday market fills several streets around Place de la Rotonde.Cézanne's city of fountains and plane trees. Cours Mirabeau is lined with cafes and 17th-century mansions; the Atelier Cézanne preserves his studio on the north edge of town. The Saturday market fills several streets around Place de la Rotonde.

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39m · 47 km drive to Cassis

Cassis

1 night

A working fishing port and white-wine appellation at the edge of the Calanques national park. Take a 45-minute boat trip to see the limestone inlets from the sea, or hike into Calanque de Port-Miou on foot. The best Cassis white wine is drunk beside the port.A working fishing port and white-wine appellation at the edge of the Calanques national park. Take a 45-minute boat trip to see the limestone inlets from the sea, or hike into Calanque de Port-Miou on foot. The best Cassis white wine is drunk beside the port.

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2h 42m · 194 km drive to Nice

Nice

2 nights

The French Riviera's capital and the natural end of this route. Vieux-Nice has some of the best street food in southern France, from socca to pan bagnat. Day trips are easy: Èze village in 30 minutes by bus, Monaco in 45 by train.The French Riviera's capital and the natural end of this route. Vieux-Nice has some of the best street food in southern France, from socca to pan bagnat. Day trips are easy: Èze village in 30 minutes by bus, Monaco in 45 by train.

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Provence & Verdon: Avignon to Nice