- 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?
- A car is the primary way to get around on this route.
- 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.
- Are there any practical tips for this route?
- Book the Palais des Papes timed entry online. Les Halles market closes at 1pm and shuts Mondays. Parking is easiest in the Barthelasse campsite car park, north of the ramparts. Buy the multi-site pass for all Roman monuments. The amphitheatre gets busy from 10am. Camargue detour: take the D36 south to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer; adds about 90 minutes round trip. Arrive before 9am in summer to beat coaches. The Corniche Sublime loop from Moustiers is about 100km; allow a full day with stops. Book kayak hire at the lac in advance in July and August. Parking in the centre is expensive. Use the Arc-de-Meyran park-and-ride on the ring road and take the shuttle in. The Saturday morning market is most vibrant between 8am and 11am. Boat trips fill quickly; book the evening before at the port kiosk. Calanques hiking permits required mid-July to mid-August via calanques-parcnational.fr. Park at Port-Miou car park and walk in. Nice is walkable. If driving, use the Parking Silo Acropolis northeast of the centre and take the tram to the old town. Return hire cars at Nice Airport or a city centre branch.
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