Provence and Camargue
ANCIENT PALACES, ROMAN SITES, NATURAL SITES, ANCIENT AND TRADITIONAL CITIES, SEA AND BOAT
✈️ Closest airport: Geneva
🏔️ Countries visited: France
📆 Best time: all year round
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN PROVENCE
Transfer from Marseille Airport to Avignon.
Welcome at Marseille Airport, then drive to Avignon, former papal city. Check-in at accommodation and free time for a first discovery of the city or to relax after the journey.
DAY 2 – AVIGNON (France)
Day dedicated to sites classified as UNESCO World Heritage.
Visit the Palais des Papes, the largest Gothic palace in Europe and symbol of papal power in the 14th century.
Discovery of the Pont Saint-Bénézet, better known as the Pont d’Avignon, emblem of the city, offering a beautiful view of the Rhône and the ramparts.
DAY 3 – ORANGE / NÎMES (France)
Day dedicated to Roman heritage.
In Orange, visit the Antique Theatre, remarkably preserved and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Stop at the Pont du Gard, impressive Roman aqueduct with three levels, a masterpiece of ancient engineering.
In Nîmes, discovery of the arenas, one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world, still in use today.
DAY 4 – CAMARGUE: SAINTE-MARIE-DE-LA-MER / AIGUES-MORTES (France)
Discovery of Sainte-Marie-de-la-Mer, emblematic village of the Camargue, and its fortified church, a pilgrimage site dedicated to the Saintes Maries and the Black Virgin.
Exploration of the pink water salt marshes, unique landscapes shaped by salt.
Crossing of the Camargue Nature Reserve, known for its emblematic wildlife: Camargue horses, bulls and flamingos.
End of the day in Aigues-Mortes, a fortified medieval city, remarkable for its perfectly preserved ramparts.
DAY 5 – MARSEILLE (France)
Discovery of Marseille, the oldest city in France.
Stroll around the Vieux-Port, the historic heart of the city, then visit the old town and the Panier district.
Climb to the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, offering a panoramic view of Marseille, the sea, and the Frioul islands.
Optionally, tasting of a Marseille culinary specialty in an iconic restaurant, associated with the world of Provençal cinema.
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h3DAY 6 – CASSIS & CALANQUES NATIONAL PARK (France)
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Departure for Cassis, a charming fishing village.
Boat trip in the Calanques National Park, along spectacular limestone cliffs, wild coves, and turquoise waters. Free time in Cassis to stroll around the port or enjoy the natural setting.
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pTransfer to Marseille Airport according to your flight schedule. End of the stay.
Customization
Everything is customizable:
- type of accommodation: hotels from 1 to 4 or 5 stars depending on the location, apartments, individual houses, chalets,...
- activities: with or without - hiking, cycling, climbing, paragliding, leisure and theme parks, outdoor laser game and escape game, spa and thermal centers, dog breeding, museum visits, navigation / boat, rafting, summer tobogganing, etc.
- number of days: from 2 to 14 days.
- type of restaurants: fast-food restaurants, pizzerias, traditional restaurants, starred restaurants, Asian restaurants, etc.
- preferences: culture, shopping, gastronomy, urban discovery,
- desired pace: “slow”, “active” or “premium” version.
Request your Circuits Excursions quote
Depending on your project, I can offer you a route tailored to your pace, including travel times, on-site breaks, and return at the end of the day. The excursions are designed to combine comfort, freedom, and discovery, without any logistical constraints.
The goal is to provide you with a smooth and serene experience, allowing you to fully enjoy the landscapes, villages, and treasures of the region, in complete tranquility.
