The good news? This guideβwhich was created as the result of some serious research prior to my own tripβwill be the perfect outline for your road trip through the French Riviera and Provence. One of the best travel hacks , in my opinion, is using Google Maps Trip Planner to plot out your own specific itinerary once you decide on it!
You can add a ton of additional details and points of interest based on your specific road trip. Upon landing, pick up your rental car and kick off your South of France road-trip in Provence. When I went, the lavender had just been harvested and I did not see one ounce of purple anywhere.
The best time to see the lavender fields in Provence is from mid-June to mid-July. However, if I had more time, I would have spent the second day dedicated to seeing all of the different wineries. However, once we turned off the main road and into the gates of this property, I knew it was a fantastic choice. At the end of a short, tree-lined gravel road was Le Pigonnet, a stunning boutique hotel in the middle of Aix-en-Provence.
With its old world charm and 18th century foundations, this stunner did not disappoint. Although small, the rooms were adorable, some with balconies overlooking the small, but unique pool set up. The staff was friendly and welcoming and it was a lovely start to our trip. From here, it was easy to get around, even on foot.
We were in the middle of Aix and could visit the town center, as well as easily drive out of town to the wineries and small surrounding villages we wanted to explore, including the lavender fields that everyone raves about.
