5 day trips from Aix-en-Provence to explore Provence
Aix-en-Provence is an ideal base for exploring the whole region. Nathalie, a tour guide for many years in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, offers 5 day trips with hotel pick-up included.
1. The Alpilles, Van Gogh and Roman history
A full day between Arles and its Roman arena, Saint-Paul-de-Mausole where Van Gogh painted most of his works, and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Nostradamus's birthplace. A stop at Les Baux-de-Provence, an 11th-century hilltop village, rounds out the day.
🧡 Do this if you want to combine Roman history, painting and hilltop villages in a single outing.
👉 Discover "The Alpilles, Van Gogh and Roman history" — price on request.
2. The hilltop villages of the Luberon
Lourmarin, Bonnieux, Roussillon, Gordes and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse: a day through the most beautiful villages of the Luberon regional nature park, with local markets depending on the day of the week.
🧡 Do this if you love postcard villages and Provence markets.
👉 Discover "The hilltop villages of the Luberon" — rated 4.5/5 over 2 reviews.
3. Off to the Camargue
Discover Aigues-Mortes, the fortified town Saint Louis set sail from on crusade, then the salt marshes and their famous fleur de sel. Next, head to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, amid white horses, bulls and pink flamingos.
🧡 Do this if you want to see landscapes very different from the usual Provence.
👉 Discover "Come visit the Camargue" — rated 5/5 over 2 reviews.
4. Aix, Marseille and Cassis in one day
A complete combo: a stroll through Aix in Cézanne's footsteps, then Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde in Marseille with a view of Château d'If, and finally Cassis for a bouillabaisse or a boat trip to the calanques.
🧡 Do this if you want a complete overview of the region in a single day.
👉 Discover "Unusual discovery of Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, Cassis" — rated 4.5/5 over 2 reviews.
5. In the footsteps of Mary Magdalene
A hike (a certain fitness level required) up to the cave where Mary Magdalene is said to have lived as a hermit for more than 30 years, followed by lunch and a visit to the basilica of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, which holds her relic.
🧡 Do this if you love hiking and want a historical and spiritual dimension to your outing.
👉 Discover "In the footsteps of Mary Magdalene" — rated 5/5.
Why take a day trip from Aix-en-Provence?
Aix is ideally located to reach the Alpilles, the Luberon, the Camargue or the Marseille coast, all within under an hour's drive. Every day trip includes hotel pick-up and a direct chat with the guide beforehand.
How to find other experiences in Aix-en-Provence?
The Meet People map lists all the experiences available in and around Aix-en-Provence.
FAQ
Is hotel pick-up really included?
Yes, for these day trips, pick-up from your accommodation or hotel is systematically offered.
Are these day trips suitable for corporate groups?
They can fit into a seminar or team building event in Provence — discuss it directly with the guide.
