Orange
Main Roman site in Provence with its arc de triomphe and open theater built by Auguste in 27B.C.

Trip around Orange: 60 miles:

Vaison La Romaine - Medieval city with Roman vestiges such as Portique de Pompei, Roman theater...

Seguret - Typical provencal village with a good restaurant: La table du Comtat.

Gigondas - Famous for its fruity red wine generally served with games, pates, and cheese.

Beaume de Venise - well known for its caves and a fruity sweet white wine served chilled as an aperitif or with pastries.

Dentelles de Monttmirail.

Carpentras with its gothic provencal architecture.

Avignon
Was the pope’s capital until the XV century when they move to Rome. The pope’s palace is open for visitors.

Trips around Avignon:

1. Le Pont du Gard - 20 miles.
This Roman bridge has been built in the century BC. on three levels. It raises 165 feet above the Gardon river, on a length of 900 feet. One can walk on the bridge.

2. Massif du Luberon - 90 Miles
Drive through the Heart of Provence with its typical village in taking "D" (Departemental Roads) starting at Lisle sur la Sorgue towards Fontaines de Vaucluse - Abbey de Senanque - Gordes - Rousillon - Apt (1) - Bonnieux — Lacoste - Menerbes - Oppede le Vieux - Cavaillon, and then return to Avignon.

(1) - Trip around Apt - The "Colorado" Provencal - 40 miles
Apt - Jean Jean - Gignac - Siamane la Rotonde - Carniol - Oppedette - St Paul Viens - Blace - Apt.

Arles
Built in the century B.C. Arles was an important center for the Romans who built a channel to connect the Rhone river to the Mediterranee sea.

Trip around Arles:

1. Les Baux de Provence: 40 miles
Fontvieille - Maussane - Les Baux de Provence - St Remy de Provence - Tarascon - Arles.

2. La Camargue: 50 miles
Albaron - Les Saintes Marie de la Mer - Arles.

Aix en Provence: Well known for its University. Downtown area is surrounded by XVII century mansions designed by Pierre Puget.

Trip around Aix en Provence: 70 miles
Saint Maximin - La Sainte Baume by Departmental road D80 - Aubagne - Cassis - Aubagne - Aix en Provence.

Moustiers Sainte Marie
Starting point of the Verdon canyon, Moustiers Sainte Marie is known for its Faience de Moustiers handmade and hand painted, following the same tradition since the XVII century.

Trip around Moustiers Sainte Marie: Les gorges du Verdon - 70 miles
Belvedere du Galetas - Belveder de Mayreste - Col d’Avens - La Palud sur Verdon - Point Sublime - Rougon - Clue de Carejuan - Pont de Soleil - Trigance - La Cornuelle - Le Petit St Maymes - Balcons de la Mescla - Pont de L’Artuby - Belvedere de L’Estellie - Cirque de Vaumale - Aiguines - Moustiers Sainte Marie.

Nice
Seating on the French Riviera, Nice has a convenient airport with European and Intercontinental flights.

Trip around Nice:

1. French Riviera: 125 miles by the Route de la cote (Coastal road)
Nice - Antibes - Juan les Pins - Cannes - Saint Raphael - Sainte Maxime sur Mer - Saint tropez - Ramatuel - La Croix Valmaire - Cavalaire - Le Lavandou - Le Cap Benat - Hyeres - Presquile de Giens.

2. Art & Craft from Provence tour: 80miles
Cagnes sur Mer - Vence (Picasso,Leger,Matisse retreat) - Tourette sur Loup - Pont du Loup - Le Bar sur Loup - Grasse (Perfume factories tours) - Mougin - Le Cannet - Vallauris (Pottery) - Biot (Blown Glass) - Saint Pierre - Cagnes sur Mer - Nice.

3. Principaute de Monaco - 30 miles
Eze - Peillon - Menton Monaco - Nice.

Lodging tips

1. Upscale hotels: Look for hotels classified as "Relais & Chateaux"

2. Country Inn: Look for hotels classified as "Relais du Silence"

3. Rentals Websites:
- www.athomeinfrance.com
- www.frenchhomerentals.com

Travel tips

1. Best travel periods: Spring and Fall
- Summer might be overcrowded
- Winter might be cold and rainy

2. Travel guide:
- Guide Michelin
- Cartes Michelin

3. Car Rental:
- www.europebycar.com