3 days in Aix-en-Provence, Saint-Remy-de-Provence & Valensole Itinerary

Aix-en-Provence is a small, classically Provençal town, famous for being home to Cézanne.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sun): explore the world behind art at Hotel de Caumont - Art Centre, take a stroll through Cours Mirabeau, and then browse the exhibits of Paul Cezanne’s Studio. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get up close to creatures of the deep with Atlantide, take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, and then take in the waterfront at Le Vieux Port.

For maps, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Aix-en-Provence day trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Marseille Provence Airport, Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport and Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport. In July, daily temperatures in Aix-en-Provence can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 66°F. You will have some time to spend on the 19th (Tue) before leaving for Saint-Remy-de-Provence.

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.HistoryThe town is named after Saint Remigius.GeographySaint-Rémy-de-Provence is situated about 20km south of Avignon, just north of the Alpilles mountain range.TransportationThe high-speed train station is 20 km from the city. For other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Saint-Remy-de-Provence trip builder tool.

Traveling by car from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Remy-de-Provence takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 88°F in July, and nighttime lows around 64°F. You will leave for Valensole on the 19th (Tue).

Valensole is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France.GeographyThe river Asse forms most of the commune's northern border, then flows into the Durance, which forms all of its western border. To find reviews, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read our Valensole online tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from Saint-Remy-de-Provence to Valensole in 2 hours. In July in Valensole, expect temperatures between 89°F during the day and 64°F at night. You will leave for home on the 19th (Tue).