Interested in antiques and expansive outdoor markets? Then L’Isle sur la Sorgue is definitely a must-see day trip that is less that an hour drive from Aix-en-Provence. Situated on the Sorgue river about 25km southeast of Avignon, it’s aptly nicknamed the “Venice of Provence” because of how the town has evolved over the centuries to …
Marseille is the second largest city in France by population (nestled between number one Paris and number three Lyon) with more than 874k residents. Situated just 32km (20-miles) to the south of Aix-en-Provence, this administrative and commercial capital of the Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur region is well worth a visit if your itinerary allows. In …
Did you know that Aix-en-Provence is situated only a couple hours drive from the southern Alps and about ½-hour from the Mediterranean? Aix is great as a traveler’s “home base” for fun day trips any time of year, no matter whether they involve parkas or suntan oil. One of my favorites is Cassis, where you …
