Collobrières, the land of chestnuts
Collobrières is known as the capital of chestnuts, to which a festival is dedicated on three Sundays in October.
Experiences
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Our DMC is happy to suggest some day experiences in Provence.
Be fascinated by the art in the cities, stroll among historic monuments, enjoy the scents and flavors that only Provence can offer, and rediscover unique food and wine products.
Provence offers a wide range of unmissable experiences! You can discover traditional Provençal sweets like calissons, or take part in a chocolate-making workshop. Explore the botanical gardens or observe wolves at Alpha Park. Rediscover art in cities like Arles, Avignon, and Nîmes, or enjoy cosmetics in Aix-en-Provence. Visit the villages of the Luberon or towns like Lîle-sur-la-Sorgue. Enjoy all the views of Provence, without missing the sea!
Calanques of Marseille
Between Marseille and Cassis lie the calanques, a series of rocky inlets.
Aubagne, a town of clay and culture
Aubagne is a citadel famous for its clay work and for Marcel Pagnol, writer and filmmaker.
Rugby in the South of France
Rugby is one of the most beloved sports in France, particularly in the south of the country.
La pétanque, the game of pétanque
Pétanque is a pétanque specialty, typical of Provence.
Richerenches Truffle Market
In Richerenches, there is a most important truffle market in Europe.
Frioul Archipelago
Frioul Archipelago are a collection of islands located off the coast of Marseille.
Isle-sur-la-Sorgue between arts and crafts
Visit Isle-sur-la-Sorgue to discover Provençal know-how. Enjoy the town's landscapes and art, its textile museum and antique stores.
The villages of the Luberon between colors and flavors
Luberon is a mountain massif that stretches between the Alpes de Haute Provence and Vaucluse departments and is home to some of the most beautiful medieval villages in France, come discover and explore them surrounded by the flavors of candied fruit. Be fascinated by the ochre extraction mines.
Aix-en-Provence among art, scents and flavors
A day exploring Aix-en-Provence, the most elegant city in Provence, in the pursuit of art, perfumes and calisson, typical Provençal sweets.
The panoramas of Provence
A day exploring the sights of Provence, from the Bay of Cannes to the Provencal villages of Grasse and Gourdon, Tourrettes sur Loup, and Saint Paul de Vence.
Culture of Avignon, between palaces and wine
Be captivated by the culture of Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and treat yourself to a visit to a local wine shop.
Parks and gardens of Provence
Saint-Tropez, Forcalquier, Aix-en-Provence, Lauris, Bonnieux, Salagon, Sourges or the Valensole plateau. Whatever your destination, give yourself a few hours to admire the natural beauty that the flora of the parks of Provence can offer you.
Art in Arles
Arles, called the city of Van Gogh, will amaze you with its UNESCO World Heritage monuments and landscapes that have inspired numerous artists. Visit the Van Gogh foundation, Luma, the Reattu museum and the place des photographes.
Sweets of Provence
Discover Aix-en-Provence, Eguilles, and Puycard to indulge in Provençal delicacies. Learn all about calissons, typical sweets, from a museum to a factory and participate in a chocolate-making workshop.
Heritage and culture in Nimes
To visit Nimes is to travel through time and rediscover the history of ancient Rome. Admire the monuments of this UNESCO World Heritage candidate city.
The sea of Cassis and the Calanques
Admire some of the most striking scenery in France, between the beaches of Cassis and the Calanques National Park.
Marseille soap
Marseille soap is the world's best-known product from the Marseille area and has been processed for more than 700 years.
Aix-en-Provence and Paul Cézanne
In Aix-en-Provence, there are places that shaped the life of Paul Cézanne, his most famous fellow citizen.
Camargue, wild land
Camargue is a wilderness area located south of the city of Arles in Provence.
La Ciotat, the home of cinema and boules
La Ciotat is known for being the home of cinema and bocce.
Lakes and rivers of Provence
Provence is a land that is home to lakes and rivers of great beauty.
La Côte Bleue
The Côte Bleue is a stretch of coastline, stretching from Estaque to Martigues.
Black truffle, the black diamond of Provence
Provence is renowned for its black truffle, one of the rarest and most expensive products in the world.
Tarascona: castle, Tarasca and Tartarin
Tarascona is a Provençal city that boasts a historical, artistic and cultural heritage of great interest.
Aigues-Mortes: the pearl of the Camargue between salt and crusades
Aigues-Mortes is a pearl of the Camargue, with its medieval walls, pink salt marshes, wildlife, and gastronomic specialties.
Les-Baux-de-Provence: an enchanted village between history and art
A journey to the most authentic and enchanting Provence awaits you in Les-Baux-de-Provence. Explore the castle, the village, the Carrières de Lumières and enjoy nature and gastronomy.
Visit to soap factories in Provence
Soap makers in Provence produce high-quality soaps made with natural ingredients such as olive oil, coconut oil and shea butter. These soaps are highly valued for their moisturizing and soothing properties, but also for their delicate scents, which evoke the fragrances of the region.
In the Footsteps of Van Gogh in Provence
A trip to Provence to discover the places that inspired Vincent Van Gogh, the Dutch genius who revolutionized art history.
On the Wine Route of Provence
Discover the timeless charm of Provence with a 5-day tour dedicated to the renowned Wine Route.
Meeting and Team Building in Marseille
Meeting and Team Building in Marseille: An Unforgettable Experience in the beautiful region of Provence.
Visit to the Carrières de Lumières
The Carrières de Lumières are an old limestone quarry located in Les-Baux-de-Provence, France. Now converted into an art museum, the quarry hosts immersive projections that use the stone walls as screens, offering a unique visual and aural experience.
Whale Watching in the Italian Riviera
An extraordinary day in search of the great whales that inhabit the Mediterranean and travel along the coast of our Riviera, once named “Costa Balenae” by the Romans . EXCURSION PROGRAM Have a unique experience on the open sea – come along to seek out and admire dolphins and whales in their natural habitat at […]
Excursion by boat to the Lerins Islands
An unforgettable day at sea leaving from the port of San Remo on an excursion by boat to the Lerins Islands in the Bay of Cannes, with the opportunity to see the wonders of the Riviera from the vantage point of the sea: Capo La Mortola, Cap Martin, Monte Carlo, Cap Ferrat, the Bay of […]
Excursion: Bussana Vecchia, artists’ village
Bussana Vecchia has been known as a center for international artists since the Sixties when artists and hippies from all over Northern Europe decided to settle in this abandoned village. The village was in fact destroyed by an earthquake in 1887, and from that time was declared uninhabitable. In the last few years, in so […]
Excursion: Grasse and Saint Paul de Vence
The fragrances of the Riviera: an excursion for discovering the origins of the most exclusive perfumes, visiting the workshops of the master perfumiers of Grasse, and for enjoying the creations of the artists of the Saint Paul de Vence. EXCURSION PROGRAM Transfer from San Remo to the inland area of the French Riviera, reaching the […]
Excursion: The Riviera of the Belle Epoque
On this day trip we will take you to discover the grandeur of the two most famous places on the French Riviera, on a visit to Cannes and Nice. * You will reach Cannes by motorway (80 km – about 1 hour). * Stop at the Croisette for a visit to the Palace of Cinema and a walk along the […]
Excursion: Genoa, the Proud
An excursion to Genoa, to discover the greatness of the Maritime Republic, with the history of the magnificent Baroque Palaces and the modern architecture of the Porto Antico, once again the vibrant heart of the city. * Transfer from San Remo to Genoa by motorway (140 km – 1h 30 min approx.). * Stop at the Porto Antico, fully restored according to the plan devised by architect Renzo Piano on the occasion […]
Excursion: Caves and medieval villages
An excursion to discover the oldest origins of the Italian Riviera, with the prehistoric remains of Toirano and the historic centers of Finalborgo and Cervo. * Transfer from San Remo to Toirano by motorway (70 km – 50 min approx). * Visit to the beautiful caves of Toirano, rich in spectacular natural formations of concretions and traces of prehistoric inhabitants. Proceed to visit the intact medieval area of the town. […]
Alpha, the wolf park
Alpha pè a nature park created in the heart of France’s Mercantour National Park, home to several species of Alpine wolves.
Excursion: Marineland Antibes
Marineland is a marine park visited every year by over a million people; it allows the whole family to have fun watching shows starring killer whales, dolphins and sea lions, and to become acquainted with many other species of marine creatures.