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The best of Provence (2026)
Lavender fields, hilltop villages, Avignon's Palais des Papes, Aix-en-Provence's markets and the Luberon.
Provence is best explored by car: Avignon and Arles, Aix-en-Provence, the perched villages of the Luberon such as Gordes and Roussillon, and the lavender that blooms from mid-June to late July.
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The 12 Best Places to Visit in France (2026)
- #2 Provence Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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