14 Very Best Places In Provence To Visit – Hand Luggage Only

There are so many gorgeous areas in France to visit; with Provence being no exception. Not only is it one of the more iconic places in France to visit, but it also has a heap of the best places in Provence to visit year-round.

Honestly, Provence has a little something for every type of traveller. From gorgeous little communes; like Gordes, centuries of history and the most beautiful vistas and mountain ranges; Provence is totally amazing to visit.

So, to make your trip run smoothly, we’ve jotted down some of the top places in Provence you should see and explore when in France. This way, you can focus on travelling around Provence, without any of the added pressure of researching on the go! 

Anyway, ramble over! Take a look at some of the best places in Provence to visit when in France. Have the most wonderful time! 

1.) Avignon

The first thing you need to visit in Avignon is the Palais de Papes, a UNESCO Heritage and Europe’s largest Gothic palace.

It’s honestly stunning and the frescos are beautiful. Plus, Palais de Papes has been the home of nine Popes between 1309 and 1403. It’s well worth a gander once you arrive. 

Aside from the Palais de Papes, other gorgeous spots in Avignon are Musée du Petit Palais, where you can see famous works of Giovanni Bellini Sandro Botticelli, among others, and religious landmarks like the Provençal Romanesque Eglise Saint-Didier and the 12th-century Cathédrale Notre-Dame-des-Doms.

Of course, you’ve got to stroll across the Medieval bridge of Pont d’Avignon and take a gander at Jardin des Doms on a sunny summer day.

Afterwards, head to Grand Café Baretta which we loved! Just be sure to book a table if you’re heading here on a weekend; it does fill up fast. 

Oh yeah, and if you fancy a little gander away from the city streets of Avignon, you can check out the medieval village Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Villeneuve-lez-Avignon. The former is one of our favourite wine regions in all of France. 

Heading further away from Avignon? Make sure to check out the town of Orange. Here, you’ll find the ancient 1st-century AD Théâtre Antique, which is one of the best places in Provence to visit.

Here, you’ll get to watch performances, comedies, and acrobatics during the Roman era. In the present time, the theatre is used for cultural events…