Hi, Im planning on spending 2 weeks in Provence in June..we think we want to start in Marseille, maybe stay in a small, inexpensive hotel in the centre (any thoughts!?) then we would like to travel north west into Orange, Aix etc...we dont really know much about the area but ahve always longed to see the lavender fields in Avignan...does anyone have a 2 week fool proof itineray that may be of use?? any hidden gems welcome! thanks a mill oh and we%26#39;d love to rent a little cottage/house/apartment somewhere so as we can really soak it up- we%26#39;re planning on renting a car too!
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The lavender fields aren%26#39;t in Avignon, which is quite a large city--they are out in the country side, especially in the Lubéron. A good place to see them is near the Abbey of Sénanque. If you go to the fodors.com fEurope forum site you will find a guy named Stu Dudley who has put together an entire lavender-viewing itinerary--he%26#39;ll send it to you if you ask.
Orange is north of Marseille--about a 2 to 3 hour drive depending on your route. If you like Roman ruins, be sure to visit Arles as well as Orange, along with the magnificent Pont du Gard.
By the way, unless the weather is unusually hot the lavender fields won%26#39;t be in bloom until late June.
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Hi, If you are looking to be central for all of the places you want to visit, look at my review for Chateau de la Loubiere in Pertuis (approx 40 mins from Marseille, 20 mins from Aix, 50 mins from Avignon). They have 3 different size gites depending on how may of you there are with lots of lavender in the grounds, plus pool, tennis courts etc.
The website is www.laloubiere.com
We have visited Provence many times and this is such a lovely location and very well positioned to get the best out of your visit to Provence.
Dont forget to svisit Fontaine de Vaucluse, Gorges du Verdon, Isle sur la Sourgue, Gordes, Vaison de la Romaine, Cassis, St Remy and of course Aix and Avignon all within easy driving distance.
If you want to get in the mood for Provence, get the DVD, A Good Year based on the Peter Mayle story starring the lovely Russell Crowe all shot in the area particularly in Gordes.
Hope this helps
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