LA PETITE FRENCHIE SIGNATURE JOURNEY 2026

Avignon → Saint-Rémy-de-Provence → Baux de Provence → Eygalières → Cavaillon → Oppède-le-Vieux

Depart from historic Avignon and follow scenic country roads into the heart of Provence • Explore the vibrant open-air market in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, filled with local producers, fragrant stalls, artisan goods, and lively village charm.

Enjoy a relaxed lunch by sunlit center • Continue into the Alpilles for a guided visit of dramatic Les Baux-de-Provence, perched high above olive groves and limestone cliffs. Step inside the Carrières de Lumières for an immersive multimedia art show projected across enormous quarry walls.

Drive peaceful backroads toward elegant Eygalières and the fertile plains surrounding Cavaillon • Arrive in Oppède-le-Vieux, a beautifully preserved hilltop hamlet, and wander quiet cobblestone paths with sweeping views across the Luberon valley.

L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue → Fontaine-de-Vaucluse → Abbaye de Sénanque → Gordes

Begin the day in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, exploring its unique floating market and charming canals lined with antique shops and old waterwheels.

Follow the Sorgue upstream to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, where one of Europe’s most powerful natural springs rises dramatically from the foot of a limestone cliff • Continue into the Luberon for a peaceful visit to the Abbaye de Sénanque, set in a secluded valley surrounded by lavender fields and centuries of monastic tradition.

Climb to the hilltop village of Gordes with a guided visit and enjoy time to wander its terraced lanes, stone houses, and panoramic viewpoints • Move on to a local Provence vineyard for a guided tour of the cellars and a relaxed tasting of regional wines • Finish the day with a scenic drive through the Luberon’s rolling countryside.

Lavender Museum → Artisanal Lavender Distillery → Roussillon & Ochre Cliffs →
Colorado Provençal (Rustrel) → Céreste → Simiane-la-Rotonde → Reillanne → Manosque

Begin the morning with a visit to the Musée de la Lavande, where you’ll learn about the history, cultivation, and distillation of Provence’s most iconic flower.

Continue to the striking ochre village of Roussillon for a stroll through its colorful lanes and viewpoints overlooking the Luberon • Drive into the Luberon Regional Natural Park and explore the dramatic landscapes of the Colorado Provençal in Rustrel, a maze of red, gold and white rock formations shaped by time and mining history.

Follow quiet country roads to the village of Céreste, a peaceful stop in the heart of the park • Continue to Simiane-la-Rotonde, known for its medieval rotunda and sweeping hilltop views • Stop in Reillanne, a timeless Provençal village surrounded by open fields and rolling hills • End the day with a scenic drive toward Manosque, set at the gateway to the Valensole plateau, where you’ll settle in for the night.

Valensole Plateau → Moustiers-Sainte-Marie → Gorges du Verdon → Tourtour → Villecroze → Cascade de Sillans → Cotignac → Entrecasteaux

Begin the day on the Valensole plateau, where endless rows of lavender stretch toward the horizon. Even début juin, the soft light and vast open fields create a magical Provençal atmosphere • Continue toward the Verdon region and visit Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, one of France’s most beautiful villages, nestled between two dramatic cliffs and known for its artisanal ceramics • Drive down to the shores of the Plage du Galetas, where turquoise waters meet the towering limestone walls of the Verdon Gorge, one of the most spectacular natural settings in southern France • Follow scenic backroads through high plateaus and oak forests to the medieval village of Tourtour, perched above the valley with sweeping views.

Continue to Villecroze, known for its tranquil gardens and troglodyte cliffside caves • Visit the Cascade de Sillans, a stunning turquoise waterfall hidden in a lush forest—one of Provence’s most impressive natural gems • Drive on to Cotignac, a vibrant village built beneath impressive sandstone cliffs, and wander its shaded squares and lively Provençal streets • Continue toward Entrecasteaux, a quiet and elegant village centered around its historic château and geometric gardens.

Massif des Maures → Saint-Tropez → Sainte-Maxime → Esterel Scenic Drive

Begin the morning at the Château de Berne, surrounded by vineyards, forested hills, and the soft Provençal light that settles over the estate. After a gentle start to the day, drive south through the winding roads of the Massif des Maures, a protected mountain range covered in cork oak forests, chestnut groves, and sweeping viewpoints overlooking the Var countryside. The contrast with yesterday’s lavender landscapes is striking—this is a deeper, more rugged Provence.

Continue toward the coast until the blue horizon opens and you reach the legendary village of Saint-Tropez, once a humble fishing port, now an international icon. Wander through its pastel-colored old town, luxury boutiques, waterfront cafés, and the famous Vieux Port lined with yachts and traditional pointus. Enjoy time to explore the lively atmosphere or simply savor the Riviera’s effortless glamour.

From Saint-Tropez, follow one of the most scenic coastal roads of the French Riviera, passing Sainte-Maxime and tracing the shoreline all the way to Saint-Raphaël. Golden beaches, rocky coves, and open sea views accompany you as the road curves along the Mediterranean.

As the landscape shifts again, enter the dramatic Esterel Massif, a world of red volcanic cliffs plunging into turquoise water. The contrast of colors—deep terracotta stone, vivid green pine, bright blue sea—is unlike anywhere else in France. This is one of the most spectacular drives of the entire journey.

Esterel → Cannes → Cap d’Antibes → Antibes → Nice

Follow the coastline toward the glittering heart of the French Riviera. Your day begins in Cannes, where a guided walking tour reveals the city behind the glamour — from the legendary Palais des Festivals and its red carpet to the colorful streets of Le Suquet, the old fishermen’s quarter overlooking the bay. Enjoy time to explore lively markets, elegant boutiques, and the iconic Croisette lined with palm trees and luxury hotels.

Continue your coastal journey toward the Cap d’Antibes, one of the most exclusive peninsulas in France. Follow the scenic route toward the Baie des Milliardaires, a hidden cove framed by pine forests, rugged cliffs, and deep turquoise water. It’s one of the Riviera’s most breathtaking stretches — a place where villas vanish behind cypress trees and the Mediterranean feels peaceful and wild at once.

Arrive in Antibes for a guided visit through its fortified old town, medieval ramparts, and charming Provençal streets. Discover the artisan shops, the covered market, and the picturesque harbor where fishing boats sit beside sleek yachts. Your guide leads you through the artistic legacy of Antibes, beloved by Picasso and many others, and shows you the best viewpoints on the old ramparts.

After soaking in the atmosphere, follow the coastline past Juan-les-Pins and the sweeping Bay of Angels as your 2CV approaches its final destination: Nice. The journey ends where the French Riviera’s elegance meets its Mediterranean soul, a fitting finale to your Signature Adventure.