First trip to Provence - itinerary feedback, please!

My husband and I spent 3 nights in Provence approximately 5 years ago and it is still one of our favourite trips. You will love the markets in Rousillon and Loumarin. We also went to Arles and did the Van Gogh walk. We stayed all three nights at a gite/table d'hôte in Lagnes called Sous l'Olivier. It was an old converted farmhouse that was recommended by RS. We absolutely loved our small suite which was off the main house. From Lagnes we were able to travel to all the small towns without having to pack up every day. For us this was ideal. Each day started with a deluxe breakfast in the courtyard complete with home made preserves, sauces and juices. Not to mention delicious breads, pastries, and coffee. Then we would head out to explore the area; markets, churches, art history...we loved it all. We were back in time for a quick dip in the pool, a drink and then dinner. Each night, we opted to eat with the rest of the guests and met some really interesting people as is often the case when travelling. Julien, who is a master chef, created dinners that rivalled those of a Michelin restaurant. Each night there was different. My favourites were the heirloom tomatoes with big curls of parmesan and the warm madeleines and peach soup. This was truly farm to table dining at its finest. We would go back in a heartbeat as long as Julien and Carole are still there.

Thank you for the recommendation! Does Sous l'Olivier accept dinner guests who are not staying on-property?

Arles is really a do-not-miss, in my opinion. To fit some time in Arles, you could skip Eygalières (tiny village, won't add anything vs. Luberon villages) and see Carrières de Lumières on Saturday, then head to Arles on Sunday morning for a few hours before heading to Aix. There is safe underground parking at Parking du Centre.