We are visiting south France on August 1st. Based on TA recommendation, I will use Saint Remy as our base for the first 3 nights,
We intend to start our road trip from St Remy and end our road trip at Nice. We are interested in the village, rolling hills, lavender fields, Van Gogh,than Roman ruins in that orders
Please suggest, if below Itinerary makes sense. BTW my base is at St Remy is not firmed yet, should i split my bases between St.Remy and Lourmarin?
Day 1 Tuesday Noon: , Arrive at Avignon TGV, pick up a car
Visit Avignon, if have more time, Drive to Nimes or Pont Du Gard
Sleep at St Remy
Day 2, Wednesday, Arle & Le Baux by Car
Sleep at St Remy
day 3 Thursday, hill towns of luberon ( by Car)
Luberon-islle sur-la-sorgue-Roussillon-Lourmarin
Sleep at St Remy
Day 4, Friday Drive From St Remy to Nice - like to arrive by 6 pm
Considering Aix, Cannes and/or Antibes/St Tropez
Sleep at Nice, return the car
Day 5, Saturday Nice Day
Day 6, Sunday Train to Monaco
Day 7 Monday , Train to Cannes or Stay at Nice, Beach day
Day 8, Tuesday ,depart Nice to Paris via Train
Additionally, I am looking for suggestions of the scenic drive from St Remy to Nice? Places I should not miss on this route.