We will be driving from Barcelona to Provence in mid-June, and we will have 3.5 days in Provence before taking a train from Avignon to Paris. I am looking for a good "home base" in Provence and suggestions on things to do while we are there. We will have our three kids with us (ages 15, 13, 8). We will also have a car. Suggestions most appreciated.
Posted by
Boston
4132 posts
I'd find a small town of some charm near the sights you plan to visit. St. Remy is a favorite on this board (justly so, convenient to the whole Rhone Valley area), but there are many other choices. Or a room at a country auberge. A good guidebook or three is your friend for planning purposes. Provence is rich in Roman antiquities, and if this appeals I would include the Pont du Gard and the theater in Orange. Or maybe your family would enjoy exploring a hill town in the Luberon. Mid June is a great time for a visit, have a blast!
Posted by
Ann Arbor, Mi
3696 posts
St.Remy gets my vote... perfect size village with a great market, lots of good shopping and restaurants as well as a beautiful drive into the town. Close to lots of other fun places to visit.
Posted by
OP
Tampa
29 posts
Thanks very much. St. Remy looks wonderful.
Posted by
Sun Valley, Id., USA
14 posts
Isle Sur la Sorgue is also wonderful.
We stayed nearby at Les Carmes and I highly recommend this place, wonderful spot, great owners, great food, pool. Perfect of you have a car