Provence Is a Year-Round Love Affair
- Candius Stearns | Travel Coach
- Jun 29
- 2 min read
From the vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to the untamed elegance of Camargue, Provence is a region that doesn’t just welcome visitors—it seduces them. Whether you're sipping rosé beneath plane trees or following in Van Gogh’s brushstrokes, Provence serves something timeless in every season. Let’s explore a few unforgettable ways to lose yourself here and find your favorite version of France.
STAY: Villa Gallici – Relais & Châteaux, Aix-en-Provence
Some hotels pamper. Others enchant. Villa Gallici does both—and then some. Tucked in the poetic heart of Aix, this Relais & Châteaux property is a French daydream come to life—picture: wrought-iron balconies, velvet drapes, and lavender-scented mornings on your private terrace. Why I loved it: It feels like staying in an 18th-century oil painting—except with air-conditioning, Michelin-starred cuisine, and someone bringing you a cappuccino on a silver tray. Insider perk: Book through a trusted advisor (that’s me) and you’ll enjoy:- Early check-in & late check-out- Complimentary upgrades (when available)- Food & beverage credit to fuel your Provençal cravings.
DO: Provence Private Tours, Crafted for Quiet Wonder
Arles & Camargue: For Wild Romantics
- Stroll Roman amphitheaters- Trace Van Gogh’s palette across Arles- Spot pink flamingos & wild white horses in Camargue- Wrap the day in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, a town with gypsy soul and salt-spray charmBest for: Artists, nature-lovers, and anyone who wears linen unironically.
Marseille: Where Old Stones Kiss the Sea
- Start at the Vieux Port, where fishmongers and ferries still run the show- Climb to Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde for panoramic prayers- Wander Le Panier’s colorful chaos, then cool off at the sleek MuCEM- Finish with sea-salty air along the CornicheBest for: History buffs, Mediterranean romantics, and seafood snobs.
Wine, Walls & Wow
- Private tastings at storied vineyards- Gourmet lunch in a medieval wine village- Explore Avignon’s Palais des Papes and its glorious Gothic pastBest for: Oenophiles and drama queens (of the architectural variety).
Travel Journal: Why Provence is My Love Language
Every time I return to Provence, it teaches me something: how to slow down. How to wander. How to savor—not just food, but silence, sunlight, and soul. There’s a kind of magic here that doesn’t show up on Google Maps. It’s in the way the light falls across a field at 5:17 p.m. It’s in the clinking of glasses echoing through a vineyard courtyard. It’s in that moment when the lavender breeze hits just right, and you suddenly remember you have nowhere else to be. That’s Provence. And if you're craving a trip that isn’t just a vacation, but a full-body sigh… let me help you get there.
Ready to plan your private escape to Provence?
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