Day trips from Aix-en-Provence
10 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Aix-en-Provence, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
35 km01 · Nature spotCalanques (Cassis)White limestone cliffs and turquoise inlets between Marseille and Cassis.
Trains run to Cassis. Boats from Cassis and Marseille visit the calanques.
45 km02 · Popular townGordesA hilltop village of golden stone in the Luberon.
You really need a car in the Luberon. Parking in Gordes is paid and limited.
55 km03 · Nature spotValensole LavenderEndless rows of lavender on a high Provençal plateau.
Easiest by car. The plateau is about 1.5 hours from Marseille and Aix-en-Provence.
70 km04 · Hidden townArlesA Roman arena and the streets Van Gogh painted.
Trains run from Avignon, Nîmes and Marseille. The centre is walkable.
70 km05 · Hidden townMoustiers-Sainte-MarieA cliffside village at the entrance to the Verdon Gorge.
Easiest by car. Buses are rare.
75 km06 · Nature spotMont VentouxA bare white summit above Provence, legendary for cyclists.
Easiest by car from Bédoin, Malaucène or Sault. The road to the summit is usually closed in winter.
85 km07 · Nature spotCamargue (Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer)Wetlands of pink flamingos, white horses and black bulls.
Buses run from Arles to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in about an hour. A car or bike helps to explore the lagoons.
85 km08 · Nature spotPont du GardA three-tiered Roman aqueduct over a river you can swim in.
Buses run from Nîmes and Avignon. Easiest by car.
125 km09 · Nature spotGorges de l'ArdècheA canyon with a giant natural stone arch over the river.
Easiest by car. The gorge road runs between Vallon-Pont-d'Arc and Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche.
135 km10 · Hidden townSaint-Paul-de-VenceA walled hilltop village of artists above the Riviera.
Buses run from Nice, about an hour. Parking is limited.Questions
Day trips from Aix-en-Provence: good to know
What are the best day trips from Aix-en-Provence?
Our favourite hidden places near Aix-en-Provence are Calanques (35 km), Gordes (45 km), Valensole Lavender (55 km) and Arles (70 km). All 10 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Aix-en-Provence?
All of them are within about 150 km of Aix-en-Provence in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.