Looking for ideas for a weekend getaway in Provence this summer or during Indian summer? These are the best times to visit! In September, enjoy the tranquility and soft light as you explore the Luberon, with its medieval stone villages, vineyards turning color, and hills bathed in bluish hues… In July, the blooming lavender fields will welcome you with their unique colors. Sports and relaxation, wine and fine dining, art and heritage: there’s no shortage of ideas, and here are three dream destinations to get away and finally celebrate the end of lockdowns with a weekend getaway in Provence.
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A History and Wine Weekend Around Avignon: The Baumanière Priory
Adjacent to the Notre-Dame Collegiate Church in Villeneuve-les-Avignon, The Baumanière Priory, a charming Relais Château, is a historic building (25 rooms, 4 suites, and 9 junior suites) featuring a traditional parish garden, a large outdoor pool surrounded by greenery, and a Michelin-starred restaurant serving Provençal cuisine (including a sumptuous “100%” vegetable menu available from April through October).
Located just 5 minutes from the City of the Popes, and in the heart of the Gard and Rhône Valley vineyards, Le Prieuré is a feast for the eyes and the palate. It’s the perfect spot—and a great choice—for exploring Avignon from a peaceful, natural setting, far from the crowds and tour buses of downtown, during a weekend getaway in Provence.
An idea for a weekend of spa, sports, and nature at the foot of the Luberon: Coquillade Village
Overlooking the Luberon hills, in the heart of a vineyard in the process of converting to organic farming, this luxury hotel is nestled in a beautifully restored, typical Provençal hamlet.
Its spa (nearly 2,000 m²!!!) places it among the very select group of the most beautiful Wellness Hotels in France, where they’ll take great care of both your body and mind.
As the owner of BMC, one of the most prestigious brands of professional bicycles, Coquillade rents out both mechanical and electric bikes for everything from a sporty ride to a family weekend getaway. From the family-friendly bike path that runs right past the hotel (and stretches 40 km) to the climb up nearby Mont Ventoux, there are cycling options for all skill levels. Coquillade is the ideal place to visit the villages of the Luberon, the ochre cliffs of Roussillon, or the beautiful Sénanque Abbey, just about fifteen kilometers away.
If you're not sure where to go for a vacation or a weekend getaway in Provence, Coquillade Village is the perfect destination, given all the pleasant things it has to offer in the off-season.
A Weekend in Provence Around Aix: Life in a Castle at Fonscolombe
Fonscolombe Castle (18th century), a listed building that has been fully restored, offers an authentic immersion in French history and the French way of life. Strolling through the vast grounds with its chapel and century-old cedars, relaxing by the pool, reading in a historic lounge, or settling in on the restaurant terrace… these are all moments of pure bliss to be enjoyed at Fonscolombe during a weekend getaway in Provence.
A dream destination for art and architecture lovers, located just a few minutes from the Château la Coste Contemporary Art Foundation (a must-see: a 2.5-hour contemporary art tour featuring 35 major works set amid an organic vineyard), the Cistercian Abbey of Sylvacane (in the same town as the hotel), the city of Aix-en-Provence with its moving Cézanne studio, the Vasarely Foundation, and so many other wonders, such as the traditional Provençal market on Saturday mornings.
A few more ideas for a weekend in Provence from the editorial staff at:
- Visit Les Baux-de-Provence and stop in Baumanière
- Enjoy a village hotel surrounded by vineyards in Crillon le Brave
- Moving to the Provençal countryside in Convent of the Minimes and its L'Occitane-branded spa
