Provence Walks
The Provence countryside is peppered with walking trails just waiting to be explored. Take a walk through a former ochre mine, go hiking among the calanques, or climb the mighty Sainte-Victoire. The choice is yours.
Seaside Walks
Our favourite seaside hikes in Provence.
Hiking to Calanque d’En Vau – Best Routes & Insider Tips!
The Calanques National Park encompasses an immense natural area of land, sea and semi-urban areas between Marseille and Cassis in the South of France. It’s beloved by locals and visitors alike, who frequent the park’s trails, hiking through native trees and shrub to secluded coves and incredible elevated viewpoints. The Calanques are a series of…
Inland Walks
Our favourite inland hikes in Provence.
The Provence Palette – Finding Lavender and Ochre Mines in Rustrel
It’s early July in Provence, France, and the lavender fields of the Luberon are at last in full bloom. The usual earthy tones of the Provençal landscape are interrupted by patches of purple, while the violet flowers fill the air with their heavenly scent. With my mother visiting from New Zealand, I was keen to show…
