Why go
The appeal is the range within one region: the Calanques near Marseille and Cassis, wetlands in the Camargue, the Luberon’s inland scenery and historic cities such as Arles and Avignon. Pick one cluster at a time rather than assuming the region works as a single day out.
What to look for
- The Calanques connect steep limestone coves with the Mediterranean coast near Marseille and Cassis.
- Arles has Roman monuments; Avignon’s Palais des Papes tells a different chapter of southern history.
- The Camargue wetlands and Luberon landscape offer distinct inland alternatives to the coast.
Useful to know
- Base a coastal visit around Marseille or Cassis; give the Calanques their own outing.
- Group Arles and Avignon as historic city choices, and allow separate travel for the Camargue or Luberon.
- Check conditions before a long outdoor visit in the Calanques, Camargue or Gorges du Verdon.