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What to book before you travel to Provence?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length
WeekendOne weekTwo weeks

5 activities to book · about €132 per person

Provence

Days 1-7
Days 1-7Roussillon and the Ochre TrailA marked path winds through old ochre quarries whose cliffs run from yellow to orange to deep red, set against green pines.3,€50Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Sénanque AbbeyA 12th-century Cistercian abbey near Gordes, still home to monks, whose lavender rows in front of the Romanesque façade flower in July.9,€50Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Palais des Papes, AvignonOne of the largest Gothic palaces anywhere, built when Avignon was the seat of the popes, with state rooms, painted chapels and rooftop terraces.€13Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Les Baux-de-ProvenceA fortified village on a rocky spur above the Alpilles, where the ruined castle has rebuilt trebuchets and views reaching the Camargue.€10Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Arles AmphitheatreA 1st-century Roman arena that held around 20,000 spectators; walk the tiers, galleries and medieval towers with views over the Rhône.€9Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Gordes · Lavender on the Valensole plateau · L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue market

All activities in Provence on GetYourGuide

Indicative prices per person, checked when written. The button opens the GetYourGuide search for the activity and the town, on the days of the stop once your dates are known. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Provence cost?

€132 per person if you do them all, across 5 bookings. The most expensive is "Roussillon and the Ochre Trail" at €50, the cheapest "Arles Amphitheatre" at €9. Prices checked when written: confirm them when you book.

What can you do in Provence without booking anything?

3 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with Gordes, Lavender on the Valensole plateau, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue market. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

The rest of the trip

📒 The free printable Provence guide: itinerary, map, where to sleep→ 🗓️ Best time to visit Provence, month by month→ 🎟️ What to book: all our destinations→