Day Trips from Aix-en-Provence: Exploring Provence's Charms

Destination: 1. **Cassis & Calanques Cruise** - **Overview**: Begin your day with a scenic drive to the charmi

    1. Luberon Villages: Gordes & Roussillon
    2. Overview: Venture into the Luberon Mountains to discover two of France’s “Plus Beaux Villages.” Gordes, perched dramatically atop a hill, is a vision of stone houses cascading down to the valley below. Stroll its narrow alleys and visit the Senanque Abbey, famous for its rows of lavender that bloom in July. Then, head to Roussillon, renowned for its ochre cliffs and colorful houses, where a walking trail reveals the vivid palette of nature.
    3. Duration: Full day
    4. Departure Time: 10:00 AM
    5. Return Time: 5:00 PM
    6. Don't Miss: Artisan shops selling local crafts and ochre pigments in Roussillon.