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Provence is one of our most requested destinations and where we are based in France. From the charming hilltop villages of the Luberon, to the chic cities of Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Rémy… to the roman heritage sites in Les Alpilles and Arles, we can design the itinerary of your dreams to discover the authenticity and beauty of Provence like a true insider.

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ur French Promise offices are located right in the center of chic, Aix-en-Provence, where we have established our reputation over the past 30 years as the Provence Luxury Travel specialist, with our first travel advisor brands: ˆ

Starting from Aix-en-Provence, the historical capital of Provence we can take you with your own private guides through the incredible produce markets paired with a local chef. Discover the region’s arts and craftsman, museums featuring artists that drew inspiration from the region such as Picasso, Cézanne, Matisse and more, or spend the day wondering the picturesque streets and chic boutiques. Aix is considered by many to be the most elegant town in the region and was founded by the Romans in 122 BC when Caius Sextius Calvinus established a garrison here.  It was given the name of “Aquae Sextiae” after the conquering invader and the local sources which has made it famous as a spa town. After the demise of the Roman empire, Aix was known as a city of many fountains (although it’s difficult to imagine there are 1,000 of them).

With Aix-en-Provence as a homebase, you can quickly access the stunning turquoise Mediterranean calanques, iconic Saint-Victoire mountain that inspired local artist, Cézanne and countless friends, or spend the day at the charming old fishing ports of Cassis and La Ciotat.

Then, head off to charming Luberon hilltop villages which are just an hour to the north and discover our secret spots, itineraries, artisans and incredible Provence vineyards that dot the landscape.

If you head west towards Spain, in just an hour you will arrive to the wild beaches and white Rhone Delta horses of the Camargue. Include a stopover to explore the burgeoning art scene in Arles, from street art, their annual photography exhibition and its latest museum, Luma, designed by Frank Gehry. 

Whether it’s visiting the culturally rich cities of: Arles, Aix or Avignon, or tailored wine tours and tastings at reputable domaines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cassis or Bandol, we’ll develop a tailored wine themed tour just for you. And don’t forget Marseille, where there’s an incredible gastronomic scene, plenty to see-and-discover, plus one of the most impressive old ports in the world.

We are the leading luxury travel specialists in Provence in the creation of luxury itineraries, day tours and unique travel experiences.  Contact us and we’ll design your very own personalised made-to-measure vacation in one of France’s most breath-taking and charming destinations.

"Philip planned a terrific trip which wound up being one of the best weeks of our entire lives! He listened very carefully to our list of wants and desires and the result was a perfectly paced yet action-packed week. We visited wineries, explored several old and charming towns, ate in 3-Michelin-star restaurants as well as fantastic low key cafes, shopped and took a hike in the footsteps of Van Gogh. We have fallen in love with Provence and will definitely going back. I am looking forward to seeing Philip’s plan for our next trip there!"

Our Favorite PROVENCE Hotels

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Discover just a few of our favorite luxury hotels in the breathtaking Provence region. Our French Promise team routinely visits and inspects each property personally for our discerning clients.

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