HOT, hot, hot, sizzling sun

Sitting in the shade of a cafe parasol watching the world go by

Van Gogh painted his irises when staying in a sanatorium in St Remy de Provence. The irises still grow in profusion

Fontaine de Vaucluse and the source of the river Sorgue where Jacques Cousteau discovered the snow of the Alpes spilled into Provence

Canoeing down the river Gardon under the Pont du Gard

Summer festivals and the Camargue bulls running through the towns

Perfect for long lunch breaks in village cafes

Our holidays start and finish at Hotel l’Atelier de l’Image **** in St Remy de Provence. Our regional hotels are *** and ****. This is a good region for hotel pools and has two Michelin starred restaurants.

The young family option ranges from 3 - 12 nights at Mas des Grès, voted one of the top child-friendly hotels in Provence.

You'll pedal along the Luberon cycle trail passing through historic hilltop villages. The cycling on the plain is easy but hilly in the Luberon. This region is perfect for long lunch breaks in village cafes followed by a snooze in the shade.