Provence and the French Riviera

Provence, French Riviera, Marseille, Nice, Avignon, lavender, hill villages, beaches, calanques, markets, Roman sites and France’s sunny Mediterranean south.

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Countries: France

What to see and do

Current weather

Average temperatures

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12 °C

clear sky

Spring

Air15-23 °C

Sea14-17 °C

Summer

Air28-34 °C

Sea23-26 °C

Autumn

Air16-24 °C

Sea19-23 °C

Winter

Air5-12 °C

Sea12-15 °C

General information

Provence and the French Riviera are France’s classic Mediterranean south, combining old ports, Roman heritage, lavender country, hill villages, markets, beaches, cliffs and glamorous coastal towns.

Trips and nature

The region ranges from the Calanques and Mediterranean beaches to lavender plateaus, olive groves, limestone hills, gorges and the pre-Alps. Summer can be hot and crowded.

Food and atmosphere

Marseille, Nice, Avignon, Arles, Aix-en-Provence and many villages offer Roman, papal, Provençal, maritime, artistic and Belle Époque layers.

Transport and stay

Marseille and Nice have major transport links. Trains work along the coast, but a car helps for hill villages, lavender areas, gorges and inland Provence.