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Secret Provence: Calanques, Art & Seaside Escapes

A quieter side of Provence filled with hidden coves, Mediterranean swims, Roman towns, photography festivals, hilltop villages, and slow summer days away from the Riviera crowds.

Experience Overview

5 days
4 Places
16 Activitys

A slower, quieter South of France — rustic chic villages, hidden coves, contemporary art, and Mediterranean swims. A Provence itinerary for travelers who prefer slow mornings, local markets, cold swims, and artsy towns over packed beach clubs and big cities. Roman ruins, hidden beach, photography festivals, hilltop villages, long café lunches, and golden-hour walks through sunny streets.

Why travelers love it

Hidden Mediterranean coves & crystal-clear swims away from the crowds Artsy Provençal towns with festivals, contemporary museums & Roman history Slow summer living: local markets, wine terraces, hilltop villages & golden-hour evenings in Provence

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Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1

Arles

1

Visit the Roman Amphitheatre

2

Explore the Ancient Theatre

3

Sunset walk and aperitif around Place de la République

Day 2

Day 2

Arles

1

Explore the farmer's market (only on Saturdays)

2

Visit LUMA Arles, a Frank Gehry architectural masterpiece

3

Visit Espace Lee Ufan Arles, a site where the contemporary and the ancient blend together

4

Sunset picnic by the Rhône river

Day 3

Day 3

Cassis

1

Morning drive from Arles to Cassis

2

Swim at Plage de la Grande Mer

3

Walk around the harbor & lunch by the sea