Provence, specifically the region around the Luberon. This is probably one of my most memorable vacations in France as life slowed down here. Beautiful hilltop villages dotted throughout the region, which date back to the Roman times. Weather is spectacular. Landscape is beautiful surrounded by vineyards, orchards, and lavender fields in between the historic hilltop villages that dot the area. The villages are spectacular - from Bonnieux, Menerbes, and Gordes. Also the daily/weekly markets in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, where you can shop for local produce or antiques, which Provence is specifically known for.

Head to the Grand Canyon of France for a day - Verdon Gorge, or the Pont du Gard to soak in the river. Head up to Châteauneuf-du-Pape or Gigondas to enjoy another wine region just a short drive away. The coast is a couple hours away as well - Saint-Tropez, Cassis and the Calanques are stunning.

We visited in September and booked a villa in Bonnieux with 5 people having a great time. Our place was just as old as the village with wide scaping views of the valley. We flew into Marseille and rented a car (which is a must to get around). You mentioned visiting Lyon, which is about 3 hour drive away. We drove, but a train from Avignon is an option to get around as well. Highly recommend on all accounts.

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Posted by CharlieTiger

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Posted on 6/12/23 at 12:05 pm to fatcatswag22

I'll second Provence. Did that summer of 2019. Flew in Paris and took the train to Avignon and got a car from there.

10 of us stayed in an amazing house in St Remy, which thank God had AC, because it was over 100 4 of the days we were there, with the hottest being 112. It's typically not that hot even in summer, but it was a hell of a heat wave that week.

We ventured out in the mornings and then made it back by mid afternoon to swim in the pool. We made it to Les Baux, Pont du Gard, Nimes, L'Isle-sur-la-sorgue, Gordes, Aix and few more I can't remember off the top of my head.

So many great vineyards within a short drive with great wine for ~$10/bottle. We went through a boatload of bottles of rose by the pool.

There are a lot of places in this world I want to see, but I would 100% go back there.

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Posted by ChEgrad

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Posted on 6/12/23 at 4:25 pm to fatcatswag22

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Provence, specifically the region around the Luberon. This is probably one of my most memorable vacations in France as life slowed down here. Beautiful hilltop villages dotted throughout the region, which date back to the Roman times.

I worked in Provence for 3 years. I never got tired of the sights and lifestyle. Provence is an ideal spot to set up in a central location and take day trips by car to the sights - there are so many worth visiting.

That said, I also enjoyed my few days in Normandy and would like to return.

Carcassone is really nice, as is enjoying foie gras in the Dordogne. I think every region is worth a visit.

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