Provence is the sunny heart of southern France — lavender fields, hilltop villages such as Gordes, Roman monuments in Arles and Avignon, markets and rosé wine. Aix-en-Provence and Avignon make good bases with plenty of hotels, while rural farmhouse stays and chambres d’hôtes offer good deals away from peak summer.
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An elegant university town of fountains and the Cours Mirabeau, with good trains and a wide choice of hotels.
The walled city of the Popes’ Palace — central for the Luberon and the TGV, and very busy during the July festival.
Roman arena and Van Gogh connections, close to the Camargue, often good value.
Perched villages and countryside guesthouses — beautiful, but you will want a car.
A charming market town at the foot of the Alpilles.
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Late June to mid-July for lavender; May, June and September are warm and less crowded. July and August are hottest and most expensive, especially in Avignon during the festival.
Arles and the larger towns usually cost less than Luberon village hotels, and chambres d’hôtes can be good value.
For the villages and lavender fields, yes; the main towns are linked by train and bus.
Usually from late June into July, depending on altitude and the weather.