{"id":7017,"date":"2026-02-11T13:20:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T13:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.provence-plaisirs.com\/blog\/summer-provence\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:37:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T12:37:17","slug":"summer-provence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.provence-plaisirs.com\/blog\/en\/summer-provence\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the many sides of summer in Provence"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7017\" class=\"elementor elementor-7017 elementor-6967\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5be9e9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b5be9e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe83f5b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fe83f5b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e6d45d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e6d45d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Provence is a region with many sides, which is what makes it so famous; in other words, there are two Provences: <strong>a Provence of the land and a Provence of the sea<\/strong>. On the Mediterranean side, Marseille and its calanques invite you to relax by the water to the sound of cicadas, while inland you can wander through a sun-drenched countryside of traditional villages that capture all the charm of Marcel Pagnol\u2019s Provence. <\/p>\n\n<p>As summer and sunny days draw near, pack your bags and discover with us everything that <strong>Provence in summer<\/strong> has in store for an unforgettable stay in the south of France!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47986e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"47986e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;Aucun titre n\\u2019a \\u00e9t\\u00e9 trouv\\u00e9 sur cette page.&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tContents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__47986e1\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ece6ba9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5ece6ba9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d8031d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d8031d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The charm of Provence in summer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Provence is a dream destination for anyone looking for sunny summer holidays; picture yourself spending peaceful afternoons lounging by a pool, taking in stunning views over the Proven\u00e7al countryside to the soundtrack of cicadas\u2014heard everywhere in the south of France, in the countryside as well as in cities like <strong>Aix-en-Provence<\/strong> and in Proven\u00e7al villages. Summer in Provence is also a chance to meet friends on a caf\u00e9 terrace for a refreshing drink\u2014a cocktail (with or without alcohol), an ice-cold beer, or a chilled soft drink. <\/p>\n\n<p>You might also get the chance to try the local sport: <strong>p\u00e9tanque<\/strong>! You\u2019ll find official or makeshift p\u00e9tanque courts just about everywhere in villages, often in the shade of plane trees. If the court is deserted in the early afternoon, you\u2019ll often find it busy in the morning before temperatures peak, and again in the late afternoon between siesta time and ap\u00e9ritif time. You\u2019ve got it: this way of life is a must to experience when you visit Provence in summer!  <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f2edd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1f2edd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provence-plaisirs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/provence-ete.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6971\" alt=\"provence-ete.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provence-plaisirs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/provence-ete.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.provence-plaisirs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/provence-ete-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.provence-plaisirs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/provence-ete-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.provence-plaisirs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/provence-ete-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6f19ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f6f19ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Must-do Proven\u00e7al summer activities and experiences<\/strong><\/h2><p>Summer in Provence is a <strong>season packed with outdoor activities and cultural, artistic, and food events<\/strong>. Whether you love theatre, music, nature, or gastronomy, Provence will have something for you.<\/p><p>For hiking enthusiasts, Provence is a true natural escape open to everyone, where adventure and well-being become one; to discover inland Provence, nothing beats a hike in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provence-plaisirs.com\/blog\/en\/holidays-luberon\/\"><strong>Luberon<\/strong><\/a>, with its wonderfully pleasant temperatures, soothing pine forests, and typical Proven\u00e7al villages. For those who want to combine the Mediterranean Sea and hiking, the <strong>calanques between Marseille and Cassis<\/strong> are a must, with trails laid out so visitors can find exactly what they\u2019re looking for.<\/p><p>When it comes to events, summer in Provence is the ideal season to make the most of festivals of all kinds\u2014here\u2019s a small selection:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.festival-piano.com\/\"><strong>The La Roque d\u2019Anth\u00e9ron Piano Festival<\/strong><\/a>: from <strong>July 20 to August 18<\/strong>, this festival has become a must for classical music lovers and budding music fans alike. Set in the majestic <strong>Parc du Ch\u00e2teau de Florans<\/strong>, it\u2019s renowned for the exceptional quality of its concerts and the beauty of its venues, from parks and gardens to churches. On the programme: the world\u2019s greatest pianists and promising young talents.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.provence-plaisirs.com\/blog\/en\/avignon-festival\/\"><strong>The Avignon Festival<\/strong><\/a>: every summer, the City of Popes becomes a true open-air theatre, bringing together artists and audiences from all over the world. For three weeks in July, there are <strong>more than 1,000 shows<\/strong>, from classical theatre to more contemporary performances, taking place in the streets, squares, and chapels of the city, as well as in iconic venues like the Cour d\u2019Honneur of the Palais des Papes.<\/li><li><strong>Les Rencontres de la Photographie d\u2019Arles<\/strong>: held during the summer in Arles, this event is a major highlight <strong>for photography lovers<\/strong>. Each year, the festival offers visitors exhibitions, screenings, workshops, and talks across several historic sites in the city\u2014churches, galleries, and even industrial warehouses! A must-see event to dive into the rich and diverse visual world of contemporary photography.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edb965a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"edb965a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provence-plaisirs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/festival-avignon--r427fhr27ree2cbenaodjjiy1jsahpwln0z3zm3fjk.jpg\" title=\"festival avignon\" alt=\"festival avignon\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80fe3ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80fe3ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><strong style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-secondary-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-secondary-font-size ); text-transform: var( --e-global-typography-secondary-text-transform ); text-align: var(--text-align);\"><strong>Where to eat and have a drink in Provence?<\/strong><\/strong><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Another way to discover Provence in summer is <strong>through its gastronomy<\/strong>: olive oil, garlic, almonds, tomatoes, melons, goat\u2019s cheese, lamb, and herbs have made the region famous, where dishes follow the rhythm of land and sea\u2014something you can taste on the plate. Typical dishes include <strong>bouillabaisse<\/strong>, a traditional Marseille fish stew made with tomato, fennel, garlic, and saffron that you can enjoy on the coast; <strong>Proven\u00e7al ratatouille<\/strong>, with its summer vegetables, which makes an excellent side for grilled meat; and <strong>pissaladi\u00e8re<\/strong>, a Ni\u00e7oise speciality made with black olives and anchovy fillets, somewhere between a quiche and a pizza. For ap\u00e9ritif lovers, in addition to the excellent wines and spirits you\u2019ll find on most terrace tables\u2014like Proven\u00e7al ros\u00e9 or Marseille pastis\u2014you can also enjoy iconic, flavourful condiments such as <strong>tapenade<\/strong> or <strong>aioli<\/strong>, among others.  <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Itineraries inspired by Pagnol\u2019s work<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>When you think of Provence in summer, it\u2019s hard not to think of <strong>Marcel Pagnol<\/strong>, the famous writer whose works beautifully capture Provence and its way of life. He spent his childhood in <strong>Aubagne<\/strong>, and today you can follow scenic trails on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provence-plaisirs.com\/blog\/en\/marcel-pagnols-hills\/\">guided walks<\/a> through the surrounding hills to discover both his work and the region. From the Domaine<strong> de la Font de Mai<\/strong>, you\u2019ll discover the places mentioned by Pagnol in his books and films on a walking hike of around 9 kilometres. You\u2019ll pass by the <strong>Mas de Massacan<\/strong>, <strong>Ang\u00e8le\u2019s farm<\/strong>, the <strong>Raimu well<\/strong>, the <strong>Panturle house<\/strong>, the <strong>Bastide Neuve<\/strong>\u2026 all familiar names, especially if you know Pagnol\u2019s work.   <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e99ba17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e99ba17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1213\" height=\"629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provence-plaisirs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Baignade-letang-de-la-Bonde.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6121\" alt=\"Baignade l\u2019\u00e9tang de la Bonde\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provence-plaisirs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Baignade-letang-de-la-Bonde.jpg 1213w, https:\/\/www.provence-plaisirs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Baignade-letang-de-la-Bonde-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.provence-plaisirs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Baignade-letang-de-la-Bonde-1024x531.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.provence-plaisirs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Baignade-letang-de-la-Bonde-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1213px) 100vw, 1213px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4f81eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4f81eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Come and experience your summer in Provence!<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>Provence in summer<\/strong> is made for you if you\u2019re looking for all-round holidays with plenty of choice: it\u2019s full of activities, sunshine, and all kinds of natural wonders. Whether you love wide-open natural spaces or the charm of small Proven\u00e7al villages, you\u2019ll be delighted!<\/p><p>To make your summer stay easier, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.provence-plaisirs.com\/en\/\">Plaisirs &amp; Maisons de Provence <\/a><\/strong> offers accommodation tailored to your needs and close to the various activities we\u2019ve suggested\u2014so make the most of it!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-371c803f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"371c803f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4413065e\" data-id=\"4413065e\" 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