Easter in Provence – A Luxury Travel Blog : A Luxury Travel Blog

Easter… the word conjures up Spring sunshine, cute rabbits, fluffy chicks and chocolate.  However, in the UK, the reality can also be the nightmare of a long school holiday break with torrential rain outside.  So, give yourselves a treat and head south.  Blue skies, balmy air, open spaces and even beaches await you in Provence….plus the temptation of local wines and chocolate to die for!  With the hard to beat mix of the city of Marseille, with countryside and coast all within easy reach, Provence is definitely a destination with something for all the family!

Getting there

With scheduled and budget airlines flying into Marseille, arriving quickly won’t be a problem.  If you prefer to drive, then make a holiday of the journey and stop a night or two en-route and enjoy seeing the changes to the French countryside as you go.  Although tolls are charged on many of the main motorway routes, it is often worth the cost to avoid city centre…