Things to do in

Trets

I’m inviting you to spend a really sensational day. Probably one of the most beautiful you'll have in Provence. I'll take you to one of my favorite spots in Gorges du Verdon where I go with my family and friends. The best way to explore this unic place is to have a boat ride in the canyon, the biggest in all Europe. You'll drive your little private electric boat having a picnic with some local wines. You can jump to the water or just unwind admiring the nature (2 hours easy drive, very calm water). Then we'll stop on few lavender fields off the beaten path. If you have a chance, you'll be the only one strolling there and taking pictures. Their beauty is really indescribable, even after the blooming period! The next stop is the perched village Sainte-Croix with its incredible view of the Sainte Croix lake. Free time for a walk in the village or beach time by the lake. There is also a very nice factory boutique with high quality lavender products. *In case of bad weather, instead of the boat, I'll drive you to the charming Moustiers-Sainte-Marie village.

Climbing classes take place on the emblematic walls of the Sainte-Victoire mountain, an area recognized worldwide for its striking landscape and geological richness. This legendary mountain, immortalized by the painter Paul Cézanne, offers climbing routes suitable for all levels. Whether you are a beginner or looking to perfect your climbing skills, this experience will allow you to get started with climbing or improve in an exceptional environment! At the meeting point in Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon, Monde Vertical's experienced guide will welcome you. He will provide you with all the necessary equipment and give you sound advices to ensure your safety and progress throughout the activity. During the lesson, you will be supervised by passionate professionals who will share with you their climbing expertise and their love for the Sainte-Victoire. They will adapt the lesson to your level and your goals, whether you want to learn the basics of climbing, perfect your technique or take on new challenges. In addition to technical learning, the courses will allow you to explore the natural beauty of the Sainte-Victoire mountain. You will be amazed by the breathtaking panoramas, the fascinating rock formations and the diversity of flora and fauna that inhabit this preserved environment. Book now and prepare to experience moments of discovery, surpassing oneself and connection with nature on this legendary mountain!

The mediterranean coast is full of contrasts. Only Marseille has so many facets, each district is different, with different atmosphere. If we add to that small, picturesque villages as Cassis or La Ciotat, these contrasts are still more interesting. The South of France means different landscapes, different people, different cultures. I invite you to spend this day with me to discover the complexity of the mediterranean coast in Provence. In this tour, I propose you to visit two the most incredible places of the whole Provencal coast. You won’t feel alone in the whole world, but you must see these places at least once in your life! You will visit the basilica Notre Dame de la Garde, you will have enough time to admire its panoramic view of all the city, I will not tell you more, you are sure to be impressed as soon as you arrive. It’s incredible. We will come back to the car and drive through some different districts. Marseille is a very multicultural, surprising, vibrant, exciting, even chocking city. Plenty of contrasts: huge and small, clean and dirty, rich and poor, old and modern. Marseille is open to the world, to everyone. Coming to Marseille is like changing the country. It’s totally different comparing to other cities in France. To visit Marseille and “understand” it, the best would be on foot and during all day, but attention, it could be a bit tiring! 😊 However, during this day I will do my best to show you, at least from the car, all the sides of Marseille and share my socio-cultural knowledge and experience about this city. Then, you will totally change the planet..We will take the beautiful coast road to Cassis, this small fishermen village became very chic and lifestyle. You will have some time to walk a bit in the village and eat something. Then you will take the boat there to visit the real treasure of Mediterranean – Les Calanques. It’s really amazing, so gorgeous. After the boat time, coming back home, I will bring you to Cap Canailles, the highest cliff in all Europe. We will stop for a little moment, just to admire the beauty of the sea of all the landscape, so, so inspiring!

We have hundreds of villages in Provence, they have all their own atmosphere and style. They are all beautiful. Unfortunately, the most known are very crowded during the high season and you can’t find local people there. During this day, I want you to discover the authentic Provance, I want you to feel the history of old rocks, to cross an old man having his Pastis at 11 am, a lady going for her baguette, children coming back from school..local people chilling outside. I want you to feel how it is living here. But we will start this day by a real come back to the past. I don’t know if you know that after the death of Jesus, Mary Magdalene moved to France. The place where she lived is only 45 minutes way from Aix-en-Provence or Marseille, on the top of the Sainte Baume massif. I will let you have a 45 min walk to visit this incredible place where she spent her last 33 years. The landscape there is really amazing and worth to see! I am sure you will feel this special, spiritual atmosphere there. Just close your eyes, breath and imagine that you are actually in Mary Magdalene’s house.. After you come back a glass of local rosé will wait for you. Than we will take a small road, through mountains and vines fields, to Sainte-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume. This is a medium size, coloured Provencal town, not touched by mass tourism. You will have enough of free time there to discover some boutiques, have a lunch in a local restaurant and visit the basilica where you will find the tomb of Mary Magdalene and even her skull ! I will pick you up than we will go to one of the most beautiful vines valley in the region, surrounded by several massifs, where we will have few stops next to Sainte Victoire mountain. We'll arrive to a little hilltop village where the time has literally stopped. You will have a little walk there and then I propose you to have a game of pétanque, in the shade of platanes in the main square of the village...just like locals do !

I propose you to customize this day in function of your expectations, the mood and energy of the day ! My goal is to provide you a nice and authentic experience without running in order to be able to immerse in Provence and feel its unic atmosphere. COUNTRYSIDE : peaceful nature, hilltop authentic villages, wine tasting, incredible landscapes, game of pétanque with local appetizers..just like locals do ! (around Sainte Victoire mountain or Le Castellet) MARSEILLE : Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde basilica, amazing view over the sea & the city, walk in the vibrant Old Port AIX-EN-PROVENCE : chic medium size town perfect for strolling & shopping CASSIS : boat ride to visit the incredible Calanques, strolling & lunch in the pictoresque port or beach time. Drive on Cap Canaille, the biggest cliff in Europe, a glass of wine with a stunning view there of all the Mediterranean Chose your itinerary (port, hôtel, airport or train station pickup and drop off) : From Marseille Marseille+Aix-en-Provence+countryside or Marseille+Cassis From Toulon / La Seyne-sur-mer Cassis+Le Castellet or Cassis+Marseille From Aix-en-Provence Marseille+countryside or Marseille+Cassis or Cassis+countryside Ready for the perfect day by Happy Day in Provence? :)