Hi well quite last minute we are changing our plans. We are flying into Paris tomororw night...then two days later driving to Lyon to see friends, from there we are going onto Provence, where I have always wanted to visit for so long! First thing...what is the difference between Aix en Provence and Provence?
Where do you recommend we stay? We like top hotels but do have a 13 year old son with us, so we want to all be comfortable. Any memorable dining tips/places that you would recommend that are special to that area?
Thanks in advance...........
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Provence is the name of the region - I was told it was the original province of the Roman Empire, so that%26#39;s what they called it. Aix is a city in Provence - I%26#39;ve just found a list of 23 other places called %26#39;Aix%26#39; in France and surrounding coutries, so adding %26#39;-en-Provence%26#39; simply differentiates it from the other 22.
Out of curiosity, why are you driving to Lyon? If you take the train, you have time to look out of the window and enjoy the countryside rather than just the concentrating on the autoroute ahead. If you really want to drive and avoid the toll motorway (so that you actually go through towns and villages), you will need to allow at least 6.5 hours rather than 4, according to viamichelin. Otherwise tolls are 30€ and about the same for fuel. Actually, the trip from Lyon to Avignon is more convenient by train too, and there are plenty of car hire companies at Avignon TGV station.
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Hi fabfinds,
It would be very helpful if you could provide Forum members with some additional information such as how long yo plan on staying in Provence and what your interests are. Hope to hear from you soon since you are apparently leaving tomorrow night.
AlpillesGal
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thanks for responding....well we are open to maybe taking the train ,how long of a ride to Lyon? Would it be feasible to rent a car in Lyon and drive to Provence? Can anyone answer what the weather is like right now? I have packed many layering pieces...sandals, a raincoat, umbrella,sweaters,etc.....
Well, re interests, I like history, art, culture, great food, anything special to the area. We will have 2 days in Provence, we are squeezing in a lot of travel within 8-9 days.
Thanks for your help in advance!
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Two days is not enough time to see Provence, or did I misunderstand how long? Rent a small car as the streets and roads are very narrow in Provence.
The Vaucluce, the Luberon. The Alpilles are different from eachother. You need reservations for a hotel. Have your friends in Lyon try to book you.
Unkess we know where you are stayong we can%26#39;t give restaurant suggestions.
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Two days is not enough time to see Provence, or did I misunderstand how long? Rent a small car as the streets and roads are very narrow in Provence.
The Vaucluce, the Luberon. The Alpilles are different from eachother. You need reservations for a hotel. Have your friends in Lyon try to book you.
Unkess we know where you are stayong we can%26#39;t give restaurant suggestions.
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make sure you book your B%26amp;B hotel in Provence. As an owner I can tell you we are Fully booked for Easter as are most others.
ESCARGOT
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It%26#39;s about 2 hours by TGV from Paris to Lyon, then 1.25-1.5 hours on to Avignon TGV. You can also get a local train from Lyon to Avignon which takes 2-3 hours depending on stops. I don%26#39;t know when you are planning to travel on to Provence, but the sncf site shows at least one TGV is fully booked on Saturday 11th - there is no booking for local trains.
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