Activities in the region
Outdoorsy Stuff
Sainte-Victoire / Grand Boise territory hikes
0 mins from Trets
Sainte-Victoire / Grand Boise territory hike The estate where the ceremony takes place is located on acres of incredible trails! Our dear friend and occasional walker Richard Yardwood has prepared a map of trails. Come hike!
Cost: free
Time to allocate: 1-5 hours
Sainte-Victoire / Grand Boise territory hikes
0 mins from Trets
Sainte-Victoire / Grand Boise territory hike The estate where the ceremony takes place is located on acres of incredible trails! Our dear friend and occasional walker Richard Yardwood has prepared a map of trails. Come hike!
Cost: free
Time to allocate: 1-5 hours
Lavender fields visit
1 hour from Trets
THE photo to remember that you were once in Provence in July. We literally chose the wedding date for when the lavender are in bloom; here are a few can’t-miss spots where you’re sure to get the full experience.
Cost: €0-7
Time to allocate: 1 hour
Details
Lavandes Angelvin Valensol — 1 hour from Trets.
Senanque Abbey Luberon — 1 hour 20 mins from Trets. (near hilltop towns)
Lavendar Museum Luberon — 1 hour 15 mins from Trets. (near hilltop towns)
Lavender fields visit
1 hour from Trets
THE photo to remember that you were once in Provence in July. We literally chose the wedding date for when the lavender are in bloom; here are a few can’t-miss spots where you’re sure to get the full experience.
Cost: €0-7
Time to allocate: 1 hour
Details
Lavandes Angelvin Valensol — 1 hour from Trets.
Senanque Abbey Luberon — 1 hour 20 mins from Trets. (near hilltop towns)
Lavendar Museum Luberon — 1 hour 15 mins from Trets. (near hilltop towns)
Canyoning Gorge du Verdon (Castellane)
~2 hours from Trets
Natasha’s ALL TIME favorite activity in the South of France, but it’s not for the faint of heart. Hike through a ravine, jump off rocks, float through turquoise water, all because you can in this incredible gorge. If you were looking for something outdoorsy, adventurous and local, this is it.
Cost: €75-85
Time to allocate: 3-5 hours
Details
L'Instant Verdon - http://www.provence-sports-outdoor.fr/ 1 hour 40 mins from Trets
Haute-Provence Outdoor - 2 hours from Trets
Aloha Verdon - 2 hours from Trets
Canyoning Gorge du Verdon (Castellane)
~2 hours from Trets
Natasha’s ALL TIME favorite activity in the South of France, but it’s not for the faint of heart. Hike through a ravine, jump off rocks, float through turquoise water, all because you can in this incredible gorge. If you were looking for something outdoorsy, adventurous and local, this is it.
Cost: €75-85
Time to allocate: 3-5 hours
Details
L'Instant Verdon - http://www.provence-sports-outdoor.fr/ 1 hour 40 mins from Trets
Haute-Provence Outdoor - 2 hours from Trets
Aloha Verdon - 2 hours from Trets
Biking tour
~30 minutes from Trets
Go with a guide on a bike ride of a life time—varying difficulties are available. Whether you’re keen to ride from winery to winery, from hilltop town to hilltop town, or to just ascend the awe-inducing mountains in the region, only to stop for a picnic and be driven back down—all of it is possible. If you’re keen to do this with the larger group, email Sabina (wedding guest and biking mega-enthusiast sabina.frizell@gmail.com). For more flexibility, you can also reach out to any of these companies to book something self-serve.
Cost: €40-80
Time to allocate: Full day
Details
Sabina is the POC for a group ride, and we'll provide a link to these options as well:
Biking tour
~30 minutes from Trets
Go with a guide on a bike ride of a life time—varying difficulties are available. Whether you’re keen to ride from winery to winery, from hilltop town to hilltop town, or to just ascend the awe-inducing mountains in the region, only to stop for a picnic and be driven back down—all of it is possible. If you’re keen to do this with the larger group, email Sabina (wedding guest and biking mega-enthusiast sabina.frizell@gmail.com). For more flexibility, you can also reach out to any of these companies to book something self-serve.
Cost: €40-80
Time to allocate: Full day
Details
Sabina is the POC for a group ride, and we'll provide a link to these options as well:
Sunset sailing from Marseille
40 minutes from Trets
Easy, breezy, beautiful: Sunset cruise. Book any of these for a few hours on the water to end the day; they leave from and come back to Marseille.
Cost: Varied
Time to allocate: Full day
Details
Sarl Leventin ($60pp)
Eco-Calanques ($70pp)
Goélette Alliance ($70pp)
Sunset sailing from Marseille
40 minutes from Trets
Easy, breezy, beautiful: Sunset cruise. Book any of these for a few hours on the water to end the day; they leave from and come back to Marseille.
Cost: Varied
Time to allocate: Full day
Details
Sarl Leventin ($60pp)
Eco-Calanques ($70pp)
Goélette Alliance ($70pp)
Calanque national park hike+beach
45 minutes from Trets
Think rocky beaches that you suddenly happen upon after a little hike through some light forestry. Aquamarine water and, depending on the beach, wild tranquility await you!
Cost: €0-50
Time to allocate: Full day
Details
Calanque national park hike+beach
45 minutes from Trets
Think rocky beaches that you suddenly happen upon after a little hike through some light forestry. Aquamarine water and, depending on the beach, wild tranquility await you!
Cost: €0-50
Time to allocate: Full day
Details
Exploring nearby cities, towns, beaches
Aix-en-Provence visit
30 minutes from Trets
We love Aix! Go stroll through the market (only on certain days-check the market section below), grab lunch and / or visit some of our favorite spots with this scavenger hunt :).
Cost: Free!
Time to allocate: 2-3 hours
Things to do
Cézanne's artist studio
Famous cookie - Best bakery where Trevor and I secretly bought cookies once
Trevor's favorite Aix coffee shop Mana Espresso
Water fountain where Trevor and I took that cute pic above
Cours Mirabeau - How many fountains can you find
Prix fixe lunch on a terrace
Fresh flowers from an outdoor market
Get a scoop of ice cream
Riad, best Mediterranean restaurant in Aix and where a photo above was taken
Taste a calisson, the traditional almond candy from Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence visit
30 minutes from Trets
We love Aix! Go stroll through the market (only on certain days-check the market section below), grab lunch and / or visit some of our favorite spots with this scavenger hunt :).
Cost: Free!
Time to allocate: 2-3 hours
Things to do
Cézanne's artist studio
Famous cookie - Best bakery where Trevor and I secretly bought cookies once
Trevor's favorite Aix coffee shop Mana Espresso
Water fountain where Trevor and I took that cute pic above
Cours Mirabeau - How many fountains can you find
Prix fixe lunch on a terrace
Fresh flowers from an outdoor market
Get a scoop of ice cream
Riad, best Mediterranean restaurant in Aix and where a photo above was taken
Taste a calisson, the traditional almond candy from Aix-en-Provence
Marseille visit
40 minutes from Trets
Marseille is the more urban, culturally diverse center of Provence. It has a totally different buzz than the rest of the region, and there’s a lot to check out. The port, the old town and the small streets are all for you to discover.
Cost: Free!
Time to allocate: ~1/2 day
Things to do
Marseille visit
40 minutes from Trets
Marseille is the more urban, culturally diverse center of Provence. It has a totally different buzz than the rest of the region, and there’s a lot to check out. The port, the old town and the small streets are all for you to discover.
Cost: Free!
Time to allocate: ~1/2 day
Things to do
Best-of Provençal market visit
20 minutes-1.5 hours from Trets
Provence is known for its outdoor markets: flowers, fish, rotisserie chicken, textiles, natural fragrances and more. You honestly cannot go wrong with any of these markets, so we advise picking one that allows you to explore another activity or part of the region you have your eye on.
Cost: Free!
Time to allocate: ~1/2 day
Markets
St. Maxmin market: Wednesday 8am-1pm. 20 mins from Trets.
Sanary-sur-mer market: Wednesday 8am-1pm. 1 hour from Trets.
Aix-en-Provence market: Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday 8am-1pm. Place de l’Hotel de Ville, Place des Precheurs, Cours Mirabeau, Palais de Justice, and Place de Verdun. 40 mins from Trets.
L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue market: Thursday and Sunday 7am-1pm. 1 hour 15 mins from Trets.
Roussillon market: Thursday 8am-1pm. 1 hour 30 mins from Trets
Saint-Remy-de-Provence (Van Gogh!): Wednesday 8am-1pm. 1 hour 15 mins
Best-of Provençal market visit
20 minutes-1.5 hours from Trets
Provence is known for its outdoor markets: flowers, fish, rotisserie chicken, textiles, natural fragrances and more. You honestly cannot go wrong with any of these markets, so we advise picking one that allows you to explore another activity or part of the region you have your eye on.
Cost: Free!
Time to allocate: ~1/2 day
Markets
St. Maxmin market: Wednesday 8am-1pm. 20 mins from Trets.
Sanary-sur-mer market: Wednesday 8am-1pm. 1 hour from Trets.
Aix-en-Provence market: Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday 8am-1pm. Place de l’Hotel de Ville, Place des Precheurs, Cours Mirabeau, Palais de Justice, and Place de Verdun. 40 mins from Trets.
L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue market: Thursday and Sunday 7am-1pm. 1 hour 15 mins from Trets.
Roussillon market: Thursday 8am-1pm. 1 hour 30 mins from Trets
Saint-Remy-de-Provence (Van Gogh!): Wednesday 8am-1pm. 1 hour 15 mins
Best-of Provençal-Luberon hilltop towns visit
1-1.5 hours from Trets
The ancient hilltop towns are jaw-droppingly quaint and beautiful, and the softly winding roads to get to them are part of the experience! Most of them are located in what’s called the Luberson, about an hour from Trets, so maybe make an afternoon out of it. Lunch and little knick knacks there will be simple and affordable.
Cost: Free!
Time to allocate: ~1/2 day
Markets
Gordes: 1 hour 20 mins from Trets.
Roussillion: 1 hour 20 mins from Trets.
Bonnieux: 1 hour 15 mins from Trets.
Lourmarin: 1 hour from Trets.
Isle-sur-la-Sorgue: 1 hour 15 mins from Trets.
Best-of Provençal-Luberon hilltop towns visit
1-1.5 hours from Trets
The ancient hilltop towns are jaw-droppingly quaint and beautiful, and the softly winding roads to get to them are part of the experience! Most of them are located in what’s called the Luberson, about an hour from Trets, so maybe make an afternoon out of it. Lunch and little knick knacks there will be simple and affordable.
Cost: Free!
Time to allocate: ~1/2 day
Markets
Gordes: 1 hour 20 mins from Trets.
Roussillion: 1 hour 20 mins from Trets.
Bonnieux: 1 hour 15 mins from Trets.
Lourmarin: 1 hour from Trets.
Isle-sur-la-Sorgue: 1 hour 15 mins from Trets.
Camargue white horses and marshes day trip
1.5 hours from Trets
It’s still unclear why this remarkable scene exists—that’s just Provence…You can read about this place that has wild white horses and hundreds of cool bird species running and flying around, and if you’re still in awe and need to check it out for yourself, please do!
Cost: €0-85
Time to allocate: 1 day
Details
Camargue white horses and marshes day trip
1.5 hours from Trets
It’s still unclear why this remarkable scene exists—that’s just Provence…You can read about this place that has wild white horses and hundreds of cool bird species running and flying around, and if you’re still in awe and need to check it out for yourself, please do!
Cost: €0-85
Time to allocate: 1 day
Details
St. Maximin-la-Ste-Baume basilica visit
1.5 hours from Trets
St. Maximin is where Natasha grew up in the summers, thanks to her grandparent figures Nora and Georges. Georges you will meet at the wedding; Nora's fiery spirit is always with us stirring up trouble. Re-live a classic summer day from this past life by following these steps.
Cost: €0-20
Time to allocate: 1/2 day
Suggested
Wednesday 9am go to the St Maximin-la-Ste-Baume market and order a rotisserie chicken and potatoes.
Take a stroll through the market and buy some avant-garde basics.
Check out the religiously and historically fascinating crypt in the St. Maximin-la-Ste-Baume Basilica.
Pick up your chicken and potatos and head back to your accommodation for lunch by the pool.
Bonus if you eat 4 Magnum ice creams for desert while everyone is taking a post-lunch nap
St. Maximin-la-Ste-Baume basilica visit
1.5 hours from Trets
St. Maximin is where Natasha grew up in the summers, thanks to her grandparent figures Nora and Georges. Georges you will meet at the wedding; Nora's fiery spirit is always with us stirring up trouble. Re-live a classic summer day from this past life by following these steps.
Cost: €0-20
Time to allocate: 1/2 day
Suggested
Wednesday 9am go to the St Maximin-la-Ste-Baume market and order a rotisserie chicken and potatoes.
Take a stroll through the market and buy some avant-garde basics.
Check out the religiously and historically fascinating crypt in the St. Maximin-la-Ste-Baume Basilica.
Pick up your chicken and potatos and head back to your accommodation for lunch by the pool.
Bonus if you eat 4 Magnum ice creams for desert while everyone is taking a post-lunch nap
Beach+lunch day
~45 minutes from Trets
In case Provence needed some more excellence, there are several stunning soft sand beaches—easy to get to, near food and parking, good for kids and a day of chilling.
Cost: €20-50
Time to allocate: Full day
Details
Sanary-sur-mer: Plage de Renécros and others. 1 hour from Trets.
Cassis: Plage de la Grande Mer for easiest access. Calanque d'En-Vau and others for more wild. 40 mins from Trets.
Beach+lunch day
~45 minutes from Trets
In case Provence needed some more excellence, there are several stunning soft sand beaches—easy to get to, near food and parking, good for kids and a day of chilling.
Cost: €20-50
Time to allocate: Full day
Details
Sanary-sur-mer: Plage de Renécros and others. 1 hour from Trets.
Cassis: Plage de la Grande Mer for easiest access. Calanque d'En-Vau and others for more wild. 40 mins from Trets.
Day-trip to St Tropez + optional beach club
1.5 hours from Trets
Welcome to St. Tropez. If you’re feeling like you have a “French Riviera” sized itch you need to scratch, this is what the doctor ordered.
Cost: $$$$
Time to allocate: Full day
Details
Plage de Pampelonne. 1 hour 30 mins from Trets.
Day-trip to St Tropez + optional beach club
1.5 hours from Trets
Welcome to St. Tropez. If you’re feeling like you have a “French Riviera” sized itch you need to scratch, this is what the doctor ordered.
Cost: $$$$
Time to allocate: Full day
Details
Plage de Pampelonne. 1 hour 30 mins from Trets.
Saint Remy de Provence + Van Gogh Walk day trip
1.5 hours from Trets
Turns out Van Gogh spent his last years in Provence, yes where he cut off his ear, but also where he painted some of his iconic pieces. Walk a day in his footsteps!
Cost: €20-50
Time to allocate: Full day
Details
Saint Remy de Provence + Van Gogh Walk day trip
1.5 hours from Trets
Turns out Van Gogh spent his last years in Provence, yes where he cut off his ear, but also where he painted some of his iconic pieces. Walk a day in his footsteps!
Cost: €20-50
Time to allocate: Full day
Details