Provence: Where to Stay/Base

Hi there, new to the Forum and really impressed by the expertise I’ve found here on multiple subjects. In March, we (a couple) are traveling by car after a week skiing in the Haute Alpes north of Grenoble, down through Gap (for the scenery) and spending another week in the general Provence area. Thinking of basing in Aix-en-Provence and day-tripping out for wines from the Bandol area, etc. Have traveled most of south of France (Rhone valley, CdP, Arles,Cahors, Madiran, etc.) for wine exploration, including parts of Roussillon around Carcassonne and west to Toulouse, but never stayed in the heart of Provence. We’re returning from Marseille airport on a morning flight.

Looking at Aix-en-Provence, perhaps Roussilon or other Luberon villages, for a 5-6 night stay…anyone have thoughts on this? Would really appreciate some tips… Thanks!

Just did this trip last Fall. Loved Gordes, St Remy, Bonnieux, Isle sur la Sorgue and Avignon. It depends on how big or how small of a city you want to stay in and what else you plan to do.

Thanks…wiil okkst some of the smaller towns & larger villages, best guess.

Really enjoyed our stay in Aix-en-Provence, which as you note allows for numerous day trips

Thank you! Between A-e-P and Roussilon right now…