Travel Arrangements
Find information below about travel to and around Provence, plus recommended travel insurance companies. Find tour-related information on my FAQ page.
Arriving in Provence
Marseille Provence Airport or TGV train stations (Avignon or Aix-en-Provence)
- Book your flight directly to the Marseille Provence Airport if you are not visiting Paris before your Provence tour.
- Should you arrive in Paris before Provence, you have the option of taking the train from the center of Paris (Gare de Lyon) or from the Paris airport (Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport). There are direct trains to Avignon TGV (or you can go a bit further to arrive at the Aix-en-Provence TGV station).
TGV (fast train)
SNCF for train travel in France
- Download the app SNCF Connect for purchasing your train tickets and easy access to your ticket (QR code).
- Some trains are OUIGO trains. No worries, this is still the same SNCF French rail company (just another brand name for lower cost travel).
- When purchasing your tickets, select seats that are on the lower deck to make loading and unloading with suitcases easier.
Your Private Chauffeur
Private luxury travel in a Mercedes van.
During your guided travel in Provence, you will be chauffeured in a comfortable and spacious Mercedes van equipped with air-conditioning in the front and back of the vehicle. My 8-seater van can comfortably take 7 passengers.
See my Chauffeur & Day Tours page for additional information about luxury transport services.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is necessary
Protect yourself against trip cancellation and other unforeseen incidents. Here are some well-established travel insurance companies:
Remember to inquire about worldwide trip protection and to do it immediately after paying Your Private Provence tour deposit.