Route library · Provence, France

Provence: the Route Napoléon and the Verdon

Three relaxed days from Vence: the Route Napoléon, the Gorges du Verdon, the Luberon and back to Cap d’Antibes.

3 days · 2 nights · starts in Vence, finishes in Antibes

Best months: May to Nov, when every pass on it is normally open. For: cars and motorcycles.

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DAY 1

Vence to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

The Route Napoléon from Grasse to Castellane, then the Verdon’s north rim to Moustiers.

Passes and roads: Route Napoléon · Gorges du Verdon

Where to stay in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

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DAY 2

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie to Gargas

Across the lavender of the Valensole plateau to the Luberon.

Where to stay in Gargas

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DAY 3

Gargas to Antibes

Through Aix-en-Provence and along the coast to Cap d’Antibes.

Day 3 in Google Maps

Before you go

Check each pass is open on the day, and read our travel advice for the rules and kit where you’re going. More routes