Provence from Paris, 23 – 25 Oct: £404 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Air France nonstop, CDG to Marseille, 11:25 AM out, 12:55 PM in
- $158 per person, $101 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs 65–68°F, rain chance 17% or lower, Saturday market in Aix
The catch: The flight home leaves Marseille at 6:05 AM Sunday, so Saturday is your only full day, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if a quick food-and-wine weekend with one full day suits you; skip it if you want lavender, beach time or a slow Sunday.
Worth it if you can live with a 6:05 AM flight home on Sunday. The total is $535 for two, all in: the Air France (AF) nonstop at $315 ($158 per person), plus 2 nights at Campanile Prime - Aix-en-Provence Sud - Pont de l'Arc at $194 and the $26 fee it collects at the property, taxes included. You fly CDG to Marseille (MRS) nonstop both ways, Friday, Oct 23 to Sunday, Oct 25, 2026; a checked bag and spending money are not in that total.
The total, before you go
£404 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £238 |
| Campanile Prime - Aix-en-Provence Sud - Pont de l'Arc, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £146 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £20 |
| The total, before you go | £404 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£76 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on Air France, £121 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£119 per person, return
£238 for two, taxes and fees included · Air France · nonstop · 3h 10m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 11:25 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 12:55 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 6:05 AM – Sun, Oct 25, 7:45 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France | £119 | nonstop | 3h 10m |
| Air France | £128 | nonstop | 3h 5m |
| Air France | £131 | nonstop | 3h |
Prices checked 16 Oct 2026, 10:57 CEST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $158 per person, $101 below the typical fare on this route, which our earlier checks put at $259 per person. That works out to 39% less. Across the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $158 to $214 per person. Before you go, the whole trip comes to $535 for two: $315 for the flights and $194 for two nights at the Campanile Prime, plus the $26 fee it collects at the property, taxes included. Late October is grape harvest season, and the villages are quieter. The forecast shows highs of 65–68°F, lows of 45–46°F, fog or overcast skies and a rain chance of 10% to 17%. That's good walking weather for markets and wine country. These are the prices we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a short food-and-wine weekend in the south: market produce, rosé, Roman stone and Van Gogh country, at an easy pace with one full day to explore. It suits a couple or two friends who would rather eat well and wander than rush through a list of sights. In late October it's harvest season, the villages are quieter, the days are mild and the evenings are cool.
Weather in Provence, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 65–68°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 68 °F | 45 °F | 10% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 67 °F | 46 °F | 16% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 65 °F | 45 °F | 17% |
Where to stay in Provence
Aix-en-Provence is the base: it has fountains, markets and Cézanne, and the Saturday market is right in town. Campanile Prime - Aix-en-Provence Sud - Pont de l'Arc is the best value and the one in our total: $194 for 2 nights ($97 a night), rated 8 from 1,368 reviews, with $26 more paid at the property and no free cancellation. Hôtel Escaletto is in the Aix-en-Provence Historic Centre for $242 for the stay ($121 a night), rated 8.1 from 1,796 reviews. It's a modest step up if you want to sleep in the old town, though it has no free cancellation either. Maison Du Collectionneur - Centre Ville is the top rated at 9.3 from 329 reviews, $504 for the stay ($252 a night), also in the historic centre, and it's the only one of the three with free cancellation.
Campanile Prime - Aix-en-Provence Sud - Pont de l'Arc
£146 for 2 nights, two guests · £73 a night
See roomsMaison Du Collectionneur - Centre Ville
£380 for 2 nights, two guests · £190 a night
See roomsHôtel Escaletto
£183 for 2 nights, two guests · £91 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Provence for these dates
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Where in Provence
- Aix-en-Provence: Fountains, markets and Cézanne, the most elegant base.
- Avignon: The Papal Palace and a TGV station, easy without a car.
- Luberon villages (Gordes / Bonnieux): Hilltop stone villages and lavender fields.
- Saint-Rémy-de-Provence / Les Baux: Van Gogh country and the Alpilles hills.
- Marseille Vieux-Port: The port city's bouillabaisse and the calanques.
What to do in Provence
- Shop the Saturday market in Aix on Oct 24, your one full day
- Taste rosé in the Côtes de Provence or Châteauneuf-du-Pape during the grape harvest
- Visit the Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct
- Kayak or hike the calanques near Cassis
- Walk the Van Gogh trail in Saint-Rémy and Arles
Also worth it
- Photograph the lavender fields at Sénanque Abbey and the Valensole plateau
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Paris | Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Orly (ORY) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Provence | Marseille Provence (MRS), Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) |
| Flight time | 3h 10m nonstop |
| Distance | 397 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Provence costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £239 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Campanile Prime - Aix-en-Provence Sud - Pont de l'Arc) | £146 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £393 |
| Total for two | £778 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Paris to Provence
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £119 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £119 (16 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £196 |
| Price checks | 9 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from France: a government photo ID is enough for Provence.
- Currency: euro (EUR).
- Grape harvest and quieter villages
- No passport is needed: Paris to Marseille is a flight within France.
- The currency is the euro, and there is no time difference with Paris.
- The fare includes taxes and fees; a checked bag is extra, about $160 for two.
- Only Maison Du Collectionneur - Centre Ville offers free cancellation; the other two hotels do not.
- Lavender blooms from mid-June to mid-July, so it's out of season on these dates.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if one full day is enough for you. The nonstop fare is 39% below typical and the forecast is mild, but the 6:05 AM Sunday return means Saturday is your only full day in Provence.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$535 for two, all in: $315 for the flights ($158 per person), plus $194 for 2 nights at Campanile Prime - Aix-en-Provence Sud - Pont de l'Arc and its $26 fee at the property. A checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money are not included; we'd budget $520 for two for spending.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a nonstop flight within France, from CDG to Marseille (MRS), and you don't need a passport for it.
What is the weather like?
Highs of 65–68°F and lows of 45–46°F. Friday and Sunday show fog and Saturday shows overcast skies, with rain chances of 10% to 17%. Bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a taste of Provence, yes. You land at 12:55 PM Friday and fly back at 6:05 AM Sunday, so plan Friday afternoon in Aix, then Saturday for the market and one day trip.
What are the flight times?
You leave Friday, Oct 23 at 11:25 AM from CDG and land at 12:55 PM. You leave Marseille Sunday, Oct 25 at 6:05 AM and land at CDG at 7:45 AM. Both flights are nonstop on Air France. A 6:15 PM Friday flight also showed up, at $170 per person.
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