The route des Crêtes takes you on a magnificent ride between Cassis and La Ciotat, with 360 degree views over some of the most superb scenery in Provence all along the way. Click here to book a hotel ...

Whether you're planning a weekend break, a longer trip or just an armchair tour, this is your guide to Provence's best towns and villages, beaches and calanques, and other attractions. This section is ...

And cycling is part of French culture: everywhere on the road you will see teams of keen local amateurs on their vélos (bikes), sometimes in teams and usually wearing neon-coloured lycra livery.