With its 300 days of sunshine per year and landscapes as unique as they are varied, Provence is an ideal region for a classic car photoshoot. Seaside, turquoise waters, country roads lined with vineyards, olive or lavender fields, hills and mountain ranges… it has it all! To help you plan your classic car photoshoot day, here are some magical spots in Provence to meet all your expectations!
VALENSOLE – THE LAVENDER FIELDS
Between mid-June and mid-July, it is lavender blooming season! And it is undoubtedly on the Valensole plateau (70km / 1h from Aix-en-Provence) that you should go during this period to enjoy the fabulous spectacle offered by the cultivation of this flower. Once on the plateau, you find yourself surrounded by lavender fields as far as the eye can see! A unique experience, both visual and olfactory…
The lavender fields are usually bordered by dirt paths, making it very easy to explore them with a classic car without being bothered by traffic. An ideal location for a photoshoot: you can take all the time you need in this unique and colorful setting and focus solely on your goal: capturing the perfect photo.
THE LAKES AND GORGES OF THE VERDON
Lac de Sainte-Croix, Lac d’Esparron, Lac de Quinson, Gorges du Verdon… there is no shortage of spots in this region for your photoshoot! Turquoise waters, beaches, hills and landscapes, you will surely find the perfect spot for your photos. All within 100 km / 2h from Aix-en-Provence.
All around the lakes, there are access points by car allowing you to get as close as possible to the beaches and clear waters for your photoshoot. The gorges are not accessible by car, but you can enjoy numerous viewpoints along the road above them to find the perfect location.
VILLAGES AND ROADS OF THE LUBERON
The Luberon Regional Natural Park represents a rich playground for anyone looking for an idyllic spot for a photoshoot with a classic car.
With 5 of the Most Beautiful Villages in France, breathtaking viewpoints, roads lined with vineyards, olive fields or cypress alleys, the Luberon offers countless opportunities to take the most beautiful photos possible with a classic car, perfectly matching the atmosphere of this natural park.
Among the particularly interesting spots:
- The villages of Lourmarin, Gordes and l’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and surrounding areas
- The Bonnieux road and the Cedar forest
- Roussillon
- And generally the majority of the roads in the Luberon! 😉
