After arriving in Provence, you’ll meet your fellow travelers and the Nostalgic team at the hotel. Outside, the beautifully prepared classic Mercedes-Benz SL roadsters are waiting in the Mediterranean sun. Following a driver briefing and roadbook introduction, your first scenic drive leads through pine forests, limestone hills, and quiet country roads around Salon-de-Provence. In the hilltop village of Pélissanne, cafés and shaded squares offer the perfect first stop. The evening begins with a relaxed aperitif before a traditional Provençal dinner at Auberge du Vieux Village.

Today is classic Provence at its finest. Your route crosses the Alpilles and passes the Abbey of Saint-Michel de Frigolet before reaching the Rhône River and historic Avignon. During a guided tour, discover the medieval streets, Papal Palace, and elegant squares that made Avignon one of France’s most important cities. In the afternoon, the drive continues into the Luberon region, where lavender fields, vineyards, and stone villages create postcard-perfect scenery. The hilltop village of Gordes, perched dramatically above the valley, is one of the highlights of the journey.

The landscape changes completely today as you enter the Camargue — a unique region of marshes, salt flats, flamingos, wild horses, and black bulls. Before reaching the coast, you stop in Arles, where Roman ruins, narrow streets, and Provençal markets inspired artists such as Vincent van Gogh. There’s time to explore the famous amphitheater and old town before continuing south through the Camargue nature reserve. In the evening, you gather in the charming village of Lourmarin for dinner and a relaxed final night in Provence.

Your final driving day begins among some of Provence’s most beautiful lavender landscapes near Gordes. With the top down and the scent of lavender in the air, you continue across the Durance River and follow scenic roads through the Luberon countryside. Small villages, vineyards, and château-lined roads make for a memorable finale behind the wheel of your vintage Mercedes-Benz SL. After a leisurely Provençal lunch at a local bistro, you return to the hotel before your transfer to Marseille Airport.