Joie de Vivre Voyages

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Scenic view of a lush green valley with trees and shrubs during sunset, with a partly cloudy sky and distant mountains of the Luberon

Joie de Vivre Voyages is a custom travel planning service dedicated to the vibrant heart of Provence, France! My mission is to share the joy of living and the joy of Provence with you. The name “Joie de Vivre” is a French phrase which means ‘the joy of living’. In other words, the cheerful enjoyment of life and the spirit of delight in life’s simple pleasures - especially when shared with family and friends.

Inspired by this philosophy, I launched Joie De Vivre Voyages to help others discover the Provence that I have fallen in love with throughout the more than twenty visits I have taken to Provence since 2006. I invite you to experience a trip of a lifetime, tailored to fit your own, unique Joie de Vivre!

A view of a hillside town - Roussillon - with colorful buildings and a clear blue sky.

Multiple baskets filled with fresh red strawberries at a market or grocery store. Multiple baskets filled with fresh, red French strawberries displayed on a table at an outdoor market

A hillside town - Gordes - with historic stone buildings, a large castle, and a church tower against a bright blue sky.

View of a church or historical building partially visible above lush green foliage and colorful flowering bushes, all set against a clear bright blue sky. . This is in Bormes-les-Mimosas

A natural landscape featuring a body of water surrounded by steep, rocky cliffs covered in green trees, with a partially cloudy sky overhead. cassis calanques en vau. mediterranean sea

A field of yellow sunflowers with one tall sunflower standing out in the middle in Provence. les tournesols

A two-lane road lined with large trees and road signs, including town signs for Saint Remy de Provence and Saint-Romié de Prouvençô, with a motorcycle and a car visible on the road.

Cliffs along the coastline with a body of water in the foreground and mountains in the background under a light blue sky.- calanques in Cassis. View from Les Roches Blanches. Cap Canaille

Vineyard with green grapevines, a small house, trees, and mountains under a blue sky. vineyard in provence

A bouquet of pink peonies wrapped in plastic, labeled 'Pivoine' and priced at 8 Euros, resting on a wet sidewalk near a person wearing a floral skirt and white sneakers.

Vineyard with rows of grapevines on a hillside in Provence.

Coastal scene with a rocky shoreline, green trees, and a calm blue sea under a partly cloudy sky. - In Cassis

A lush garden with purple lavender flowers in the foreground, green bushes and small trees in the middle, and tall trees and old buildings with textured walls in the background under a clear sky in Provence

From my very first visit, Provence captured my heart. Its easygoing lifestyle celebrates fresh, flavorful food, world-class wines, and an attitude of slowing down to enjoy time with friends and family.

Here, life is slower, more intentional, and bursting with over 3,000 years of history and culture. Provence spans over 10,000 square miles and boasts rolling hillside villages tucked into the countryside, daily markets brimming with local produce and artisan crafts, a pristine Mediterranean coastline, lush vineyards, olive groves, and the infamous lavender fields. It also doesn’t hurt that this area happens to have more than 300 days of sunshine annually!

The region offers something for everyone, whether you’re seeking adventure in its national parks or simply wanting to immerse yourself in the slow-paced Provençal way of life. Having returned more than 20 times, I fall more in love with Provence on every visit!