Explore must-see itineraries for a road trip

From Marseille or Nice explore the beauty of the region to Embrun

From Marseille, take advantage of journeys that are more pleasant than the motorway to discover picturesque landscapes:

When you leave Marseille you can:

• Take direction Aix-en-Provence via the D9
• Follow the D9 to Manosque
• From Manosque, take the D4096 towards Sisteron
• In Sisteron, follow the D951 towards Gap
• Finally, from Gap, take the D951 towards Gap.

This journey will allow you to discover grandiose, calm and soothing horizons. You can recharge your batteries at break stops in historic places like:

• Aix-en-Provence, visit the city and its charming streets.
• Sisteron to admire its perched citadel.
• In Gap, explore the city and its museums.
• Near Embrun, discover the Serre-Ponçon lake to enjoy its different activities in winter and summer but also to discover the magnificent view.

 

 

Exploring new horizons means nourishing our mind and soul with unforgettable experiences.

Discover a completely different soothing and luminous journey passing through the roads of Aubagne:

• When you leave Marseille head east on the D408 passing through Aubagne.
• Continue on the D408 until joining the D96 towards Trets.
• Follow the D96 until joining the D560 towards Rians.
• Continue on the D560 until joining the D952 towards Vinon-Sur-Verdon.
• Then, take the D907 towards Manosque.
• Then, follow the D900 until joining the D900A towards Seyne-les-Alpes.
• Finally, follow the D900A to Embrun.

 

This journey is made up of places steeped in history which will allow you to evoke memories and explore the most beautiful towns in the region, making stops like:

• In Trets, visit the Château des Remparts, from the top of its historic center.
• At Vinon-sur-Verdon, discover the Verdon gorges, or visit the Prehistory museum and relax by the river.
• In Seyne-les-Alpes, visit the Vauban citadel, go hiking in the Verdon regional natural park.

 

 

Each itinerary is an opportunity to learn more about the world around us and about ourselves.

Depart from Nice and be amazed by a picturesque journey that will take you through a variety of landscapes, far from the usual highways:

• When you leave Nice, head towards Grasse via the D2085.
• From Grasse, take the D6085 towards Digne-les-Bains.
• In Digne-les-Bains, follow the D900 to Barcelonnette.
• From Barcelonnette, take the D900 then the D954 towards Embrun.
For more pleasant and vibrant stops along the way, discover villages such as:
• Entrevaux to visit its citadel and its historic ramparts.
• Discover Barcelonette to discover its typical architecture and mountain atmosphere.
• Take advantage of Lake Serre-Ponçon, its view and its activities to relax.

 

 

Encounters on the road remind us that, despite our differences, we all share the same humanity.

Discover another route from Nice to Embrun via the oldest villages:

• When you leave Nice, take the A8 to Artigues
• In Artigues follow the D3 to Rians
• From Rians to Saint-Paul-LES-DURANCE followed the D11
• Afterwards, take the N85 exit and join Tallard on the D942
• Continue the D942 to Montgardin
• Then, continue on the N94 to Embrun

 

 

Do not hesitate to consult local guides or contact tourist offices for more specific recommendations based on your preferences. These break times are ideal places to hitchhike by car and discover landscapes while saving money.

Have a good trip and enjoy your stay at the Hotel Restaurant Spa La Robéyère!