There are several alternatives. The easiest and quickest is to fly direct to Nice airport. There is a choice of airlines from BA to Easyjet and hire a car from one of the international car hire firms. Drive out of the airport and turn left following the signs to the A8 auto route and head west towards Aix-en-Provence. 25 minutes drive from Nice airport.

By French Motorail: Arrive at Nice station. Drive onto the Promenade des Anglais. Follow the road past the airport on your left and then follow the signs for the A8 auto route heading west to Aix-enProvence.