If you're thinking about a break in southern France it's a safe bet you are after at least one, but probably all, of the following: delicious food, quality wine, beautiful countryside.

In my four days travelling around Aix-en-Provence, I was immersed in an intoxicating blend of all three so potent and remarkable it will stay with me forever.

After a long, but enjoyable trip on the TGV to Avignon station from Paris my first stop was at the beautiful Hotel La Feniere in Lourmain for a gluten-free dinner prepared by Nadia Sammut.

Nadia suffers violently from an intolerance of the grain, but has transformed her sensitivity into a career with a divine menu of gluten-free dishes prepared with fresh vegetables grown on-site washed down with a glass or two of rosé - the wine for which Provence is perhaps most famous due its generally light body and fresh taste that is perfect for summer.

By 9.30am the next day I was sipping organic olive oil at Bastide du Laval. I'm no connoisseur, but if you find yourself in Luberon do try their Olives Maturées, the only oil I've ever had that tastes like black olives.

After a ridiculously delicious wine picnic kindly prepared by the lovely staff at Chateau du Grand Callamand, we set off to Apt - a nice little town with plenty to do and see which is famed for its crystallised fruit (not for me, but great for the kids!).

Not far from here is Roussillon which is definitely worth visiting for its stunning ochre cliffs and panoramic views of Vaucluse.

The next day I drove the winding road to Sault where purple fields of lavender create a surreal patchwork landscape impossible to pass through without pulling over to take it all in.

If you're interested, make sure you stop by organic producer Aroma Plantes who feature a surprisingly fascinating tour of their distillery.

Following a superb lunch at Restaurant des Lavandes, I had an experience that I will always remember - riding an electric bike around the vineyards and cherry trees of Cave Terraventoux.

I effortlessly glided through rows upon rows of vines and trees stopping off to pick fat, juicy cherries straight from the branch all in glorious sunshine.

I arrived in the centre of a tiny village that lies in the middle of it all where a man with a towel over his arm stood next to a beautiful fountain.

On it sat a tray of bread topped with goats cheese and honey. Either side of that rested three crystal clear glasses and either side of that a bottle of chilled white and rosé wine. If there is a heaven - that's how I would want to be greeted.

A pleasant night's sleep at Hotel des Pins in Bedoin precluded my final stop at Carpentras whose bustling markets made a welcome wake-up call from the tranquillity of countryside. This is definitely worth a visit for if you're after gifts to bring home, or if you are looking for quality local food.

If Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon were looking for the perfect place for a French version of The Trip, they need look no further.

Booking details

Fares from London to Avignon start at £121 per person standard class return. However, direct trains are only available at certain times. Visit Voyages-SNCF for more information and booking details.

Alternatively, most major airlines fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport from which you can get the TGV train to Avignon, but do check dates on the website above.

Friendly and informative tours and transport of the region can be organised by Provence Reverie. Visit www.provencereverie.com for details. Car rental services are also available at Avignone airport.

For a nearby hotel to the village of Roussillon, Les Sables d'Ocre is reasonably prices and within walking distance. Visit www.sablesdocre.com

For more about the town of Apt, visit the Apt Tourist Board website. Whilst I was there I visted crafts workshop Apt Faience Luberon

Information about the market town of Carpentras can be found on their tourist board's website: www.carpentras-ventoux.com

Fore more information on any of the above, visit www.provenceguide.com