Promenade en Provence - 9 Days / 8 Nights

 

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Provence

    Midday arrival at Marseilles airport and transfer to our hotel for a delightful week spent exploring the picturesque towns, hilltop villages and stunning countryside of Provence.

  • Day 2 - Les Baux, St. Remy

    Get up early this morning to enjoy the outdoor market lining the streets. Discover the windswept world of limestone peaks, roads lined with pine and cypress trees, olive orchards and vineyards of the Alpilles. Climb the narrow cobblestone footpaths and investigate the castle ruins at the medieval village of Les Baux perched high on a rocky plateau above the mysterious Val d’Enfer. Refresh yourself in the bustling artist’s town of St- Rémy and join a local historian on a visit through van Gogh’s Provence.

  • Day 3 - Avignon

    Visit The ‘Palais des Papes ’ an architectural‘tour de force’ where an opulent palace overlaps a sober fortress. Dance on the Pont St. Benezet! Visit the great covered market, a feast for the senses and pick up a selection of cheeses and charcuterie for an impromptu picnic. Explore this vibrant, sophisticated, very French, town.

  • Day 4 - The Luberon, Rousillon, Bonnieux

    Taste Provencal olive oil at the Moulin des Bouillons. Admire the rows of lavender at the 12th century Abbey of Senanque, one of the purest examples of primitive Cistercian architecture, still functioning as a monastic community. Marvel at the vibrant scenery of the village of Roussillon, adored by artists for its striking palette of colours. Relax in the charming streets of Bonnieux and search for handicrafts at the outdoor Provencal market.

  • Day 5 - At leisure

    A full day to relax and enjoy the feeling of being in Provence. Take a stroll in town, rent a bicycle to explore the countryside, explore the galleries and artisan studios or sit in a café and watch the world go by.

  • Day 6 - Cooking Class

    Into the kitchens this morning! Get up early with our chef to visit the local food market and select the ingredients for today’s cooking class. Prepare a full Provencal menu in the company of our chef and spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool.

  • Day 7 - Arles

    Stand in the middle of one of the bestpreserved Roman monuments in France - the amphitheatre "Les Arenes" where bullfights carry on the ancient tradition. Admire the fine sculpture at the Romanesque church and cloisters of St. Trophime. See the Place du Forum where Vincent Van Gogh painted his Starry Nights. Gather for a glass of pastis at the Café de la Nuit, made famous by Van Gogh.

  • Day 8 - TGV to Paris

    Transfer to Avignon to board the TGV train to Paris.

Featured Highlights

  • • Roundtrip transfers from the airport
  • • Accommodations in 4 star hotels
  • • Breakfast daily
  • • 1 cooking class
  • • Visits as described
  • • Service and professional driver guide through out the tour.

Group Departures

Departure guaranteed with minimum of 10 guests.

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Pricing

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