Provence Discovery
All tours start in Avignon
ALL PROVENCE IN ONE DAY- FULL DAY
Rendez-vous for a Roman escapade to the famous site le Pont du Gard dated from the first century BC and classified by UNESCO. It is the most amazing and well conserved part of the Roman aqueduct of Nîmes.
Visit of les Baux de Provence, village located upon a rock at 245 metres high, with its historical centre: the museum of santons, the Hôtel des Porcelets, beautiful house of the 16th century, the St Vincent Church, pretty Romanesque building...
Stop at the Antiques of Saint Rémy de Provence (Triumphal Arch and funeral monument) located in a field of olive trees, landscape painted several times by Van Gogh.
Free time for lunch on your own.
Visit of Roussillon, one of «the most beautiful villages in France» famous for its red and yellow ochre cliffs, unusual natural landscape.
Panoramic view of Gordes, perched village in Luberon, one of «the most beautiful villages in France», completely made with dry stones.
Stop at Senanque Abbey (June 15th - July 15th)
Visit of the Lavender Museum to discover the flower symbol of Provence. Demonstration of distillation during the harvest (from July to August).
Free time for lunch on your own in a Provencal market in Gordes on Tuesday, in Saint Rémy de Provence on Wednesday and in L'Isle sur la Sorgue on Sunday. The order of visits will then change accordingly.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 19.00
$200 p.person
LAVENDER & VILLAGES IN LUBERON – HALF DAY
Sightseeing tour to discover some of the most beautiful villages in Provence:
Photo stop in Roussillon, famous for its red and yellow ochre cliffs, unusual natural landscape.
Visit Gordes, perched village in Luberon, one of «the most beautiful villages in France», completely made with dry stones.
Stop at Senanque Abbey (June 15th - July 15th)
Visit of the Lavender Museum to discover the flower symbol of Provence.
Tuesday & Friday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 13.45
Wednesday - Dep. 14.00 / Ret. 19.00
$110 p.person
STONE MONUMENTS– HALF DAY
Departure to Saint Remy de Provence for stop at the Antiques (Triumphal Arch and funeral monument) located in a field of olive trees, landscape painted several times by Van Gogh.
Visit of les Baux de Provence, village located upon a rock at 245 metres high, with its historical centre: the museum of santons, the Hôtel des Porcelets, beautiful house of the 16th century, the St Vincent Church, pretty Romanesque building...
Visit of the famous site le Pont du Gard dated from the first century BC and classified by UNESCO, most amazing and well conserved part of the Roman aqueduct of Nîmes.
Wednesday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 13.45
Tuesday & Friday - Dep. 14.00 / Ret. 19.00
$110 p.person
BEST OF PROVENCE A– HALF DAY
Visit of the famous site le Pont du Gard dated from the first century BC and classified by UNESCO, most amazing and well conserved part of the Roman aqueduct of Nîmes.
Visit of les Baux de Provence, village located upon a rock at 245 metres high, with its historical centre: the museum of santons, the Hôtel des Porcelets, beautiful house of the 16th century, the St Vincent Church, pretty Romanesque building...
Gordes, perched village in Luberon, one of «the most beautiful villages in France», completely made with dry stones.
Monday, Thursday - Dep. 13.00 / Ret. 18.30
$120 p.person
BEST OF PROVENCE B– HALF DAY
Visit of the famous site le Pont du Gard dated from the first century BC and classified by UNESCO, most amazing and well conserved part of the Roman aqueduct of Nîmes.
Visit of les Baux de Provence, village located upon a rock at 245 metres high, with its historical centre: the museum of santons, the Hôtel des Porcelets, beautiful house of the 16th century, the St Vincent Church, pretty Romanesque building...
Panoramic view of Gordes, perched village in Luberon, one of «the most beautiful villages in France», completely made with dry stones.
Visit of Roussillon, one of “the most beautiful villages in France” famous for its red and yellow ochre cliffs, unusual natural landscape.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday - Dep. 13.00 / Ret. 19.30
$160 p.person
ROMAN SITES– HALF DAY
Visit of Nimes: great city of the arts, proud of its prestigious Roman past, see the antique buildings: the amphitheatre (entrance included) and the “Maison Carrée” (or Square House, one of the best preserved temples in the Roman world), the Augustus’s gate, the Castellum (water distribution station).
Uzès, wonderful medieval town and the first Duchy of France, set in the garrigues countryside (Mediterranean vegetation). A ducal seat, a bishopric and consular seat, Uzès has preserved its lay-out as a medieval stronghold, embellished in the 17th and 18th centuries. See the Place aux Herbes (picturesque square), the Episcopal palace, the ducal palace, the Fenestrelle tower (a unique bell-tower) and the Cathedral. Outside of Uzès is the catchment area of the Roman aqueduct (Pont du Gard) that brought spring water to Nîmes.
Pont du Gard: amazing vestige of a 1st century BC Roman aqueduct protected by the UNESCO.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - Dep. 14.00 / Ret.19.30
$140 p.person
TREASURES OF PROVENCE- FULL DAY
Visit of Orange : panoramic tour to discover its Roman Arch of Triumph, symbol of the Roman imperialism glory, and visit of its Antic Theatre, (entrance included) the most well-conserved theatre in the Roman Empire thanks to the stage wall.
Wine tour through the vineyards between Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape and stop for panoramic view of the Rhône river valley from the Castle of Châteauneuf-du -Pape.
Wine-tasting in a cellar in Châteauneuf du Pape, called “the 13 vine-plant's country”. You will discover the history of this famous house, born in Châteauneuf-du-Pape 100 years ago. In a traditional shop, you will find a wide range of wines and Provencal specialities.
Stop at the Antiques of Saint Rémy de Provence (Triumphal Arch and funeral monument) located in a field of olive-trees, landscape painted several times by Van Gogh.
Visit of les Baux de Provence, village located upon a rock at 245 metres high, with its historical centre: the museum of santons, the Hôtel des Porcelets, beautiful house of the 16th century, the St Vincent Church, pretty Romanesque building...
Walking tour in Arles, Roman heritage with its famous amphitheatre, theatre and its ancient sites still conserved painted by Van Gogh : La maison jaune, Le café, la nuit, Le jardin de l'hôtel Dieu...
Monday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 19.00. Free time for lunch on your own in the Provencal market in Orange on Thursday and in Arles on Saturday. The order of visits will then change accordingly.
$200 p.person
VAN GOGH IN PROVENCE – HALF DAY
Saint Rémy de Provence (St Paul de Mausole) located in a field of olive-trees, landscape painted several times by Van Gogh.
Visit of les Baux de Provence, village set upon a rock at 245 metres high, with its historical centre: the museum of santons, the Hôtel des Porcelets, beautiful house of the 16th century, the St Vincent Church, pretty Romanesque building...
Walking tour in Arles, rich in architectural heritage: the famous Roman amphitheatre and theatre, the Romanesque Cathedral and the places painted by Van Gogh: La maison jaune, Le café la nuit, Le jardin de l’hôtel Dieu...
Monday & Saturday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 13.45
Saturdays Morning tours: free time for lunch on your own in the Provencal market in Arles.
Thursday - Dep. 14.00 / Ret. 19.00
$110 p.person
CULTURE & WINE – HALF DAY
Visit of Orange : panoramic tour to discover its Roman Arch of Triumph, symbol of the Roman imperialism glory, and visit of its Antic Theatre, (entrance included) the most well-conserved theatre in the Roman Empire thanks to the stage wall. - Wine tour through the vineyards between Orange and Châteauneuf du Pape and stop for panoramic view of the Rhône river valley from the Castle of Châteauneuf du Pape. - Wine-tasting in a cellar in Châteauneuf du Pape called “the 13 vine-plant’s country”. You will discover the history of this famous house, born in Châteauneuf du Pape 100 years ago. In a traditional shop, you will find a wide range of wines and Provencal specialities.
Thursday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 13.45. Free time for market and lunch on your own in Orange
Monday & Saturday - Dep. 14.00 / Ret. 19.00
$110 p.person
CHATEAUX & DOMAINES – HALF DAY
Good introduction to the Wines of the Rhône Valley
Sightseeing in the vineyards and stops at 2 different wineries producing red, rosé, and white wines (including Châteauneuf du Pape).
During the tour, explanations about "terroir", grape varieties, vinification and aging cellars.
Also, get a touch with French History, with great views from the cellars over castels or mansions dating from the 17th or 18th century (11th century for the oldest)
2 or 3 wine tasting in authentic family run wineries (at least 4/5 different wines) and stops at picturesque spots and villages.
Daily (except Sunday) Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 13.00
$110 p.person
GREAT WINES & FAMOUS SITES– FULL DAY
Can’t choose between Wine and Sites??? .......
This is YOUR TOUR...!!!
Sightseeing in the vineyards around Châteauneuf du Pape, explanations about « terroir », grape varieties, vinification and aging cellars: wine tastings at 2 wineries.
Afternoon: Pont du Gard, the best preserved roman aqueduct, Les Baux de Provence, a picturesque medieval village in the Alpilles Mountains, and then the famous village of Gordes which ranks among the most beautiful villages in France.
Monday, Thursday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 18.30
$200 p.person
PROVENCE LE GRAND TOUR- FULL DAY
Visit of Orange : panoramic tour to discover its Roman Arch of Triumph, symbol of the Roman imperialism glory, and visit of its Antic Theatre, (entrance included) the most well-conserved theatre in the Roman Empire thanks to the stage wall.
Wine tour through the vineyards between Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape and stop for panoramic view of the Rhône river valley from the Castle of Châteauneuf-du -Pape.
Wine-tasting in a cellar in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, called «the 13 vine-plant’s country». You will discover the history of this famous house, born in Châteauneuf-du-Pape 100 years ago. In a traditional shop, you will find a wide range of wines and Provencal specialities.
Free time for lunch by your own during the tour
Visit of the famous site le Pont du Gard dated from the first century BC and classified by UNESCO, most amazing and well conserved part of the Roman aqueduct of Nîmes.
Visit of les Baux de Provence, village located upon a rock at 245 metres high, with its historical centre: the museum of santons, the Hôtel des Porcelets, beautiful house of the 16th century, the St Vincent Church, pretty Romanesque building...
Panoramic view of Gordes, perched village in Luberon, one of «the most beautiful villages in France», completely made with dry stones.
Visit of Roussillon, one of «the most beautiful villages in France» famous for its red and yellow ochre cliffs, unusual natural landscape.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 19.30
$240 p.person
LAVENDER TOUR MORNING– HALF DAY
Drive along a picturesque road through lavender fields to Sault, lavender capital or the Claparedes plateau (photo stops).
Free time in Sault or Roussillon to wander and do shopping in lavender shops.
You will appreciate the lavender: essence, flowers, honey...
From 07/06/2010 to 15/08/2010 Daily (except Sunday) - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 13.00
$80 p.person
LAVENDER TOUR AFTERNOON – HALF DAY
Drive along picturesque road through lavender fields to Sault, lavender capital.
Free time in Sault or Roussillon to wander and do shopping in lavender shops.
You will appreciate the lavender: essence, flowers, honey...
Drive to Coustellet across lavender fields and small picturesque villages: St Jean, Lioux, Gordes (free visit).
Visit of the Lavender Museum in Coustellet, where you’ll learn everything about lavender (video, exhibition and shop).
From 07/06/2010 to 15/08/2010 Daily (except Sunday) - Dep. 14.00 / Ret. 19.00
$120 p.person
LAVENDER TOUR- FULL DAY
Discover a traditional open market everyday in a different village of Provence and appreciate its stalls which present a shimmering palette of fruits and vegetables...
Drive along a picturesque road through wild lavender fields to Sault, lavender capital (photo stops) or Roussillon.
Free time in Sault or Roussillon to wander and do shopping in lavender shops.
You will appreciate the lavender: essence, flowers, honey... Lunch on your own.
Drive to Coustellet across wild lavender fieldsand small picturesque villages: St Jean, Lioux and Gordes.
Visit Gordes, perched village in Luberon, one of “the most beautiful villages in France”, completely made with dry stones.
Photo stop at the Senanque Abbey, Cistercian monument surrounded by a wonderful lavender field (blooming period: mid June - mid July).
Visit of the Lavender Museum in Coustellet, where you’ll know everything about lavender: video, exhibition, and demonstration of distillation.
From 07/06/2010 to 15/08/2010 Daily - Dep. 9.00 / Ret.18.00
$180 p.person
ARLES, CAESAR & VAN GOGH – HALF DAY
Discover the new exhibition at the Arles museum which presents 500 Roman artefacts salvaged from the river, the fruits of 20 years of perilous and frustrating dives in the Rhone.
The most stunning find is the bust of JULIUS CAESAR carved during his lifetime in 46 BC.
Alongside Caesar is the 1.8-metre marble statue of the god Neptune dating from the beginning of the third century and a bronze satyr with its hands tied behind its back...
The unifying theme in “Caesar, the Rhone for Memory”, running to September 2010, is to maintain the feeling of going on a journey with the archaeologist, following every stage of their work from the site of the digs right up to the restoration and exhibition of the artefacts.
The collection shows ancient Arles was not only a port and place of passage, but decorated and monumental, an ostentatious facade aiming to display Rome’s wealth and power.
Arles: guided tour of the exhibition “Caesar, the Rhone for Memory” and walking tour on the footsteps of Van Gogh to discover the sites painted by the artist who lived in Arles in 1888-89.
From 19/04/2010 to 17/09/2010 on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday - Dep. 13.00 / Ret. 19.00
$120 p.person
ARLES, CAESAR & VAN GOGH – FULL DAY
Discover the new exhibition at the Arles museum which presents 500 Roman artefacts salvaged from the river, the fruits of 20 years of perilous and frustrating dives in the Rhone.
The most stunning find is the bust of JULIUS CAESAR carved during his lifetime in 46 BC.
Alongside Caesar is the 1.8-metre marble statue of the god Neptune dating from the beginning of the third century AD and a bronze satyr with its hands tied behind its back...
The unifying theme in “Caesar, the Rhone for Memory”, running to September 2010, is to maintain the feeling of going on a journey with the archaeologist, following every stage of their work from the site of the digs right up to the restoration and exhibition of the artefacts.
The collection shows ancient Arles was not only a port and place of passage, but decorated and monumental, an ostentatious facade aiming to display Rome’s wealth and power.
Pont du Gard, best preserved part of the Roman aqueduct which drove the water to Nîmes.
Saint Remy de Provence (market on Wednesday): photo stop at the Roman monuments, next to the mental hospital where Van Gogh stayed in 1889.
Les Baux de Provence, medieval hilltop village in the heart of the Alpilles hill range
Arles: guided tour of the exhibition “Caesar, the Rhone for Memory” and walking tour on the footsteps of Van Gogh to discover the sites painted by the artist who lived in Arles in 1888-89
From 19/04/2010 to 17/09/2010 on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 19.00
$220 p.person
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