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Luberon -
Luberon is the
real Provence,
full of character, a
sweet dolce vita of
a climate and pure
clean air which just
breathes the
incredible contrasts
between a rich, and
variable natural
environment.
Beginning with
Lourmarin,
you will discover
this charming
village before
reaching the village
of
Bonnieux.
Then it's on to
Roussillon
to see with its
famous Ochre
Quarries. During the
end of your day you
will stop in the
village of
Gordes
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Avignon
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Avignon and
Chateauneuf du
Pape
-
Visit Avignon
“la Cité des Papes”
and discover
the largest Gothic
Palace in the world,
For
lunch
you
can
try
a
unique
and
casual
tasting
experience
in
the
indoor
maket.
Try
platters
of
olives,
tapenades,
cold
cuts,
oysters
organic
breads
and
local
cheeses
in a
very
Provencal
atmosphere. After
lunch, an
introduction to the
most famous
wine producers of
Chateauneuf du Pape:
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Perched
Villages
-
Menerbes,
Lacoste,
Bonnieux,
but
also
Seguret
or
Sablet.
Many
artisits,
actors
and
writers
fell
in
love
and
settled
around
these
picturesque
and
inspiring
villages.
Discover
these
treasures
of
Provence
as
they
are
considered
among
some
of
the
most
beautiful
Villages
in
France.
For
lunch
we
can
recommend
one
of
our
favorite
spots
that
also
inspired
Peter
Mayle
while
writing
one
of
his
best
sellers.
You
can
also
try
a
wine
tasting
in a
prestigious
Cotes
du
Luberon
or
Cotes
du
Rhone
celler.
Plenty
to
discover
in
the
perched
villages
of
the
Luberon
and
certainly
something
you
will
long
remember.
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Gorges du Verdon and
Moustiers
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The deep cliff of
the Gorges du Verdon
is unique in Europe,
we invite you to
discover this area
of spectacular
natural beauty. You
will stop in
Manosque
where your driver
will introduce you
to the famous this
charming little city
where Giono passed
his life. You will
then drive through
“the Plateau de
Valensole”,
lavender fields and
Amanda trees offer
unbelievable
scenery. After
passing through
Valensole village
and Riez, two
authentic places
with a lot of
history, you will
arrive in the
medieval town of
Moustiers Sainte
Marie.
There you can walk
through this
beautiful hilltown
village know for its
pottery and faïence
industry. Stroll
around the original
shops and producers.
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Provincia Romana -
Take a trip to the
2000 year old Roman
vestiges that are
still so well
preserved. See the
Antique Theatre in
Orange and after a
wine tasting you
will head out to the
breathtaking Pont du
Gard.. Then in the
afternoon, you will
take in either the
archeological sites
of Vaison la Romaine
or the town of
Glanum in St. Remy
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Calanques
of
Marseille
-
Discover
one
of
the
most
beautiful
coasts
of
France.
This
tour
will
take
you
t
othe
hidden
little
fishing
harbours
isolated
from
the
moderism
of
Marseille
and
offering
unique
scenery...deep
green-blue
waters,
white
cliffs
and
green
pine
trees.
You
will
be
amazed
by
such
beauty.
You
can
even
choose
to
take
a
boat
ride
along
the
coast.
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Ochre Tour -
Put on comfortable
walking shoes and do
not foret your
camera. This
colourful experience
begins in the
village of
Roussillon, with a
hike in the nearby
ochre guarries. You
might choose the
option of entering
the Ochres
Conservatory or a
walk in the charming
streets before
having lunch in a
typical village
restaurant.
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Arles
&
the
Wild
Camargue -
Visit
Arles
and
discover
its
famous
Roman
vestiges,
but
also
some
Van
Gogh
inspired
spots
(Cafe
la
Nuite,
Sanatorium).
Then
cross
the
Camargue
nature
park
(black
bulls,
horses,
flamingos,
etc)
and
end
in
Les
Saintes
Maries
de
la
Mer,
a
quaint
coastal
town
with
stron
Spanish
and
gypsy
influences.
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Marseille and
Calanques
-
Discover the places
of interests witch
made
Marseille
and its unique
culture: the
Vieux Port
,
Notre Dame de la
Garde, and
the famous
Corniche
scenic route. You
will also see an old
Fisherman’s port in
the
Vallon des Auffes. Next
explore the Calanques and
coastal areas like
Goudes,
Calelongue
and
Cassis,
small fishermen
village. Discover
also the
local
wine of the Bandol
area.
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Around
Gordes-
Gordes
is
classified
as
one
of
the
most
beautiful
villages
of
France.
You
will
be
seduced
by
its
narrow
cobbled
streets
and
the
stunning
view
it
offers.
Enjoy
a
historical
tour
or
free
time
on
market
day
(Tueday),
I
will
take
you
to
the
small
village
of
Bories
(day-stone
huts).
Then,
you
will
taste
some
home
made
specialties
of
Provence
in a
traditional
family
owned
olive
mill.
Finally,
enter
the
peaceful
Abbey
of
Senanque,
surrounded
by
its
gorgeous
lavender
fields
in
summer.
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Olive Oil, Wine and
Soap
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Explore
Aix en Provence,
with a historical
trip to the old
city. Then
drive to a village
know for its olive
oil producer.
Mouries.
You will then arrive
in a charming small
city named
Salon de Provence,
famous for
Nostradamus
and also its soap
producer
“Marius Fabre”.
Your last drive will
be to
Les Baux de Provence,
“one of the most
beautiful village in
France”, to see this
medieval place. |
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Lavender
Route -
Take
a
unique
and
aromatic
trip
and
get
to
know
all
about
Lavender.
All
of
your
senses
will
be
awakened
as
you
drive
through
the
lavender
fields
and
make
several
picture
stops.
You
may
even
have
time
to
stop
in
Sault
on
Wednesdays
for
their
market.
You
will
learn
all
the
benefits
of
the
purple
flower
in a
traditional
lavender
distillery
(in
season)
or
visit
the
Lavender
Museum
and
even
have
a
taste
of
region
products
made
with
lavender. |
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Les Alpilles and Arles
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Discover the unique
atmosphere
of the Alpilles area,
huge limestone block
famous for its
unique colours and
old little towns.
Starting in
Saint Rémy de
Provence,
famous for its
charming streets and
Van Gogh’s presence,
you will then cross
the Alpilles range
of mountains to join
Les Baux de Provence,
“one of the most
beautiful village in
France”, to discover
this medieval place
on the top of a
cliff. Your last
drive will be to
Arles,
famous for its
Roman remains
and town of choice
of
many artists,
from Van Gogh to
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Footsteps of Cezenne
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First stop in
Aix en Provence,
for a historical
trip through the
centre of the old
city where you will
see the main places
that relate to the
Master, including
the
workshop,
his Family home, the
church where he got
married and
his birth place.
You will then drive
to the
Sainte Victoire
Montagne area,
taking Cézanne’s
road up to
the Tholonet,
typical little town
that Cézanne loved
for its character
and its natural
beauty. After that,
you will see the
Bimont dam
and its breathtaking
view on the
countryside trough
the
Bibémus quarries |
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Van
Gogh
&
the
Alpilles
-
Explore
the
charming
town
of
St
Remy
de
Provence
where
the
colorful
market
takes
place
on
Wednesday
morning.
Then
see
the
fabulous
landscape
of
the
Alpilles
mountains
that
gave
Van
Gogh
much
of
his
inspiration.
Follow
his
steps
visiting
the
peaceful
cloiser
St
Paul,
next
to
the
famous
hospital
where
he
committed
himself.
Then
a
leisurely
stop
and
lunch
in
the
picturesque
and
medieval
site
of
Les
Baux
de
Provence
where
you
will
enjoy
the
sloping
cobbled
streets
and
a
breathtaking
view
as
far
as
the
eye
can
see.
Take
a
full
day
tour
and
you
will
be
able
to
visit
a
local
olive
oil
mill
and
taste
their
home
made
products.
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Provence
Wine Trip -Discover
the summer home of
the Popes:
Chateaufeuf du Pape
and also known for
its famous wines. A
few bottles await to
be tasted in
ancestral cellars,
down the castle
ruins, but also
around the village.
In the afternoon,
take a drive through
the vineyards of
Cotes du Rhone to
meet other
passionate
winegrowers around
Gigondas, Beaumes de
Venise or Seguret
for more wine
tastings.
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