Depart for a tour to discover the most beautiful monuments and spots in Provence. Begin with a sightseeing tour of Avignon and then off to world famous Pont du Gard, a unique example of Roman aqueduct construction. Then off to Les Baux de Provence to visit this medieval village located on a rocky spur in the Alpilles mountains. Then, Saint Rémy de Provence where you will have free time to enjoy a traditional provençal market. Lunch on your own. Through picturesque roads lined with olive groves vineyards and fields, reach some of the most beautiful villages of France located in the Luberon area: Roussillon and Gordes. Finally, stop in the Lavender museum for an informative visit concerning this typical provence plant. Return to Avignon.

This tour is dedicated to those that wish to ally culture and gastronomy. First visit the antique city of Orange with its breathtaking Roman Theater, one of the most well preserved in the world (entrance included). Then off to Châteauneuf du Pape for a scenic drive through the vineyards and a pleasant wine tasting session.

 

Thursday tour in the morning

Monday and Saturday tours in the afternoon

Both gastronomy and culture are on your program today. Sightseeing in the vineyards around Châteauneuf du Pape, commentaries about the "terroir", the grape varieties, the vinification and the aging cellars. You will most certainly enjoy the 2 wine tasting sessions that follow. In the afternoon, depart for the Pont du Gard, for a visit of the best preserved roman aqueduct. Then off to the small medieval village of les Baux de Provence located in the Alpilles mountain range, and Gordes classified as one of the most beautiful villages of France.

Panoramic tour to discover some of the most beautiful hilltop villages in Provence: Lacoste, Bonnieux, Roussillon (stop). Then off to Gordes, considered as the most beautiful of all the villages. Off to the Abbey of Senanque (June 15th - July 15th Lavender fields) and visit of the Lavender museum (entrance fee included); please note that there is a market in Gordes on Tuesdays.

This tour is perfect for those that wish to know a little bit more about the vineyards of Provence in general and of Chateauneuf du Pape in detail. Considered as one of the most prestigious vineyards of France, the reds are mainly obtained with a blend of Grenache, mourvèdre and Syrah while the whites use Picpoul, Clairette, Grenache blanc amongst others. The appelation is allowed to use 13 different grape varieties, giving the wine grower a considerable amount of choice when blending the wines. Enjoy 2 wine tasting session at family run wineries and learn about the "Terroir", vinification process and the art of wine tasting.

 

* Mon+Thur: 2 wine tastings at Châteauneuf-du-Pape
* Tues+Wed+Fri+Sat: 1 wine tasting at Châteauneuf-du-P. + visit of the Antic Theater of Orange

Take the Grand Tour of Provence to discover all the main sites of this fabulous region. In the morning, visit of Orange founded by the Romans in the 1st B.C. See the Triumphal Arch and visit the Antic theater (entrance included). Then off for a scenic drive through the vineyards of Chateauneuf du Pape with commentaries about the notion of "terroir", the different grape varieties, the vinification and the aging cellars: Wine tasting session included. In the afternoon, visit of the Pont du Gard, a well preserved and fascinating Roman architectural splendor followed by the visit of 3 unique villages: medieval Les Baux de Provence, picturesque Gordes and Roussillon located in the Luberon region.

The Provence region boasts some of the most spectacular Roman architecture that has withstood the forces of time. Depart for Nimes considered to be the French Roma. There you will discover the amphitheatre (entrance included) and the 'Maison Carré' the sole remaining fully built Roman Temple. Also, visit Augustu's gate as well as the outstanding Castellum (water distribution station). From there head to Uzès, a wonderful medieval town and the first Duchy of France. Finally, visit the unique Pont du Gard, a perfect example of Roman civil architecture.

Provence is one of these regions of France that can boast an innumerable number of timeless monuments. Whether built by the Romans, like the Pont du Gard, or by medieval stone builders in the villages of Les Baux de Provence and Saint Rémy, you will be delighted by the craftsmanship of those who really knew what building was all about. From Avignon head to the Pont du Gard for an outstanding visit, then off to Les Baux de Provence one of the most well kept villages of the region, and finally visit St Rémy and its amazing Roman monuments.

 

TOUR DEPARTS:

 

Wednesday mornings

Tuesday and Friday afternoons