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PRIVATE
TOUR OF PROVENCE
with
pick-up and drop off at your hotel
5
Hours: 230*/280** euros (car + driver-guide / 150 km included)
9am to 2pm or 2pm to 7pm
9
Hours: 400*/440** euros (car + driver-guide/ 250 kms included)
9am to 6pm
*Air
conditioned minibus (1 to 4 guests)
**Air
conditioned minibus (5 to 8 guests)
Provence
is a compilation of ancient Roman sites, picturesque hillside villages,
lively provincial markets and stunning scenery. The famous light
of Provence has been inspiration for many Impressionist artists,
inclucing van Gogh, and is still a reknown artistic domicile. Provence
has a unique atmosphere which visitors need time to savour. Avignon
is a charming, walled city. Situated in the middle of famous Provencal
villages Gordes - Nimes - Aix en Provence, Avignon is the ideal
base to explore and discover the nuances of Provence. Distances
are not great (40 to 60kms) but transport is problematic. To visit
the major sites with ease, join one of our regular minibus guided
tours or engage a private tour. To assist you to plan your sojourn
in Provence, we have listed several various tours which can culminate
in the French Riveria. All itineraries may be amended and customised
to your needs.
For further information, availability and bookings, please Contact
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Alpilles |
Cooking
class in Luberon |
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Pont
du Gard |
Cooking
class in Arles |
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Camargue |
St
Tropez & French Riviera |
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Canyon
& Verdon
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Van
Gogh in Arless
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Wine
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Fontaine
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Nice
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Roman
Art in provence |
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Alpilles in Provence (private tour for 2 to 8 persons)
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Private
Tours in Provence
Visit of les Baux de Provence, village located upon a rock at 245
meters high, with its historical center : the museum of santons,
the Hôtel
des Porcelets, beautiful house of the 16th century, the St Vincent
Church, pretty romanesque building.
Visit
of Arles, one of the former Roman capitals and an important
religious centre during the Middle Ages. Roman heritage with its
famous amphitheatre, theater, Saint-Trophime cathedral and other
ancient monuments.
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Roman Art & Abbeys in Provence
(private
tour for 2 to 8 persons)
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Tours in Provence
Visit of Arles, one of the former Roman capitals and an important
religious centre during the Middle Ages. Roman heritage with its
famous amphitheatre, theater, Saint-Trophime cathedral and other
ancient monuments. Visit of the Montmajour Abbey, founded in the
10th century.
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Panoramic tour of Avignon, to discover the main monuments : the
Ramparts, the Popes’palace, the famous Pont d’Avignon.
Visit of the Senanque Abbey, a magnificent example of cistercien
art in Provence, located in Luberon.
(Large lavender
field in bloom from mid-june to mid-july).
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Camargue
(private
tour for 2 to 8 persons)
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Private
Tours in Provence
Visit of les Saintes-Maries de la Mer, the site of the famous gypsy
pilgrimage. Its Fortress Church keeps the relics of Ste Sarah, sainte
of Gypsies. Cruise on the Rhône to discover the fauna of Camargue
: birds, bulls and horses.
Visit of Aigues-Mortes, medieval city founded by Louis IX, King
of France,
who wished to build a harbor on the Mediterranean Sea. Visit of
the city
: Constance Tower, the Ramparts, Notre Dame des Sablons, early gothic
style church, St Louis Square and the Statue of the king.
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Canyon of Verdon & Moustiers Ste Marie
(private
tour for 2 to 8 persons)
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Private
Tours in Provence
Verdon, whose name comes from the colour of the water - light green,
is a chain of rocks from 1 500 to 2 000 m high. An incredible view
on the picturesque valley from the belvederes of Galetas, Mayreste,
Mescla balconies...
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie,
a Provençal village built on the rose cliffs
at 634 m high. Its Notre Dame de Beauvoir chapel is a pilgrimage
place.
The Moustiers crockery of 17th and 18th c. was world-wide famous.
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Wine tour
(private
tour for 2 to 8 persons)
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Private
Tours in Provence
Discover one of the largest wine areas in France through our Wine
tour.
Villeneuve,
city of cardinals in the XIVth century, will impress you by its
medieval monuments: the Chartreuse, the Collegiate church, the Tower
Philippe le Bel, the Abbey and Fort Saint Andre. You will continue
your trip through the typical provençal landscapes : vineyards
and charming villages of Tavel, the first Rosé in France
(wine-tasting), and Lirac, the famous red vineyard since more than
2000 years. Wine-tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where powerful
red wines are known all over the world. Panoramic view from the
remains of the former summer residence of the Popes of Avignon.
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Cooking Course / Avignon + Châteauneuf du Pape
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tour for 2 to 8 persons)
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Private
Tours in Provence
08.00 am : Pick up at your hotel in Avignon.
Arrival to the charming restaurant in Avignon and registration of
the trainees.
Creation of recipe cards to be performed. Theoretical demonstration
with Practice.
During the Apéritif, various thinkings about the course given
together with how to accomodate the meals with wine.
Lunch with the Chef Jean-Marc LARRUE and informal talk about the course
presented.
3.00
pm : Departure to Tavel or Vacqueyras (according to availability of
the winery).
Wine-tasting in a cellar in Tavel, first Rosé wine in France,
or , in Vacqueyras, exceptional soil located at the foot of the majestic
Dentelles de Montmirail and the Mont Ventoux.
Continue to Châteauneuf-du-Pape for wine-tasting in a cellar,
called «the 13 vine-plant’s country».
In each cellar, you will discover the history of the house and the
guide or the wine owner will offer you a visit of the winery with
explanations about the harvest, the AOC Côtes du Rhônes...
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Cooking Course / Lubéron
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tour for 2 to 8 persons)
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Tours in Provence
Daniel PEYRAUD, a Chef from the region will allow you to discover
at the estate the harmony of wine and gastronomy. From local and
seasonal produce, Provencal recipes are elaborated, easy to handle,
within culinary techniques. You will leave this workshop with the
recipes of your preparation and a free wine pack from our wine estate.
08.00
am : Pick up at your hotel in Avignon.
Gathering on
the market place of Aix en Provence, discovering the local produce,
choosing while comparing prices and then purchase (by the Chef).
Travel to the cooking site located in the Luberon. In the kitchen
for your cooking lesson : chopping, preparation, cooking and tasting.
Then, it is time to enjoy an aperitif, then to sit down and enjoy
the meal you have prepared.
3.00 pm : departure
to the Castle of Val Joanis in Pertuis : visit of the « chais
», the cellar and the gardens. Then, the sommeliers will introduce
you to the AOC Côtes du Luberon wines, Chateau and Reserve
: wine-tasting and olive oil tasting. 6.00
pm : drop off at the hotel.
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Painting lessons in Arles
(private
tour for 2 to 8 persons)
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Private
Tours in Provence
Come in Provence for painting facing sunflower fields in blossom
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An artist offer to share with you his passion for painting...
09.00
am : Pick up at your hotel in Avignon.
Guided tour in
Arles in Van Gogh’s footsteps : the Place du Forum for the
‘Evening Café’, the Place Lamartine for the ‘Yellow
House’, the Espace Van Gogh for the ‘Hospital Garden’.
Discover the city forever associated with the name of the artist.
12.30 pm : lunch
in a provençal restaurant in Arles or surroundings (drinks
included).
2.00 pm : 4 hour
painting lesson in the fascinating sceneries of Provence which provide
endless source of inspiration for artists. Enjoy the exceptional
light that attracted Van Gogh to the South while painting a Sunflower
Field ! 7.00 pm : drop off at the hotel.
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Painting lessons in Luberon
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tour for 2 to 8 persons)
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Tours in Provence
Come in Provence for painting facing lavender fields in blossom
! An artist offer to share with you his passion for painting...
09.00
am : Pick up at your hotel in Avignon.
Visit of the lavender museum in Coustellet : thanks to a 10 minute
movie and a wonderful collection of copper stills, dating from the
16th century to modern times, we will explain you the history of
this thousand year old plant. Continue to Gordes, stunning village
which took its rightful place among the most beautiful in France,
clinging to the slopes of Mount Luberon.
12.30 pm : Picnic
in the lavender fields in blossom (drinks included).
1.30 pm : Enjoy
a 4 hour painting lesson conducted under the expert guidance of
a provençal artist in a wild landscape : 80 hectares of fine
lavender in Lagarde d’Apt which have been grown by the Lincelé
Family in a farm located in the Monts of Vaucluse at 1 100 meters
high.
Paint your own painting of a wild Lavender Field in blossom ! 7.00
pm : drop off at the hotel.
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Private
Tours in Provence
A boat-restaurant for a cruise dinner on the Rhône river,
with a marvellous
panoramic view of Avignon and Villeneuve-lez-Avignon by night
from the river.
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Fontaine de Vaucluse + Isle sur la Sorgue
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Private
Tours in Provence
Visit of Fontaine de Vaucluse, the Sorgue river source, one of the
most important and mysterious in the world. The beauty of the site
inspired
poets like Petrarque and Frederic Mistral.
Visit
of Isle sur Sorgue, a charming village crossed by the Sorgue
river channels. Paddle wheels are dated from the time of its former
silk and wool industry. It has the most important Antiquity market
in France, after Paris. The Antiquity market takes place every Sunday.
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Marseille + Aix en Provence
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Tours in Provence
Marseille, the oldest city in France, founded by the Greeks 2600
years ago.
Visit of the Old Harbor, the Canebiere street, Notre Dame de la
Garde basilica.
Aix-en-Provence,
the former capital of Provence, is famous for its splendid mansions
of 17th and 18th centuries. Visit of the old quarters and of the
Cours Mirabeau, the main street in the city. Visit of the workroom
of Cézanne, famous painter born in Aix-en-Provence, and sightseeing
tour at the foot
of the mountain Ste Victoire to discover the sites painted by the
artist.
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Nice & Monaco
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Private
Tours in Provence
Nice, city of winter residence of european aristocracy since 1864,
possesses
a large heritage of Belle Epoque. The walk on the Promenade des
Anglais,
a large and long quay, gives a view on the Excelsior Regina Palace
(1897),
the Queen’s Victoria residence, villas Il Paradiso and Masséna,
Majestic hotel, Grand Palais, Negresco hotel... Visit of the Flower
market
(every day except Monday and Sunday afternoon - 6 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.).
Visit
of Eze, a perched village that offers an exceptional view on the
sea. Visit of the perfume workshop of Fragonard.
Visit of Monaco principality, reigned by the Grimaldi family since
the Middle
Ages. The old city with a palace of 16-17th c. and a cathedral.
The
oceanography museum presents the richest collection of Mediterranean
species.
The exotic garden offers an amazing panoramic view on the sea.
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Avignon dinner & night Tour
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Private
Tours in Provence
Enjoy a delicious 3-course Provençal dinner in a nice restaurant
in an old Provençal house in the Barthelasse island, with
a terrace in summer; or Hiely Lucullus one of the best restaurant
in town.
Sightseeing
of the illuminated monuments of Avignon
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Orange - Vaison la Romaine & vineyards
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Private
Tours in Provence
Visit of Orange : panoramic tour to discover its Roman Arch of Triumph,
symbol of the Roman imperialism glory, and visit of its Antic Theatre,
the most well-conserved theatre in the Roman Empire thanks to the
stage wall.
Visit of Vaison-la-Romaine, a Provençal village and a Roman
city. The countless Roman remains :theatre, thermes, villas, mosaics,
Notre Dame de Nazareth cathedral... The Roman bridge leads to the
Medieval city. Return through the vineyards of the Côte du
Rhône area.
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Pont du Gard (private
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Private
Tours in Provence
Nîmes, former Roman city, has conserved the countless remains
of ancient times: an amphitheatre, a temple - La Maison Carré,
the Magne Tower... In Uzès, a former duchy, visit of the
Eure spring , where the Gardon river takes its source since antiquity.
Visit
of the famous site le Pont du Gard dated from the first century
A.C. and classified by UNESCO , the most amazing and well conserved
part of the Roman acqueduct of Nîmes. Visit of the exhibition
which will allow you to know the former techniques of construction.
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St Tropez & French Riviera
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Private
Tours in Provence
Mediterranean coast between St Tropez and Cannes
Discover the charm of the Mediterranean coast by visiting the famous
village of St Tropez. Known for its celebrities, it nevertheless
kept its authenticity which makes all its assets.
The
road that follows the coast line brings you to Cannes, one of the
most important cities in the French Riviera. Famous for its Cinema
Festival,
you will walk on its Star Alley. It also impresses by its heritage
: the Notre-Dame-de-l’Espérence cathedral in Provençal
gothic style, a castle of 11-12th c., the orthodox church Saint-Michel
Archange...
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Van Gogh (private
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Private
Tours in Provence
Discover the landscapes which inspired Van Gogh! Visit of Arles,
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...
St
Paul de Mausole in Saint Rémy de Provence, mental hospital
where Van Gogh stayed during one year: Room of the painter.
Photo stop at the Antiques in Saint Rémy de Provence : Triumphal
Arch and Mausoleum, located in a field of olive-trees, landscape
painted several times by Van Gogh.
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Villages & Lavender in Luberon
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Private
Tours in Provence
Luberon is an unrivalled place in France for its spectacular lanscapes
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perched villlages and castles, ochre cliffs, lavender fields...
In Oppède-le-Vieux, admire an old village built on a rock
and the remains of its ramparts and medieval castle. Visit of the
colourful village of Roussillon and walk in the former ochre canyon.
Visit of Gordes, a perched village, « one of the most beautiful
villages in France », completely made with dry stones. In
the Lavender museum, you will discover the flower symbol of Provence.
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