A Week in Provence
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Ever since Peter Mayle wrote “A Year in Provence,” this region, along with Tuscany, has been on the must do list of many American travelers.
They were not the first however since the Romans thought it so beautiful that they made it their first “province” outside of Italy, hence the name.
In this program, we put you in the heart of Provence and allow you to explore many regions with historic artifacts, splendid vineyards and unsurpassed scenery (especially in the Summer Lavender season).
Ever since Peter Mayle wrote “A Year in Provence,” this region, along with Tuscany, has been on the must do list of many American travelers.
They were not the first however since the Romans thought it so beautiful that they made it their first “province” outside of Italy, hence the name.
In this program, we put you in the heart of Provence and allow you to explore many regions with historic artifacts, splendid vineyards and unsurpassed scenery (especially in the Summer Lavender season).
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Explore: Provence
Customizable Itinerary - 8 Days (from $3,235 / person)
Day 1: Depart USA
In the evening you board your aircraft for the flight to France. Make sure to have a copy of one of Peter Mayle’s books along with you to begin to research your Custom Provence Vacation.
Day 2: Welcome to Provence
After connecting in Paris you will arrive in Avignon where you will be met and escorted to your intimate and elegant resort on the outskirts of the town. To unwind you may want to try a massage at the spa or some laps in the pool. In the evening enjoy an alfresco Provencal dinner before a good night’s rest.
Dinner
Day 3: Check out the Popes’ Place
The morning is left open to allow you to enjoy a leisurely breakfast and get adjusted. In the afternoon, your guide will meet you and take you on a private tour of the town of Avignon with its Rhone River flowing through the centre. You will see the famous “Pont D’Avignon” from the children’s nursey rhyme and the palaces occupied by the Popes’ during the schism from Rome. The town also has many fine dining options in the evening.
Breakfast
Day 4: Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, Bonnieux and the Ochre Trail
Today you will be picked up to begin your exploration of Provence. You will stop at Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, the mythical source of the Sorgues River than drive through the foothills of Monts of Vaucluse. Some of the countryside may seem familiar to those who watch the Tour de France on TV. Here you embark of a hike of the Ochre trail in Roussillon before visiting a family run vineyard to taste three of their varietal Cote du Luberon wine. Return to Avignon in the late afternoon to enjoy another dinner at the Auberge.
Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5: The Towns and Villages of Provence
Enjoy the breathtaking Provencal Countryside as you leave Avignon behind and wind through hills blanketed in grapevines and lavender as you view the Pont Du Gard, an amazing Roman aqueduct. You arrive in Saint-Remy-de-Provence a village famous for its antiques and then head to the hills for towns perched on the hills, most notably Les Baux de Provence, Roussillon and Gordes. You will stop for lunch in one of them. In the afternoon return to Avignon and try another restaurant for dinner.
Breakfast
Day 6: Chateauneuf du Pape and the Rhone Valley Vineyards
Today you head off for a full day of wine tasting enhanced by lunch and wonderful views. Your wine expert will expose you to some of the main crus in Provence. You start with Chateauneuf du Pape which is renowned for its red wine but lesser known is the white wine which you will also try. You then head to the northern part of the Vaucluse to taste wines from Gigondas and Seguret two hilltop villages producing excellent cru wines. You will enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and then have the chance to walk around the village.
Breakfast and Lunch
Day 7: Arles and the Van Gogh legacy
As your stay in Provence begins to wind down you meet your guide who will take you to the town of Arles which was, at one time, capital of the Western Roman Empire. Because of that there are many well-preserved Roman buildings including an amphitheater which is still in use today. In 1888 it was home to both Gaugin and van Gogh who rented a small house in the centre of Arles. Given the personalities of both artists it did not go well. Still, it did give us many of Van Gogh’s better works including “sunflowers”. Return to Avignon for a final dinner at the Auberge.
Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8: Return to USA
After breakfast you take on last walk around the grounds of the Auberge then you ae transferred to the airport for a flight that will connect with your return flight to the USA bringing to an end your private stay in Provence.
Breakfast
In the evening you board your aircraft for the flight to France. Make sure to have a copy of one of Peter Mayle’s books along with you to begin to research your Custom Provence Vacation.
Day 2: Welcome to Provence
After connecting in Paris you will arrive in Avignon where you will be met and escorted to your intimate and elegant resort on the outskirts of the town. To unwind you may want to try a massage at the spa or some laps in the pool. In the evening enjoy an alfresco Provencal dinner before a good night’s rest.
Dinner
Day 3: Check out the Popes’ Place
The morning is left open to allow you to enjoy a leisurely breakfast and get adjusted. In the afternoon, your guide will meet you and take you on a private tour of the town of Avignon with its Rhone River flowing through the centre. You will see the famous “Pont D’Avignon” from the children’s nursey rhyme and the palaces occupied by the Popes’ during the schism from Rome. The town also has many fine dining options in the evening.
Breakfast
Day 4: Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, Bonnieux and the Ochre Trail
Today you will be picked up to begin your exploration of Provence. You will stop at Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, the mythical source of the Sorgues River than drive through the foothills of Monts of Vaucluse. Some of the countryside may seem familiar to those who watch the Tour de France on TV. Here you embark of a hike of the Ochre trail in Roussillon before visiting a family run vineyard to taste three of their varietal Cote du Luberon wine. Return to Avignon in the late afternoon to enjoy another dinner at the Auberge.
Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5: The Towns and Villages of Provence
Enjoy the breathtaking Provencal Countryside as you leave Avignon behind and wind through hills blanketed in grapevines and lavender as you view the Pont Du Gard, an amazing Roman aqueduct. You arrive in Saint-Remy-de-Provence a village famous for its antiques and then head to the hills for towns perched on the hills, most notably Les Baux de Provence, Roussillon and Gordes. You will stop for lunch in one of them. In the afternoon return to Avignon and try another restaurant for dinner.
Breakfast
Day 6: Chateauneuf du Pape and the Rhone Valley Vineyards
Today you head off for a full day of wine tasting enhanced by lunch and wonderful views. Your wine expert will expose you to some of the main crus in Provence. You start with Chateauneuf du Pape which is renowned for its red wine but lesser known is the white wine which you will also try. You then head to the northern part of the Vaucluse to taste wines from Gigondas and Seguret two hilltop villages producing excellent cru wines. You will enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and then have the chance to walk around the village.
Breakfast and Lunch
Day 7: Arles and the Van Gogh legacy
As your stay in Provence begins to wind down you meet your guide who will take you to the town of Arles which was, at one time, capital of the Western Roman Empire. Because of that there are many well-preserved Roman buildings including an amphitheater which is still in use today. In 1888 it was home to both Gaugin and van Gogh who rented a small house in the centre of Arles. Given the personalities of both artists it did not go well. Still, it did give us many of Van Gogh’s better works including “sunflowers”. Return to Avignon for a final dinner at the Auberge.
Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8: Return to USA
After breakfast you take on last walk around the grounds of the Auberge then you ae transferred to the airport for a flight that will connect with your return flight to the USA bringing to an end your private stay in Provence.
Breakfast
