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Exclusive tour - From Lyon to the gates of Provence

Julien — 2023-03-24T09:49:31Z

6 days / 5 nights - From 6 people
This program from Lyon will take you on the way to Provence through the Rhône Valley, the emblematic axis of a territory swept by the Mistral which chases away the clouds and makes the sunshine generously. The river has forged the identity of the region, the lines of its landscapes and the personality of its wines. The AOC Côtes du Rhône and 8 renowned crus make its reputation. You will discover remarkable sites and live incredible experiences.

PROGRAM

Day 1 - Lyon, Renaissance UNESCO heritage and gastronomic capital.

Live a food tour punctuated by tasting breaks at local craftsmen.

A unique gourmet experience by combining cultural visit and local products from Place Bellecour, through les Halles and le Vieux Lyon.
Diner in Vieux Lyon, at the foot of the Fourvière hill, at the Bouchon Les Lyonnais, a real institution in a typical, friendly, and convivial setting.

Overnight at InterContinental Lyon – Hôtel Dieu*****

Day 2 – Côte-Rôtie region and the Pilat Regional Nature Park

Head to the legendary Côte-Rôtie region and the Pilat Regional Nature

Park for a half-day of discovery « wine and cheese »! Meet a passionate producer, he will present his farm and introduce you to the famous Rigotte de Condrieu AOP, a small goat's cheese with a subtle and delicate taste!
Then take a tour of the vineyards and you will understand the work of the winemaker. It is only during the tasting that you will appreciate all the aromatic richness of these great wines, Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph will put your taste buds on fire!

Lunch on the banks of the Rhone, at the Beau Rivage restaurant in Condrieu, a charming and high-quality establishment.
Continue South to Tain l'Hermitage. Looking for an original, fun, and sporty ride? Discover the vineyards around Tain-l'Hermitage on an all-terrain electric scooter! Return to the Cave de Tain for a commented tasting: Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph wines.
Diner at Marius Bistrot and overnight at Hotel Fac & Spera **** in Tain l'Hermitage.

Day 3 - Valence, on the way to Provence

Valence, on the way to Provence and a must-see gourmet stopover!

Welcome to Valence, “where my heart beats, where my cooking is built day after day”. Anne-Sophie PIC
Guided tour of Valence passing by its producer's market where you will find exclusively products from the region.
Lunch at the “Bistrot André” a place of history and stories
Then, enjoy a 3-hour cooking class in the brand-new school: “Scook d'Anne-Sophie”, a contemporary and warm universe around the Chef's stove.

Diner and overnight at Hotel Restaurant Clos Syrah**** in Valence

Day 4 – the Drome Provençale

Travelling through the harmonious geometry of the Drôme Provençale landscape is a real treat!
What a pleasure it is to be intoxicated by the scents of summer as you follow the blue horizon of the lavender fields, to gaze at the silvery lines of the olive groves, the sumptuous olive trees that produce a highly sought-after AOC oil.

Enjoy a remarkable experience at the wine university of Suze la Rousse. Let your creative talents express themselves and compose your own cuvée. Guided by an oenologist, you will be able to assemble and imagine an ideal cuvée before customizing its packaging. A beautiful alchemy of pleasures for a unique wine.

Lunch at the restaurant « d'un gout à l'autre » in Nyons.
Learn about the Nyons Olive at the Rocheville family Estate where they cultivate the exceptional lands for over 5 generations. Discovery the charming village of Grignan and its majesties Renaissance Castle.
Diner and overnight at Chapouton Farm **** in Grignan.

Day 5 – Ardèche Gateway

Ardèche Gateway, between deep canyons, caves, and preserved areas, between chestnut trees, vineyards and perched villages, the Ardèche is at once natural, rural, authentic and welcoming.

Live a remarquable experience at la Grotte Saint-Marcel. When speleology mets oenology, a unique activity in France. Accompanied by a caving guide and a guide specialised in wine tasting, visitors go caving in the galleries of the Saint-Marcel cave (undeveloped part) and then carry out a sensory tasting of 3 wines produced in the commune of Saint-Marcel d'Ardèche in total darkness.

Lunch at the restaurant. A meal inspired by the Ardèche region of course.
Discovery the must-see Grotte Chauvet 2. The largest decorated cave replica in the world.
Diner and night at charming Hotel Villa Walbaum**** in Vallon-Pont d'Arc.

Day 6 - You leave the authentic Ardèche via the spectacular canyons to reach Montelimar.

Enjoy a final gourmet visit to discover the Nougat, the city's iconic specialty at the oldest factory still in operation.

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Our services include: 5 nights and breakfasts in 4-stars and 5-stars hotel, 4 lunches & 5 dinners, Activities, tastings, entrance fees and visits as describe in the program and local taxes.

Our services do not include transport and transfer (optional), Personal expenses, services not mentioned in the program.

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Exclusive Tour

Treasures of Provence

Julien — 2021-01-07T14:15:43Z

Beyond must see sights, experience the Provence art of living

Exploring Provence, it's like living amazing differents experiences. It offers a taste of the good life in a way that's truly unique. Let yourself be lulled by the sound of cicadas singing.
In a few days, discover some of its hidden treasures, from the hilltop villages of Lubéron, to the great wilderness of the Camargue, passing through the limestone massif of the Alpilles, and the cities with an exceptional historical heritage such as Aix en Provence or Avignon the ancient city of Popes.

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights Availability: All year round People: 20 to 55

PROGRAM

DAY 1 – WELCOME IN AVIGNON
Welcome in Avignon, once the capital regional and perfect base
from which to explore the most beautiful of regions.
Welcome drink, dinner and overnight in your 3-star ***hotel.

DAY 2 – AVIGNON & PONT DU GARD
After breakfast,
Enjoy a guided tour of the old Papal town who was the capital of Christianity.
Today it remains a prosperous city dominated by the Palace of the Popes.
See also the St Bénézet Bridge, famous the world over in the beloved children's song.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
In an environment of rare beauty, discover the aquaduct « Pont du Gard », UNESCO world Heritage.
Visit the museum, the Pont du Gard and walk in the third line of the aqueduct.
Dinner and overnight in the same accommodation.

DAY 3 – CAMARGUE
A wonderful start today with a drive through the Camargue.
Deemed an area of outstanding natural beauty it lies at the mouth of the River Rhône.
Live the experience visiting a traditional Manade where you can enjoy a typical lunch.
In the afternoon, proceed to Arles.
The city is often mentioned for its rich ancient heritage and his Romanesque monuments
listed as World Heritage by UNESCO including the Roman Amphitheatre, the Roman Theatre.
Back to Avignon for dinner and overnight.

Day 4 – AIX-EN-PROVENCE
Full day in Aix en Provence old Roman spa town. The City reveal you its elegant mansion houses,
beautiful architecture and monuments, all reminders of its prestigious past.
Its also the town off the painter Cézanne and you discover some of his heritage
during a guided tour on his footsteps.
Lunch and afternoon at leisure in Aix en Provence,
Dinner and overnight in Avignon.

DAY 5 – THE ALPILLES
Located in the hearth of the Alpilles discover today the hilltop village of “Les Baux de Provence”.
This place combines its outstanding mediaeval (Castel) and Renaissance heritage
with a sense of hospitality and a spread of culture that make it the "Flagship of Provence".
Grandiose decors provide a backdrop exceptional.
Lunch at a local restaurant,
In the afternoon, while strolling through the narrow winding streets of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence,
you will discover fantastic old fountains, shady squares, picturesque restaurants and elegant boutiques.
Back to Avignon for dinner and overnight.

Day 6 - THE LUBERON
This morning, through the charming countryside of the Luberon,
join the hilltop village of Roussillon and visit the “little Colorado” and Ochre cliffs.
There are 17 shades of ochre daubed across the houses of the village,
drawn from the palette of the old ochre quarry next door.
Lunch at a local restaurant,
Guided tour of Gordes, one of the most delightful village in Provence.
At the very top is the church and the castle which face out onto the hills of the Luberon.
Enjoy your last evening in a local restaurant for a Farewell dinner,
Overnight in the same accommodation.

Day 7 – DEPARTURE
After your last breakfast in Provence, departure and back to home.

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Our price includes:
6 nights in 3-star hotels and breakfasts
4 lunches, drinks included
6 dinners, drinks included
Guided tours, activities, entrance fees as describe in the program
Local tax

The price does not include:
Transport and transfer (optional)
Personal expenses
Services not mentioned in the program.

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Treasures of Provence

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Christophe — 2021-01-06T14:42:02Z

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South of France: Marseille, Aix, Cassis

Julien — 2019-01-24T14:10:39Z

Through these three emblematic cities of the South of France, discover the history, the natural treasures, the cultures and the Provençal traditions. Aix-en-Provence and its sweetness of life, the Phocean City, Provencal city with 1000 accents, Cassis and its small fishing port.

People: 20 to 55 people Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Availability: all year round

PROGRAM

DAY 1 - AIX-EN-PROVENCE

The manufacturing secrets of Calisson d'Aix,
Small traditional cake made from almond paste,
And the pleasure of tasting these delicacies,
Lunch at the restaurant in Aix-en-Provence,
Visit of Aix-en-Provence in the steps of
The famous french painter Paul Cézanne,
Dinner and overnight, Hotel 3 * / restaurant in Marseille.

DAY 2 - MARSEILLE

Breakfast buffet,
Panoramic city tour of Marseille,
From the Old Port to La Canebière via « La Bonne Mère »,
Lunch at the restaurant in Marseille,
Discovery of the Cultural City of MUCEM,
National museum dedicated to the Mediterranean sea,
Dinner and overnight in the same hotel.

DAY 3 - CASSIS

Breakfast buffet,
In Cassis, visit the cellar and wine tasting,
In a vineyard overlooking the sea,
Discover all the scents of the famous Marseille soap,
In a soap factory near the fishing port of Cassis,
Lunch at the restaurant of Cassis,
Boat cruise to discover the Beautiful creeks of cassis,

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The price includes:
2 nights in 3-star*** hotel and breakfast
2 lunches & 2 dinners (3 courses drinks included)
visits as describe in the program
entrance fees
local tax.

The price does not include:
transport and transfers (optional service)
personal expenses
services not mentioned in the program.

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South of France: Marseille, Aix, Cassis

On Provence's Lavender routes

Julien — 2019-01-24T10:28:32Z

Be prepared for the unexpected experiences!

From June to August, Provence dresses with wonderful lavender flowers, colourful, exhilarating and fragrant. In early summer this "blue Gold" cultived and transformed with passion, is used for its amazing olfactory and medicinal properties. Lavander is also an excuse to party, meeting between producers.... Visit Provence and be prepared to be amazed !

People: 20 to 55 people Duration: 4 days / 3 nights Availability: June to August

PROGRAM

DAY 1 - LAVENDER COLOR
Upon arrival in Provence, all senses are awakened, smelling delicious
fragance and seeing dazzling color fields. Begin your trip by visiting the
Lavender Museum created by a family of producers.
This conservatory presents this emblematic flower in all these forms.
Dinner and overnight in your 3 *** hotel / restaurant in Avignon.

DAY 2 – THE LUBERON
After your breakfast,
Enjoy a discovery of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Luberon,
his lavender fields, his authentic hilltop villages and Provençal landscapes, with a local guide.
Lunch in a restaurant in Gordes,
In the afternoon, enter in the impressive Senanque Abbey surrounded
by lavender fields. A 12th century Cistercian monastery still inhabited by a
monks community. A few kilometers away, visit the famous village of Gordes
ranked among the most beautiful villages of France.
Dinner and overnight in the same hotel in Avignon.

DAY 3 – THE PROVENÇAL ALPS
Breakfast in the hotel,
Near the Verdon Canyon, the perfumed pathways of the « Plateau de Valensole »
await you with windswept fields of lavender and wheat.
During the morning, discover a traditional lavender distillery.
Lunch in a local restaurant
In the afternoon, enjoy an initiatory tour in the kingdom of scents and
discover a manufactory of famous cosmetics and his museum,
Dinner and overnight in the same hotel.

DAY 4 – AROUND THE MONT VENTOUX
Departure after your last breakfast of the stay.
On the lavender route, the Mont Ventoux, named "the Giant of Provence"
dominates the landscape from its 1912m high. Around, perched on a rocky spur,
you visit Sault, a charming village. End your journey in this place where dazzling lavender fields is everywhere.

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Our price includes:
3 nights in 3-star hotels and breakfasts
2 lunches, drinks included
3 dinners, drinks included
Guided tours, activities, entrance fees as describe in the program
Local tax

The price does not include:
Transport and transfer (optional)
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On Provence's Lavender Routes

Provence's painters of light

Julien — 2018-07-17T13:31:28Z

In the footsteps of the artists who magnified Provence

Provence! The name evokes images of sunshine and olives groves, fields of lavender and vineyards. It is also a sun-drenched land whose dazzling clarity was famous by such renowned painters as Van Gogh, Cézanne, Chagall or Matisse.
This trip takes you in the footsteps of these great artists from Aix-en-Provence to Nice.

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights Availability: All year round Group from 10 to 55

PROGRAM

DAY 1 – AIX-EN-PROVENCE & PAUL CEZANNE
Bathed in light all year round, welcome to Aix-en-Provence, in the heart of Provence.
Elegant and refined, this city is rich in historical heritage, housed in the famous Mont Sainte-Victoire,
so often painted by Paul Cezanne.
Transfer to your hotel and lunch at a local restaurant.
Connect with Paul Cezanne's spirit on a guided walk through the heart of Aix-en-Provence,
from his birthplace, to his last home in Saint-Pierre cemetery.
Dinner and night in Aix-en-Provence, 4-star **** hôtel.

DAY 2 – AROUND THE MOUNTAIN OF « LA SAINTE VICTOIRE »
After your breakfast,
Continue and enter the artist's universe by exploring Aix-en-Provence countryside.
Discover the emblematic places of his works, the "Bastide Jas de Bouffan",
the "Carrières de Bibémus" and the "Château du Tholonet".
After the lunch break,
The pilgrimage continues with a visit to the town of Gardanne
where the painter lived for fifteen months in 1885 – 1886.
Gardanne is the only village painted by Cézanne and represents a turning point in his work.
Dinner and overnight in the same hotel.

DAY 3 – ON VAN GOGH FOOTSTEPS
Breakfast.
Guided tour of Arles where Vincent lived for more than a year and experienced great productivity.
During his stay the artist did about 300 drawings and paintings.
He developed an expressive, individual painting style characterised by bold colours and dynamic brushstrokes.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon continue your discovery by visiting Saint Paul de Mausole Monastery
in the lovely town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.
Very famous as the place Vincent van Gogh sought refuge from May 1889 for a year,
but also a genuine masterpiece of Provençal Romanesque architecture in its own right.
This place inspired Van Gogh where he produced many canvas.
Dinner and overnight in Les Baux-de-Provence, 4-star **** hotel.

DAY 4 – FROM PROVENCE TO THE FRENCH RIVIERA
Breakfast.
Enjoy the spectacular projected light show mounted in the man-made caverns
of a huge limestone quarry near Les Baux de Provence
and take the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful villages in France.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Discover Marc Chagall's Mediterranean and Saint-Paul years through tales of his life,
his artistic work, and his tomb in the village cemetery.
Dinner and overnight in Saint Paul de Vence, 4-star **** hotel

DAY 5 – RENOIR & MATISSE
Breakfast.
Guided tour of the museum and the house of Renoir in Cagnes sur Mer.
Discover some of his works and the places where they were created.
Lunch at a local restaurant,
Enjoy visiting Matisse's museum, where the artist left a fabulous collection of his works.
Enjoy a free dinner in the old town.
Overnight at Nice, 4-star **** hotel

DAY 6 – MARC CHAGALL
After breakfast,
to conclude your trip, let's go to explore the rich collection and discover
Marc Chagall's museum in Nice, including the 17 canvases making up the Biblical Message.

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Our price includes:
5 nights in 4-star hotels and breakfasts
5 lunches, drinks included
4 dinners, drinks included
Guided tours, activities, entrance fees as describe in the program
Tour leader
Local tax

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Provence's painters of light

On Provence's Lavender routes

Julien — 2018-07-17T13:28:55Z

Be prepared for the unexpected experiences!

People: 20 to 55 people Duration: 4 days / 3 nights Availability: June to August

PROGRAM

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3 nights in 3-star hotels and breakfasts
2 lunches, drinks included
3 dinners, drinks included
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On Provence's Lavender Routes

Drôme: Rhone Valley, Vercors, Provence

Julien — 2018-07-17T10:31:06Z

"From the cliffs of the Vercors to the plains of Provence, from the sun-drenched vineyards to the upland villages, Drôme is both shadow and light, spacious yet intimate. From one end to the other, Drôme is a mosaic of scenery with breathtaking panoramas, perfumed with the fragrances of the South." (A.D.T. Drôme)

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights Availability: all year round People from 20 to 55

PROGRAM

1st day – Rhone Valley
Guided tour of the « Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval » in Hauterives,
Unique in the world, the Palace is a hymn to the genius of nature,
Lunch at a local restaurant in Hauterives,
In Tain l'Hermitage, Visit a cellar and wine tasting,
Have a fun break at the foot of the mythical vineyard,
Dinner and overnight in 3-star hotel*** in the center of Montélimar.

2nd day – Drôme Provençale
After breakfast, Walking tour through the oliver fieds to learn
some secrets of the cultivation of this famous tree and taste its fruit,
Discovery of the manufacture of vinegar and tasting,
Lunch at a local restaurant in Nyons,
Guided tour of the Château de Grignan,
Perched and fortified at the top of the village,
Dinner and overnight in the same hotel.

3rd day – Vercors and Diois
Breakfast, Discover the Vercors Resistance Memorial
in Vassieux-en-Vercors, a site for remembrance and empowerment,
Lunch at a local restaurant in Vassieux-en-Vercros,
In a cellar in Diois area, visit and wine tasting « Clairette de Die »,
famous sparkling wine of the Drôme,
Dinner and overnight in the same hotel.

4th day – Montélimar and his Nougat
After breakfast, time at Leisure in Montelimar,
the city reveals its small streets and its mysteries,
Enter a Nougat factory in Montélimar, the oldest factory in activity,
Lunch at a local restaurant in Montélimar.

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Price per person based on double room from 329 €

Price per person in low season, based on 50 participants, subject to availability at time of confirmation.

Our price includes: 3 nights and breakfasts in a 3*** hotel, 4 lunches & 3 dinners (drinks included), Activities, and visits as describe in the program, entrance fees and local taxes.

The price does not include: transport and transfer, Personal expenses, services not mentioned in the program.

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Drôme Rhône Vercors Provence

Camargue World Heritage

Julien — 2017-09-14T15:41:58Z

The Camargue is both wild and traditional. We discover vast natural areas where flamingos can be observed in fishing. They rub farms bulls or farms horses, monitored by the herdsmen still in traditional clothes. Welcome and usages are a tradition.

Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Availability: All year round People from: 20 to 55

PROGRAM

DAY 1 - HISTORIC HERITAGE
In the afternoon, in the City of Arles, Capital of Camargue,
Discover the old city, the Amphitheatre and the Antique Theatre,
Dinner and overnight, 3-star ** hotel / restaurant in Arles.

DAY 2 - NATURAL HERITAGE
Breakfast,
4x4 ride on side roads in Camargue,
Lunch at the restaurant,
Discovery of the Camargue birds in natural area,
Dinner and overnight in the same hotel.

DAY 3 - CULTURAL HERITAGE
Breakfast,
Home and discovery in a traditional ranch (Manade),
Typical local lunch at the ranch,
Digestive boat ride on the "Petit Rhône".

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Our price includes:
2 nights in 3-star*** hotel and breakfast,
2 lunches & 2 dinners (3 courses drinks included)
visits, and activities as describe in the program
local tax.

The price does not include:
Transport & transfer (option) personal expenses
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Camargue World Heritage

Winter Parades on the French Riviera

Julien — 2017-09-14T15:26:09Z

The French Riviera welcomes you to brighten the winter with festive music, vibrant colors through grandiose parades and everything, of course in a heavenly setting and atmosphere of celebration and conviviality ... get ready to party!

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights Availability: February People from: 20 to 55

PROGRAM

DAY 1 - NICE CARNIVAL
Welcome in Nice in the afternoon,
« Carnival Parade » in Nice,
Dinner in a restaurant in Nice,
Nocturnal Carnival Parade of lights,
Overnight in 3-star*** hotel in Nice.

DAY 2 - LEMON FESTIVAL MENTON
Breakfast,
Free time to visit Menton,
Lunch in a restaurant,
Golden Fruit Parade in Menton,
Exhibition of citrus patterns,
Dinner and overnight in the same hotel.

DAY 3 - MIMOSA SEASON
Breakfast,
Visit the famous villages of Tourette sur Loup and Gourdon,
Lunch at a typical restaurant,
Guided discovery of a hothouse of Mimosas,
Dinner and overnight in the same hotel.

DAY 4 - GRASSE'S FRAGRANCE
Breakfast,
Guided tour of a Perfumery in Grasse.

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Our price includes:
3 nights in 3-star*** hotel and breakfast
2 lunches & 3 dinners (3 courses drinks included)
visits, entrance fees and activities as describe in the program
local tax.

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Winter Parades on French Riviera