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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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Prices on request

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

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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Prices on request

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)
Personal expenses
Services not mentioned in the program.

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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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Prices on request

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
services not mentioned in the program.

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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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Prices on request

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.

The price does not include:
Transport & transfer (option)
personal expenses
services not mentioned in the program.

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Winter Parades on French Riviera

Œnological tour in Rhone Valley

Julien — 2015-03-20T11:33:59Z

Explore the heart of vineyards from the North to the South of Rhone Valley. Taste, learn and appreciate the greatest wines: Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Gigondas, Châteauneuf-du-Pape… Beyond the hedonistic and fleeting pleasure they bring, the finest wines produce real emotions.

Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Availability: All year round
Small group, 8 to 25

PROGRAM

DAY 1 - BEAUJOLAIS AREA
In the afternoon, visit a modern cultural space to enjoy the wine making techniques
and the history of Beaujolais. Guided wine tasting,
Dinner and overnight in a 3*-star hotel / restaurant in Lyon.

DAY 2 - NORTHERN RHONE VALLEY
Breakfast,
Enjoy guided tour in a vineyard and appreciate wine tasting – Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu,
Lunch at a local restaurant,
Taste and discover full bodied, rich and tannic Hermitage wine,
one of the great wine
in the world,
Dinner and overnight in a 3*-star hotel / restaurant in Valence.

DAY 3 - SOUTHERN RHONE VALLEY
After your breakfast, come discover the fabulous wine in the vintage
made in the Dentelles de Montmirail area: Gigondas,
After your lunch, learn to recognise the 13 grape varieties
that are allowed in the final blend of the prestigious Châteauneuf-du-Pape,

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Prices on request

Our price includes:

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

The price does not include:

Transport and transfer
personal expenses
services not mentioned in the program.

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Œnological tour In Rhone Valley

Gourmet Adventures

Julien — 2015-01-13T13:34:58Z

Come and live delicious experiences of the delights and gastronomy through beautiful landscapes, charming villages and welcoming towns of South East of France.

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights Availability: All the year Small group: 8 to 16

ITINERARY

DAY 1 - WELCOME
Welcome to elegant Lyon, the great capital of gastronomy, transfer to the hotel.
Dinner and night in Lyon, 4 star hotel **** & restaurant.

DAY 2 - LYON
Breakfast,
Culinary guided excursion of Lyon,
Lunch at a local restaurant,
Free time to discover the old town, UNESCO world's heritage site, Delightful dinner in a typical and traditional “Bouchon Lyonnais”,
Night in Lyon in the same accommodation.

DAY 3 - CHOCOLATE AND STAR CHEF
Breakfast,
Discover the world behind a chocolate square in the Valrhona “cite du Chocolat”,
Lunch at a local restaurant,
Cooking classes at School of Anne-Sophie PIC, one of the world's greatest chef,
Dinner and night in Valence, 4 star hotel****& restaurant.

DAY 4 - SECRET OF PROVENCE
Breakfast
Learn about the extraction of truffle, enjoy and appreciate his taste, Lunch at a local restaurant,
Come and experience the ancestral secret of the olive,
Dinner and night in Avignon, 4 star hotel****& restaurant.

DAY 5 - AVIGON & SAINT-REMY-DE-PROVENCE
After breakfast, Feel free to roam around the famous scented and coloured Provençal open market in Saint Remy de Provence,
Lunch at a local restaurant,
Live the experience of cooking class in Avignon,
Dinner and night in Avignon in the same accommodation.

DAY 6 - MEDITERRANEAN LIFESTYLE
Breakfast,
Boat tour along the “Calanques de Cassis” impressive cliffs sheltering peaceful creeks,
Experiment special “Bouillabaisse” lunch in the lovely small fishing village of Cassis,
Free afternoon through the narrow streets and squares lined with colourful houses,
Enjoy a Farewell dinner in a restaurant,
Night in Cassis, 4 star hotel****& restaurant.

DAY 7 - DEPARTURE
After breakfast departure,

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Prices on request

Our price includes:
6 nights in 4 stars hotels**** and breakfasts
5 lunches & 6 dinners (3 courses drinks included)
visits, tastings, classes and activities as describe in the program
transport & transfer in comfortable coach
hotel taxes
service charges.

The price does not include:
Personal expenses
services not mentioned in the program.

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Gourmet Adventures

Provence's painters of light

Julien — 2015-01-13T11:19:18Z

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

The price does not include:
Transport and transfer (optionnal)
Personal expenses
Services not mentioned

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Provence's painters of light

Occitania Tour

Julien — 2014-07-08T13:12:44Z

Unspoilt countryside and wide open spaces, villages of character and historical attractions, rivers and canals, vineyards and towns in the colors typical of the South of France: Occitania is all about discovery, exploration, new experiences and the human touch . Famous for its gastronomy, friendly and endearing, this region takes over from Southwestern France ...

Availability: all the year Duration : 6 days / 5 nights People : 20 to 55

PROGRAM

DAY 1 - WELCOME IN GERS
Discover the world of free-range ducks and geese fattened,
and taste the "Foie Gras",
Lunch in a restaurant in Auch,
Visit the city of Auch and its magnificent cathedral,
Dinner and overnight in your 3-star ***hotel in Toulouse.

DAY 2 - TOULOUSE
After breakfast, Guided tour of Toulouse, named the pink city,
Lunch in a restaurant in Toulouse,
Explore behind the scenes at Airbus A380 and A350 aircraft are constructed,
Dinner and overnight in the same accommodation.

DAY 3 - CARCASSONNE
After breakfast, Visit and wine tasting in a Vineyard AOC Languedoc,
Lunch in a restaurant in Carcassonne,
Guided tour of the fortified city of Carcassonne,
Dinner and overnight in your 3-star ***hotel in Carcassonne.

DAY 5 - ETANG DE THAU
Transfer to Etang (Lake) de Thau after breakfast,
Visit an oysters producer farm and tasting at the farmhouse,
Lunch in a restaurant in Sète,
Enjoy a boat ride on the Etang de Thau,
Dinner and overnight in your 3-star ***hotel in Montpellier,

DAY 5 - MONTPELLIER & NÎMES
Breakfast and discovery of Montpellier,
Lunch at a restaurant in Nîmes,
Ride guided tour in Nîmes, to explore his famous Roman Heritage,
Dinner and overnight in your 3-star ***hotel in Nîmes,

DAY 6 - THE HINTERLAND
This morning, discover all secrets of truffle in a farm near Uzès,
Lunch at a restaurant in Uzès,
Enjoy a guided tour of the spectacular Pont du Gard (Roman aqueduc site),

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Prices on request

Our price includes:
5 nights in 3-star*** hotel and breakfast
6 lunches & 5 dinners (3 courses drinks included)
visits, entrance fees and activities as describe in the program
local tax.

The price does not include:
Transport & transfer (option) personal expenses
services not mentioned in the program.

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Occitania Tour