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Provence Scheduled
Sightseeing Tours
Highlights:
Aix en Provence
Ancient capital of Provence, one of the most beautiful town in France for art : sightseeing to discover the Cours Mirabeau and the old town with its mansions from the 17th and the 18th centuries and its fountains. Its craftsmen keep on cooking traditionally one of the sweetest specialities in Provence : calissons d'Aix. Visit of Cezanne's workshop: he painted there from 1901 to 1906: we still can feel the painter's presence.Free time in the old center: St Sauveur Cathedral, Hotel de Ville Square, Cours Mirabeau and the cafe Les 2 Garcons.
Baux de Provence
Village located upon a rock at 245 meters high, with its historical center : the museum of santons, the Hotel des Porcelets, beautiful house of the 16th century, the St Vincent Church, pretty romanesque building.
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.ng the Revolution, was replaced by the over 3000 year old Obelisk of Luxor, given by the viceroy of Egypt to Louis Phillippe in 1883.
Pont du Gard
Dated from the first century AC and classified by UNESCO, most amazing and well conserved part of the Roman acqueduct of Nimes.
Les Baux de Provence
Village located upon a rock at 245 meters high, with its historical center : the museum of santons, the Hotel des Porcelets, beautiful house of the 16th century, the St Vincent Church, pretty romanesque building...
Orange
Panoramic tour to discover its Roman Arch of Triumph, symbol of the Roman imperialism glory, and visit of its Antic Theatre, (entrance included) the most well-conserved theatre in the Roman Empire thanks to the stage wall.
Nimes
Former Roman city, has conserved the countless remains of ancient times: an amphitheatre, a temple - La Maison Carre, the Magne Tower...
Uzes
A former duchy, visit of the Eure spring , where the Gardon river takes its source since antiquity.
Roussillon
One of the most beautiful villages in France. famous for its red and yellow ochre cliffs, unusual natural landscape.
Cassis
Famous port on the Mediterranean: free time for a boat ride at the "Calanques".
Marseille
The oldest city of France, the first harbour of France and of the Mediterranean sea : sightseeing to discover La Corniche, Notre Dame de la Garde with a bysantine-roman style and perched upon a rock at 162 meter high. Then, discover the Old harbour, created by the Greeks and free time.
Wine Tastings
Wine-tasting in a cellar in Beaumes de Venise or Vacqueyras, exceptional soil located at the foot of the majestic Dentelles de Montmirail and the Mont Ventoux. Wine-tasting in a cellar in Chteauneuf-du-Pape, called "the 13 vine-plant's country". You will discover the history of this famous house, born in Chateauneuf du Pape 100 years ago. In a traditional shop you will find a wide range of wines, and Provencal specialities. This Wine Tour through viticultural villages like Beaumes de Venise, Vacqueyras and Chateauneuf-du-Pape will offer you an exclusive view on the vineyards of the Cotes du Rhone area. (2 or 3 cellars and at least 6 different AOC & Crus wines).
Regional Tours:
Daily Scheduled Tours departing from Avignon
Free pick-up and drop-off by air conditioned minvans in Avignon or surrounds or at Avignon TGV Station combined with full-day tour with English speaking driver all year round.
Inquiry FormAvignon & Pope's Palace
Escorted Group Tours
The Palace of the Popes stands as the mighty symbol of the church's influence throughout the western Christian world in the 14th century. Construction was started in 1335 and completed in less than twenty years under the leadership of two builder popes, Benedict XII and his successor Clement VI.
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Popes' Palace, Pont d'Avignon and Wine Tasting Combination Ticket
Departure Daily: Anytime
Departure Point: Palais Des Papes and Pont St. Benezet
Cost: $45.00 pp
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With this combination ticket you will receive entrance to the Popes' Palace, Pont d'Avignon and enjoy wine tasting in the palace cellar. This visit is independent, so choose to spend as long (or as little) time as you like discovering the heart of the history of City of the Popes!
POPES' PALACE - the largest Gothic Palace in the world
The Popes' Palace, the residence of the Sovereign Pontiffs during the 14th Century, is the biggest Gothic Palace in the world. There are 25 rooms to visit in the Palace: ceremonial rooms, chapels, cloister, the private papal apartments, with their priceless frescoes and new museum space - the Musee de l'Oeuvre - which displays the evolutions in the building of the Popes' since the 14th century. The price also includes use of an audio-guide to guarantee a richer experience allowing you to learn all there is to know about this legendary monument. The audio-guide is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Japanese. The recommended visiting time is 1.5 hours.
PONT D'AVIGNON - the bridge of legends
The famous "Pont d'Avignon", a major feature in Avignon's history, is known the world over, thanks to the celebrated children's song. Constructions of the bridge started in the 12th Century, and parts of the bridge were continually swept away by the raging waters of the Rhone river. Reconstruction of the bridge was finally abandoned in the 17 Century. The recommended visiting time is 30 minutes.
WINE TASTING IN THE BOUTEILLERIE - in the Palace
Enjoy a wine tasting with a professional wine specialist and savor some of the most prestigious vintages of the Cote dewith a selection of different types of local bread and cheeses and you will also receive a free wine tasting cup with the words Palais des Papes inscribed - a momento of your experience!
Avignon and Provence Independent Excursion of your choice.
Departure Daily: Anytime
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Cost: $93.00 pp
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The Popes' Palace is the biggest Gothic palace in all of Europe (15,000 square meters of floor space, which is the equivalent of 4 Gothic cathedrals). See over 20 rooms, scenes of historic events, in particular the popes' private chambers and the frescoes painted by the Italian artist Matteo Giovannetti.
The Pont d'Avignon (Pont St Benezet) was the first construction over the Rhone river, between Lyon and the Mediterranean sea in the 12th century. The bridge had 22 arches and covered approximately 900 meters linking Villeneuve les Avignon to Avignon. The bridge collapsed in the 17th century and the king did not want to pay for restoring the bridge. Today, the bridge has 4 arches, and is still so famous for the French song "Sur le Pont d'Avignon"
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There is no guide or transport included. Your ticket allows fast track entry to the above attractions.
Choose a half day minivan tour (8 persons maximum) with French and English speaking driver from the following tours:
•Lavender and villages in Luberon (Gordes, Roussillon and Lavender Museum) on Tuesday morning, Friday morning or Wednesday afternoon
•Stone Monuments (St Remy de Provence, Les Baux de Provence and Pont du Gard) on Wednesday morning, Tuesday afternoon or Friday afternoon
•Van Gogh in Provence (St Remy de Provence, Les Baux de Provence and Arles) on Monday morning, Saturday morning orThursday afternoon
•Culture and Wine (Orange and Chateauneuf du Pape) on Thursday morning, Monday afternoon or Saturday afternoon
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Saint Remy & Les Baux
Escorted Group Tours
Journey to Saint Remy de Provence for stop at the Antiques (Triumphal Arch and funeral monument) located in a field of olive trees; a landscape painted several times by Van Gogh.
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Saint Remy, Les Baux and Pont du Gard by Minivan
Departure Dates:Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Departure Point: Your hotel in or near Avignon
Duration: 5hrs
Cost: $63.00 pp
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Visit Les Baux de Provence, village located upon a rock at 245 meters high, with its historical center: the Museum of Santons, the Hotel des Porcelets, beautiful houses of the 16th century, the St. Vincent Church, pretty Romanesque buildings.
Visit of the famous site le Pont du Gard dated from the first century AC and classified by UNESCO. It is an absolutely amazing and well preserved part of the Roman aqueduct of Nîmes.
Saint Remy, Les Baux and Arles by Minivan
Departure Dates: Monday, Thursday and Saturday
Departure Point: Your hotel in or near Avignon
Duration: 4hrs
Cost: $63.00 pp
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Begin with a stop at the Antiques of Saint Remy de Provence (Triumphal Arch and funeral monument) located in a field of olive-trees, landscape painted several times by Van Gogh.
Next visit les Baux de Provence, village located upon a rock at 245 meters high. Discover its historical center: the Museum of Santons, the Hotel des Porcelets (beautiful house of the 16th century) and the St. Vincent Church, a pretty Romanesque building.
Take a walking tour in Arles and learn about its Roman heritage with visits to the famous amphitheater, theater and many ancient sites painted by Van Gogh, such as La Maison Jaune , Le Café, la Nuit , Le Jardin de l'hotel Dieu.
Next take a walking tour of Arles and learn about its rich Roman heritage including visits to the famous amphitheater. Walk in the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh to discover the many sites painted by this famous artist including "la Maison Jaune", "le Café la Nuit" and "Le Jardin de l'hotel Dieu".
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Lavender and Villages
Departing Avignon
Book and travel before March 31, 2009 and receive 15% off the recommended retail price. The Lavender fields are in bloom from approximately middle of June to middle of August.
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$62.00pp
Lavender and Villages in Luberon by Minivan
Departure Dates: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Departure Point: Avignon or surroundings
Duration: 5hrs
Cost: $62.00 pp
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Visit of Menerbes, one of "the most beautiful villages in France" perched upon a rock. This stony citadel seduced famous artists like Pablo Picasso and Peter Mayle (British writer who wrote A year in Provence).
Take a photo stop in Roussillon, famous for its red and yellow ochre cliffs, unusual natural landscape.
Visit Gordes, perched village in Luberon, one of "the most beautiful villages in France", completely made with dry stones.
Visit of the Lavender Museum to discover the flower symbol of Provence. (Closed in January).
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Best of Provence
Scheduled Group Tours
Explore Provence and surrounds by minivan, on a full day tour with your English-speaking guide.
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Avignon, Pont du Gard, Les Baux de Provence and Luberon by Minivan
Departure Dates:Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 10am
Departure Point: Your hotel in Avignon or surrounds
Duration: 10hrs
Cost: $113.00 pp
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You'll begin with a visit to le Pont du Gard, classified as a UNESCO World Herritage site and dating back to the first century AC. It remains an amazing and well preserved part of the Roman aqueduct of Nimes.
Afterwards you'll travel through the lock of Vallabregues on the Rhone river and Tarascon where you can admire the medieval Roi Rene castle.
Visit Les Baux de Provence, a village located on a rock at 245 meters high. Discover its historical center: the museum of santons, the Hotel des Porcelets, beautiful house of the 16th century, the St Vincent Church, pretty Romanesque building and more! Free time for lunch on your own.
Your next stop is at the Antiques of Saint Remy de Provence (Triumphal Arch and funeral monument) located in a field of olive trees - a famous landscape painted many times by Van Gogh!
Journey to the Luberon, famous thanks to Peter Mayle and his book "One Year in Provence". Continue your minivan tour at Roussillon, a beautiful village in France, reknown for its red and yellow ochre cliffs.
At the Gordes, view the perched village in Luberon, completely made with dry stones. Take time to discover Provence' flower symbol at the Lavender Museum and observe a demonstration of distillation during the harvest. (July to August only).
Your minivan tour concludes at your hotel at approximately 7:00pm (or 6:00pm during winter, from November to March).
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Great Wine & Sites
Escorted Group Tours
Tasting good wines and taking breaks at picturesque places and medieval villages is a good idea for combining pleasure of the palate and pleasure of the eyes.
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Great Provence Wines and Famous Sites by Minivan
Departure Dates: Monday and Thursday at 9am
Departure Point: Your hotel in Avignon or nearby
Duration: 9hrs
Cost: $125.00 pp
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In the morning, you’ll have a scenic drive in the vineyards around Chateauneuf du pape, explanations about "terroir", grape varieties, vinification and aging cellars, and of course, wine tastings at 2 wineries with explanations on how to taste the wine.
The tour will continue to the Pont du Gard, the best preserved roman aqueduct, Les Baux de Provence, a picturesque medieval village in the Alpilles mountains, and then the famous village of Gordes which ranks among the most beautiful villages in France.
Free time for lunch by your own during the tour.
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Pont du Gard & Luberon
Escorted Group Tours
Visit of the famous Pont du Gard , amazing vestige of a 1st century Roman aqueduct and protected by the UNESCO.
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Afternoon in Provence - Pont du Gard, Les Baux & Luberon Villages
Departure Dates:
Standard Tour: Monday and Thursday
Standard Tour with Roussillon: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Departure Point: Your hotel in Avignon or nearby
Duration: 6hrs
Cost: $62.00 pp
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First visit today is to the famous Pont du Gard, vestige of a 1st century AD roman aqueduct. Protected by UNESCO and World Heritage Listed, it is an amazingly well-preserved monument that will take your breath away.
Visit Les Baux de Provence, a village located upon a rock which is 804 feet (245 meters) high. In the historical center, visit the Museum of Santons, the Hotel des Porcelets, beautiful 16th Century houses and the St Vincent Church.
Visit the tiered village of Gordes, overlooking the rivers Sorgue and Calavon. The top of the village is crowned by a sturdy chateau built between the 11th and 16th centuries. One of the most beautiful villages in France and completely made with dry stones.
Select the Luberon village add-on and you will also visit the village of Roussillon.
Drive through the Luberon regional park, a region full of charm, known for its beautiful countryside and picturesque hill-top villages including Roussillon which is famous for its red and yellow ochre cliffs and unusual natural landscape.
Roman Sites and Historical Places
Departure Dates: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Departure Point: Your hotel in Avignon or surrounds
Duration: 5 1/2 hrs
Cost: $79.00 pp
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On this Roman Sites and Historical Places tour you will visit the villages of Nimes and Uzes as well as the famous Pont du Gard.
Today, your first stop is the great city of Nimes, known for its arts and prestigious Roman past. See the antique buildings including a visit inside the ampitheatre, the Maison Carree (one of the best preserved temples in the Roman world), the Augustus's gate and the Castellum.
Continue to the charming city of Uzes, set in the garrigues countryside. A ducal seat, a bishopric and consular seat, Uzes has preserved its lay-out as a medieval stronghold, embellished in the 17th and 18th centuries. See the Place aux Herbes (picturesque square), the episcopal palace, the ducal palace, the Fenestrelle tower and the Cathedral. Outside of Uzes is the catchment area of the Roman aqueduct (Pont du Gard) that brought spring water to Nimes.
Visit of the famous Pont du Gard.
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Orange & Chateauneuf du Pape
Escorted Group Tours
Visit Orange and its Antic Theater followed by a wine tasting in Chateauneud du Pape
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Orange and Chateauneuf du Pape by Minivan
Departure Dates: Monday - Saturday
Departure Point: Your hotel in Avignon or surrounds
Duration: Half Day
Cost: $63.00 pp
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Visit Orange and enjoy a panoramic tour to discover its Roman Arch of Triumph, symbol of the Roman imperialism glory, and visit of its Antic Theater, the best conserved theatre in the Roman Empire thanks to its stage wall.
Take a wine tour through the vineyards between Orange and Chateauneuf-du-Pape and stop for panoramic view of the Rhone river valley from the Castle of Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
Lastly, enjoy a wine-tasting at a cellar in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, called "the 13 vines country". You will discover the history of this famous house, born in Chateauneuf-du-Pape 100 years ago. In a traditional shop, you can shop for souvenirs with a wide range of wines and provencal specialties on offer.
Orange, Les Baux de Provence and Arles by Minivan
Departure Dates:Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 9am
Departure Point: Your hotel in Avignon or surrounds
Duration: 10 hrs
Cost: $133.00 pp
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Guide visit of Orange followed by a driving tour in the vineyards between Orange and Chateauneuf-du-Pape and stop for a wine tasting in a cellar. You will try the most prestigious red wine in the Rhone valley and visit the winery founded in Chateauneuf-du-Pape 100 years ago. In a traditional shop, you will find a wide range of wines and provencal specialties to buy.
Stop at the Antiques of Saint Remy de Provence (Triumphal Arch and funeral monument) among olive trees, landscape painted several times by Van Gogh.
Visit Les Baux de Provence, a village set upon a rock at 245 meters high and in the spectacular historical center, see the museum of santons, the Hotel des Porcelets, beautiful 16th century houses, the St Vincent Church.
Lastly, a walking tour of Arles, with it's rich architectural heritage, the famous Roman amphitheater and theatre, the Romanesque Cathedral and the famous places painted by Van Gogh, including La maison jaune, Le café la nuit and Le jardin de l'hotel Dieu.
Free time for lunch and market in Fontvieille (on Mondays), Orange (on Thursdays) and Arles (on Saturdays). The order of visit will then change accordingly.
Orange, Chateauneuf du Pape and the Grand Tour of Provence
Departure Dates:Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 9am
Departure Point: Your hotel in Avignon or surrounds
Duration: 10 1/2 hrs
Cost: $136.00 pp
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On this Grand tour of Provence you will first visit Orange, founded by the Romans in the 1st century BC. You will see the Triumphal Arch, one of the most remarkable of its kind in France. The arch is decorated with friezes commemorating Julius Caesar's victories over the Gauls in 49BC. You will also visit the Antic theater, built during the time of August Caesar.
Enjoy a scenic drive in the vineyards around Chateauneuf du Pape, where you will learn about grape varieties, vinification and aging cellars and wine tasting.
Your tour will continue to the Pont du Gard, the best preserved roman aqueduct, Les Baux de Provence, a picturesque medieval village in the Alpilles mountains, and then in the Luberon region, the famous villages of Gordes and Roussillon which rank among the most beautiful villages in France.