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Difficulty Level
This centre based trip focuses on the Provence region of France. An active
trip with walking, biking and canoeing, there is also time to relax and
take in the atmosphere.
Accommodation
Hotels (6 nights)
Transportation
Local bus, train, canoe, bicycle
Food Included
6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches
Duration
7 days
Budget
Allow 180 Euro for meals not included. See Trip Dossier for spending money.
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Many would agree that Provence is the most irresistible
region of France.
Over the centuries, historians have been beckoned by the medieval villages
perched on hilltops, artists by the famous magical light, epicureans by
the range of sumptuous food and wines and outdoor lovers by the array
of natural treasures. Enjoy all of these and more, as we experience the
paradise that is Provence.
Day 1 Arrive Avignon
Our home for the week is Avignon, a city of art and culture and an ideal
base for exploring the wider Provencal region.
Day 2 Cycle to Chateauneuf du Pape / Wine
Tasting
An enjoyable day cycling through stunning scenery via the historical Pont
St Benezet. We cycle to Chateauneuf du Pape, home to some of the most
sought after red wines in all of France. Sample some of the local wine,
but not too much, as we cycle back to Avignon later in the day.
Day 3 Provencal Village Sightseeing / Wine
Tasting
We travel by bus through the Luberon, combining unpopulated areas with
picturesque villages such as Les Baux-de-Provence. The scenery is fantastic
as this area is largely part of a national park.
Day 4 Papal Palace Visit
We tour Avignon on foot. The striking Palace of the Popes has been dubbed
'the biggest and most beautiful house in the world'.
Day 5 Canoeing to Pont du Gard
A leisurely canoe trip is the perfect way to reach the 2,000 year old
Pont du Gard on the Gardon River - the highest bridge ever built by the
Romans and testimony to the greatness of their empire.
Day 6 Free Day in Avignon
Avignon is crammed with treasures which can be explored independently,
such as outdoor cafes and plenty of shops for picking up last-minute souvenirs.
Day 7 Depart Avignon
Included Highlights
*Canoe trip with picnic lunch on the Gardon River
*Bicycle trip to Chateauneuf-du-Pape with picnic lunch
*Entry and tasting with vigneron at Chateauneuf-du-Pape
*Entry to Palais du Papes in Avignon
*Entry to the Pont St Benezet
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