DESCRIPTION
Experience Provence along the less
traveled roads and lanes, which
lead to the most famous of French
landmarks! Meet someone who
actually cycled on the tour de
France, meet people whose French
roots go back hundreds of years.
What an opportunity to savour
Provence the way only the French
can. Discover why France is the
most visited and loved country in
the world! How about enjoying a
home-cooked meal with a French
family in the Côtes du Rhone region
and another in the land of Marcel
Pagnol! Ten days of adventure that
will have you marveling at why you
had not decided to go sooner!
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ITINERARY
Saturday, Sept 13
Arrival in Marseille
Hosts to meet you at Marseille airport. A 1.5 hr. drive to
Villa in the heart of Provence at the foot of the Alpilles
where you can relax, and enjoy an early light dinner at the
villa
Sunday, Sept 14
Enjoy a breakfast of café au lait and croissants. Cycle to
Fontvieille. (8 km) Lunch with a French family
Light Dinner at the villa
Monday, Sept 15
Bike to Arles renowned for its Roman heritage. Visit the
Arena, Alyscamps and see places where van Gogh painted
some of his most famous paintings. (30 km)
Dinner out
Tuesday, Sept 16
Bike to Les Baux de Provence, a medieval fortress perched
on a cliff, with magnificent views over the valley. The
adjacent town offers a myriad of quaint shops and great
restaurants.
On the way back, visit an old Roman aqueduct. (30 km)
Dinner at the villa
Wednesday, Sept 17
Cycle to St Remy de Provence (25 km) for local market and
then drive to Pont du Gard, site of a perfectly preserved
Roman aqueduct.
Dinner at the villa
Thursday, Sept 18
Cycle to Avignon (30 km), where you can walk through this
extraordinary walled city with its winding criss-crossed
narrow streets, visit the Palais des Papes where six popes
resided.
Evening dinner out.
Friday, Sept 19
Cycle from Arles to Stes-Maries-de-la-Mer (50 km) through
the beautiful wild bird sanctuary that covers most of this
marshy landscape in Camargue, home to wild horses and
flamingoes.
Dinner at the villa. |
Saturday, Sept 20
Departure early morning from the villa to the coast
and visit winery and St. Cyr-sur-Mer. Stay at a small
château outside Aubagne.
Dinner out.
Sunday, Sept 21
Take a boat tour of the Calanques; lunch in Cassis;
afternoon off.
Dinner out.
Monday, Sept 22
Visit Marseille, the French port city settled by the
Phoenicians and which recently celebrated its 2600th
anniversary; tour of the city.
Dinner out.
Tuesday, Sept 23
Early morning departure to Marseille airport for
return trip to Canada
WHAT’S INCLUDED
· Transfer from Marseille airport to villa on day of
arrival.
· All breakfasts and dinners
· Accommodations at four star Gite, château, and hotel
· Luggage transfers
· Admission to all group activities...historic sites
· Bike rental
· Support vehicle
· Guides
NOT INCLUDED:
· Air Transportation
COST:
Double Occupancy: $3,995.
Single Supplement: $ 750.
Cycling level: Moderate
Terrain: Mostly flat, some rolling hills
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