A Week in Provence, France

The essence of France. Arrive in Aix en Provence, a lovely city in the heart of southern France once named the capital of Provence. Private transfer to Boutique Hôtel Cézanne, where you will spend the next seven nights. On a walking tour, discover the beauty, prestigious past, architecture, heritage and monuments of Aix. Take a shared full-day tour to discover the market of Isle-sur-Sorgue and see Luberon Villages; the hilltop village of Gordes, and the colourful village of Roussillon. Tour the picturesque provençal village of Bonnieux and enjoy a photo stop at the Renaissance Castle in Lourmarin. Tour the charming fishing port of Cassis on the Mediterranean Sea; Camargue is a wild and unspoiled area where horses and bulls roam free. Discover Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mar, beaches and a fortified church with the statue of St. Sara. Tour the provençal market of Saint-Remy-de-Provence, then Les Baux de Provence, a medieval village perched on a rocky spur in the heart of the Alpilles mountain range. Enjoy a walking tour of Arles in the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh. Finally, tour Mountain Sainte-Victoire, the source of inspiration for the famous painter Cézanne. Visit two wineries and sample full-bodied red and subtle rosés from the region. After breakfast on your last day, transfer to the train station for your departure home.  

Highlights:

• Guided walking tour of Aix en Provence, Luberon villages, Cassis and Camargue
• Full-day tour of Les Baux de Provence and Arles
• Two winery visits with tasting