AVIGNON |  LES BAUX DE PROVENCE   | ROUSSILLION   | GORDES   |   ORANGE

Culinary Provence: France

While in the picturesque region of Provence, France, discover the flavour and freshness of the finest produce, seafood and Côtes du Rhône wines. Visit Provençal markets and meet charming locals while taking cooking classes with professional chefs and touring the historical and picturesque towns.
Avignon Bridge
Avignon Bridge
Avignon, France
Avignon, France
Red Cliffs of Roussillion, France
Red Cliffs of Roussillion, France
Avignon Bridge
Avignon, France
Red Cliffs of Roussillion, France

AVIGNON  |  LES BAUX DE PROVENCE  |  ROUSSILLION  |  GORDES  |  ORANGE 

While in the picturesque region of Provence, France, discover the flavour and freshness of the finest produce, seafood and Côtes du Rhône wines. Visit Provençal markets and meet charming locals while taking cooking classes with professional chefs and touring the historical and picturesque towns.

Highlights:

  • Self-tour of Avignon at your own pace
  • Full-day tour of Provence
  • Two cooking classes with chef and lunch
  • Tour of Orange and Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting

Itineraries are fully customizable. Pricing available upon request, based on two (2) passengers travelling together sharing one room.
Subject to availability at time of booking. Blackout periods apply. Not valid during trade shows, bank holidays and other special events.
International airfare not included. **European city/tourist taxes collected locally unless otherwise indicated.
For full terms and conditions, click here.

Culinary Provence: France

Travel itinerary

AVIGNON  |  LES BAUX DE PROVENCE  |  ROUSSILLION  |  GORDES  |  ORANGE 

Day 1

AVIGNON

Arrival in Avignon, famous for its unique historical heritage; a great location from which to discover Provence. Private transfer to your hotel and check-in.

Day 2
Breakfast
AVIGNON
After breakfast, enjoy your day to discover Avignon at your own pace with tickets for the Pope’s Palace, Pont d’Avignon, the fabled bridge and for wine tasting at a wine shop including three wines. Return to your hotel and enjoy dinner on your own.
Day 3
Breakfast / Lunch
COOKING CLASS
After breakfast, enjoy a shared cooking class in Avignon with an English-speaking chef in his charming restaurant. During the aperitif, enjoy a lesson on how to pair wine with meals, Have lunch with the chef and an informal chat about the course. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 4
Breakfast
PROVENCE TOUR
After breakfast, join a shared full-day tour with an English-speaking guide to discover sights including St. Remy de Provence (photo stop), the medieval village Les Baux de Provence, and Pont du Gard. Enjoy a panoramic tour to discover Luberon, one of the most beautiful hilltop villages in Provence; also visit Roussillion, Gordes and the Lavender Museum.
Day 5
Breakfast / Lunch
MARKET VISIT, COOKING CLASS
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Meet your chef at the local market and enjoy a cooking class in his professional kitchen. The cooking lesson is followed by lunch to taste your creation; three courses with drinks included. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure.
Day 6
Breakfast
CHATEAUX & DOMAINES
After breakfast at the hotel, begin your shared, half-day tour  via minibus to Orange to visit the Roman Theatre and Châteauneuf du Pape for wine tasting.  Enjoy your afternoon at leisure to rest before your departure home tomorrow.
Day 7
Breakfast
AVIGNON – HOME
After breakfast, transfer to the train station for your departure home.
Culinary Provence: France

AVIGNON  |  LES BAUX DE PROVENCE  |  ROUSSILLION  |  GORDES  |  ORANGE 

Package Includes:

  • Total 6 nights accommodation in Avignon
  • All private transfers; touring and entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Continental breakfast daily
  • Hotel taxes and service charges

Not Included:

  • International or domestic airfare; airport or departure taxes
  • Gratuities to guides and drivers
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Travel insurance
  • Reciprocity and/or local taxes if applicable
  • Visas required for entry into the country as necessary. Please discuss this with your travel agent to determine your requirements prior to departure.

Itineraries are fully customizable. Pricing available upon request, based on two (2) passengers travelling together sharing one room.
Subject to availability at time of booking. Blackout periods apply. Not valid during trade shows, bank holidays and other special events.
International airfare not included. **European city/tourist taxes collected locally unless otherwise indicated.
For full terms and conditions, click here.

7 days

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Comments from a travel agent about her client's recent trip to France

"I wanted to let you know that my clients had a wonderful time in France. All of your arrangements were spot on, the hotels in great locations and very nice, the activities were just what they were looking for and they especially liked the time spent at Dior. ...your transfers and guides were excellent, always on time and very professional. Thank you so much for helping me make this a memorable holiday for my clients. - Laura"
Laura, Stratford
July 16, 2024