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Highlights of Provence (8-days) Self Guided
Provence – France’s sunshine country with fertile, lush valleys, the Mediterranean coast, ancient and medieval cultural centres, the scent of herbs and the Provençal lifestyle. It is a great cultural landscape, which has attracted countless painters such as van Gogh, Gauguin, Picasso, Matisse and Chagall with its unique light and its intensive colours. Apart from the wonderful and varied landscape Provence attracts with its history, art and architecture. The visitor is enchanted by famous architectural masterworks such as the papal palace in Avignon (world heritage), the Arena in Arles and the Pont du Gard (world heritage) as well as the Greek-Roman excavation sites of Glanum and the medieval city Les Baux in the Alpilles. The bike tour through the Camargue, the protected moor landscape in the Rhône delta, is another highlight. The famous pink flamingos and the white horses are the hallmarks of this landscape and a magnificent opposite to previous attractions. And over and over again we breathe the life of Provence: hustle and bustle in the cities, colourful markets, Spanish traditions, village life under plane trees and a breeze of southern calmness.
Level 2 (light to medium exhausting)
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Individual arrival in Orange
Enjoy the city with the wonderful architectural monuments from Roman times. The great theatre and the triumph arch are historical witnesses from this epoch. The old town attracts with Provençal charm as well as small pretty shops and cafés. One overnight in Orange
Orange – Châteauneuf-du-Pape – Avignon approx. 50 km
The first stage takes you into the world-famous wine town Châteauneuf-du-Pape. A stroll through the town should not be missed. You ride on to the city of Avignon along the Rhône cycle paths, without the bother of car traffic. We recommend a stroll through the old town with a visit to the papal palace. One overnight in Avignon
Avignon – St. Rémy – Arles approx. 55 km
Without much ado and once again with hardly any traffic you leave the town and cycle directly to St. Rémy, probably the most beautiful and certainly the most typical town in the Provence. Nothing surpasses the hustle and bustle, the blaze of colour and the richness of herb scents under the shadow-offering plane trees in the ancient alleys of the old town. The effort of the ascent to the Alpilles is rewarded with great views of the Les Baux. Because of the harmonic location of the vil-lage and because of the fortress ruins, Les Baux is also known as the “city in rock”. Chosen small paths and tiny streets take you to Arles. Roman culture and Romanesque heritage characterise the cityscape and the history of Arles. Arles was the second-biggest city of the Roman Empire, it is also the city of Vincent van Gogh. Your hotel accommodates you for the next two nights
Arles – Camargue – Arles approx. 45 km
Half sea, half land – the Camargue is an unique natural landscape with brackish water lakes, vast salt steppes, wild horses and the famous pink flamingos. Small paths take you into the unique nature reserve. In Mejanes with the Arena you have the opportunity of travelling with a small train through unspoilt nature and to admire, with some luck, flamingos and wild bulls. The route takes you on almost traffic-free paths back to Arles. Further night in Arles
Arles – Nîmes approx. 50 km
In the morning you cycle to the cities Tarascon and Beaucaire. Both cities are placed beside the Rhône River. There are a lot of nice places and castle of the 12 century. Visit a café in Beaucaire and enjoy a break beside the riverbank. The charm of the city Beaucaire invites you to stay and relax. In Nîmes numerous well-preserved buildings are evidence of the Romans. Visit the arena, the Maison Carrée or the Tour Magne. Or enjoy the modern part of the city the “Carré d ́art” of Norman Foster. One overnight in Nîmes
Nîmes – Pont-du-Gard – Uzès approx. 50 km
You will ride for a while through the vineyards of Costières-de-Nimes. About noon you will already see Pont-du-Gard, the famous aqueduct from Roman times, world heritage as well. Aromatic plants such as lavender, thyme and rosemary accompany you into the pretty Provençal town of Uzès, which attracts with its magical, medieval charm. Among other places of interest, the unique market square, surrounded by arcades, is worthwhile. One overnight in Uzès
Uzès – Orange approx. 55 km
Today the landscape changes once again. The last stage takes you through the hilly landscape of the Garrigue, with its oaks and Mediterranean herbs. Later on, the vineyards and the lovely orchards of the Provence take over once again. On the other side of the river you cycle through other famous wine regions of the Côte du Rhône (Lirac, Laudan) and reach the city of Orange again in the afternoon. One overnight in Orange
Departure
After breakfast individual departure or extra days.
Tours marked with are special prices.
Start | End | Max. No. Guests | Accommodation | Price p.p. | ||
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Jun 03 2023 | Jun 10 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,168€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Jun 05 2023 | Jun 12 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,168€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Jun 10 2023 | Jun 17 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,168€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Jun 12 2023 | Jun 19 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,168€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Jun 17 2023 | Jun 24 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Jun 19 2023 | Jun 26 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Jun 24 2023 | Jul 01 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Jun 26 2023 | Jul 03 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Jul 01 2023 | Jul 08 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Jul 03 2023 | Jul 10 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Jul 08 2023 | Jul 15 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Jul 10 2023 | Jul 17 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Jul 15 2023 | Jul 22 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Jul 17 2023 | Jul 24 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Jul 22 2023 | Jul 29 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Jul 24 2023 | Jul 31 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Jul 29 2023 | Aug 05 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Jul 31 2023 | Aug 07 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Aug 05 2023 | Aug 12 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Aug 07 2023 | Aug 14 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Aug 12 2023 | Aug 19 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Aug 14 2023 | Aug 21 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Aug 19 2023 | Aug 26 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Aug 21 2023 | Aug 28 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Aug 26 2023 | Sep 02 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Aug 28 2023 | Sep 04 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Sep 02 2023 | Sep 09 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,218€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Sep 04 2023 | Sep 11 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,168€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Sep 09 2023 | Sep 16 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,168€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Sep 11 2023 | Sep 18 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,168€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Sep 16 2023 | Sep 23 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,168€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Sep 18 2023 | Sep 25 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,168€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Sep 23 2023 | Sep 30 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,168€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Sep 25 2023 | Oct 02 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,168€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Sep 30 2023 | Oct 07 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,168€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Oct 02 2023 | Oct 09 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,168€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Oct 07 2023 | Oct 14 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,168€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Oct 09 2023 | Oct 16 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,138€ | ||
Double rooms | 919€ | |||||
Oct 14 2023 | Oct 21 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,138€ | ||
Double rooms | 919€ | |||||
Oct 16 2023 | Oct 23 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,138€ | ||
Double rooms | 919€ | |||||
Oct 21 2023 | Oct 28 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,138€ | ||
Double rooms | 919€ |
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