Classic Provence France Walking Tour

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The essential Provence literally unfolds at your feet on this easygoing Self- Guided Provence France Walking Tour itinerary where open ridge walks along the Alpilles and Lubéron mountain ranges provide sweeping views over the southern French landscape.
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Visit the Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
    • Explore the Roman ruins of Glanum
    • Discover the village of Bonnieux
    • Visit castle of Buoux

What's this trip about?

    The essential Provence literally unfolds at your feet on this easygoing Self- Guided Provence France Walking Tour itinerary where open ridge walks along the Alpilles and Lubéron mountain ranges provide sweeping views over the southern French landscape.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityAvignon
End CityAvignon

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Independent
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Breakfast daily, one lunch (day 6), and four dinners (days 1, 3, 5, 6); beverages not included
    • All accommodations while on tour
    • Local transfers as noted in the itinerary
    • Luggage transfers between the hotels
    • Detailed route notes and maps
    • 24-hour emergency service

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Accommodation: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

You are met in Avignon and transferred about 25 minutes to the classic southern French town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, where you may relax with an apéritif of chilled pastis (the local anise-flavored liqueur) in the shade o...

Day 2: Van Gogh loop

Accommodation: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Van Gogh loop; 6.2 miles, easy to moderate, 820-ft elevation gain and loss.

Today you follow the Van Gogh trail, lined with reproductions of his paintings facing the very scenes that inspired them. From there, you fo...

Day 3: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence to Les Baux-de-Provence

Accommodation: Gordes

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence to Les Baux-de-Provence; 6.2 miles, easy to moderate, 885-ft elevation gain and 330-ft elevation loss.

Today, once again, you leave Saint-Rémy on foot, but this time taking a different path than yesterday’s wa...

Day 4: Abbey de Sénanque loop

Accommodation: Gordes

Abbey de Sénanque loop; 6.2 miles, easy to moderate, 820-ft elevation gain and loss.

Provence FranceThe paths around Gordes are lined with old stone walls, lone farmhouses, and bories—centuries-old round shepherd’s huts constructed ...

Day 5: Lacoste to Bonnieux

Accommodation: Bonnieux

Lacoste to Bonnieux; 6 miles, easy to moderate, 980-ft elevation gain and 490-ft elevation loss.

A short taxi transfer of about 15 minutes takes you toward the Calavon Valley and the village of Lacoste, once home to the infamous M...

Day 6: Aiguebrun Valley loop

Accommodation: Bonnieux

Aiguebrun Valley loop, 6.8 miles, easy to moderate, 650-ft elevation gain and loss.

Leaving the hotel by foot, you follow a country road in a shaded valley that leads to the unfinished medieval castle of Buoux. Provence FranceBeyo...

Day 7: Departure from Bonnieux

Departure from Bonnieux

You bid farewell to Provence and a complimentary transfer back to Avignon is provided after breakfast (approximately one hour).

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,698
Price per day$385
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Accommodation

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

A charming small hotel built around an interior courtyard with individually decorated guestrooms highlighting Provençal decor supplemented by antiques and artwork. Fresh local products and home-baked regional breads and pastries are on the breakfast menu, served either in the shaded terrace or the contemporary Baroque small salon. An on-site art studio exhibits contemporary works and encourages local artistic endeavors. A pleasant Provençal town, Saint-Rémy is best known for the Saint-Paul de Mausole monastery where Van Gogh received psychiatric treatment.

 

Gordes

A fully restored 19th-century farmhouse complex with a veranda overlooking Gordes offers newly renovated rooms with Provençal decor and all amenities. In the late afternoon, a swimming pool and surrounding terrace and grounds are bathed in the region’s unique golden light. The intimate dining room offers fireside authentic regional cuisine, or al fresco dining, depending on the season. On a rocky outcropping overlooking classic Provençal landscapes, Gordes, one of France’s loveliest towns, delights with its charm and history dating from the Middle Ages.

 

Bonnieux

A former posting inn, entirely renovated, is an inviting refuge situated on the Aiguebrun River and tributary stream. The main house features authentic thick stone walls and terra cotta floors, while the chalets by the river are decorated with inviting Provencal-style furnishings and light colors. There are ample outdoor terraces, gardens, a swimming pool, and inviting dining and public salons. Spa treatments are available on site with advance notice. The on-site fine dining restaurant serves updated Provencal cuisine with only fresh and local ingredients and has an excellent wine cellar. The upper town of Bonnieux sits on a ridge with magnificent views, and winding narrow lanes to explore that lead up to its Gothic church.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation, Penalty & Refund Policies:

Should you have to cancel your tour the following terms will apply: Due to the exclusive and small group nature of this adventure, all cancellation requests will incur a $300 per person administrative fee.

For cancellations from 91 -120 Days prior to the trip: deposit is forfeited.

For cancellations from 61 -90 days prior to the trip 40% penalty of the total trip cost.

For Cancellations and no shows 60 days before trip, no refunds.

No refunds will be made for any unused portion of the tour.

All cancellations must be made in writing and delivered to The Walking Connection via e-mail and/or United States Post Office. Your cancellation date is the date your notice is received and confirmed by The Walking Connection, not the postmark date.

Should this trip be cancelled by The Walking Connection: 100% Refund

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Meals Included

Breakfast Daily, 1 Lunch (Day 6), and 4 Dinners (Days 1, 3, 5, 6)

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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Trip ID
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