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Provence Escapade- Date: May 20-26, 2012
Join our small group for a memorable journey through Provence. Together, we will explore the many treasures of this sunny land from its rich historical past to its unique traditions and savoir vivre. You will discover beautiful architecture dating back to the Romans and magnificent landscapes of fragrant hills, lavender fields, vineyards and picturesque villages. More importantly, on this journey you will find your senses stimulated in so many ways from the special light that inspired the impressionist painters to the smell and taste of the many Provencal specialties.
Highlights:
- 3 star accommodation in the heart of Avignon
- Gourmet meals
- Medieval heritage: Avignon's Pope's Palace;
Ste. Trophime Cathedral; Abbaye de Senanque
- Roman architecture : Pont Du Gard ; Arles' Arena and Vaison la Romaine
- Irresistible Provencal towns: Avignon ; St. Remy
de Provence; Aix en Provence
- Picturesque perched villages: Gordes; les Baux; Roussillon
- Savoir vivre :: colorful markets ; Chateauneuf du Pape wine tasting; olive oil tasting
- Beautiful landscape : Alpilles Hills; Luberon National Park; vineyards and lavender fields
- A/C minicoach transportation in Provence
- Fully escorted and expertly guided
- Small intimate group
Date: May 20-26, 2012
Price: starts at $2540 per person double occupancy --Land ONLY
Single supplement: $480
Space limited to 15 participants.
 Includes:
- 6 nights accommodation double occupancy in 3 star hotel in Avignon
- All buffet breakfasts
- Six meals 3 dinners and 3 lunches)
- Transportation by comfortable mini-coach throughout
Provence
- Museums and monuments with entry fees
- Wine tasting
- Professionally guided tours by local expert guides
- Professional and bilingual tour leader at your disposal
throughout the trip
- Taxes
Airfare, transfers and additional nights in Paris, Provence or beyond can be arranged through Enchanted France.
To get to Provence:
Fly from USA to Paris or Marseille
If you land in Paris you will need to connect with a flight preferably to Marseille or take the TGV
high speed train to Avignon.
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Testimonials:
"We truly had a trip to Provence that fulfilled all of
our wishes & expectations. We saw so many amazing & diverse sites with you. It was a very special trip and we thank you for making it happen. You are a pleasure to know & to travel with" Kitty and Jim, CA
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Itinerary Highlights:.
Day 1 Sunday May 20-Arrival in Avignon
Check in at our hotel in the heart of the medieval city of Avignon. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure for some exploration on your own or relaxation. Tonight we will enjoy a welcome dinner. D
Day 2 Monday May 21-Avignon-Pont du Gard and Chateauneuf du Pape.
The day will begin with a guided tour of the Pope's Palace - the largest medieval palace in Europe and a Unesco World Heritage site; we will also visit the Pont d'Avignon and Rocher des Doms Park. Free time for lunch in town.
In the afternoon, we will take a drive through the countryside to view the Pont du Gard , the Roman aqueduct considered to be an engineering marvel and we will stop for wine tasting in Chateauneuf du Pape. Return to Avignon. Evening at leisure. B
Day 3 - Tuesday May 22 - Mont Ventoux, Vaison la Romaine and Carpentras
This morning we will head to the hills of Mont Ventoux and visit the popular Provencal market of Vaison la Romaine. This town was a flourishing center during the Roman Conquest of Provence. You will find many archeological relics—In the districts of Puymin and la Villasse you will discover Roman dwellings, Roman baths, an antique theatre and a 2000 years old bridge over the Ouveze River. After lunch we will head to Carpentras, a major market town in the middle of a fertile plain. In the middle ages it was the capital of the Comte Venaissin and until late 18th century was under Papal State control. In the 13th century, after being persecuted in the kingdom of France, Jews sought refuge here under the Papal State. A synagogue was built in 1367 and is the oldest one in France that is still in activity. B/L
Day 4 - Wednesday May 23 - Luberon Villages
Morning we will be spent at leisure in Avignon. In the afternoon, we will head to the pine scented hills of the Luberon National Park and visit the lovely perched villages like Gordes, the ochre-colored Roussillon and Menerbes...
We will return to Avignon for dinner and lodging. B/D
Day 5- Thursday May 24 - Arles and the Alpilles
Today we will explore the Alpilles Hills and the town of Arles. We will marvel at the enduring Roman Arena. After lunch, we will visit the picturesque perched village of Les Baux de Provence and go for a tour of St. Remy de Provence, birthplace of Nostradamus. Here we will be able to tour St. Paul de Mausole, the convent turned hospital where Vincent Van Gogh spent time recuperating while living briefly in Provence. B/L
Day 6 Friday May 25 — Aix en Provence
Our day will be spent experiencing the delightful town of Aix en Provence, birthplace of artist Paul Cezanne. We will enjoy a guided tour of the town to admire its many squares, fountains and Renaissance architecture and visit Cezanne's atelier. Return to Avignon for dinner and lodging. B/L/D
Day 6 Saturday May 26
After breakfast tour ends. Au revoir et à bientot. B
* These rates are subject to availability and currency
fluctuations. Single supplement: $480
Flight arrangements to any city can be arranged. Extra days in Paris or Provence
can be arranged.
B= breakfast; L: Lunch: D= Dinner
For these and other specialized tours call us at 866-313-2856 or email us at contact@enchanted-france.com
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