A Week in Provence

Discover the light, scents, colors and tastes of Provence through this self-drive itinerary that will take you on an exploration of Provence's beautiful towns and villages. Visit Provence's ancient cultural heritage such as Arles' Roman amphitheatre and the Popes' Palace in Avignon; explore the colorful hills of the Luberon and their string of pretty perched villages such as Menerbes, Gordes and Roussillon. A visit of the vineyards of Chateauneuf du Pape and the colorful provençal markets will fill your senses with wonderful aromas.
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Cooking Classes in Provence

In the charming Auberge La Fontaine in Venasque considered one of the most beautiful villages of Provence learn authentic traditional Provencal cooking in a three days cooking class. Excursions to the markets to pick the day's supplies and walks to collect herbs will be incorporated to help create savory dishes.
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Learn from a Master Chef

Come discover l'art de vivre in Provence in one of the most enchanting hilltop villages of Provence. In la Cadiere d'Azur, only 27 miles from Marseille, is located Hostellerie Berard. Here Master Chef Berard will take you on an informative and hands on culinary class featuring savory meat and fish dishes, vegetable preparations and delicious deserts. Wine tasting of the local Bandol wine, visit of the markets and to the harbor to pick the catch of the day will be incorporated to make your visit truly exceptional.
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Culinary Adventure in Arles

In the beautiful city of Arles, once the Roman capital of ancient Provence and the city made famous by van Gogh, join this culinary workshop led by master chef Erik Vedel. In 4 days cooking program you will have a chance to prepare over 16 different Provençal specialties. In addition you will have an opportunity to visit the local markets to pick the days’ ingredients; visit local winemakers; goat cheese maker; baker and honey collector.
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Provence Epicurian Adventure

Let your senses be stimulated in so many ways in this luxurious epicurean adventure through Provence. Since antiquity, vines have been cultivated along the banks of the mighty Rhone River and on the slopes of Provence’s sunny hills. Appellations such as Chateauneuf du Pape, Beaumes de Venise, Gigondas and Vaqueyras to name a few are renowned the world over. Through this self drive discovery journey you will marvel at the diversity of Provence’s wines and from local growers you will learn about the timeless traditions of wine making. To add to your sensorial enjoyment you will be treated to the unique gastronomic pleasures of the cuisine of the sun. Stay three nights in Avignon and two nights in Aix en Provence.
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Provence Discovery Bike Tour

This self-guided bike tour will let you discover the picturesque Provencal countryside from Avignon to Arles and west to Pont du Gard. Cycling on small country roads you will discover a beautiful scented landscape of hills, pretty perched villages and rich historical towns that date back to the Romans.
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Classic Provence Walking Tour

Experience first hand the light, the colors and scents of Provence in this self-guided walking exploration in the heart of the Alpilles, a white chalky colored mountain chain that lies between Avignon and Arles. You will be enchanted by its pretty perched villages, colorful markets and fragrant landscape of vineyards, olive groves and orchards. Add to that, a discovery of the region’s rich historical past through its enduring Roman architecture and Romanesque abbeys and churches.
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Provence River Cruise

Experience the color and light that inspired van Gogh and Cezanne in this cruise along the mighty Rhone river and into the Midi Canal. Aboard the air conditioned 12 passengers vessel l’Impressionist, enjoy a picturesque landscape of Gallo Roman architecture, fragrant hills and fishing villages. Also savor Provence’s flavorful cuisine and its delightful wines such as Chateauneuf du Pape.
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Provence Escapade- A feast for the senses

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 sin so many ways from the special light that inspired the impressionist painters to the smell and taste of the many Provencal specialties.
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From Cezanne to Picasso

Journey with us to the South of France and discover the light, colors and landscapes that inspired painters from Cezanne to Picasso. This unique tour will explore Provence and the nearby French Riviera. First we will follow the footsteps of Paul Cezanne in Aix en Provence and visit the luminous sites that van Gogh so vividly painted in Arles and St. Remy de Provence. This will be followed by an exploration of the French Riviera where painters like Picasso, Matisse and Renoir captured the beauty and light of the land to create their most famous works of art.
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Provence Countryside Luxury Delights

Come experience the best of Provence in this journey through the countryside. This package combines a stay in two unique Provencal properties.. For 3 days you will enjoy a stay in a luxury country inn in the middle of 79 ha of vineyards where you will learn in a three day cooking class some of the secrets of Provencal cuisine. To complement the classes you will also learn about the wines produced on the estate. Your journey will then proceed to an ancient convent in Upper Provence recently turned into a luxury spa where you will enjoy in the midst of scented lavender fields some well deserved R&R.
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