Tours in Provence

Scheduled daily tours 2012

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Monday

Minibus special! MARSEILLE: History, monuments, panoramas From february 13th, 2012 to april 2nd and from october 29th to november 12th. • Departure: 1.30 pm - Return around 7.00 p.m. • Price: 53€ per person A discovery, with many stops, of Marseille, the oldest (600BC) and the most mediterranean of the French towns: the Town Hall, The Old Port, St Laurent Hill (Panorama), the oldest district "Le Panier", La Major Cathedral and the Old Major Church, the Pharo Palace (Panorama), the picturesque little port Vallon des Auffes, (panorama on "Château d'If"), the scenic Coast Line Road (Corniche), the beaches, Borély Park and Castle, "Le Corbusier" block, Castellane, Rue de Rome, the Préfecture, the Law Courts, Notre Dame de La Garde basilica (exceptional panorama), La Canebière, Longchamp Palace.

MARSEILLE/CASSIS History, monuments, panoramas From april 9th to october 22nd, 2012 • Departure: 11 am - Return around 7.00 p.m. • Price: 63€ per person. Arrival in Cassis and free time (3 hours): the port, the "calanques", the beaches. In the early afternoon, departure for Marseille. A discovery, with many stops, of Marseille, the oldest (600BC) and the most mediterranean of the French towns: Le Corbusier block, Prado Avenue, the beaches, the scenic Coast Line Road (Corniche),the picturesque little port Vallon des Auffes (panorama on "Château d'If"), Notre Dame de La Garde basilica (exceptional panorama), the Old Port, La Canebière, Longchamp Palace.

Tuesday

Les Baux de Provence From 16/11/2011 to 15/02/2012 • 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. • € 65 Visit of the medieval village.

Luberon: The Hilltop Villages / Les Claparedes Plateau Oppède-le-vieux, Ménerbes (wine tasting), Bonnieux, Lacoste, Saignon From february 7th to november 13th Departure: 1.30pm - Return around 7.30pm • € 55 Special lavender road! from june 19th to july 17th Departure: 1.30pm - Return around 7.30pm • 55€ A discovery itinerary through the most beautiful and charming hill-top villages in Luberon, all sentinels of Time gone by: through Oppède-le-Vieux (stop) where Time seems to have suspended, Lacoste (ruins of the castle of the Marquis de Sade), Bonnieux (a former papal estate), arrival in the "impregnable" Ménerbes. Standing on its "stone ship" where artists such as Picasso and Nicolas de Staël chose to stay (stop, visit and wine tasting) . It's through the Plateau des Claparèdes (numerous "bories"), that we'll reach the remarkable Saignon, offering from its famous spur, a quite impregnable view on the Plateau of Vaucluse and surroundings.

Wednesday

Les Baux de Provence/Les Alpilles/Val d'enfer From february _th to april 11th and from october 17th to november 14th • Departure: 1.30 pm Return around 6.15 pm • Price: 55€ per person - Entrance fees (optional) not included. Arrival in the exceptional village Les Baux through the spectacular Val d’Enfer. From the Middle Ages, the village has kept the narrow streets, the imposing ruins of a castle and the memory of the proud lords and troubadours. From the rocky spur, it's a breathtaking view on an exceptional scenery that amazes all the visitors. Guided visit of the village and free time. Return to Aix along small roads, through the enchanting landscape of Les Alpilles.

Saint Remy de Provence (Provencal market, the Antiques, Van Gogh's Hospital) /Les Baux de Provence (Val d'enfer et Carrières de Lumière) /Les Alpilles From april 18th to june 13th and from july 25th to october 10th • Departure: 9.00am - Return around 7.15pm • Price: 63€ per person Entrance fees (optional) not included. Arrival in Saint Rémy de Provence and photo stops at the Antiques and St Paul de Mausole (Roman monuments and Van gogh's Hospital). Free time (provencal market, discovery of the village and main places of interest, lunch....). In the early afternoon, departure for Les Baux through the spectacular Val d’Enfer. Stop in the village. Of the Middle Ages, Les Baux has kept the narrow streets, the imposing ruins of a castle and the memory of the proud lords and troubadours. From the rocky spur, it's a breathtaking view on an exceptional scenery that amazes all the visitors. Guided visit of the village and free time (optional visit of the "Carrières de Lumière"). Return to Aix along small roads, through the enchanting landscape of Les Alpilles.

The Lavender Road - Luberon/plateau de Vaucluse/Pays de Sault/ The Hilltop Villages of Vaucluse Wednesdays june 20th and 27th, july 4th, 11th and 18th • Departure: 9.00am - Return around 6.30pm • Price: 66€ per person. Through the Luberon Regional Nature Park along the picturesque and winding Combe of Lourmarin, arrival in Pays de Sault with its wide lavender and lavandin fields in bloom. Stop in Sault, "the capital of lavender (free time in the market and lunch on own). In the afternoon, a discovery itinerary through the most picturesque hill top villages of Monieux (stop), St Saturnin-les-Apt (panorama), Saignon (stop, exceptional panorama). Back to Aix through the Plateau of Claparèdes with its numerous "bories" (typical dry-stoned houses) among the lavender fields.

Thursday

Luberon, Hilltop villages : Bonnieux/Lacoste/Ménerbes/Oppède le Vieux From 16/11/2011 to 15/02/2012 • 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.• € 62 Bonnieux, Lacoste & château of the Marquis de Sade. Ménerbes, then Oppède-le-Vieux.

The Camargue: The Bird Sanctuary and les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer From april 5th to October 11th • Departure: 1.30pm - Return around 7.30pm • Price: 55€ per person Optional entrance fee to The Bird Sanctuary or • horse riding not included. Through Arles, on to the Regional Nature Park of Camargue where bulls and horses roam free in wide spaces. Arrival in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, the capital of Camargue, along the wild and picturesque Route de Cacharel. Visit of the fortified church with its famous legend, free time, possibility of swimming. In the late afternoon, stop at the Bird sanctuary of Pont de Gau for a discovery, on foot, in between marshes and reeds of the main birds of Camargue (Many pink flamingos and other birds) OR horse riding. Return to Aix.

Arles: « Visitor's passport » Roman, medieval, Van Gogh From april 5th to October 11th • Departure: 1.30pm - Return around 7.30pm • Price: 45€ per person Entrance fees included. We transport you. You discover on your own and according to your choice 4 monuments and 1 museum of Arles (Ticket included).

Friday

Marseille, panoramas From 16/11/2011 to 15/02/2012 • 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. • € 60 Vieux Port, Palais du Pharo, Vallon des Auffes, ND de la Garde (panorama), Corniche, beaches, Prado, Canebière, Palais Longchamp.

Luberon: Lourmarin provençal market / Roussillon /Gordes /Senanques Abbey From april 6th to october 12th • Departure: 9.00am - Return around 7.15pm • Price: 62€ per person Entrance fees (optional) not included. Arrival in Lourmarin at the foot of Luberon. Free time to wander through the open provencal market and the village (castle …) Late in the morning, departure for the colourful village of Roussillon and its ochre cliffs (Free time for discovery and lunch). In the afternoon, stop at the 12th century Cistercian Abbey of Sénanque (Optional inside visit). The last stop will be in the exceptional hill top village of Gordes (panorama and stop) before going back to Aix. *Special lavender road ! from june 22nd to july 20th Price: 62€ per person Entrance fees (optional) not included.

Saturday

The Sainte Baume Mountain: Nature, Legend and Tradition April 14th, 21st and 28th - may 19th - june 9th - september 15th and 22nd - october 6th and 13th • Departure: 1.30pm – Return around 6pm • Price: 50€ per person Through the village of Gémenos, up a wild and winding road, you’ll reach the Espigoulier pass (728m). A wonderful view on: Pic de Bertagne , Marseille and the mountain ranges of l’ Etoile and Sainte Victoire. Further up in La Sainte Baume Mountain, a 45 mn walk through the once sacred forest of the druids, we’ll lead you to the cave of Mary Magdalene. It's there that, according to the Provençal tradition, the patron saint of Provence would have lived as a hermit. An unforgettable place ! For people fond of Nature, legends and traditions.

Special! Haute Provence: Lavender Road Lavender fields / Valensole plateau/ local products tasting From june 16th to july 14th • Departure 1.30pm - Return around 6.30pm • Price: 55€ per person Tasting included Along small roads winding among the fields of flowers, arrival on the wide Plateau of Valensole specialised in the cultivation of « lavandin ». Many stops by thefields in bloom. Stop at a farmer/ producer's place : lavender and lavandin essential oils, olive oil, lavender honey.... Learn everything about the cultivation, distillation and properties of lavender and lavandin). The afternoon will end tasting and enjoying, in the countryside, some local products like Banon Cheese, Fougasse bread, tapenade...

Sunday

The Gorges of the River Verdon /Moustiers Sainte Marie May 20th, june 10th, July 22nd, august 19th, september 16th and october 7th • Departure: 8.45am - Return around 7.30pm • Price: 65€ per person. After crossing a peaceful countryside, arrival in an immense and open horizon: the limestone plateaus of Haute Provence, deeply dug by the magnificent Gorges of the Verdon River. A complete tour of the Grand Canyon. Corniche Sublime: many stops at viewpoints: Illoire Pass, Cirque Vaumale, Bauchet's cliffs, Horsemen's cliff, Fayet Tunnels, Artuby bridge, La Mescla balconies, A grandiose setting and impressive ravines. Back along the North Bank (Point Sublime) and stop in the perched village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie so famous for its earthenware before returning to Aix.

The Lavender Route: Valensole Plateau / Moustiers-Ste Marie / Sainte Croix Lake june 24th, july 1st, 8h and 15th • Departure 9.00am - Return around 6.30pm • Price: 63€ per person Through the valley of the Durance river, arrival on thePlateau of Valensole specialised in the cultivation of « lavandin », where small roads are winding among the fields of flowers. Many stops by thefields in bloom. Stop at a farmer/ producer's place : lavender and lavandin essential oils, olive oil, lavender honey.... Stop in the perched village of Moustiers-Ste-Marie, so famous for its earthen ware workshops (free time for lunch and visit on own). In the afternoon, on to the breath taking opening of the Grand Canyon of the River Verdon. Scenic touring of Sainte Croix Lake, view on the picturesque village of Bauduen and a last stop in Sainte Croix before going back to Aix.

Isle sur Sorgues (Provençal and antiques market) /Fontaine de Vaucluse /Gordes April 15th, may 27th, september 9th, october 14th • Departure 9am – Return around 5pm • Price: 60€ per person Along countryside roads at the foot of Luberon, arrival in Isle-sur-Sorgue. Free time in the provençal and antiques markets along the canals of the « Venice of Comtat Venaissin ». Continuation to the cool and shaddy Fontaine-de-Vaucluse with it's mysterious Sorgue river (stop, free time). At last, a stop in the exceptional hill top village of Gordes. Return to Aix.

Tarascon /Avignon /Chateauneuf du Pape April 22nd, may 13th, june 17th, september 23rd • Departure 9 am - Return around 7.00 pm • Price: 65€ per person • Optional entrance fees not included. Visit of the imposing Good King René's castle, in Tarascon. The powerful fortress, standing by the Rhone River, defended in the past the County of Provence. Listen to the legend of St Martha and the terrible monsterTarasque. Continuation to Avignon, the city of the Popes in the 14th century. Stop and free time for lunch. The day will go on with the visit of the village of Chateauneuf-du-Pape surrounded by the so famous vineyards. The best opportunity to taste the local wine in the many wine cellars.

WINTER EVENTS Nature, history and local produce in the Aix region Minimum 6 persons Ventabren Museum / Roquefavour Aqueduct / Cabriès: Edgar Mélik museum 22/01 • 13.30 - 17.30 • €45 Forest Ecomuseum at Gardanne / Mimet / Gréasque: Hély d’Oissel mine shaft 19/02 • 13.30 - 17.30/18.00 • €45

Notes about the Tours

• Price are per person
• No fee for cancellation 48 hours prior to departure
• Some excursions include admission to museums, sites and meals: ask for details before purchasing ticket.
• Return times are given as an indication only
• Air-conditioned vehicle.

• Mobile : (33) (0)6 68 61 45 57 - Fax : (33) (0)9 56 42 28 72
• Mini-bus only
• Guided tours (in French and English) with guides certified by the Ministry of Tourism
• Are not included : Lunch, optional entrance fees, other activities fees.
• Guaranteed Departures from 1 person.
During the full day tours, sufficient free time is allowed for lunch (Various possibilities and choices). People staying in the hotels of Aix or close surroundings will be picked up and returned to their hotel on request when booking (no change possible later).
• Cancellations: Refunds granted 48h before the tour. Phone: 06 68 61 45 57 (24h/24)
• Reductions : 10% for groups from 10 persons, 30% for children from 2 to 12.
• Tours start from Tourist Office

Reservation at the Tourist Office (04.42.16.11.61) or directly from the company.

E-mail : tyleneprovence@free.fr
Web: www.aix-en-provence.com/tylene/

 

• Tel. 04 42 96 30 72 - Fax 04 42 96 39 72
• 2 to 8 people maximum • Mini-bus only
• Guided tours FR/GB
• Available Japanese
• Tours start from Tourist Office

Reservation at the Tourist Office (04.42.16.11.61) or directly from the company.

E-mail : contact@rendez-vous-provence.com
Web: www.rendez-vous-provence.com

• Tel. 04 42 97 52 10 - Fax 04 42 97 52 11
• Minimum 1 person
• Guided tours (FR/GB) with guides from the Tourist Office, certified by the Ministry of Tourism
• -10% for groups of 10 or more and children under 12
• Tours start: 13.50 Mouret car park, av. Mouret 14.00 Tourist Office

Reservation at the Tourist Office (04.42.16.11.61) during the opening hours.

E-mail : captourime@transdev.eu
Web: www.autocars-cap.fr

Visit of Wineries and tasting with professionals.
From 2011 March, 15th to 2011 Dec. 23rd (except Bank Holidays).

Booking and reservation

Aix en Provence Tourist Office
Tel. : + 33(0)4 42 16 11 61
www.aixenprovencetourism.com
accueil@aixenprovencetourism.com

Provence Wine Tours
6, impasse de la Goule - 13510 Eguilles
Tel. : +33 (0)6 29 21 91 17
booking@provencewinetours.com
contact@provencewinetours.com