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Scheduled daily tours 2012 |
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 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. |
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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. |
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 Arles / les Baux / Saint-Rémy
From March 11 to Nov.10 • 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. • € 126
A day in the heart of the Alpilles mountain range, cultural center of Provence. Start in Saint-Rémy de Provence were Van Gogh was hospitalized and where Nostradamus was born (pause). We’ll drive then by the Antics roman ruins that are still here after 2000 years, to reach the cloister Saint-Paul-de-Mausole (visit optional) and other sites Van Gogh painted during his stay in the psychiatric hospital (30 min pause). After a break for lunch, visit the medieval village of les Baux de Provence on its rock. Then go to Arles (1.30h pause) visiting the historic Gallo-Roman Center kept as a Unesco heritage site. Discover of the Roman Amphitheatre (visit optional), the Ancient Theatre (visit optional), the Republic Square, Saint-Trophime Church, the Town Hall and the Forum Square. Across the town, you’ll see 5 different scenes Van Gogh painted: The Draw Bridge, The Yellow House, The Starry Night on the Rhône River, The Outside of the Café at Night and The Garden of The Hospital where he was treated after cutting his ear off. |
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Best Villages of Luberon, Fountain of The Vaucluse Spring
From March 11 to Nov 10 • 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. • € 121 (without lunch), € 141 (with lunch)
Visit the regional Park and its picturesque villages. As we descend into the valley, "la Fontaine de Vaucluse" bursts out of nowhere. Our guide will help discover the freshness and mystery that makes this site unforgettable (45-minute pause). We will then take the road that leads us to the regional Park of the Luberon before heading towards the Abbey of Senanque surrounded by its lavender fields (pause for a photo). Later we'll have lunch in one of the most beautiful villages in France, Gordes, where we’ll take an hour and a half pause. Lunch is included if you've chosen this option. In the afternoon, we’ll depart for the colorful village of Roussillon where we’ll have a 45-minute pause to discover the village, its red cliffs and the ancient open quarry (visit optional). 5-minute pause in the village of Bonnieux, and 30-minute in Lourmarin with its 16th Century castle. |
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 Lavander in Luberon
From June 6 to July 24 • 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. • € 67
Along the roads of the Luberon, we’ll discover the lavender in bloom and the villages of Lourmarin, Saignon or Roussillon. We’ll make many pauses for photos. |
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 Mansion Houses and Private Gardens around Aix en Provence
From May 2 to Sept. 29 • 2 p.m - 7 p.m. • € 38
Discover these unique places, shaped by history, cinema, festivals and scenery. Go back in time and walk around beautiful gardens in the shade of 17th and 18th century Provencal country houses. |
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 Wine Tour in Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire
from 9.30am to 12.45am. • 65 €
With your wine guide, you discover the wine region of Côtes de Provence Sainte- Victoire located at the foot of the Sainte-Victoire mountain and learn about the characteristics of this terroir. You learn about local grape varieties and about wine making process while visiting the cellars. You meet the winemakers and taste AOC Côtes de Provence wines in 3 colors : red, rosé and white. What about a wine with long aging-potential ? |
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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. |
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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. |
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Cassis : cruise 3 calanques and cliffs
From March 11 to Nov 10 • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.• € 79 (ticket for the cruise included)
We will drive through the massif of the Sainte Baume to Cassis, a little fishing port of the region. You'll embark on a 45-min cruise to discover the 3 "calanques" (fare included but the tour is unaccompanied). In Cassis we'll have some free time at the port before continuing on to "Cap Canaille" the highest cliff in Europe (399 meters, facing the sea), where we'll pause to enjoy the view. |
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Les Baux de Provence
From March 11 to Nov 10 • 09.00 a.m. – 1 p.m. • € 69
We'll drive towards the Alpilles to arrive in the valley of the Baux de Provence. Along the way, if you wish, we'll pause to see an A.O.C olive oil mill. Later, we will experience the unforgettable spectacle of light on the mountains, olive trees and grapevines. Above us, on its rock, we'll see the Citadel of the Baux. You'll have an hour and a half to visit the village which is rich in 15th and 16th Century mansions, and it’s Castle (visit optional). |
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Arles, Roman Heritage, Van Gogh Sights
From March 11 to Nov 10 • 2.00 p.m - 7.00 p.m. • € 71
First we’ll cross the Crau Plain to arrive in Arles, masterpiece of the roman period in Provence, a site kept by the UNESCO (1.30 hour pause). There you’ll discover: the Roman Amphitheatre (visit optional) the ancient theatre (visit optional). You’ll also see the Republic Square, the church Saint-Trophime, the town hall and the Forum Square. During your visit you’ll also follow in Van Gogh’s footsteps passing by 5 scenes he painted: The Draw Bridge, The Yellow House, The Starry Night on the Rhône River, The Outside of The Café at Night, and The Garden of the Hospital (where he had treatment after cutting of his ear). |
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Luberon panorama
From March 11 to Nov 10 • 2.00 p.m - 7.00 p.m • € 67
Discover three perched villages in the heart of the Luberon mountain range. Visit of Bonnieux and its panoramic terrace (we’ll take a 30-min pause), Lacoste and the family castle of Marques of Sade (30-min pause), and the colored village of Roussillon with its red cliffs (30-min pause). You’ll experience colors and fragrances of fruit-trees, sun- flowers, lavenders fields, poppies fields, wine trees and more all day long. On the way back we’ll drive by one of the oldest roman bridges of France: Bridge Julien. |
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Lavander in Luberon
From June 6 to July 24 • 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. • € 67
Along the roads of the Luberon, we’ll discover the lavender in bloom and the villages of Lourmarin, Saignon or Roussillon. We’ll make many pauses for photos. |
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Cezanne Tour: the whole day (moring + afternoon)
From May 2 to Sept. 29 • 9 a.m. - 12 a.m. and 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. • 71 €
* Cézanne Tour: (morning) Bibémus, Bimont, Vauvenargues
From May 2 to Sept. 29 • 9 a.m. - 12 a.m. • € 39
Bibemus Quarries painted by Paul Cézanne from 1895 to 1904. Also, the Bimont Dam. Then, Stop by Vauvenargues village and its castle, last home of Pablo Picasso, and his pride too.
* Cézanne Tour: (afternoon) Jas de Bouffan, Atelier Cézanne, Marguerite
From May 2 to Sept. 29 • 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. • € 45
the Jas de Bouffan family estate, the Domaine of Marguerite, Cézanne’s studio, and by the romantic road of The Tholonet, beautiful sight of the Saint Victoire Mount. |
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Wednesday |
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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. |
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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. |
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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: 9.15 am - Return around 7.00pm • 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. |
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Avignon / Pont du Gard / Wine Tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
From March 11 to Nov 10 • 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. • € 139 (tasting ticket included)
We’ll start by the visit of a «cave» in Châteauneuf-du-pape for a wine tasting of 3 châteauneuf-du-Pape (1 white, 1 young red, 1 older red). Later we will visit in Avignon, the famous Pont d’Avignon or Bénezet Bridge, which has defied both the Rhône River and time, and inspired a song of the same name We will then walk along the ramparts to reach the Cathedral Notre Dame des Doms and the Popes' Palace (visits optional). After lunch, we will travel through the vineyards and pause at the famous Pont du Gard, the largest Roman aqueduct in existence. Later, on our way back to Aix, we’ll pass by Tarascon and its castle on the Rhône River (we’ll take a pause). |
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Best Villages of Luberon, Fountain of The Vaucluse Spring
From March 11 to Nov 10 • 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. • € 121 (without lunch), € 141 (with lunch)
Visit the regional Park and its picturesque villages. As we descend into the valley, "la Fontaine de Vaucluse" bursts out of nowhere. Our guide will help discover the freshness and mystery that makes this site unforgettable (45-minute pause). We will then take the road that leads us to the regional Park of the Luberon before heading towards the Abbey of Senanque surrounded by its lavender fields (pause for a photo). Later we'll have lunch in one of the most beautiful villages in France, Gordes, where we’ll take an hour and a half pause. Lunch is included if you've chosen this option. In the afternoon, we’ll depart for the colorful village of Roussillon where we’ll have a 45-minute pause to discover the village, its red cliffs and the ancient open quarry (visit optional). 5-minute pause in the village of Bonnieux, and 30-minute in Lourmarin with its 16th Century castle. |
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Arles / les Baux / Saint-Rémy
From March 11 to Nov.10 • 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. • € 126
A day in the heart of the Alpilles mountain range, cultural center of Provence. Start in Saint-Rémy de Provence were Van Gogh was hospitalized and where Nostradamus was born (pause). We’ll drive then by the Antics roman ruins that are still here after 2000 years, to reach the cloister Saint-Paul-de-Mausole (visit optional) and other sites Van Gogh painted during his stay in the psychiatric hospital (30 min pause). After a break for lunch, visit the medieval village of les Baux de Provence on its rock. Then go to Arles (1.30h pause) visiting the historic Gallo-Roman Center kept as a Unesco heritage site. Discover of the Roman Amphitheatre (visit optional), the Ancient Theatre (visit optional), the Republic Square, Saint-Trophime Church, the Town Hall and the Forum Square. Across the town, you’ll see 5 different scenes Van Gogh painted: The Draw Bridge, The Yellow House, The Starry Night on the Rhône River, The Outside of the Café at Night and The Garden of The Hospital where he was treated after cutting his ear off. |
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Marseilles panorama
From March 11 to Nov 10 • 09.00 a.m. – 1 p.m. • € 61
We will discover "la Canebière", the cathedral "La Major", "Panier Hill" and then "le Vieux Port" (we'll take a pause). Onto, "Notre Dame de la Garde"(we'll take a 30 min pause), seated at the top of the hill, with the most beautiful view of Marseille harbor and its "fort Saint-Jean and Saint-Nicolas". We will then go down towards "the Corniche" and eventually to the "Vallon des Auffes", a tiny fishing port which has lasted well against modern times (we'll take a 20 min pause). |
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Arles, Roman Heritage, Van Gogh Sights
From March 11 to Nov 10 • 2.00 p.m - 7.00 p.m. • € 71
First we’ll cross the Crau Plain to arrive in Arles, masterpiece of the roman period in Provence, a site kept by the UNESCO (1.30 hour pause). There you’ll discover: the Roman Amphitheatre (visit optional) the ancient theatre (visit optional). You’ll also see the Republic Square, the church Saint-Trophime, the town hall and the Forum Square. During your visit you’ll also follow in Van Gogh’s footsteps passing by 5 scenes he painted: The Draw Bridge, The Yellow House, The Starry Night on the Rhône River, The Outside of The Café at Night, and The Garden of the Hospital (where he had treatment after cutting of his ear). |
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Marseilles and the Mediterranean Sea
From May 2 to Sept. 29 • 2 p.m - 7.30 p.m. • € 59
Go on a cruise from the old port and discover the treasures of the bay of Marseille, from Sormiou and Morgiou to Sugiton and Riou Isles, with "The main creeks" tour. Then return to dock at the Vieux Port and admire Notre-Dame de la Garde.
In case of bad weather, alternative guided tour of Marseille : Notre-Dame de la Garde, the coast road by the Corniche, the Vallon des Auffes, the Vélodrome stadium, the Corbusier and the Estaque. |
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Wine Tour in Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire
from 9.30am to 12.45am. • 65 €
With your wine guide, you discover the wine region of Côtes de Provence Sainte- Victoire located at the foot of the Sainte-Victoire mountain and learn about the characteristics of this terroir. You learn about local grape varieties and about wine making process while visiting the cellars. You meet the winemakers and taste AOC Côtes de Provence wines in 3 colors : red, rosé and white. What about a wine with long aging-potential ? |
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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. |
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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. |
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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). |
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Arles / les Baux / Saint-Rémy
From March 11 to Nov.10 • 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. • € 126
A day in the heart of the Alpilles mountain range, cultural center of Provence. Start in Saint-Rémy de Provence were Van Gogh was hospitalized and where Nostradamus was born (pause). We’ll drive then by the Antics roman ruins that are still here after 2000 years, to reach the cloister Saint-Paul-de-Mausole (visit optional) and other sites Van Gogh painted during his stay in the psychiatric hospital (30 min pause). After a break for lunch, visit the medieval village of les Baux de Provence on its rock. Then go to Arles (1.30h pause) visiting the historic Gallo-Roman Center kept as a Unesco heritage site. Discover of the Roman Amphitheatre (visit optional), the Ancient Theatre (visit optional), the Republic Square, Saint-Trophime Church, the Town Hall and the Forum Square. Across the town, you’ll see 5 different scenes Van Gogh painted: The Draw Bridge, The Yellow House, The Starry Night on the Rhône River, The Outside of the Café at Night and The Garden of The Hospital where he was treated after cutting his ear off. |
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Marseilles panorama
From March 11 to Nov 10 • 09.00 a.m. – 1 p.m. • € 61
We will discover "la Canebière", the cathedral "La Major", "Panier Hill" and then "le Vieux Port" (we'll take a pause). Onto, "Notre Dame de la Garde"(we'll take a 30 min pause), seated at the top of the hill, with the most beautiful view of Marseille harbor and its "fort Saint-Jean and Saint-Nicolas". We will then go down towards "the Corniche" and eventually to the "Vallon des Auffes", a tiny fishing port which has lasted well against modern times (we'll take a 20 min pause). |
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Arles, Roman Heritage, Van Gogh Sights
From March 11 to Nov 10 • 2.00 p.m - 7.00 p.m. • € 71
First we’ll cross the Crau Plain to arrive in Arles, masterpiece of the roman period in Provence, a site kept by the UNESCO (1.30 hour pause). There you’ll discover: the Roman Amphitheatre (visit optional) the ancient theatre (visit optional). You’ll also see the Republic Square, the church Saint-Trophime, the town hall and the Forum Square. During your visit you’ll also follow in Van Gogh’s footsteps passing by 5 scenes he painted: The Draw Bridge, The Yellow House, The Starry Night on the Rhône River, The Outside of The Café at Night, and The Garden of the Hospital (where he had treatment after cutting of his ear). |
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Luberon Villages
From May 2 to Sept. 29 • 2 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. • € 52
Rognes Village and the Valley of the Durance, Cistercian Abbey of Silvacane (stop) and its severe beauty. At the foot of the Luberon, you'll enjoy the beautiful village of Lourmarin (stop). Cucuron and Ansouis villages, let yourself be charmed by La Tour d’Aigues (stop) and the ruins of its Renaissance Castle. |
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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. |
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Avignon / Pont du Gard / Wine Tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
From March 11 to Nov 10 • 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. • € 139 (tasting ticket included)
We’ll start by the visit of a «cave» in Châteauneuf-du-pape for a wine tasting of 3 châteauneuf-du-Pape (1 white, 1 young red, 1 older red). Later we will visit in Avignon, the famous Pont d’Avignon or Bénezet Bridge, which has defied both the Rhône River and time, and inspired a song of the same name We will then walk along the ramparts to reach the Cathedral Notre Dame des Doms and the Popes' Palace (visits optional). After lunch, we will travel through the vineyards and pause at the famous Pont du Gard, the largest Roman aqueduct in existence. Later, on our way back to Aix, we’ll pass by Tarascon and its castle on the Rhône River (we’ll take a pause). |
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Cassis : cruise 3 calanques and cliffs
From March 11 to Nov 10 • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.• € 79 (ticket for the cruise included)
We will drive through the massif of the Sainte Baume to Cassis, a little fishing port of the region. You'll embark on a 45-min cruise to discover the 3 "calanques" (fare included but the tour is unaccompanied). In Cassis we'll have some free time at the port before continuing on to "Cap Canaille" the highest cliff in Europe (399 meters, facing the sea), where we'll pause to enjoy the view. |
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Luberon panorama
From March 11 to Nov 10 • 2.00 p.m - 7.00 p.m • € 67
Discover three perched villages in the heart of the Luberon mountain range. Visit of Bonnieux and its panoramic terrace (we’ll take a 30-min pause), Lacoste and the family castle of Marques of Sade (30-min pause), and the colored village of Roussillon with its red cliffs (30-min pause). You’ll experience colors and fragrances of fruit-trees, sun- flowers, lavenders fields, poppies fields, wine trees and more all day long. On the way back we’ll drive by one of the oldest roman bridges of France: Bridge Julien. |
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Lavander in Luberon
From June 6 to July 24 • 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. • € 67
Along the roads of the Luberon, we’ll discover the lavender in bloom and the villages of Lourmarin, Saignon or Roussillon. We’ll make many pauses for photos. |
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Cézanne Tour: (morning) Bibémus, Bimont, Vauvenargues
From May 2 to Sept. 29 • 9 a.m. - 12 a.m. • € 39
Bibemus Quarries painted by Paul Cézanne from 1895 to 1904. Also, the Bimont Dam. Then, Stop by Vauvenargues village and its castle, last home of Pablo Picasso, and his pride too. |
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The Baux de Provence
From May 2 to Sept. 29 • 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. • € 55
Travel through colourful landscapes and historical villages, from the Val d’Enfer (Vale of Hell), a magical land reminiscent of craggy mountains. The Carrières de Lumière, an amazing quarry offering 6,000 m² of astonishing images on its walls presents an unusual audiovisual show for 2012 : “Gauguin, Van Gogh, painters of colour”. In the middle of vineyards and olive fields, discover with our guide the famous medieval town « Les Baux de Provence », below the ruins of its once powerful castle. |
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Wine Tour in Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire
from 1.45pm to 5.15pm • 65 €
With your wine guide, you discover the wine region of Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire located at the foot of the Sainte-Victoire mountain and learn about the characteristics of this terroir. You learn about local grape varieties and about wine making process while visiting the cellars. You meet the winemakers and taste AOC Côtes de Provence wines in 3 colors : red, rosé and white. What about a wine with long aging-potential ? |
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Wine Tour in Coteaux d'Aix en Provence
from 9.30am to 12.45am. • 59 €
With your wine guide, you discover the wine region of Coteaux d'Aix en Provence with its reds, full of character, and its aromatic and lively rosés. Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault...You learn more about the local grape varieties. You visit an amazing cellar of 400 barrels while learning about wine making process. You taste AOC Coteaux d'Aix en Provence wines in 3 colors : red, rosé and white. |
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The Sainte Baume Mountain: Nature, Legend and Tradition
April 14, 21, 28 - May 19 - June 9 - Sept. 15 and 22 - Oct. 6 and 13 • 1.30 p.m - 6 p.m • € 50
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. |
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Special! Haute Provence: Lavender Road
Lavender fields / Valensole plateau/ local products tasting
From June 16th to July 14th • 1.30 p.m - 6.30 p.m • € 55, 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... |
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Arles / les Baux / Saint-Rémy
From March 11 to Nov.10 • 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. • € 126
A day in the heart of the Alpilles mountain range, cultural center of Provence. Start in Saint-Rémy de Provence were Van Gogh was hospitalized and where Nostradamus was born (pause). We’ll drive then by the Antics roman ruins that are still here after 2000 years, to reach the cloister Saint-Paul-de-Mausole (visit optional) and other sites Van Gogh painted during his stay in the psychiatric hospital (30 min pause). After a break for lunch, visit the medieval village of les Baux de Provence on its rock. Then go to Arles (1.30h pause) visiting the historic Gallo-Roman Center kept as a Unesco heritage site. Discover of the Roman Amphitheatre (visit optional), the Ancient Theatre (visit optional), the Republic Square, Saint-Trophime Church, the Town Hall and the Forum Square. Across the town, you’ll see 5 different scenes Van Gogh painted: The Draw Bridge, The Yellow House, The Starry Night on the Rhône River, The Outside of the Café at Night and The Garden of The Hospital where he was treated after cutting his ear off. |
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Best Villages of Luberon, Fountain of The Vaucluse Spring
From March 11 to Nov 10 • 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. • € 121 (without lunch), € 141 (with lunch)
Visit the regional Park and its picturesque villages. As we descend into the valley, "la Fontaine de Vaucluse" bursts out of nowhere. Our guide will help discover the freshness and mystery that makes this site unforgettable (45-minute pause). We will then take the road that leads us to the regional Park of the Luberon before heading towards the Abbey of Senanque surrounded by its lavender fields (pause for a photo). Later we'll have lunch in one of the most beautiful villages in France, Gordes, where we’ll take an hour and a half pause. Lunch is included if you've chosen this option. In the afternoon, we’ll depart for the colorful village of Roussillon where we’ll have a 45-minute pause to discover the village, its red cliffs and the ancient open quarry (visit optional). 5-minute pause in the village of Bonnieux, and 30-minute in Lourmarin with its 16th Century castle. |
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Lavander in Luberon
From June 6 to July 24 • 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. • € 67
Along the roads of the Luberon, we’ll discover the lavender in bloom and the villages of Lourmarin, Saignon or Roussillon. We’ll make many pauses for photos. |
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Cassis Harbour, between cliffs and rocky inlets
From May 2 to Sept. 29 • 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. • € 37
Nestled between two preserved sites – the famous Calanques and the majestic Cap Canaille-, Cassis offers you a wide range of colours from its natural resources. Like “St-Tropez”, the small picturesque harbour of Cassis which attracted many painters is very popular. FREE TIME : Stroll around the little fishing harbour and its colourful fishermens’ houses, dominated by the highest cliffs in France (362m at Cap Canaille, 399m at the Grand Tête). Stride along the alleys of the historical centre and watch people playing the petanque in the shade of pine trees. Enjoy a swim, a rest on the sand or pebble beaches, or taste the well-known wines from the vineyards inland. |
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The Gorges of the River Verdon /Moustiers Sainte Marie
May 20th, June 10th, July 22nd, Aug. 19th, Sept. 16th and Oct. 7th • 8.45 a.m - 7.30 p.m • € 65
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. |
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The Lavender Route: Valensole Plateau / Moustiers-Ste Marie / Sainte Croix Lake
June 24th, July 1st, 8h and 15th • 9.00 a.m - 6.30 p.m • € 63
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. |
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Isle sur Sorgues (Provençal and antiques market) /Fontaine de Vaucluse /Gordes
April 15th, May 27th, September 9th, October 14th • 9 a.m – 5 p.m • € 60
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. |
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Tarascon /Avignon /Chateauneuf du Pape
April 22nd, may 13th, june 17th, september 23rd • 9 a.m - 7.00 p.m • € 65 • 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. |
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Les Baux de Provence
From March 11 to Nov 10 • 09.00 a.m. – 1 p.m. • € 69
We'll drive towards the Alpilles to arrive in the valley of the Baux de Provence. Along the way, if you wish, we'll pause to see an A.O.C olive oil mill. Later, we will experience the unforgettable spectacle of light on the mountains, olive trees and grapevines. Above us, on its rock, we'll see the Citadel of the Baux. You'll have an hour and a half to visit the village which is rich in 15th and 16th Century mansions, and it’s Castle (visit optional). |
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Marseille panorama
From March 11 to Nov 10 • 09.00 a.m. – 1 p.m. • € 61
We will discover "la Canebière", the cathedral "La Major", "Panier Hill" and then "le Vieux Port" (we'll take a pause). Onto, "Notre Dame de la Garde"(we'll take a 30 min pause), seated at the top of the hill, with the most beautiful view of Marseille harbor and its "fort Saint-Jean and Saint-Nicolas". We will then go down towards "the Corniche" and eventually to the "Vallon des Auffes", a tiny fishing port which has lasted well against modern times (we'll take a 20 min pause). |
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Luberon panorama
From March 11 to Nov 10 • 2.00 p.m - 7.00 p.m • € 67
Discover three perched villages in the heart of the Luberon mountain range. Visit of Bonnieux and its panoramic terrace (we’ll take a 30-min pause), Lacoste and the family castle of Marques of Sade (30-min pause), and the colored village of Roussillon with its red cliffs (30-min pause). You’ll experience colors and fragrances of fruit-trees, sun- flowers, lavenders fields, poppies fields, wine trees and more all day long. On the way back we’ll drive by one of the oldest roman bridges of France: Bridge Julien. |
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Arles, Roman Heritage, Van Gogh Sights
From March 11 to Nov 10 • 2.00 p.m - 7.00 p.m. • € 71
First we’ll cross the Crau Plain to arrive in Arles, masterpiece of the roman period in Provence, a site kept by the UNESCO (1.30 hour pause). There you’ll discover: the Roman Amphitheatre (visit optional) the ancient theatre (visit optional). You’ll also see the Republic Square, the church Saint-Trophime, the town hall and the Forum Square. During your visit you’ll also follow in Van Gogh’s footsteps passing by 5 scenes he painted: The Draw Bridge, The Yellow House, The Starry Night on the Rhône River, The Outside of The Café at Night, and The Garden of the Hospital (where he had treatment after cutting of his ear). |
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Lavander in Luberon
From June 6 to July 24 • 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. • € 67
Along the roads of the Luberon, we’ll discover the lavender in bloom and the villages of Lourmarin, Saignon or Roussillon. We’ll make many pauses for photos. |
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• 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/
Tour operator license n° IM 01310009
• 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: 9 a.m at the Tourist Office for morning tours (back around 12 at the Tourist Office), and 2 p.m.for afternoon tours (back around 7 p.m.)
Reservation at the Tourist Office (04.42.16.11.61) during the opening hours.
E-mail : captourisme@veoliatransdev.com
Web: www.cap-tourisme.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
Occitania Provence Tours
Villa Célony
1175 Montée d' Avignon
13090 AIX EN PROVENCE
SIREN 512260720 RCS Avignon - Licence transport n°2009/93/0001024.
Booking and reservation
SALES CONDITIONS:
Regular excursions from 2 persons and according to availability.
Door to door service.
Minibus with air-conditioned
Price per person.
Half price for children under 12.
Free for children under 5.
Entry fees to monuments as mentioned
The company cannot be held responsible on the public highway, getting on or off the vehicle and for robbery of personal effects or luggage.
Rates are valid until March 31st 2013
Cancellation fees : 100% money back if cancellation is done more than 48 hours before the tour, after no refund exept if medical certificate shown 100 %.
Aix en Provence Tourist Office
Tel. : + 33(0)4 42 16 11 61
www.aixenprovencetourism.com
accueil@aixenprovencetourism.com
Occitania Provence Tours
Tel : 00 33 (0)9 71 55 17 58
Mob : 00 33 (0)6 74 33 33 45
contact@occitania-provence-tours.com
www.occitania-provence-tours.com
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Landscape of lavenders on the plateau of Valensole / Visit of the factory "L'Occitane"
Notes about the Tours
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| Tél. 33 (0)4 42 161 161