Recommended in the Frommer’s France Guidebook, Page 788
Award-Winning Provence Tour Guides • 3 Guided Provence Walks • Guided Cultural Options Daily for BOTH Walkers & Non-Walkers • Walk Provence Lavender Route During Lavender Season • Guided Tour of Arles & Roman Ruins • Best Provence Artisan & Craft Markets – No Forced Shopping • Visit St. Remy-de-Provence, Les Baux-de-Provence, Gordes, Roussillon, Sault, Cassis, Orange, Arles, Chateauneuf-du-Pape • Chocolate-Making Workshop with Artisan Chocolate-Maker • Guided Van Gogh Tour at Saint Paul de Mausole • Chateauneuf-du-Pape Wine Tasting Lesson with Master Sommelier • Pastis Tasting with Roger in Cassis • Gourmet Michelin-Star Meals • Stay in 1 Exceptional, Conde Nast Recommended Boutique Hotel For 6-Day Tour (No Hotel Hopping, Unpack Once) • True Small Groups – Maximum 16 Guests Per Tour
WALKERS & NON-WALKERS – Multiple Daily Options for BOTH walkers and non-walkers on our Provence Tours!
Provence Southern France 6-Day Walking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Meet & Greet, Welcome Cocktails, Dinner – D
Dietary Requests & Food Allergies — We accommodate ALL dietary requests and preferences (including vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, etc) and ALL food allergies (gluten, shellfish, etc) while ensuring an amazing foodie experience for all tour guests with restrictions and/or allergies.
Provence Southern France 6-Day Walking Tour Itinerary
Day 2 – Les Alpilles: Les Baux de Provence, St.Remy-de-Provence Artisan Market, Chocolate Workshop Visit & Tasting, Michelin-Star Lunch, Afternoon Walk, Van Gogh in Provence, Glanum – B, L
BREAKFAST.
Guided tour and Shopping at St. Remy de Provence Weekly Artisan & Craft Market.
A privately hosted, gourmet lunch exclusively for our guests prepared by friend, Chef Jeremy who received his 1st Michelin-Star in 2019 and who is one of the youngest Chefs to be awarded a Michelin star!
Visit our local family friend, Master Artisan Chocolatier Joel Durand for a behind the scenes look at how he makes his mouth watering magic.
1- WALKERS – A Guided Walk — “In the Footsteps of Romans” and Van Gogh’s Presence in Provence (scheduled walk designed for interested guests)
2- NON-WALKERS – Privately Guided Van Gogh Tour at St. Paul de Maussole, And possibility to visit Roman ruins of Glanum independently afterwards.
3- Leisure Time
Breakfast & Lunch Included Today
Provence Southern France 6-Day Walking Tour Itinerary
DAY 3 – April, May, September, October: The Luberon: Gordes & Roussillon – Village to Village Walk, Cultural Visits, Gourmet Dinner – B, L, D
DAY 3 – June, July, August: Lavender Season – Valensole Plateau, Lavender Capital Sault, Roussillon – Walk Lavender Fields Featured in National Geographic, Cultural Visits, Gourmet Dinner – B, L, D
1- WALKERS – Guided “LUBERON VALLEY VILLAGE TO VILLAGE WALK” (with time for walkers to explore each village – Gordes and Roussillon also)
2- NON-WALKERS – Guided Cultural Tours of Hilltop Villages in the “Golden Stone Village” of Gordes and “Artist Ochre Cliff Village” of Roussillon (During months of April, May, September, October)…
Guests will visit our friends’ local lavender farm and distillery to learn about lavender production and essential oil distillation.
DURING LAVENDER SEASON (June, July, August): Walkers: Our morning Luberon village to village walk is replaced by our morning lavender trail walk through picturesque lavender fields and villages of the Valensole plateau! Non-Walkers: Shuttle to lavender fields to experience and photograph the endless fields of lavender and enjoy non-walking cultural experiences with your guide.
Gourmet French Picnic Lunch Amidst the Spectacular Landscapes of the Luberon and during lavender season, our picnic is amidst the lavender fields.
AFTERNOON – We visit the Hilltop village of Roussillon, made famous by its spectacular ochre colors and a love story that ended in tragedy.
Michelin-Star Dinner together prepared by local friend, Chef Christian.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included Today
Provence Southern France 6-Day Walking Tour Itinerary
DAY 4 – Mediterranean Coast: Wine Producing Village of Cassis, Calanques Cruise (Roman fjords), Optional Perfumery Visit, Pastis Tasting – B
BREAKFAST.
Guided Tour and Introduction to Cassis Village, the port, and the market.
Shop at the Cassis Weekly Artisan & Craft Mediterranean Market
Option available for interested guests: Join your guide to meet our local family friends to learn about their family’s perfume making trade and history, tour the workshop, and sample perfumes and hand-made soaps made exclusively at their Artisan “Perfumery”.
Guided 45-minute Cruise to View the Historical Calanques (coastal Fjords).
Option available for interested guests: Meet our local friend and artisan pastis maker, Roger. Roger welcomes guests to his place in Cassis where we’ll enjoy a hosted tasting of famous French Pastis and Cassis wines accompanied by local foodie specialties!
Independent Lunch: Choose from a wide variety of our recommendations along the port of Cassis.
Leisure time to pursue independent interests after lunch.
Breakfast Included Today
Provence Southern France 6-Day Walking Tour Itinerary
DAY 5 – Chateauneuf-du-Pape: Walking Amidst Vineyards, Visit Orange & the Roman Theatre, Private Wine Tasting in 13th Century Cellar, Privately Hosted Lunch by Private Michelin-Star Chef, Guided Tour of Arles Roman Ruins, Privately Hosted Farewell Dinner – B, L, D
1- WALKERS – Guided “CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE AMIDST THE VINEYARDS WALK”
2- NON-WALKERS – Guided Tour of Roman Town of Orange & its Roman Theatre
VIP Wine Tasting Lesson in a 13th century cellar to learn about Chateauneuf-du-Pape wines with our friend, Master Sommelier, Guy.
Lunch: Privately hosted lunch prepared by our friend Jean-Claude (former 2-star Michelin Chef of La Mirande) at Chateauneuf-du-Pape Estate overlooking the Rhone river.
Afternoon: return to hotel. Enjoy leisure time.
Early Evening:
Enjoy A Guided Tour of Arles & its Roman Ruins.
Farewell Cocktails & Dinner: Privately hosted and prepared dinner at the Provence Mas (home) of our dear friend Catherine, a renowned Chef.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included Today
Provence Southern France 6-Day Walking Tour Itinerary
DAY 6 – Provence Tour Concludes – B
BREAKFAST.
Trip concludes — We provide a complimentary 9 AM transfer arrival at Marseille Airport and a complimentary 12 pm (Noon) transfer arrival at AVIGNON TGV Rail Station followed by drop-off at Avignon Centre rail station.
Earlier and later departures can be organized. Please contact us for details at Email: franceotbp@gmail.com.
Have a group your own group of friends or family, and want to make this tour a private departure? Email us at franceotbp@gmail.com for details.
Designed for BOTH Walkers and NON-Walkers alike!
Dietary Requests & Food Allergies — We accommodate ALL dietary requests (including vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, etc) and ALL food allergies (gluten, shellfish, etc) while ensuring an amazing foodie experience for all tour guests with restrictions and/or allergies.
WALKERS – Van support is provided for walks to offer maximum flexibility to all guests. You decide how much walking you’d like to do, if participating in our walks. Walker rating = Easy to Moderate.
NON-WALKERS: Shuttle to/from all activities, excursions, meals and visits. NON-Walker rating = 100% Easy.
Provence Southern France 6-Day Walking Tour Itinerary
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