day trips & excursions
All Provence | Culture &Heritage | Visits of monuments and museums without guide

The Grand Tour

Description
 But you will also visit unforgettable historic sites and will enjoy the greatest wines of Provence.

 

Over the course of a day in an air-conditioned minibus,

 

We propose a tour of the most exceptional sites of Provence !

Program / Schedule of the day

You will begin your outing by visiting the city of Orange with its antique heritage.

You will visit two important testaments of the Roman era, on the Unesco world heritage list: The Arc de Triomphe, symbol of the glory of imperialism and the Antique Theater, dating from the 1st century A.D., the best preserved in Europe (ticket and audio-guide included)

Then you will set off toward the vineyards of Châteauneuf du Pape «area with 13 grape varieties", 

A panoramic tour of the vineyards is proposed, toward Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

In 2 different wine domaines, the notion of « terroir » will be evoked, the various grape varieties, the wine-making process and aging.

The pleasure of tasting will be there with a tasting of these great Provençal wines (included in the price).

The afternoon,

The outing continues at at the famous  site of the Pont du Gard.

On the Unesco World Heritage List, it is the best preserved section of the Roman aqueduct which brought drinking water to the city of Nîmes.

Then you will continue toward les Baux de Provence

This charming medieval village, in the heart of the Alpilles Natural Regional Park is built on a 245 m high rocky spur.

And finally, you will make a last stop in the village of Gordes

Known for its dry stone architecture, this perched village will offer you a panorama which will take your breath away. It is classified as one of the most beautiful villages of France.

You will end your outing in the village of Roussillon

This ravishing village is famous for its ocher cliffs which will offer you an unusual spectacle. The houses take on unique colors, amazing and multicolored depending on their exposure to the sun.

Free time will permit you to enjoy each one of these sites and to have lunch (not included, organization optional)

 
Useful informations
A roadbook will be given to you to indicate where and when to meet.

Public: general public

Level: all levels

Minimum number of participants: 2

Duration: 10h30

From April 1st to October 31st from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

From November 1st to March 31st, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.,Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Rate for adults: 120€/person.

Children’s rate: €60/children under 12 years old & free for children under 4 years old.

Car seat or booster available for free upon request.

Valid

Year round

Except: May 1st, December 25th and January 1st

Optionally

Option of making a reservation in a carefully selected restaurant with local cuisine for an extra fee.

 

Picnic baskets are also available.

(Consult us for rates)

Situation
 

This theme day takes place in the heart of the Luberon Regional Natural Park.

To obtain more information on the Luberon click here

This theme day takes place in the heart of the Alpilles Regional Natural Park.

To obtain more information on the Alpilles click here

This theme day occurs in the Pont du Gard area.

To obtain more information on the Pont du Gard click here

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Summary
Accommodation

Not included

 

You may reserve the lodging of your choice in the vacation rental columns, hotels and B&Bs.

Restoration

Not included

 

Organization of lunch at a restaurant or a picnic basket.

(Consult us for rates)

Supervised

Private driver

 

He will accompany you in an air-conditioned minibus for 8 people.

This price includes

Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus for 8 people with driver/guide.

 

Entrance and audio-guide for the Antique Theater.

 

Tastings.

This price does not include

Lodging

Personal expenses

Meals and drinks.

Other entrance fees to sites