The sublime landscapes and pretty villages of Provence have been an inspiration for artists for centuries. To really appreciate the countryside the ideal means of travel through the region is by bike. Fields of lavender and poppies, old olive groves and vine covered hills, orchards brimming with fruit and crumbling farmhouses are characteristic of the landscape. Explore historic relics from prehistoric to Roman times, and take your time to soak up the sights and sample the wine and produce of the Cotes du Rhone and greater Provence. Splendid churches, medieval castles and picture-book Montagnette villages along the way provide an excuse for frequent stops. The two nights in St Remy de Provence, the birthplace of Nostradamus and the town where Van Gogh spent his last years painting some of his best works, are one of the many highlights of this inspiring cycling adventure.
brief itinerary
DAY 1 Arrive Graveson/Barbentane DAY 2 Cycle through typical Montagnette villages to King René's town, Tarascon (25 or 27.5km) DAY 3 Cycle to Arles (41km) DAY 4 To Les Baux-de-Provence via Barbegal Castle (21km) DAY 5 Cycle to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (28km) DAY 6 Explore St-Rémy DAY 7 Return to Graveson / Barbentane (16 or 21km) DAY 8 Trip concludes Graveson / Barbentane
trip dates
Daily from 15 Mar to 8 Oct
what's included
- 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners
- 7 nights in 2 star hotels (with private facilities) on a twinshare basis
- luggage transfer by vehicle between hotels (10kg limit per person)
- route maps, directions and tourist information
- bike rental: 21 or 24-speed bike with pump, repair kit, lock and panniers - helmets are supplied on request (complimentary)
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G:Guaranteed Departure
C:Closed
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