Spring Revival Tour

Pick-up at 9:30 at your Avignon hotel (arrival the day before in Avignon is necessary).  We kick off the week of slow travel and inspiration with a garden & abbey tour.  From here we have views of the Popes Palace, the legendary Pont d’Avignon and the 14th century ramparts seen from across the Rhone River.  Next, we journey to the charming town of Uzès, stopping en route to visit the legendary Roman aqueduct, Pont du Gard.  We’ll enjoy lunch in a picturesque medieval village.  After checking into our boutique hotel in the heart of Uzès, you’ll have free time to wander the town’s quaint streets, browse its inviting boutiques, or simply soak in the atmosphere before we gather for dinner. 

Lunch & Dinner included

We have a short drive to the city of Nimes. Our city tour will take us through the Roman era and by the time lunch comes around, we’ll be imagining we are in togas and cheering on the Emperor (or not). A gourmet Sunday lunch in courtyard resembling a Roman villa and then on to the first public gardens created in France for a poetic stroll. This evening is yours to relax and dine at your leisure in Uzès.

Gourmet Sunday lunch included

This morning we travel north into the scenic Ardèche region to visit one of the world’s most extraordinary prehistoric sites – Grotte Chauvet.  We’ll discover the fascinating story behind its discovery, marvel at the Ice Age artwork, and learn how this site remained perfectly preserved.  Today we will also explore one of France’s officially designated « Most Beautiful Villages », where historic homes, the castle, and winding streets leading to views of the valley make time stand still. 

Caves site lunch & bistro dinner 

Today we leave the Occitanie region behind and journey into the heart of the Luberon.  Along the way, we’ll stop in Avignon, where our local guide, Julian, will welcome us for a gourmet walking tour, introducing us to the city’s rich history and culinary specialties.  From there, we continue to the hilltop village of Grodes, where we’ll settle into our charming B&B.  The remainder of the afternoon is your to relax or take a leisurely stroll into the village.  Dinner this evening will be at a nearby village restaurant. 

Lunch & Dinner included

It’s market day in Saint-Remy!  Enjoy some free time to explore the town and wander through its lively market. For lunch, we’ll make our way to a winery nestled in the foothills of the serene Alpilles mountains that Van Gogh so often painted.  After a private tasting of the wines, we’ll be led to a secluded spot reserved just for us, where a memorable catered picnic awaits.  Before going back to Gordes, we’ll take a digestive stroll through the charming village Eygalières.  Our dinner outing this evening is a short walk from the B&B.

Catered picnic lunch & Dinner included

It’s our hilltop village hopping day, starting with the ochre village Roussillon. We’ll start our exploring by walking the beautiful ochre trail next to the village. The village has plenty of anecdotes from the legends of why the earth is red to the stories behind the ochre industry, a major economy until the beginning of the 20th century.  A bistro lunch at a winery followed by a beautiful stroll in a unique village known as Viel Oppede – find out why this village was abandoned.  Dinner this evening at a favorite countryside restaurant.

Lunch & Dinner included

Begin with a magical morning walk along the Sorgue River in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, following its course downriver to the charming town of L’Isle Sur la Sorgue, where legends and a rich industrial heritage are woven into the story of the river.  After a casual lunch in town, we’ll visit one of Provence’s most beloved icons, the Abbaye de Sénanque. This evening, we’ll gather for a farewell dinner in a nearby village.  

Lunch & Dinner included