Highlights of your Walking Tour through Provence

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The French Riviera, Cannes, Avignon, the Luberon Forests, Rousillon, Aix-en-Provence, the Gorges du Verdon and other interesting villages and sites of Provence.

Tour Director-Led Walks
Day 3: Ste. Baume Walk
This morning's walk (2 hours) was once a pilgrimage for medieval travelers who came to Mont Ste. Baume to pray at the shrine of Mary Magdalene. Later that aftirnoon, visit Avignon, in the heart of the Provence region. 

Day 5: Luberon Forest Walk
Drive through the countryside to the Luberon region, setting for Peter Mayle's acclaimed book, A Year in Provence. Your walk in the Luberon Forest (1.5 hours) takes you through groves of oak and cedar. Overlooks provide spectacular views of the surrounding mountain vilages. After the walk, pass through some of the area’s most scenic towns, such as Bonneiux, Lacost or Mènerbes, before reaching Fontaine de Vaucluse, a river source that emanates from deep inside a rocky hillside. 

Day 6: Gordes & Rousillon
Visit the Abbey of Sénanque and the perfectly preserved hilltop town of Gordes. Reach Rousillon, considered by many to be one of France’s most picturesque villages. Today’s walk (45 min.) takes you through the open-air ochre mines of Rousillon. After your walk, transifer to the Vinon sur Verdon area. Later, participate in our optional “Pétanque & Pastis” event, at which a local will teach you the beloved Provençal game of pétanque, followed by a glass of the aperitif pastis.

Day 7: Lake d’Esparron Walk
Begin the day with an exhilarating 1.5 hour walk along the shores of Lake d'Esparron. That afternoon, enjoy free time to spend at your leisure in the Vinon sur Verdon region, or join our optional "Footsteps of Cezanne"excurson, introducing you to Cezanne's hometown of Aix and the sundappled Provençal landscappes he painted.

Day 8: Gorges du Verdon & Moustiers Ste. Marie
Continue through scenic countryside to the Gorges du Verdon area. Known as the Grand Canyon of France, the Gorges du Verdon are among the most impressive natural attractions in Europe. Visit the village of Moustiers Ste. Marie. known throughout Europe for its fine blue and white ceramics. From there, travel along the Routes des Cretes as you make your way back to the French Riviera. 

Day 9: Cap Ferrat Walk
Start the day with a walk on the Cap Ferrat, the peninsula separating Nice from the principality of Monaco. Your walk along a dramatic cliffside path takes you around the edge of the peninsula, with memorable views of the Mediterranean and the Côte d’Azur (1.5 hours). In the afternoon, opt for an excursion to the artists’ enclave of St. Paul de Vence.

 

For More Information: 
Contact: 	Renate McLelland: 527-4999 ext. 9175
	Christina Kauk: 527-4999 ext. 1151