Sightseeing ToursProvence

Un Verre en Provence: Friendly and special wine tours to get acquainted with the secrets of ancestral wineries and domains. Both a chance of discovering the Var in Provence and sharing unforgettable moments of French southern lifestyle as you taste its renowned wines.

Provence Tours
Sightseeing tours of Provence including pick up at your accommodation in Avignon, Aix en Provence or Arles. Airport and Port of Marseille pick up also possible. Customized tours are also possible, just ask!

EXPERIENCE PROVENCE
Private chauffeured excursions operated by a native english speaking driver guide. You will see and taste the best Provence has to offer with an emphasis on Cultural Tourism, Entertainment, & Gastronomy. A wide range of tours and activities are proposed and can be tailored to your specific interests. Transportation in a confortable air-conditioned minivan. Pick-up and return at your hotel or vacation residence (Avignon & surrounding areas, Luberon, Alpilles...)

Classic Provence Tours

Your friend in Provence, Madeleine Vedel will take you behind-the-scenes to visit food artisans, on hikes through the countryside culminating with a local wine-tasting or a meal of freshly caught calamari, or on work/play excursions to an organic winery. Her friends the beekeeper, the baker, the vintner(s), the chocolatier, the pastry-maker, the potter, the cheesemaker, the olive oil miller and more will welcome you into their worlds.

As you hike, bike or drive through Provence with Madeleine, you will pass through orchards of olive trees, vine-covered hill sides, and fields of vegetables soon to bedeck local market stalls. From artisan to artisan, culinary discovery to feast to wine tasting, Provence will reveal to you its warmth and generosity in the assured hands of your guide.

Private Provence Tour: Rhone River Cruise and La Camargue

Enjoy a cruise on the Rhone River to discover the fauna of Camargue including birds, bulls and horses. Before your cruise you will visit the Gypsy town of Les Saintes Maries de la Mer and after the cruise you can explore the medieval city of Aigues Mortes, founded by Louis IX.

Provence in One Day Small Group Day Trip from Avignon

Explore Provence and surrounds by minivan, on a full day tour with your English-speaking guide. You'll begin with a visit to le Pont du Gard, classified as a UNESCO World Herritage site and dating back to the first century AC. It remains an amazing and well preserved part of the Roman aqueduct of Nimes.

Special Offer - Book and travel before March 31, 2009 and recieve 15% off the recommended retail price - BOOK NOW!

Provence and Lavender Museum Small Group Day Trip

There is no more beautiful sight and smell than a sea of lavender growing over a clifftop. Take this tour and experience a purple lavender ocean in the mountains of Provence. Visit the villages of Gordes, Sault and Coustellet.

This tour is seasonal and operates from June through to August only.

Private Provence Tour: Marseille and Aix en Provence

Take a step back in time and discover the oldest city in France on your first stop today at Marseille. Enjoy a sightseeing tour before continuing on to discover Aix en Provence, the city of Paul Cezanne. You will visit the foot of Stainte Victoire Mountain which features in oil paintings and watercolors of Cezanne's works. There's also a great opportunity to see the "workroom of Cezanne".

Provence Lavender Half-Day Trip by Minivan

There is no more beautiful sight and smell than a sea of lavender growing over a clifftop. Take a morning or afternoon tour to the Lavender fields of Provence.

This tour is seasonal and operates from June through to August only.

Private Day Trip to St Tropez and Cannes

Discover the Mediterranean coast from St Tropez to Cannes. Visit the beautiful village of St Tropez, where everything is famous! Next you'll be able to experience the ambiance of the world-famous city of Cannes. Wander down Star Alley and let the celebrities know you're in town as you explore the monuments and enjoy the atmosphere of this buzzing city.

Rhone River Dinner Cruise from Avignon

All aboard the Mireio boat for a memorable dinner cruise on the Rhone river. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and the city views of Avignon from the river.

This tour is seasonal and operates from April to June and September to October only.

Provence Afternoon Half-Day Trip from Avignon

Only one day in the beautiful Provence? Then this tour is for you. Catch the spirit of Romanity, mystery of the Middle Ages and beauty of the Provencal landscape. Highlights include the Roman aqueduct - Pont du Gard, the breathtaking fortified village, Les Baux de Provence and lovely Luberon villages.

Special Offer - Book and travel before March 31, 2009 and recieve 15% off the recommended retail price - BOOK NOW!

Private Day Trip to Nice and Monaco

Walk along the famous "Promenade des Anglais" and discover the magnificent flower market in Nice. Visit the perched village of Eze before stopping off at a perfume workshop to delight your senses! In Monaco you will have some free time to explore on your own and also visit the Oceanography Museum.

Orange, Les Baux de Provence and Arles by Minivan

Provence is an area with so much to see and this tour will allow you to experience some of the treasures of the area in one day. Gaze at the Roman Monuments in Orange, sample the famous wine of the Rhone Valley, admire Les Baux de Provence and take a walking tour of Arles.

Lavender and Villages in Provence Small Group Day Trip

Surrender to an intoxicating blend of aromas at the Lavender Museum. Watch the beautiful scenery as you journey to the quaint villages of Menerbes, Gordes and Roussillon. It won't take long for you to fall in love with the South of France.

Special Offer - Book and travel before March 31, 2009 and recieve 15% off the recommended retail price - BOOK NOW!

Orange and Chateauneuf du Pape Small Group Day Trip

When in the South of France, one must sample the local produce! Today you will visit Chateauneuf du Pape, famous throughout Europe for its full-bodied wines, produced in this region for over eight centuries. In the city of Orange you will visit its Ancient Theater and Roman Arch of Triumph.

Special Offer - Book and travel prior to March 31, 2009 and recieve 15% off the recommended retail price - BOOK NOW!

Saint Remy, Les Baux and Pont du Gard Small Group Day Trip

Admire the Provence countryside full of olive trees and lavender. This afternoon tour includes a visit to le Pont du Gard, classified by UNESCO in 1985. Discover the medieval city of Les Baux de Provence and journey to Saint Remy de Provence for a stop at the Triumphal Arch and Funeral Monument.

Special Offer - Book and travel before March 31, 2009 and recieve 15% off the recommended retail price - BOOK NOW!

Van Gogh in Provence Small Group Day Trip

Discover the sites which inspired Van Gogh. Arles was one of the former Roman capitals and an important religious center during the Middle Ages. On a walking tour of Arles you can see the places which inspired the artists works; "la Maison Jaune" and "le Café la Nuit". Also visit the hilltop city of Les Baux de Provence.

Special Offer - Book and travel before March 31, 2009 and recieve 15% off the recommended retail price - BOOK NOW!

Popes' Palace, Pont d'Avignon and Wine Tasting Combination Ticket
Plunge into the heart of the history of City of the Popes. Discover the legendary monuments of Saint Benezet Bridge (the famous Pont d'Avignon) and the Popes' Palace. Also included is a wine tasting (or two!) in the Popes' Palace cellar. This architectural group has been ranked by UNESCO World Heritage for Humanity.

Private Provence Tour: Avignon Wine Tour

To truly capture the essence of all things French, one must indulge the senses with some of the finest French wines. Tantalize your taste buds with a delightful variety of wine tastings at Tavel, Lirac and Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The tour also includes a visit to the historic village of Villeneuve, known as the Cite des Papes (City of the Popes).

Private Provence Tour: Luberon Villages and Lavender Day Trip from Avignon

It will be hard for you to resist Gordes, especially when it's famous for being "the most beautiful village in France". This half day tour offers you the opportunity to discover Gordes, Roussillon and Oppede-le-Vieux, along with being introduced to the gorgeous images of perched villages of castles, ochre cliffs and lavender fields.

Private Provence Tour: In the Footsteps of the Romans

The Romans chose the Eure in Uzes to supply the town of Nimes with water and they built a thirty mile aqueduct and the bridge to achieve it. Today you can learn more about the history and heritage of the city of Uzes. There's also free time to explore the site of le Pont du Gard.

Private Provence Tour: In the Footsteps of Van Gogh

Admire the famous ancient sites painted by Van Gogh including "la Maison Jaune" and "le Café la Nuit", and admire the Amphitheater on your Private Sightseeing Tour to Arles.

Private Provence Tour: Orange, Vaison La Romaine and Rhone Vineyards

Be amazed by the Roman Theater and the Triumphal Arch on your first stop at the imperial city of Orange. These two monuments have been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Be amazed by the Roman remains at Vaison-la-Romaine, a former Roman city nestled in the majestic Provencal hills.

Private Provence Tour: Fontaine de Vaucluse and Isle sur Sorgue

Spend a morning or afternoon on a discovery tour to Fontaine de Vaucluse, the Sorgue river source. The inspiration for poets like Perrarque and Frederic Mistral, the site is the source of the Sorgue River. Also included is a visit to Isle sur Sorgue and its Antiquity Market (Sunday only).

Roman Sites Small Group Day Trip from Avignon

This Roman Sites and Historical Places tour will take you to the picturesque villages of Nimes and Uzes to see the relics left behind from the Roman era. See the UNESCO protected Pont du Gard and marvel at its ingenuity.

Special Offer - Book and travel before March 31, 2009 and recieve 15% off the recommended retail price - BOOK NOW!

Provence Le Grand Tour

See the very best of Provence on this Grand Tour. See the Roman ruins of Orange and learn about wine making in Chateauneuf du pape. Visit the famous Pont du Gard before heading to the picturesque villages of the Luberon.

Special Offer - Book and travel before March 31, 2009 and recieve 15% off the recommended retail price - BOOK NOW!

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