This very special part in the north
of Provence is rich with
truffles, lavender, honey and wonderful wines.
Even the food tastes and smells of sunshine!
We'll
picnic in some of the most beautiful settings you can imagine, play petanque,
glass of pastis in
hand,
in the shadow of a 14th century church.
We'll
learn about olive oil and nougat making, and shop for pique-nique
fare in the colourful Vaucluse markets.
Wander
through medieval villages classified among the most beautiful in France,
explore Roman ruins including the famed theatre of Orange and the
Pont-du-Gard,
and follow trails to visit some of the
stoniest vineyards in the world - Gigondas,
Beaumes-de-Venise, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes-du-Rhône - We'll
try them all!
Our
routes are cunningly planned to reduce hill climbing to a minimum, unless,
of course, you want the challenge!
We'll even picnic high on Mont Ventoux, of Tour de France fame,
but never fear, the majority of us will ascend by bus before savouring
the descent.
Starts Avignon
7 nights
Autumn 2009
Thursday 10 September -Thursday 17 September FULLY BOOKED
Starts Avignon
11 nights
Autumn 2009
Thursday 17 September- Monday 28 September
Includes accommodation, bike hire, most meals,
daily support vehicle & luggage transfer. (A single supplement applies.) Prices are subject to currency fluctuation adjustments until
paid in full.
We'll
picnic in some of the most beautiful settings you can imagine, play petanque,
glass of pastis in
hand,
in the shadow of a 14th century church.
We'll
learn about olive oil and nougat making, and shop for pique-nique
fare in the colourful Vaucluse markets.
Beaumes-de-Venise, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes-du-Rhône - We'll
try them all!
