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Our 15 day Discover Provence tour is planned to explore all of our three specialist areas of the Parc Naturel du Luberon, the Alpilles around St. Rémy and the Cotes du Rhone area of the Dentelles and includes a stay in the two delightful cities of Avignon and Aix-en-Provence.
We make all the bookings and pre-pay for all your hotel accommodation and provide you with a Route Book which includes all the the detail you need for your holiday - your hotel and meal arrangements, a detailed day by day route planner with road directions, town plans, tickets for the pre-booked visits with details of opening and closing times, and of course maps of the local area. |
The Itinerary is planned to allow you plenty of time to explore the back roads and hidden corners of this beautiful region at leisurely pace in true provencal fashion. We give you time to unwind, to sit and relax over a glass of wine in a pretty square, to picnic under the pine trees, to feel the warmth of the sun on ancient stone.
Holiday Price 2008
£1575 ~ US $3090
per person
(US $ guide price)
To Book this Holiday click >>How to Book. |
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14 nights hotel accommodation in a twin or double room with private facilities, with breakfast each day
Dinner on 11 evenings either in the hotel or a local restaurant and lunch on one day in a country restaurant.
The price is per person based on two people sharing a twin or double room. Single room supplements are applicable and subject to final choice of hotel and availability.
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Your personal Route Book containing your day by day itinerary complete with maps and directions.
Please note personal expenditure on parking, telephone and drinks in the hotels are not included and must be paid direct to the hotel on departure.
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| The itinerary has been planned as a first day of Tuesday and final night of Monday in order to ensure you can visit the best of the markets and local events which are held on specific days of the week. |
We can arrange an alternative day of week to start your holiday but in this case the day by day itinerary may change slightly according to your choice of holiday dates.
The full day by day >> Itinerary. |
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| We have planned the itinerary with accommodation in the specific hotels described below. However the final choice of accommodation will be determined by availability according to your choice of holiday dates. If we cannot secure accommodation for you in our chosen hotels, we will let you know immediately and suggest an alternative, and advise you of any supplement which may apply. |
There are many charming hotels in the area all of which we have visited personally and have selected for the comfort of their rooms, their friendly and welcoming ambience and of course for their excellent provencal food.
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| In the countryside just on the outskirts of town, this charming old stone farmhouse has a delightful garden and swimming pool. Dinner is available on several evenings and the restaurants of St. Rémy are just a short stroll into town. |
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| A welcoming bed & breakfast hotel with cosy comfortable rooms in a an old town house right in the centre of Avignon opposite the Papal Palace. |
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| All the rooms of this comfortable three star hotel have their own breathtaking view of the Dentelles mountains. The hotel has a swimming pool and pretty garden. |
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| A delightful hotel in a restored presbytery in the village centre. Comfortable rooms charmingly decorated and a restaurant serving excellent Provencal food & wines. |
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| Newly renovated this hotel has very comfortable rooms and is just a short walk from the Cours Mirabeau and the delights of the Vielle Ville of Aix with its lively brasseries and shops. Bed and breakfast only but many good restaurants nearby. |
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| Recommended visits and excursions are planned into your holiday to make sure that you make your most of the time in the area. Please note that whilst we do our best to ensure that pre-planned visits are possible on the specific days indicated, variations in opening times and guided visits can sometimes require a slight alteration to the day by day itinerary. |
Occasionally a guided visit may be conducted only in French but we try to ensure that an English explanation (usually in the form of a leaflet) is also available. |
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| Your Route Book will be at your first night hotel for your arrival. It includes all the detail you need for your holiday - your hotel and meal arrangements, a detailed day by day route planner with road directions, details of the suggested visits with times of opening, town plans & of course maps of the local area. And, should you have any need of additional assistance during your stay, our local office is just a phone call away. |
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| Dinner on most evenings, and lunch in a countryside restaurant, are included in the price of your holiday as detailed in the itinerary. The hotels and restaurants we have chosen all offer the best of provencal food so you can be sure to enjoy a delicious three or four course meal every evening. Where lunch is taken at a restaurant or café of your choice, we have planned your itinerary with suggested lunchtime locations |
offering a choice of cafes and restaurants to ensure you can sample all the delights of the local cuisine. On some days you may choose to have a lunchtime picnic choosing from the superb range of produce in the local markets. The dinners and lunch included in the holiday price are detailed on the Itinerary. |
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| This holiday can be taken at any time between the months of April to October although our advice would |
be to plan a holiday in the Spring, early Summer or Autumn when the climate is ideal for touring. |
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| With the wide choice of options for travelling to France both from the UK and Ireland and from outside Europe , we have found that our clients prefer to make their own arrangements for travel to Provence. So to enable you to take advantage of the best value and most convenient travel options from your area, we have not included travel to Provence in the cost of your holiday. |
We will of course be delighted to give you all the advice you need in helping you with your travel arrangements. For details on the wide choice of options for travel to Provence click >>Travel from the UK or >>Travel from Overseas.
To Book this Holiday click >>How to Book. |
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| In addition to our pre-planned Discover Provence Self Drive holiday, we can plan a Self Drive Holiday tailor made to your own particular preferences and holiday duration in any of our specialist areas and even in other parts of Provence. Itineraries are planned with plenty of time to explore the beautiful countryside and charming towns and villages with the added benefit of the complete freedom and flexibility of your own car. |
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You can be based in one area with daily excursions or tour a wider area staying in two or three different locations. Maybe combine the Luberon with an exploration of the Cotes du Rhone area of the Dentelles or the olive growing area of the Alpilles around the charming old town of St. Rémy. Or spend a week touring followed by a week in one location in a self catering holiday cottage. For more ideas on Tailor Made Self Drive touring holidays click >>Tailor Made. |
