Secret Provence Bike Tour
Avignon to Aix-en-Provence
From $4,999 - $5,249 pp dbl. occ. | 6 days / 5 nights
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Each of your senses will take you on a journey through this remarkable landscape. Gaze across undulating meadows. Run your hands over centuries-old stones. Hear a trickling fountain in the town square as you savor a slice of fresh melon. Open the windows and let the scent of endless lavender fields waft through your dreams. Ride at your leisure through Provence.
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France
Start Avignon / End Aix-en-Provence
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Journey through picturesque countryside to some of the designated Most Beautiful Villages in all of France
- Pedal amid a sea of colorful and fragrant lavender fields, pausing to learn the art of crafting essential oils
- Savor the sophisticated and exquisite flavors of a memorable starry night—Michelin stars, that is
- Revel in Relais & Châteaux splendor each night and enjoy afternoon visits to the region's finest spas
France
Start Avignon / End Aix-en-Provence
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1 From storybook Saignon, pedal easygoing paths through lavender fields and oak groves | Discover the limestone-rich Plateau des Claparèdes | Pedal past picturesque Luberon villages perchés (perched villages) including the charming hamlet of Bonnieux | Climb to the top of an ancient church tower for sweeping views of the valley | Unwind on the terrace at our villa-style retreat.
Days 2-3 Explore Lacoste and Ménerbes, the town Peter Mayle called home while writing A Year in Provence | Cross the Pont Julien, an ancient Roman stone arch bridge | Fall in love with the many shades of ocher-colored Roussillon | Linger in Gordes, where a massive 12th-century castle keeps watch over neighboring towns | Stop to admire lovely medieval Sénanque Abbey | Opt to indulge in a treatment at our hotel's world-class spa.
Days 4-6 Journey into off-the-beaten-path Provence | Ride through the villages of Céreste and Reillanne as a new landscape appears with the Alps' snowy peaks in the distance | Engage in a traditional game of pétanque, which originated in this sunny region | Discover the 12th-century castle of Simiane-la-Rotonde, a charming hilltop town | Stop in at a family-run lavender farm to learn about the myriad uses of this fragrant flower | Ever tried goat cheese wrapped in chestnut leaves? Today's your chance in the village of Banon | There are few things like a starry night in Provence—enjoy stars of the Michelin variety at our hotel's acclaimed restaurant | Head out on a final spin through the serene sun-drenched countryside | Bring home a piece of this unforgettable region with your very own hand-blended essential oil.
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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Private Trip Pricing
- 10 or more Guests: from $4,799 pp dbl occ
- 9 Guests: from $5,299 pp dbl occ
- 8 Guests: from $5,499 pp dbl occ
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