NEW IN JULY:

The Lavender Road

Tour available in July only

LAVENDER ROAD #1

July 02nd, 07th, 13th and 16th

 JULY 2003 ONLY

Plateau de Valensole/ Moustiers-Ste-Marie/ Lac de Sainte-Croix-de-Verdon.

Departure: 9:30am / Return around 7:30pm.

Price: $75 per person
Following first the valley of the Durance river, arrival on the Plateau of Valensole specialized in the cultivation of "lavandin", where small roads are winding among the fields of flowers. Stop in the village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, so famous for its earthen ware workshops (free time for lunch). In the afternoon, on to the breath taking opening of the Grand Canyon, of the Verdon River and Sainte-Croix Lake.

LAVENDER ROAD #2

 July 06th, 09th and 14th

JULY 2003 ONLY

Plateau de Vaucluse/ Luberon /Pays de Sault.

Departure: 9:30am - Return around 7:30pm

Price: $75.00 per person
Through the Luberon Regional Nature Park along the picturesque and winding Combe of Lourmarin, arrival in Pays de Sault where lavender and lavandin are cultivated and distilled. Stop in Sault (time free for lunch). In the afternoon, a discovery itinerary through the hall top villages of Monieux, St Saturnin-les-Apt (panorama), Saignon. Back to Aix through the Plateau of Claparèdes with its numerous "bories" (typical dry-stoned houses) among the lavender fields.

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MONDAY -THE CONTRASTS OF MOUNT SAINTE VICTOIRE

A complete tour around the mountain immortalized by Cézanne. Many stops in the Aix countryside: Bimont dam,Vauvenargues (Picasso’s castle,outside view), Les Portes pass (631m), Pourrières, Puyloubier, Le Cengle plateau, Saint Antonin and, in Cézanne’s footsteps... : Bibémus quarries, La Route Cézanne : Le Tholonet, Château Noir (outside view), the Trois Sautets Bridge, the family property Jas de Bouffan (outside view).

Available Every Monday : From March 15 to October 15.

Departure: 1:30pm / Return around 7:00pm

PRICE : $50.00 PER PERSON

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TUESDAY - MARSEILLE

A whistle stop tour to discover this large but little known city: the Town Hall, (crossing the port aboard the " César " ferry-boat), the ancient district of "Le Panier", La Major Cathedral and the Old Major Church, the Pharo Palace, the little port Vallon des Auffes, the beach, the Prado Avenue, Borély Park and Castle, Castellane, Rue de Rome, the Préfecture, the Law Courts, Notre Dame de La Garde Basilica (panorama), La Canebière, Longchamp Palace, la Porte d’Aix and its triumphal arch.

Available Every Tuesday : From April 01 to October 31

Departure: 1:30pm /Return around 7:00pm

PRICE : $50.00 PER PERSON

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WEDNESDAY - ST REMY DE PROVENCE: Provençal market/AVIGNON

Available Every Wednesday : From April 15th to June 15th and from September 15th to October 15th.

Departure 9: 00am / Return around 7:00pm

PRICE : $65.00 PER PERSON

Entrance fees not included.

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THURSDAY - LUBERON : THE HILL TOP VILLAGES : Bonnieux, Lacoste, Ménerbes, Oppède-le-Vieux.

All irresistibly charming villages, sentinels of Time gone by. Bonnieux, a former papal estate; Lacoste with the castle of the Marquis de Sade; the " impregnable " Ménerbes, standing on its " stone ship ". The romantic Oppède-le-Vieux.

Available Every Thursday :

From April 01st to October 31st.

Departure: 1:30pm / Return around 7:30pm

PRICE : $54.00 PER PERSON

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FRIDAY - LES BAUX DE PROVENCE/ THE CAMARGUE : the bird sanctuary and Les Saintes Maries de la mer.

Along small roads, through the enchanting scenery of Les Alpilles, arrival in the exceptional village Les Baux (panorama from Le Val d’Enfer). The narrow streets and the ruins of the castle will remind you of the proud lords and troubadours of the Middle Ages while admiring a breathtaking scenery. On to Arles the "gateway to Camargue" and free time for lunch. Departure for the Nature Reserve Park of Camargue : wide spaces where bulls and horses roam, Route de Cacharel with its many pink flamingos, Les-Saintes-Maries-de-La-Mer and its famous legend (visit of the church, free time, possibility of swimming). In the late afternoon, stop at the Bird sanctuary of Pont de Gau for a discovery, on foot, in between marshes and reeds, of the main birds of Camargue. Return to Aix.

Available Every Friday : From April 01st to October 31st.

Departure: 9:00am / Return around 7:30pm

PRICE : $65.00 PER PERSON

Entrance fees not included.

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SATURDAY - APT PROVENCAL MARKET/ROUSSILLON/GORDES/SENANQUE ABBEY

Arrival in Apt through Lourmarin and the Regional Park of Luberon. Time to wander through the open Provençal market. Late in the morning, departure for the colourful village of Roussillon and its ochre cliffs (Visit and free time for lunch). In the afternoon, on to the Cistercian Abbey of Sénanque (XIIth century). After the visit of the abbey, a last stop in the beautiful hill top village of Gordes (panorama) before returning to Aix.

Available Every Saturday : From April 15th to October 15th.
Departure: 9:00am / Return around 7:15pm

PRICE : $64.00 PER PERSON

Entrance fees not included.

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After crossing a peaceful countryside, arrival in an immense and open horizon: the limestone plateaus Haute Provence, deeply dug by the magnificent Gorges of the Verdon River. On to the Verdon Grand Canyon along Corniche Sublime (many stops at viewpoints). A grandiose setting and impressive ravines. Back along the North Bank (Point Sublime), and stop in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, famous for its earthenware.

This tour is available on June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21and October 5.

Departure: 8:45am / Return around 7:30pm

PRICE : $69.00 PER PERSON

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