Provence
Aix-en-Provence & Marseille |
The Luberon villages |
Avignon & Châteauneuf du Pape |
The Alpilles |
Cassis & the Coast |
Aix-en-Provence & Marseille
Aix-en-Provence today remains the crowning jewel of the region in terms of history, art, and architecture.
Explore the town’s streets, fabulous private mansions and vibrantly colored markets with your guide to discover its unique personality and character.
Then, plunge into France’s second-largest city and one of the oldest settlements in western Europe: Marseille.
You’ll come to understand why the Phocaean city is said to be comprised of 111 villages, all with a unique identity and each one vehemently proud of their cultural heritage. Marseille is the ultimate melting pot of history, art, culture and gastronomy and its unique vibe is something that can only be experienced in person.
Departures from : Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Gordes, the Alpilles, Marseille and surrounding areas
Vehicles : High end Mercedes Benz vehicles
Duration : 8 hours approx. / day
Aix-en-Provence & Marseille
Aix-en-Provence today remains the crowning jewel of the region in terms of history, art, and architecture.
Explore the town’s streets, fabulous private mansions and vibrantly colored markets with your guide to discover its unique personality and character.
Then, plunge into France’s second-largest city and one of the oldest settlements in western Europe: Marseille.
You’ll come to understand why the Phocaean city is said to be comprised of 111 villages, all with a unique identity and each one vehemently proud of their cultural heritage. Marseille is the ultimate melting pot of history, art, culture and gastronomy and its unique vibe is something that can only be experienced in person.
Departures from : Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Gordes, the Alpilles, Marseille and surrounding areas
Vehicles : High end Mercedes Benz vehicles
Duration : 8 hours approx. / day
The Luberon’s small, ancient towns have traversed the centuries and are some of the most lovingly restored and well maintained Provençale villages you can visit.
Many of these hotspots are ranked among the most beautiful villages of France such as Gordes, Roussillon, Ménerbes. Isle sur la Sorgue, Fontaine de Vaucluse, Bonnieux and Lourmarin are must-sees too.
If you love picturesque castles, stone churches, cobbled streets, lavender fields, and open panoramic views of the hills and valleys, you are in the right place!
The Luberon villages
Departures from : Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Gordes, the Alpilles, Marseille and surrounding areas
Vehicles : High end Mercedes Benz vehicles
Duration : 8 hours approx. / day
Entering Avignon means diving into a deep and rich history of European’s Popes and Kings!
With its medieval streets, rising ramparts, stunning “Palais des Papes” and “Pont” this town is the epitome of timeless majesty. Its fascinating history allowed Avignon to gain recognition as UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995.
The region’s cultural heritage is also linked to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, north of Avignon, which is world renowned for its robust red wines. Nowhere in France are wine and tradition entwined as closely as in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Avignon & Châteauneuf du Pape
Departures from : Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Gordes, the Alpilles, Marseille and surrounding areas
Vehicles : High end Mercedes Benz vehicles
Duration : 8 hours approx. / day
The Alpilles
Surrounded by limestone hills and olive trees, experience firsthand some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Alpilles that inspired the likes of Van Gogh who spent much of his time in the nearby town of Saint Rémy de Provence.
The Carrières des Lumières is an old quarry that has now been converted to a museum and offers a uniquely immersive and often surreal art experience with projections of works from Vermeer to Van Gogh as well as from more modern artists.
Perched on rocky outcroppings lay some of the best-preserved medieval villages, the most emblematic of them Les Baux-de-Provence and its remarkable castle.
Departures from : Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Gordes, the Alpilles, Marseille and surrounding areas
Vehicles : High end Mercedes Benz vehicles
Duration : 8 hours approx. / day
Cassis & the Coast
The charm of the Mediterranean Coast lies in its lovely coloured harbours and towns.
First, Cassis, once a small fishing village which has now become a key symbol of Provence. In the heart of the Calanques national park which runs along the coastline from Marseille, Cassis is famous for its monumental limestone cliffs, clear blue waters and exclusive vineyards.
You may choose to continue on to La Ciotat, steeped in navel tradition and littered with stunning 17th century homes.
Bandol is a great stopover to explore the area’s amazing vineyards and for a shopping session.
Last but certainly not least, Sanary-sur-Mer is mostly renowned for its traditional “Pointus” boats classified as Historic Monuments, its Mediterranean colored houses, its 13th century tower and its Wednesday market, once elected the most beautiful market in France.
Departures from : Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Gordes, the Alpilles, Marseille and surrounding areas
Vehicles : High end Mercedes Benz vehicles
Duration : 8 hours approx. / day