This experience will introduce you to a unique food and wine pairing! Accompanied by one of our sommeliers, you will taste three vintages paired with three delicacies from the Arnaud-Soubeyran nougat factory.
Discover the history and heritage of Avignon with a private professional guide.
You will learn all about the origins and development of the city up to the present day.
Your official guide is a specialist in the history of the Popes in Avignon and will take you on a journey to the heart of the 14th century.
Walk through one of the most charming cities in southern France on this 2 hours tour of Avignon. See the impressive Palace of the Popes from the outside as you explore the city's sidewalk cafes, elegant squares, and delightful tree lined boulevards.
Surrounded by imposing medieval walls, Avignon was the capital of Christendom in the 14th century, with seven successive popes making the city their home. In an attempt to rival Rome's Papacy, Avignon's architects designed many of the city's magnificent features, including the superbly preserved defensive walls and the monumental Palace of the Popes ̶ one of the most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe.
From lesser-known attractions in Avignon to its most renowned sites, you will be accompanied by an expert local guide who will share with you the history and secrets of this UNESCO World Heritage listed city.
Forget the hassles of hiring a car and finding your own way! Take a small group tour of Provence and its exquisite highlights: Fontaine de Vaucluse, Pont du Gard, Les Baux de Provence, Gordes (photo stop only) and Roussillon. Your minivan holds a maximum of eight passengers, and a small group tour is the perfect way to get to out-of-the-way places in one day.
Tour will be provided from 8.30 am to 7.00 pm.
Choose a local driver living in the heart of the Luberon in Lacoste to visit the most beautiful villages of the Luberon. This private and tailor-made excursion allows you to design your unforgettable day in Provence! Aboard our air-conditioned vehicles for a day with family or friends, do not hesitate to contact us to find out more about this experience in the Luberon.
Discover top attractions including 12th-century Sénanque Abbey with its famous lavender fields (generally blooming at the end of June), and fall under the spell of the gentle landscapes of the Luberon valley, where green hills and steep cliffs are lined with vineyards, olive groves and lavender fields. Explore 2 charming villages, officially listed as some of the most beautiful of all France: Gordes and Roussillon.
Enjoy great photo opportunities along some of the most secret lavender fields of Provence. During the harvest (July) you'll have the chance to visit a local farm, where the flowers are processed to make essential oils, dried flower bunches and lavender sachets.
All of our day tours are limited to 8 participants and are operated by Veronica or Nicolas, the two company's founders and owners. They guarantee personal service, careful attention to detail and a friendly atmosphere aboard.
Enjoy a small-group tour from Avignon to follow the steps of Van Gogh with an experienced guide. During this half day tour we will guide you through the wonderful marriage of art and history. Following Van Gogh steps, we will visit Arles and Saint Rémy de Provence where he lived and painted. Explore the incredible perched village Les Baux de Provence one of the most visited destination in France.
Delve deep into rural France and discover the rolling vineyards on this 10-hour tour of Provence from Avignon. You will travel out with your guide through the fertile vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and sample local wines during two tasting sessions. Afternoon dedicated to the Luberon natural regional park. Discover villages such as Roussillon, Ménerbes, Lacoste and Gordes. No more stop in Ménerbes from April 1st 2023.
Enjoy this half day tour from Avignon with an experienced local guide who will take you to places that YOU are interested in. With this customised tour you are able to enjoy the confort of private tour and choose the places that you dreamed to see in Provence.
Former creator of a Parisian bistro dedicated to the cuisine and wines of the South of France, Gina, always passionate about Mediterranean cuisine, welcomes you, in small groups of 4 people, to her house in Avignon. She will teach you how to choose the best products from the Halles market, to cook them skilfully and nevertheless, joyfully.
You will discover Provençal traditions rethought by a contemporary cook attentive to your well-being and the preservation of the Planet.
If you had the chance to know the Maison Trvier in Carpentras, you will be delighted to find Gina and her good humor.
Avignon, the heart of Provence, is to french history what the Vatican city is to Rome. Situated on the bank of the River Rhône, it looks and feels like the backdrop of a medieval fairy tale. It is famously known for the 14th-century seat of the Papacy and its 12th-century-old bridge. Recognized for its ecclesiastical architecture, and historic importance, the centre of Avignon was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city has a lot to offer beyond history. You will be greeted by the picturesque views of the river Rhone, plenty of bars, cafés, and restaurants. As you stroll through the streets of Avignon, you will be fascinated by the old alleys, the courtyards, and the restored facades.
You will learn about:
Since the Neolithic period
Bishop of Avignon
Kingdom of Arles
Holy Roman Empire
Avignon Papacy
Kings of France
French Revolution
Treaty of Tolentino
Annual Festival d'Avignon
You will follow a path of colors and scents and discover Provence in blue. We will take you to the french capital of lavender, Sault (July/ August), for many photo stops or just for the pleasure of walking among the lavender and sunflowers fields. You will also visit the hilltop of Gordes & Abbaye de Sénanque ( photo stop) with its laverder fields.
Sightseeing, beautiful roads and lavender smells for your program!
(From June 15th to August 15th depending on the blossoming of the lavender)
Fall under the spell of the gentle landscapes of the Luberon valley, where green hills and steep cliffs are lined with vineyards and olive groves. Explore 4 charming villages, 3 of which are officially listed as some of the most beautiful of all France. Each town is unique and beautiful in its own way: Fontaine de Vaucluse with its river spring, Gordes with its incredible location on a hillside, Roussillon with its ochre cliffs and painted houses, Ménerbes with its stunning views of the Luberon valley.
All of our day tours are limited to 8 participants and are operated by Veronica or Nicolas, the two company's founders and owners. They guarantee personal service, careful attention to detail and a friendly atmosphere aboard.
Enjoy a Full day Private Wine Tour with your wine specialist. The itinerary is very flexible and you can decide which areas to visit when you book. Some recommendations include Châteaneuf du Pape, Gigondas, Séguret, Beaume de Venise or Vacqueyras vineyards.
Explore the Alpilles and the Luberon regionals parks on your half-day trip from Avignon. Admire the panoramic view of the Alpilles from the hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence. Visit the Luberon and its perched villages with Gordes, listed as "one of the most beautiful village in France" and Roussillon and its red houses and ochres textures. Have a photo stop in the famous Senanque Abbey.
As all of our excursions are personalised, we like to inquire to the individual interests starting from the first contact to get a general idea and start planning a general idea of the upcoming visit. Upon arrival in the region and prior to the visit, we always propose to meet the guest over a nice glass of wine or a cup of coffee (our treat) to truly fine tune their experience to them. The excursion usually starts around 9:30 a.m. and will last about 8 hours. Once more, each visit is unique and can be based upon a theme such as landscapes and Heritage, Legends and Castles, Tastings at and Discoveries of the vineyards and Provençal markets, Art, literature, Crafts, Folklore and the Provençal, Occitan and Roman Cultures. As we are not a company, but a registered not-for-profit cultural association having begun our activities in 2004, our local members who volunteer to accompany visitors are passionate about the history, culture and language of the region.
Choose this full-day tour to have plenty of time to discover the different faces of one of the most fascinating regions of France. The Camargue being one of the widest river deltas in Europe, it takes time to explore it! This tour will allow you to observe iconic animals as well as discover local legends, traditions and historical monuments. Your guide will stop along the road to give you opportunities to photograph Camargue horses and bulls. We include the entrance fee to the Bird Park, the best place in the region to see pink flamingos from close. Saintes Maries de la Mer and Aigues Mortes are lively little towns with century-old monuments, rich gastronomy and lovely shops. This tour is a real digest of the Camargue!
Take a half-day tour from Avignon to experience with your own senses the actual atmosphere which made Vincent van Gogh spend his latest years in Provence.
Your guide will walk along with you in Arles while showing you around.
Then you will be given plenty of time to fully enjoy the most spectacular light show at Carrières de Lumières.
Do not miss the beautiful vista to the Alpilles mountains on the way to the sanatorium.
Enjoy this half day tour from Avignon with an experienced local guide who will take you to places that YOU are interested in. With this customised tour you are able to enjoy the confort of private tour and choose the places that you dreamed to see in Provence.
Start of the tour with a stop in Orange, first at the Arc de Triomphe, built in the 20s AD in honour of the 2nd Gallic Legion, then at the majestic Ancient Theatre and its impressive stage wall, built around 30 BC and still used today, where you will make the tour with audio-guide.
Then we will go to the Pont du Gard, first for the picnic with fresh produce from local farms, then for a walk on the site of the Pont du Gard, a sublime bridge-aqueduct built and used by the Romans to supply Nîmes with water.
We will finish the tour in Nimes, with a first stop in front of the magnificent Maison Carrée, an ancient temple dedicated to the grandsons of the Emperor Augustus and built between the years 2 and 5 AD. Then you will visit the Roman Amphitheatre with an audio guide, a beautiful site built around 105 AD.
Valensole is the place to be if you wish to see endless lavender fields. Walking through the large fields, enjoy the smell, the colors and the charm of Provence sunshine. You will learn more about the lavender in the famous factory l’Occitane en Provence. You will also visit the faience village of Moustiers Sainte Marie and discover their magnificent art works.
Explore the heart of Provence with your private professional guide.
Visit Saint Rémy de Provence with your guide and walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh exploring the Monastery of Saint Paul de Mausole where Van Gogh stayed and where he painted many paintings.
Visit the village of Les Baux de Provence, its medieval castle and its extraordinary painting exhibition in the Carrières de Lumières.
This tour starts wherever you are in Provence.
Educational tour on appellations, viticulture, wine making
Specific tasting of Châteauneuf du Pape
Educational visit
Study of Terroirs
The history of the village
Suitable for all levels: Novices and Amateurs
