Sunday Tours

Every tour is guided in French and in English by a licensed guide
Every tour departs with a minimum of 1 person

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THE GRAND CANYON OF THE RIVER VERDON/MOUSTIERS-SAINTE-MARIE 

May 18th, June 15^th, July 13^th, August 17th, September 14th and October 5t^h

Departure: 8.45 a.m.
Return around 7.30 p.m.
Price: 56 € per person.

After crossing a peaceful countryside, arrival in an immense and open horizon: the limestone plateaus of 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. Return to Aix-en-Provence.

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THE MEDIEVAL TOUR: TARASCON/VILLENEUVE-LES-AVIGNON/CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE (The "Véraison" fair)

August 3rd
Departure 9 am Return around 7.00 pm

Price... 55€ per person

Optional entrance fees not included

Along small roads, arrival in Tarascon. Visit of Good King René's castle, a powerful fortress standing by the Rhone defending , in the past, the County of Provence. Continuation to Villeneuve-les-Avignon, a charming little town, rich with medieval architecture and which used to be the town of the cardinals during the stay of the popes in Avignon (XIVth century). Stop and free time for lunch. The day will go on with the traditional "Véraison" feast in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. A feast celebrating the vine and the maturity of the grapes.You'll have the opportunity to taste the famous wine of the local vine growers, taste the specialities, appreciate the crafts, the reconstitution of a medieval village as well as medieval music.

 

THE LAVENDER ROAD: Plateau de Valensole / Moustiers Sainte Marie / Sainte Croix de Verdon lake

June 29th and July 6th

Departure: 9.30 a.m.
Return around 7.00 pm
Price: 57€ per person.

Following first the valley of the Durance River, arrival on the Plateau of Valensole specialised in the cultivation of "lavandin", where small roads are winding among the fields of flowers. Stop in the village of Moustiers-Ste-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 River Verdon and Sainte Croix Lake.

 

NATURE / HISTORY AND SOIL IN "PAYS D'AIX" :
Guaranteed departures from 6 persons.
Entrance fees not included.

I Ventabren museum/Roquefavour acqueduct/Cabriès: the Edgar Mélik museum
January 27th.
Departure 1.30 p.m Return around 5.30
Price : 41€ per person

II The museum of Nature in Gardanne/Mimet/Gréasque: the Hély d'Oissel Coal mine
February 17th
Departure 1.30 p.m Return around 6 p.m
Price : 41€ per person

III Truffle and Gastronomy market in Rognes/Wine tasting/Olive Oil Mill in Velaux
December 21st
Departure 10 a.m Return around 5 p.m
Price : 53€ per person

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