TYLENE
TOURISME
Phone/Fax :
(33)(0)4 42 27 79 98
and
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68 61 45 57
Résidence de Galice D
13090 Aix-en-Provence
France
Aix-en-Provence
Ma ville sur internet
Every tour is guided in French and in English by a licensed guide Every tour departs with a minimum of 1 person
May 17th, June 14th, July 19th, August 16th, September 13th and October 11thDeparture: 8.45 am
Return around 7.30 pm
Price: 59 € 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.
THE LAVENDER ROAD: Plateau de Valensole / Moustiers Sainte Marie / Sainte Croix de Verdon lake
June 28th, July 5th and 12th
Departure: 9.00 pm
Return around 6.30 pm
Price: 58€ 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.
Departure from Aix-en-Provence 9 am - Return around 1 pm Price: 40€ per person Departure from Gardanne 9.30 am - Return around 12.30 pm Price: 10€ per persom
A Cézanne Tour in Gardanne, the only Provençal village Paul Cézanne ever painted. The fifteen months the artist spent there were to be essential for his art. Claou, Le Payannet, Colline des FrèresThe tour, partly by minibus, partly on foot, will end on Cours Forbin, outside the house Cézanne once lived in , in the heart of the village and the sunday Provençal market.
THE SAINTE BAUME MOUNTAIN: Nature, legend and tradition
May 24th, september 20th, october 4th
Departure 1.30 pm - Return around 6.30 pm Price: 45€ per person
Through Gémenos, up a wild and winding road, you'll reach The Espigoulier Pass (728m). A wonderful view on : Pic de Bertagne, Marseille, St Cyr, l'Etoile and Ste Victoire mountain ranges.Further up in la Sainte Baume,a 45 mn walk through the once sacred forest of the duids, we'll lead you to the cave of Mary Magdalena, the parton saint of Provence. For people fond of Nature and Provençal tradition and legend.
THE MEDIEVAL TOUR: TARASCON/AVIGNON/CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
August 9th Departure 9 am- Return around 7.30 pm Price...58€ per person - Optional entrance fees not includedAlong 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 Avignon, the stay of the popes in the 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.
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 25th. Departure 1.30 pm - Return around 5.30/6 pm Price : 42€ per person
II The museum of Nature in Gardanne/Mimet/Gréasque: the Hély d'Oissel Coal mine
February 22nd
Departure 1.30 pm - Return around 6 pm
Price : 42€ per person
III Truffle and Gastronomy market in Rognes/Wine tasting/Olive Oil Mill in Velaux
December 20th
Departure 10 am - Return around 5 pm
Price : 53€ per person
From
may 31st to september 27th
