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Best of Provence Cycling Tour

Best of Provence, really? In 6 days - this trip hits some real highlights that are sure not to disappoint! Key towns like Gordes, Les Baux de Provence, St Remy de Provence, Uzes and the famous Roman aquaduct, Le Pont du Gard, all make this trip memorable - and they all rank among the best sites and towns in this enchanting region! You will also discover some great wines, some smaller but amazing historical villages, pass through lavender fields, olive groves, and visit castles and art museums.

We ask you to arrive in Avignon from where we transfer you to start, but its a perfect place to have an extra night prior to the tour or after the tour. Access from Paris is easy and quick on the TGV train. From Gordes, we make a big loop that will bring you back to Avignon at the end. Your itineraries are studied with care and patience ; they avoid the traffic and look up the highlights. Our guides are all professionals, French, and backed by many years of experience on the bike and with foreign, English speaking travelers! This is a best value and we invite you to compare it to any other offer!

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"I just wanted to let you know what a fantastic vacation we had with Discover France. Our informational meeting was thorough, bikes and gps in excellent working order, routes were excellent with great road and path conditions. We were blessed with beautiful weather, no injury, great accomodations and food. We could not have asked for anything more and we are so glad we discovered Discover France. Thank you.!"
- C. Austin

Itinerary

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DAY 1 DAY 2

Day 2: From Gordes we do a loop cycling tour today. We actually have several options and ways to ride, but our first ride, the most popular, is to Isle Sur La Sorgue, and charming town along the Sorgue River. And today is Sunday, so its market day for the antique market. The ride to Isle sur la Sorgue is 39km and includes visit of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, village with a refreshing temperature due to the spring where the river Sorgue begins. After a picnic lunch in a peaceful setting carefully chosen by your guides, its back to Gordes where you can enjoy the spa and hotel amenities, or explore the wonderful village of Gordes. Dinner on your own tonight. (B,L)

LA BASTIDE DE GORDES & SPA

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Gordes

DESCRIPTION OF HOTEL: Daniel Jouvance has chosen to create a Spa in the heart of the Bastide ...

DAY 3

Day 3: Gordes to St Remy de Provence: 48km Today we leave the Vaucluse to join the Bouches-du-Rhone department. Our itinerary takes us via Coustellet (Lavender museum) to melon-town Cavaillon where we have to cross the Durance river. A scenic route will take you to Eygalieres, a beautiful one horse-town of some hundreds inhabitants. A short steep walk (or ride) will take you the top of the village, a panoramic viewpoint from where you see the Durance valley, Alpilles mountain range and the rock of Les Baux de Provence. After another countryside picnic, the final stretch is a gentle trip through the Alpilles hills will take you to Saint-Remy-de-Provence, the centre of Provencal culture, native town of Nostradamus and residence of Vincent Van Gogh. Deluxe, gastronomic dinner included again tonight in Saint-Remy-de-Provence. (B,L,D)

Chateau Des Alpilles

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Saint Remy de Provence

The Chateau des Alpilles hotel is located on the outskirts of Saint Remy de Provence, in the magnifi...

DAY 4

Day 4: Loop ride to include Baux de Provence and Arles in option. 30-55km : The ride today can be a shorter ride including the hills of the Alpilles up to Les Baux, or it can first include a trip to the famous town of Arles via the Abbey of Montmajour. Back in St Remy, you have an open night to go to dinner on your own. (B,L)

Chateau Des Alpilles

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Saint Remy de Provence

The Chateau des Alpilles hotel is located on the outskirts of Saint Remy de Provence, in the magnifi...

DAY 5

Day 5: St Remy de Provence to Uzes & Pont du Gard (48km): Straight to Avignon is not so far, but to miss the fantastic site of the Pont du Gard would not be doing the Best Of! So, we take you on a route west of Avignon to see the Pont du Gard. Along the way you pass Graveson and Barbentane where you can visit the Abbey of Saint Michel de Frigolet from the 10th century. Finish the day at the deluxe Relais and Chateau hotel Le Vieux Castillon; gastronomic dinner included. (B,L,D)

Hotel le Vieux Castillon

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Castillon-du-Gard

Le Vieux Castillon, a magnificent collection of Renaissance houses, is a warm, friendly and hospitab...

DAY 6

Day 6: Departure: After breakfast you have some free time to rest or explore on your own before we depart as a group back to Avignon. You will be dropped at the TGV station or a central Avignon hotel if pre-booked. We are available to book Paris hotels or other services. (B)

General Tour Information

Best of Provence Cycling Guided Cycling Tour
5 Nights / 6 Days
Dates 2012
June 16-21 and September 22-27

Level - Level: 2 Moderate over mostly rolling countryside, some hills.

Details
Arrival city is Avignon, which accessible via train from Paris or Paris CDG airport. 3 hours.

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About the Guides

Misc Info - Triple rooms occassionally available but only as double plus single. Pedals with or without straps available. Clients can bring their own Clipless pedals to be changed over.

Tour Map

	Total Distance: km Level:2

Optional Services:

Travel insurance, Paris museum & metro passes, Paris day tours, Lido shows, and other services. Cell phone rental and luggage storage services.

A deposit of 250 euros at time of booking secures your space. See Booking Terms and Conditions.

What's Included

The trip includes

Deluxe 4 star hotels - among the best in the region, 3 dinners and daily buffet breakfasts, guides, support vehicle(s) with roof mounted bike carriers, lunches on ride days, water/snack packages, baggage handling and transfer, welcome meeting at first hotel, road book with detailed maps and directions, GPS - 1 for 2 persons, site/visit information, fully equipped Scott hybrid bicycle available with supplement. We also provide travel planning to add Paris hotels, car rentals, France hotels, trains, airport transfers, trains, and more.

Additional Night in Avignon: 160-380 euros for double room, subject to availability.

Tour Rates

Prices

Deluxe 4 star hotels
Double Occupancy:	2385 €/person
Single supplement: tbd €

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Bike Info

Bike Rentals: Scott Hybrid Bikes

105 euros supplement for duration of the tour. See details and technical specs. Scott Sportster P3/P4 & P40 hybrids; see link for full details and picture. Helmets and add on materials included.

Scott Sportster P3/P4 & P40 hyrid rentals - the best rental bike available in the region.

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You are important to us; so we make you thoroughly prepared and include:
Pre-trip travel documents: you will receive extensive information as a customer prior to your departure. Upon confirmation we will send you some general information about preparations including passport info, training tips, and reading lists. As a customer you can also Purchase product from Hammer Nutrition and much more!

Upon final payment, we will send to you a complete list of documentation by email including Hotel List, contact numbers, itineraries, sites to see and information about sites and culture of the region. We include road signs, packing lists, travel tips, language phrases, holiday info, tour details, culture and customs tips, and much, much more!

Recent Feedback on Provence trips: "We had a wonderful experience! We, often times, would take our own route, 'just a little road', and found many quaint, small villages! Our reception at each hotel was kind and cordial. Great memories -thanks!"

Optional Services:

Travel insurance, Paris museum & metro passes, Paris day tours, Lido shows, and other services. Cell phone rental and luggage storage services.

Bicycle Tour Regions
Alsace	Burgundy	Dordogne/SW	Loire Valley	Rhone-Alpes
Brittany	Champagne	Languedoc	Normandy	Provence