excursions, guided tours, leisure activities - aix en provence & aix region

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The City Pass #provenceaixperience, packs all of Provence into a great price to make the most of our destination, with your loved one, family or friends.

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CÉZANNE’SSITES

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CÉZANNE’S SITES

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ATELIER DE CÉZANNE9, avenue Paul Cézanne

It is here, on the Lauves hill, among the

objects he treasured, the models of his last

still lifes, his furniture and his work tools,

that you will feel the painter’s presence

most intensely.

Duration 30 min | Capacity 18 people Booking advised

+33 (0)4 42 21 06 53 [email protected] cezanne-en-provence.com

Individuals prices Pass

Full price €6 | Reduced price €2.50 (13-25s) | Audioguide €3 | Free under 13s, jobseekers, disabled people, Press, ICOM, tour guides (please present card) and City

Pass holders.

TicketsOn site, at Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office and on: booking.aixenprovencetourism.com No telephone booking

Getting thereBus n°5, Cézanne stopwww.aixenbus.fr

+33 (0)9 70 80 90 13 Car Pasteur car park advised | Tourist coaches marked bays on av. Raymond

Poincaré | GPS 43°32’22 N - 5°26’47 E

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CÉZANNE’S SITES

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CARRIÈRES DE BIBÉMUS3090, chemin de Bibémus

Deep in the "Grand Site Sainte-Victoire",

guided visit of a site of true artistic majesty

where Cézanne laid the foundations for

cubism and produced world-renowned

artworks.

Duration 1 hr | Site located in the middle of nature, steep path requiring a good level of mobility. Walking shoes recommended Capacity max. 20 people | Booking ad-vised | Open to guided visits only, no independent visits | Start 3 Bons Dieux car park, in a special shuttle bus (free parking). Arrive 45 min before the visit. After getting off the schuttle bus, go to the quarries entrance (150m / 165 yard walk)

+33 (0)4 42 16 11 [email protected]

Individuals prices Pass

(including €1.20 for the shuttle bus)

Full price €7.20 | Reduced price €3.70 (13-25s) | Free (except €1.20 for the shutt-le bus): under 13s, jobseekers, disabled people, Press, ICOM, tour guides (please present card). Free visit and shuttle bus for the City Pass holders.

TicketsAt Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office and on:booking.aixenprovencetourism.com No telephone booking

Getting thereBus n°6, Les 3 Bons Dieux stopwww.aixenbus.fr

+33 (0)9 70 80 90 13 Cars 3 Bons Dieux car park (free) | Start point of the shuttle bus for visiting the quarries | GPS 43°32’6.96 N - 5°28’32.29 E

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CÉZANNE’S SITES

BASTIDE DU JAS DE BOUFFAN

Closed for renovation in 2017

... Carry onto

TERRAIN DES PEINTRES on la Marguerite footpath with views of Sainte-Victoire Mountain.

This is where Cézanne painted his best known paintings, nine of which are reproduced on lava stone.

January 11th > March 31st

November 1st > December 31st

10am > 12.30pm2pm > 5pm

10am, 2pm *

4pm

April 1st > May 31st

October 1st > 31st October 31st

10am > 12.30pm2pm > 6pm

10am, 2pm *

5pm

June 1st > September 30th

10am > 6pm 10am, 2pm * 5pm

Closed: from January 1st to 10th, May 1st, December 25th and Sundays of January, February, December

*Other guided visits times may be available at the Tourist Office or on: booking.aixenprovencetourism.com

January 11th > March 31st

November 1st > December 31st

Wednesday, Saturday 3pm

April 1st > May 31st

October 1st > October 31st

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

11am 3pm

June 1st > September 30th

Daily 9.45am

Closed: from January 1st to 10th, May 1st, December 25th. The site may be closed by prefectural order depending on weather conditions, from June to Sep-tember. Check the evening before your visit at cg13.eway.fr/conditions.php (Concors Sainte-Victoire zone), or by telephone: +33 (0)8 11 20 13 13 (surcharged number).

No pets allowed on any sites

Atelier de Cézanne Opening hours and guided visits times 2017

Carrières de BibémusGuided visits times 2017

GUIDED VISITS AND WALKS

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VISITES GUIDÉESGUIDED VISITS AND WALKS

THE TOURIST OFFICETour guides

TOUR OF AIX OLD TOWN Pass

Discover the elegance of the mansions and beauty of the architecture and monu-ments which epitomise its fascinating past.

02/01 > 31/03 - 01/11 > 31/12

Saturday 10am

01/04 > 31/10

Tuesday, Saturday 10am

Standard price €9 | Reduced price* €5 Free under 7s and City Pass holders Duration 2 hrs on foot

IN THE STEPS OF CÉZANNE Pass

Follow the itinerary marked with nails

stamped with a “C“ for visiting the city as Cézanne lived it, the places that were dear to him, cafés where he met his friends...

01/04 > 31/10

Thursday 10am

Standard price €9 (in case of closing of Cézanne room at the Granet museum, consult our rates) | Free under 7s and City Pass holders | Duration 2 hrs on foot

TOUR OF AIX OLD TOWN “THE ESSENTIALS“ Pass

As you stroll along the lively streets, get

a taste of Aix-en-Provence’s baroque he-

ritage, mansions, fountains and more. Trail designed to ease transportation of persons with disabilities.

01/04 > 31/10

1st Monday of the month 2pm

Standard price €5 | Free for anyone accompanying a disabled person, under 7s and City Pass holders | Duration 1 hr on foot (max. 20 people including max. 10 people in wheelchairs).

Individuals pricesmax. 30 people

*Reduced price 7-25s, students, over 60s, disabled person, jobseekers, large families Start Tourist Office | No visit 01/05, 11/11 No telephone bookings | Book at the Tourist Office or on: booking.aixenprovencetourism.com

Groups pricesBooking essential

+ 33 (0)4 42 16 11 65 + 33 (0)4 42 16 11 62

[email protected]

Other themed tours available for groups on request.

The commentary during the visit remains the intellectual property of the guide; recording the visit is prohibited.

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DELPHINE RUSQUARTStreet storyteller

AIXOTERIQUE Pass Mysteries, legends, sacred and profane symbols, weird events, crimes and pu-nishments... Discover the hidden face of the city.

01/04 > 31/10

Thursday 2.30pm

Standard price €9 | Free under 7s and City Pass holders | No visit 25/05

NICOLE DE PALATINATTour guide

AIX’S PRIVATE MANSIONSUncover the most original features and

designs in Aix’s fabulous heritage.

01/04 > 30/06 - 01/09 > 31/10

Friday 2.30pm

Standard price €9 | Free under 7s

AIX, BAROQUE CITYWonder at the wealth and originality of Aix’s baroque style.

01/04 > 30/06 - 01/09 > 31/10

Last Sunday of the month 2.30pm

Standard price €9 | Free under 7s

JEAN-PIERRE CASSELY Tour guide and street storyteller

UNEXPECTED AIX Pass Street names, monuments, plaques on buildings, anecdotes… they all give you a unique insight into Aix.

01/04 > 01/05 - 01/07 > 30/0921/10 > 05/11

Monday 10am

Standard price €10 Free City Pass holdersNo visit 5 > 7/04

LIBERTINES AND COURTESANS Pass Learn about the racy and libertine history

of Provence’s capital and characters such

as the Marquis de Sade and Casanova.

01/04 > 01/05 - 01/07 > 30/0921/10 > 05/11

Friday 10am

Standard price €10 Free City Pass holdersNo visit 5 > 7/04

InformationsDuration 2 hrs on foot | Start Tourist Office | Book at the Tourist Office or on: booking.aixenprovencetourism.com

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Pavillon de Vendôme gardens © S. Spitéri

Informations Standard price €9 | Free under 7s and City Pass holders | Duration 2 hrs on foot Start Tourist Office | Book at the Tourist Office or on: booking.aixenprovencetourism.com

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FRÉDÉRIC PAUL SIMONA DELBENETour guides and street storyteller

HIDDEN HERITAGE IN AIX OLD TOWN Pass Discover details of known places, the history of the city through different eyes!

02/01 > 20/12

Saturday 2.30pm

01/04 > 31/10

Friday 10am

AIX OFF THE BEATEN TRACKS Pass Away from the tumult of the crowd and explore places you wouldn’t have otherwise.

01/02 > 20/12

Wednesday 10am

THE PEOPLE OF AIX Pass

Residents or passers-by, famous or unknown, they made the history of the city.

01/02 > 20/12

Wednesday 2pm

SECRETS D’ICITour guide

FOUNTAINS AND GARDENS Pass

Nicknamed “the city of a thousand foun-

tains“, visit the water features in the streets squares or tucked away in gardens.

02/01 > 31/03 - 01/11 > 31/12

Monday 2pm

01/04 > 31/10

Monday 2pm Wednesday 10am

AIX, ONCE UPON A TIME Pass

Come and discover the old and new he-ritage thanks to the vestiges of the past.

01/04 > 31/10

Tuesday 2pm

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FOLLOW THE GUIDEDIFFERENTLY...

PETIT TRAIN TOURISTIQUE Pass

+ 33 (0)6 27 57 48 80 www.cpts.fr

The tourist tram will take you back in time through the history of Aix-en-Provence, revealing the many treasures of the city and its rich heritage. On board you will be guided through a scripted audio com-mentary translated into 8 languages. A panoramic roof view is available.

01/04 > 31/10

Daily 11am, 12pm, 2.15pm, 3.15pm, 4.15pm

Full price €8 | Reduced price €3 (6-12s) Free under 6s and City Pass holders Booking subject to availability | Duration 45 min | Start Cézanne statue, la Rotonde Suitable for people with reduced mobility Headphones for hearing impaired.

© N. Mercurio

AIX PROVENCE OUTDOOR

+ 33 (0)6 70 21 16 30 www.aixprovenceoutdoor.com

CÉZANNE’S LANDSCAPES Pass This walk on the theme of Cézanne, will allow you to soak up all the atmosphere of Aix countryside. Walking in his footsteps, you will enjoy exceptional views of the Sainte-Victoire Mountain, classified "Grand Site de France".

05/04 > 02/11

Full price €20 | Reduced price* €15 Start Ferrageon stop, Le Tholonet

CROIX DE PROVENCE SAINTE-VICTOIREReaching this summit of Sainte-Victoire is a not to be missed for any walker visiting Aix-en-Provence! Discover the welco-ming esplanade of the priory, a former monastery and even touch "La Croix de Provence" where the view of the sea to the Alpine peaks will be a splendid reward.

08/04 > 03/06 - 23/09 > 04/11

Full price €35 | Reduced price* €30Start Bouquet parking, Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon

NATURE WALK IN SAINTE-VICTOIRENothing like this stroll to discover a nature

preserved around Aix-en-Provence, in

particular with the rich Mediterranean

flora. Walking in the heart of the «Grand

Site Sainte-Victoire», classified «Grand Site

de France», we will enjoy the exceptional

views on this mountain.

07/04 > 27/09

Full price €20 | Reduced price* €15Start maison Sainte-Victoire, Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon

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MOONLIGHT OVER SAINTE-VICTOIREThis walk in the moonlight will allow you

to soak up the whole night atmosphere

of the Aix countryside. Walking at night-

fall, we will look at the Sainte-Victoire

Mountain lit by the moon and listen to the

night sounds. The "Grand Site de France",

classified since the year 2000, remains

rich and varied, authentic and simple but

always of a wild and rare beauty.

12/04 > 08/07 - 06/09 > 04/10

Full price €20 | Reduced price* €15Start Ferrageon stop, Le Tholonet

Informations*Reduced price 8-18s, students under 26s, jobseekers | Calendar consult the Tourist Office web site | Booking at the Tourist Office or on: booking.aixenprovencetourism.com

GOURMET STROLL IN THE SAINT-SER VALLEY***Sainte-Victoire is not only a magnificent

mountain! It’s also a famous appellation

attributed to a few vineyards located at

the foot of the mountain. This walk will

take you to see one of the oldest chapels

of Sainte-Victoire in a small preserved

vallon. Some local specialties and a wine

tasting*** (Côte de Provence Sainte-Vic-

toire) will close this half-day as a reward

for the efforts made.

27/05 - 20/09 > 03/11

Full price €23 | Reduced price* €17Start Saint-Ser parking, Puyloubier

Montagne Sainte-Victoire © C. Moirenc

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MUSEUMS

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Les Grandes Baigneuses, Paul Cézanne

MUSEUMS

MUSÉE GRANET Pass Place Saint-Jean de Malte

+ 33 (0)4 42 52 88 32 www.museegranet-aixenprovence.fr

Labeled Museum of France, almost 600 works are on display, offering a wide panorama of artistic creation from the primitives and the Renaissance to modern and contemporary art masterpieces of the exceptional Philippe Meyer’s donation.

GRANET XXe Pass JEAN PLANQUE COLLECTION

Place Jean Boyer

The modern art collection of the Granet Museum has expanded considerably in 2010 with the 15 years deposit of the Jean Planque Collection by the Jean and Su-zanne Planque Foundation. Swiss painter and collector, Jean Planque died in 1998.

This set of works counts some 300 pain-tings, drawings and sculptures from the Impressionists and post-Impressionists, Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh... to the major artists of the 20th century such as Bonnard, Rouault, Picasso...

Out of summer exhibitionTuesday to Sunday 12pm-6pmClosed 1/01, 1/05, 25/12

Full price €5.50 | Reduced price* €4.50 Free**

Summer exhibitionTuesday to Sunday 10am-7pm

Full price €8 | Reduced price* €6 | Free**

Guided visits of the collection | Entrance fees to the Granet Museum is also valid for Granet XXe | Visits for disabled per-son, hearing and visually impaired person and deafs.

Informations *Reduced price apprentice under 25s, disabled person | **Free under 18s, stu-dents under 26s, jobseekers, Rmistes,

Press, adherents ”friends of the Granet

Museum” and City Pass holders.

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MUSEUMS

© S. Lloyd

HÔTEL DE CAUMONT ART CENTER Pass 3, rue Joseph Cabassol

+ 33 (0)4 42 20 70 01www.caumont-centredart.com

Located next to the cours Mirabeau, the Hôtel de Caumont holds two major tem-porary exhibitions per year dedicated to the famous names of the art history. Exhi-bitions 2017 on sale at the Tourist Office:

Sisley l’impressionnistefrom June 10th to October 15th

Botero, dialogue avec Picassofrom November 24th to March 25th 2018

01/05 > 30/09

Daily 10am-7pm

01/10 > 30/04

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VISIT OF THE ART CENTER

Temporary exhibitionsFull price €14 | Reduced price* €10

Free under 7s, journalists, Icom, tour guide

Out of temporary exhibitionsFull price €8.50 | Reduced price* €6.50

Groups and school groups on booking Visits historical rooms, gardens and film about Cézanne | Audioguides included Suitable for people with reduced mobility Bookstore, shop, Café Caumont

Informations *Reduced price 7-17s students, jobsee-kers, Education Pass holders, Cézam card holders, disability cardholders and City Pass holders, groups

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SITE-MÉMORIAL DU CAMP DES MILLES Pass 40, chemin de la Badesse

+ 33 (0)4 42 39 17 11

www.campdesmilles.org

Unique museum in the world to un-derstand history and act now against intolerance.

Only major internment and deportation camp in France that’s still standing and open to the public, it’s now an innova-tive Science and History of Humanity Museum that’s unique in France. It uses its history to teach visitors about the terrible consequences of discrimination, racism, antisemitism and extremism.

Permanent and temporary exhibitions,

films, debates, cultural schedules for

children and the general public, forums,

social meetings, workshops and more.

Classified as Historical Monument. One

of nine French memorial sites. UNESCO

chair.

MUSEUMS

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02/01 > 31/12

Daily 10am-7pm Closed 01/01, 01/05, 24/12, 25/12, 31/12

Full price €9.50 | Reduced price €7.50 students under 26s, jobseekers, Rmistes, 9-18s, Press, Icom | Free under 9s and City Pass holders

Services | Exhibitions french / englishAudioguides | Guided visits | Groups and school groups on booking | Suitable for people with reduced mobility | Parking free | Bookstore | Restaurant on site

WINE AND GASTRONOMY

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WINE AND GASTRONOMY

CHÂTEAU L’EVESQUE Les hauts de l’Evesque 250, route de Couteron 13090 Aix-en-Provence

+ 33 (0)4 42 54 00 00 www.chateaulevesque.fr

Located on Puyricard’s plateau, in the

estate bought in 1932 by the owner’s

great grandfather, Nathalie and

Jean-Michel Escoffier perpetuate the

vineyard tradition on a 15 hectares lot

with organic methods, respecting vines,

environment, tastes and scents.

VINEYARD AND DISCOVERY***Discovery of the estate’s philosophy and

methods of organic cultivation in our

Grenache’s plot. Commented tasting of

our wine selection in the new cellar of

the Hauts de l’Evesque: 2 white, 2 rosé, 3

red and our famous "Agroufiou".

01/01 > 31/12

Monday to Saturday 10am, 5pm

Sunday 10am

Standard price €32 | Duration 1.30 hrs

ŒNOLOGICAL WORKSHOP OF VINE TO WINES***Discovery of our organic cultivation and

our philosophy. Visit of the historical cellar

and introduction to the wine making pro-

cess in red, white and rosé. Commented

tasting of our wine selection in the cellar

of the Hauts de l’Evesque: 2 white, 2 rosé,

3 red and our famous ”Agroufiou“.

01/01 > 31/12

Monday to Friday 10am, 4pm

Saturday 10am, 4.30pm | Sunday 10am

Standard price €55 | Duration 2.30 hrs

WINE TASTING OF THE ESTATE’S WINES***At the bar of our new wine storehouse

of the Hauts de l’Evesque, discover our

selection of 3 wines: 1 white wine, 1 rosé

wine, 1 red wine.

01/01 > 31/12


Sunday 11am

Standard price €5.90 | Duration 30 min

GUIDED TASTING OF 7 WINES BY THE WINEMAKER***Commented tasting by the winemaker

a selection of white, rosé and red wines

in the new cellar of Hauts de L’Evesque.

Discover our methods of organic cultiva-

tion and winemaking for each wine tasted:

2 white, 2 rosé, 2 red and our specialty,

the ”Agroufiou“.

01/01 > 31/12


Sunday 11am

Standard price €14.90 | Duration 1 hr

InformationsBooking requiered 24 hrs before subject

to availability | Start cellar of Château

l’Evesque.


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WINE AND GASTRONOMY

DOMAINE TERRE DE MISTRALChemin du Pavillon | 13790 Rousset

+ 33 (0)4 42 29 14 84 www.terre-de-mistral.com

Opened in 2008, this estate honors the

land and the peasants and invites you to

discover the wines and olive oils produced

on site as well as the many animations

that are proposed throughout the year.

Further evidence of this desire to share:

this welcoming complex also has a shop

of terroir and a farmhouse inn where the

chef offers refined and inventive cuisine.

TOUR AND TASTING***Commented visit of the wine and olive

workshops followed by a form of games

with the wines and olive oil of the Domain

(recognition of aromas...).

02/01 > 30/06 - 01/09 > 31/12

Saturday 10.30am-12pm

01/07 > 30/08

Monday to Saturday 10.30am, 2pm

11.15am, 2.45pm

Full price €10 | Reduced price €5 | Start reception desk of Domaine Terre de Mistral

Booking required subject to availability Suitable for people with reduced mobility Closed on bank holidays | Own transport requiered


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PROVENCE GOURMET Pass Chemin des Bruis | 13590 Meyreuil

+ 33 (0)6 09 60 60 84 www.provence-gourmet.fr

COOKING CLASSCook and enjoy lunch with Chef Gilles Conchy in his Aix countryside home. From the menu selection and its ingre-dients, to the making and the tasting of his best recipes, share an exciting day starting on the Aix food markets, tasting and choosing wine in a local famous Château AOC Palette and in his Mon-taiguet countryside home. Immerse yourself in an authentic and unique atmosphere typically Provençal.

02/01 > 31/12

Monday to Saturday 9.30am-

3.30pm | Full price €145 | Reduced price

€70 (under 12s) | Booking required sub-

ject to availability | Start Tourist Office

Included visit of markets, food, purchases

and wine tasting*** in an AOC Palette

vineyard, cooking workshop and 4-course

lunch | Transport free round trip.

VINOMED Pass 25, av. Albert Couton | 13290 Les Milles

+ 33 (0)4 42 29 77 06 www.vinomed.com

INITIATION AND PROVENCE WINES***Learn with an œnologist the main part

of the wine tasting in 3 stages: visual,

olfactory and gustatory.

Awaken your senses through a fun

workshop on aroma recognition.

Taste 3 of the most prestigious wines of

Provence: enjoy, comment and express

your sensations.

Private lesson in a friendly atmosphere.

02/01 > 31/12

Monday to Friday 10.30am-12pm

Booking requiered subject to availability

Full price €95 | Own transport requiered

WINE AND GASTRONOMY

Vinomed vineyards © José Nicolas


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EXCURSIONSAUX CHAMPS

OCCITANIA

PROVENCE CONNECTION

PROVENCE WINE TOUR

PROVENCE XPLORER

RENDEZ-VOUS PROVENCE

TYLÈNE

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AUX CHAMPS

Licence transport n° EVTC013130038

+33 (0)6 70 90 17 43

OCCITANIA PROVENCE TOURS

Licence transport n° 2014/93/0000952

+33 (0)6 65 12 60 67

PROVENCE CONNECTION


+33 (0)6 44 95 12 38

PROVENCE WINE TOURS

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+33 (0)6 29 21 91 17

PROVENCE XPLORER

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+33 (0)6 75 24 44 48


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+33 (0)4 42 96 30 72

TYLÈNE TRANSPORTS TOURISME


+33 (0)4 90 14 70 00

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Monday

1 Lavender in Valensole*......................P30

2 Lavender in Sault*...............................P30

3 Lavender and Verdon Canyon*........P30

1 Lavender, L’Occitane’s factory*........P31

3 Discovery of the Luberon..................P32

6 Cassis, calanques, wine tasting........P33

7 Aigues-Mortes, Saintes-Maries, Arles..P33

1 The essential of Provence in a day..P34

4 Valensole lavender fields...................P35

5 Sault for the last lavenders................P35

1 Avignon and hilltop villages.............P38

4 Valensole, Moustiers, Verdon*.........P39

6 Cassis and Marseille panorama........P40

7 Lavender tour in Valensole*............P40

2 Cassis and cruise 3 calanques..........P41

8 Luberon panorama.............................P43

9 Saint-Rémy, Les Baux, Arles..............P44


4 Provence wines and Luberon...........P46

5 Wine tour in Cézanne countryside...P47

7 Hilltop villages of Luberon................P47

8 Camargue..............................................P47

9 Arles on your own..................................P48

12 Marseille panoramic tour..................P49

13 Lavender tour (morning)*......................P49

14 Lavender tour (afternoon)*..................P49

15 Lavender tour (full day)*......................P50

16 Lavender tour in Sault (full day)*.......P50

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Tuesday






4 Luberon and wine tasting.....................P32

5 Luberon and Pope’s road..................P32


3 Monaco, Cannes, French Riviera.....P35



1 Wine tour in Provence Ste-Victoire...P36

4 Wine tour in AOP Bandol, Cassis....P37

2 All Provence in a day..........................P38


5 Cassis, 3 calanques, Cap Canaille...P39




3 Verdon, Valensole, Moustiers*...........P42

4 Les Baux, Carrières de Lumières......P42

7 Arles and Van Gogh’s sites................P43


1 Provence in a day................................P45

2 Markets and villages of the Luberon..P45





*Lavender excursions (according to the flowering period) | Program subject to change

Wednesday





2 Provence and best villages................P31








3 Arles, Carrières de Lumières.............P39





5 Avignon, pont du Gard, Saint-Rémy..P43


3 Arles, Les Baux, Saint-Rémy..............P46

10 Verdon Canyon and Moustiers........P48





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Thursday









3 Monaco, Cannes, French Riviera....P35

4 Valensole lavender fields*.................P35

5 Sault for the last lavenders*..............P35

2 Wine tour Coteaux d’Aix, Luberon..P36

3 Wine tour in Coteaux d’Aix...............P37





1 Marseille panorama.............................P41


4 Les Baux, Carrières de Lumières......P42

7 Arles and Van Gogh’s sites................P43


4 Provence wines and Luberon...........P46

5 Wine tour in Cézanne countryside...P47

6 Cassis and its calanques.....................P47

7 Hilltop villages of Luberon................P47

8 Camargue..............................................P47

9 Arles on your own..................................P48





Friday







7 Aigues-Mortes, Saintes-Maries, Arles..P33










6 Markets, villages of the Luberon......P43


1 Provence in a day................................P45

2 Markets and villages of the Luberon..P45





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Saturday









3 Monaco, Cannes, French Riviera....P35




2 Wine tour Coteaux d’Aix, Luberon...P36









3 Arles, Les Baux, Saint-Rémy..............P46

6 Cassis and its calanques.....................P47

7 Hilltop villages of the Luberon.............P47





Sunday








2 The Sundays of the Luberon............P34







1 Marseille panorama.............................P41





11 French Riviera: Nice, Eze, Monaco...P47





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Aix-en-Provencein the heart of Provence

http://reservation.aixenprovencetourism.com/excursions-marseille.html

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http://reservation.aixenprovencetourism.com/excursions-camargue.html

http://reservation.aixenprovencetourism.com/excursions-arles.html

http://reservation.aixenprovencetourism.com/excursions-alpilles.html

http://reservation.aixenprovencetourism.com/excursions-pont-gard.html

http://reservation.aixenprovencetourism.com/excursions-avignon.html

http://reservation.aixenprovencetourism.com/excursions-luberon.html

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Lavender fields © A. Hocquel

1 LAVENDER IN VALENSOLE*

A half day to discover the lavender fields

which extend as far as the eyes can see,

as well as the sunflowers fields will give

you a unique combination of colors. You

will feel the scent of lavenders in this

bluish scenery.

15TH JUNE > 20TH JULY 2017*

Daily | 10am-2pm | 3pm-7pm€48 per person | €24 2-12s

2 LAVENDER IN SAULT*

A half day to discover the lavender fields.

You will follow the road of lavenders to

reach its capital: the village of Sault. Free

time in the village.

20TH JULY > 10TH AUGUST 2017*

Daily | 9am-2pm | 2.30pm-7.30pm€55 per person | €27.50 2-12s

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3 LANDSCAPES OF LAVENDER AND THE VERDON CANYON*

Travel on the ”plateau de Valensole”,

which is the best producing area of laven-

der. You will discover the lavender fields

which extend as far as the eyes can see, as

well as the sunflowers fields will give you

a unique combination of colors unique

in the world. Then, you will visit Mous-tiers-Sainte-Marie which is one of the

most beautiful villages in France and you

will see the breathtaking Verdon Canyon

and the lake of Sainte-Croix.

Not included: lunch.


Daily | 10am-7pm €100 per person | €50 2-12s

AUX CHAMPS

*According to the flowering period

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1 LAVENDER ANDL’OCCITANE’S FACTORY*

Commented visit

Travel in the lavender country on the ”plateau de Valensole”. Located in a ma-

gnificent natural setting, at 600 m high,

the lavender fields which extend as far

as the eyes can see. Meet a producer and

discover the different products from the

flower of lavender (essential oils, honey...).

Then, you will go to the L’Occitane’s

factory where you can visit the museum,

the Mediterranean garden and the shop

to do your shopping (in case of closing

of the factory, you will visit the village of

Valensole). Provençal market: Valensole (Saturday morning).

10TH JUNE > 31ST JULY 2017*

Daily | 8.30am-1.30pm | 2pm-7pm€65 per person | €32.50 2-12s

OCCITANIA

Roussillon © Occitania

2 PROVENCE IN A DAY AND BEST VILLAGES

Commented visit

A day to discover the most beautiful

villages of Provence. Travel in this sublime

and colorful landscape to experience a

magical moment, filled with a thousand

perfumes and unforgettable images.

Discover Arles, Roman city with its arena

and the garden of Van Gogh. Walk around

the tiny narrow streets of Les Baux-de-Provence and Lourmarin. Admire the

panorama in Gordes and the ocher cliffs

of Roussillon. Gaze at the fields of laven-der and sunflowers*. Lunch on your

own. Provençal market: Gordes (Tuesday

morning), Arles (Saturday morning).

Not included: lunch, entrance fees to

the visited sites.

1ST APRIL > 31ST OCTOBER 2017

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Ocher cliffs © Occitania

OCCITANIA

*According to the flowering period | ***To be consumed with moderation

3 DISCOVERY OF THE LUBERON

Commented visit

Discover the most beautiful Provençal

villages of the Luberon. Enjoy the most

beautiful panoramic views of Gordes,

and stroll through the age-old cobbled

streets of the perched village. Admire

Roussillon, a charming village with its

ocher cliffs and bright colored facades.

Visit Lourmarin, a lovely village set in

the middle of olive and almond trees

fields, its castle, its narrow streets and its

beautiful fountains. Provençal market:

Gordes (Tuesday morning), Roussillon

(Thursday morning).


Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday | 8.30am-1.30pm Monday, Friday | 2pm-7pm€65 per person | €32.50 2-12s

4 LUBERON AND WINE TASTING***

Commented visit

Bonnieux offers you a magnificent pano-

rama on the landscapes of the surroun-

dings. Discover its churches and its bridge

listed as a historical monument. Continue

your journey through Ansouis, one of the

most beautiful villages in France, then by

Lourmarin set in the middle of olive and

almond trees fields.

End with a wine tasting*** at the Domaine

of Val Joanis in Pertuis (in case of closing,

the tasting will take place at the Château

La Coste in Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade). Pro-

vençal market: Bonnieux (Friday morning).


Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday2pm-7pm | Friday | 8.30am-1.30pm€65 per person | €32.50 2-12s

5 LUBERON AND POPES’ ROAD

Commented visit

Gordes, perched village with cobbled

streets. L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, unmis-

sable village of bargain hunters and fans

of antiques. Stroll along the rivers with

windmills. Châteauneuf-du-Pape and its

3,000 hectares of vineyards, enjoy it to

visit a cellar and taste the local wines***

(included).

In Avignon, discover the Pope’s Palace,

the Notre-Dame des Doms Cathedral,

the Ramparts, the Saint-Benezet Bridge,

the Saint-Pierre Church and the Hor-

loge Square. Provençal market: Gordes

(Tuesday morning), l’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

(Sunday morning).


the visited sites.


Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday | 9am-6pm€115 per person | €57.50 2-12s

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6 CASSIS, CALANQUES, WINE TASTING***

Commented visit

You will visit Cassis, a small fishing village

nestled in a sumptuous setting bounded

by the ”Cap Canaille”, the highest sea cliff

in Europe. Then, embark for a cruise**

to discover from the sea, the three ca-lanques of white limestone that made

the reputation of the village.

Since the Crêtes Road, you will get the

best view of the ”Cap Canaille”. A tasting

of Cassis wines*** (included), the first

to benefit from the AOC Label in 1936,

will complete this half-day in Provence.

Not included: cruise ticket.


Monday to Saturday 8.30am-1.30pm | 2pm-7pm€65 per person | €32.50 2-12s

7 AIGUES-MORTES, LES SAINTES-MARIES-DE-LA-MER, ARLES

Commented visit

Aigues-Mortes: you wiIl cross the Ca-margue Regional Park in the middle of

the saltworks. You can stroll along the

ramparts, one of the most spectacular

and best preserved medieval fortifications

in Europe, admire the Salt Museum and

the ”Pink Sea”.

In the Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, you will

see bulls, horses and other animals of the

region. At the Pond of Vaccarès, you will

discover one of the finest migratory bird

sanctuaries in Europe. In Arles, you can

visit the main monuments listed on the

World Heritage of Humanity.


the visited sites.


Monday, Friday | 9am-6pm€115 per person | €57.50 2-12s

Calanques of Cassis © Occitania

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PROVENCE CONNECTION

Pont du Gard © Provence Connection


1 THE ESSENTIAL OF PROVENCE IN A DAY

Commented visit

Arrival in Arles to discover its Roman

Amphitheatre and its narrow streets just

before going at the foot of the monumen-

tal valley of the ”Pont du Gard”, impressive

aqueduct of the ancient city of Nîmes.

Lunch break at the foot of the imposing

Pope’s Palace in Avignon, a few steps

away from its famous bridge.

Drive through Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

to admire the landscapes than Vincent Van Gogh fell in love with. Free time in

Les Baux-de-Provence, one of the nicest

villages in France.



Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9.15am-5.15pm €119 per person | €59,50 2-12s

2 THE SUNDAYS OF THE LUBERON

Commented visit

The Luberon, paradise on earth of Fran-

çois Petrarque and Peter Mayle. Discover

the unmissable Sunday market of l’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, capital of the flea market

whose reputation became international.

Then, stop in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse to

contemplate its incredible spring. Lunch-

break in the heart of the gorgeous village

of Gordes.

Before returning to Aix-en-Provence, dis-

cover the colors of Roussillon and the

narrow streets and cafés of Lourmarin. A

stop is possible in the lavender fields* of

the Sénanque Abbey (June/July).



Sunday | 9.15am-5.15pm€95 per person | €47,50 2-12s

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PROVENCE CONNECTION


Monaco © Provence Connection

3 MONACO, CANNES, THE FRENCH RIVIERA

Commented visit

Arrival in Cannes, ahead the Film Festival

Palace, its red carpet, its Walk of Fame,

the sandy beaches and its sumptuous

palaces. You will go through Antibes and

the ”Promenade des Anglais” in Nice.

Lunch and free time at the flowers market

of the old town. Discover the breathtaking

landscapes of the ”Moyenne Corniche”

before visiting the Fragonard perfumery

and the village of Eze. Walking tour of

the old town of Monaco to discover its

cathedral and the Prince’s Palace.

To end the day, make a whole lap of the

Monte-Carlo Formula 1 Circuit crossing

the luxurious Casino Square.



Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9.15am-7.15pm€145 per person | €72,50 2-12s

4 LET’S HAVE A BREAK IN THE VALENSOLE LAVENDER FIELDS*

Commented visit

Up to 2.30 hrs of free time in the ”plateau de Valensole” to discover its coloured

fields, fragant shops and its picturesque

village.

15TH JUNE > 31ST JULY 2017*

Daily | 9.15am-1.15pm | 2.45pm-6.45pm€51 per person | €25,50 2-12s

5 LET’S DRIVE TO SAULT FOR THE LAST LAVENDERS*

Commented visit

2 hrs of free time in the Luberon, in Sault, to discover the last colorful fields of lavender, its fragrant shops and its pic-

turesque village.

20TH JULY > 20TH AUGUST 2017*

Daily | 1.30pm-7.30pm€65 per person | €32,50 2-12s

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PROVENCE WINE TOURS

1 WINE TOUR IN CÔTES DE PROVENCE SAINTE-VICTOIRE***

Commented visit

Discover the wine region of Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire. Learn about

the characteristics of this terroir and talk

about local grape varieties and winema-

king process while visiting the cellars. Meet

the winemakers and taste AOP Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire wines in red,

rosé and white. How about tasting a wine

with 20 years’ ageing potential?

Guided visit of 2 wineries and tastings of 9 different wines with a Provence wine

expert (tasting fees included).

2ND JANUARY > 31ST MARCH 2017

2ND NOVEMBER > 31ST DECEMBER 2017

Wednesday, Saturday | 1.30pm-4.45pmNo tours on 1/11, 11/11


Tuesday | 9am-12.15pm Saturday | 2.30pm-5.45pm€68 per person | €34 2-12sNo tour on 15/08

2 WINE TOUR IN COTEAUX D’AIX AND LUBERON***

Commented visit

Discover the Luberon and Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence wines and navigate between

Luberon and Provence wine regions!

Enjoy a short walk in the vineyard to learn

about pruning and organic wines. Meet the winemakers and taste a selection

of red, rosé and white wines from AOP Luberon and Coteaux d’Aix.




Thursday | 1.45pm-6pm Saturday | 9am-1.15pm€68 per person | €34 2-12s

Sainte-Victoire vineyards © S. Spitéri


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PROVENCE WINE TOURS

3 WINE TOUR IN COTEAUX D’AIX***

Commented visit

With your wine guide, discover the wine

region of Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence

with its reds full of character, its aromatic

and lively rosé wines: Grenache, Cabernet

Sauvignon, Cinsault... Learn more about

the local grape varieties and wine making

process while visiting the cellars. Taste AOP Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence wines

in 3 colors: red, rosé and white.




Thursday | 9am-12.30pm€68 per person | €34 2-12sNo tour on 25/05

4 WINE TOUR IN AOP BANDOL AND AOP CASSIS***

Commented visit

Discover the wines of the AOP Bandol and AOP Cassis and the amazing lands-

capes of this little area of Provence bor-

dering the Mediterranean Sea. Taste the

elegant white and delicate rosé wines of

Cassis, well known by the connoisseurs,

and also the structured rosés and deep

reds of Bandol. Then, enjoy a little stop

in the charming fishing town of Cassis.

Such a perfect half-day wine tour!

Guided visit of 2 wineries and tastings of 8 to 9 different wines with a Provence

wine expert (tasting fees included), 30min

free time in Cassis.


Tuesday | 1.30pm-6.30pm€78 per person | €39 2-12sNo tour on 15/08


Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire © C. Moirenc

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PROVENCE XPLORER

© Provence Xplorer

1 AVIGNON, HILLTOPVILLAGES OF PROVENCE

Commented visit

Departure for Avignon. Guided tour of

the Pope’s City to discover the Avignon

Bridge, the Cathedral, the Doms Gar-

den, the Saint-Pierre Church, the Hor-

loge Square or visit the Pope’s Palace

on your own.

Drive to the Luberon Regional Park and

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, famous for its

mythic spring and paper mill. Then you

will go to Gordes, a medieval village listed

by Unesco. Lunch on your own.

Photo stop at the Sénanque Abbey. Vi-

sit of Roussillon and Lourmarin driving

through Bonnieux and the Julien Bridge.


the visited sites.

1ST APRIL > 31ST OCTOBER 2017Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday | 9am-6pm €105 per person | €52.50 2-12s

2 ALL PROVENCE IN A DAY

Commented visit

Drive through the Alpilles National Park and reach the perched medieval village

of Les Baux-de-Provence. Free time to

explore its church and the 10th century

fortress. Drive to Saint-Rémy-de-Pro-vence. Photo stop on the ”plateau des

Antiques” and lunch at leisure in the village.

Then, you will go to Gordes, a medie-

val village listed by Unesco. Free time in

Roussillon, ”the Provençal Colorado”.

Drive through Bonnieux and the Julien Bridge to reach Lourmarin.


the visited sites.


Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | 9am-6pm€100 per person | €50 2-12s

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PROVENCE XPLORER

*According to the flowering period | **Weather permitting

Port of Cassis © Provence Xplorer

3 ARLES, LES BAUX-DE-PROVENCE, SAINT-RÉMY-DE-PROVENCE, CARRIÈRES DE LUMIÈRES

Commented visit

Visit Arles and the main Roman and Chris-

tian monuments. Walk in the steps of Van Gogh and discover the places were dear

to him. Drive through the Alpilles Regio-nal Park to reach the perched medieval

village of Les Baux-de-Provence. Free

time at leisure to explore the fortress or

enjoy the unique show of the ”Carrières de Lumières”. Free time for lunch. Then,

you will reach Saint-Rémy-de-Provence to admire the Antiques and visit Saint-Paul de Mausole where Van Gogh lived.


the visited sites.


Wednesday, Friday, Saturday | 9am-6pm€105 per person | €52.50 2-12s

4 LAVANDE À VALENSOLE, MOUSTIERS, LAC DU VERDON*

Commented visit

Free time in the lavender fields of the

”plateau de Valensole”. Explore the

Provençal market of Riez (Wednesday,

Saturday) before reaching the village of

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie for lunch. You

will cross new lavender fields and reach

the lake of Sainte-Croix of Verdon. Photo

stop to enjoy the panoramic view.


the visited sites.


Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday | 9am-6pm€105 per person | €52.50 2-12s

5 CASSIS, 3 CALANQUES, CAP CANAILLE

Discover the charming port of Cassis

called ”the little Saint-Tropez of Provence”

and its wonderful calanques listed by

Unesco. Free time to walk around the

village, relax on the beach or board on

a motor boat for a 45 min mini-cruise**

through the 3 main calanques of Cassis.

Drive along the National Park and the

Crêtes Road to enjoy a panoramic view

over the bay and the ”Cap Canaille”, the

highest cliff of Europe.

Non inclus : 45 min mini-cruise fee.


Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday 9am-1pm | 2pm-6pm€60 per person | €30 2-12s

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PROVENCE XPLORER

*According to the flowering period | **Weather permitting

7 LAVENDER TOUR INVALENSOLE*

Discover the ”plateau de Valensole” and

its lavender fields. Photo stop and free

time in the lavender fields. Visit an organic

farm and taste some local products. Learn

everything about lavender oil making

process.


the visited sites.


Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday | 9am-1pm | 2pm-6pm€50 per person | €25 2-12s

6 CASSIS AND MARSEILLE PANORAMA

Commented visit

Departure for the little port of Cassis

and free time to walk around the village,

relax on the beach or board on a motor

boat for a 45 min mini-cruise** through

the main calanques listed by Unesco.

Lunch at leisure. Drive to Marseille, visit

Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde Cathedral and enjoy the panoramic view over the

Phocean city. Visit the Saint-Victor Abbey and its crypt. Free time to visit La Major Cathedral, the ”Panier” district, the Fort Saint-Jean and the Mucem.


the visited sites.


Daily | 11.30am-6.30pm€90 per person | €45 2-12s

Champs de lavande © Provence Xplorer

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**Weather permitting

2 CASSIS AND CRUISE 3 CALANQUES

Commented visit

We will drive through the Sainte-Baume

Massif to Cassis, a little fishing port.

You will embark on a 45-min cruise** to

discover three calanques (fare included

but the tour is unaccompanied). In Cassis,

free time in the port before continuing to

the Crêtes Road (1 stop) to discover the

”Cap Canaille”, the highest cliff in Europe

(399 meters facing the sea), where we will

pause to enjoy the view.

15TH MARCH > 31ST DECEMBER 2017

From Monday to Friday | 9am-1pm€75 per person | €37.50 2-12sNo tours on 17/04, 1/05, 5/06, 14/07

Cassis © OT Cassis

1 MARSEILLE PANORAMA Commented visit

In Marseille, our guide will make you

discover the Mucem, the ”Canebière”, La

Major Catedral, the ”Panier” district and

then the ”Vieux Port”. Notre-Dame-de-la-

Garde Catedral (stop 30 min), seated at

the top of the hill, with the most beautiful

view of Marseille harbor and Fort Saint-

Jean and Fort Saint-Nicolas.

We will then go down towards the ”Cor-niche” and eventually to the ”vallon des Auffes”, a tiny fishing port which has lasted

well against modern times (20 min stop).


Thursday, Sunday | 9am-1pm€55 per person | €27.50 2-12s

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3 VERDON, LAVENDER IN VALENSOLE, MOUSTIERS-STE-MARIE*

Commented visit

We will drive to the ”plateau de Valensole”

to discover lavender fields in bloom* for

2 hrs. Then, in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie,

you will have 1 hr of free time to visit the

village and its earthenware workshops

known since the 18th century.

After lunch (on your own), we will drive

to the lake of Sainte-Croix to reach the

Verdon Canyon where there are outs-

tanding views (photo stop).



Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday | 9am-6pm€99 per person | €49.50 2-12s

La Major Catedral, Marseille © OTCM


4 LES BAUX-DE-PROVENCE, CARRIÈRES DE LUMIÈRES

Commented visit

We will drive towards the Alpilles to arrive

in the Valley of Les Baux-de-Provence.

Along the way, if you wish, we will pause

to see an olive oil mill. Later, you will

experience the unforgettable spectacle

of the light on the Alpilles, olive trees and grapevines. Above you, on its rock,

you will see the Citadel of the Baux. You

will have 1.30 hrs to visit the village and

its castle which are rich in history and re-

mains of the 16th and 17th centuries, or the

”Carrières de Lumières” (optional visits).

Not included: entrance fees to the castle

of Les Baux-de-Provence and ”Carrières

de Lumières”.


Tuesday | 9am-1pm Thursday | 2pm-6pm€59 per person | €29.50 2-12s

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5 AVIGNON, PONT DU GARD, SAINT-RÉMY-DE-PROVENCE

Commented visit

We will drive first to Avignon to discover

the ancient walled town, the famous

Pope’s Palace, classified by Unesco (optio-

nal visit) and the Saint-Bénézet Bridge. You

will have 2 hrs free time to visit the town.

Then, we will cross the Côtes du Rhône

vineyards to reach the ”Pont du Gard”,

listed by Unesco (entrance fee included).

To finish, we will pass by the castle of Tarascon (photo stop) and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence where you can walk around

during 1 hr.

Not included: lunch, entrance fee to the

Pope’s Palace.


Wednesday, Friday, Saturday | 9am-6pm€109 per person | €54.50 2-12sNo tour on 14/07

6 MARKETS AND LISTED VILLAGES OF THE LUBERON

Commented visit

In the morning, you’ll visit the Provençal

market of Lourmarin (Friday - 1.30 hrs

stop) or the antique dealers market in

L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgues (Sunday - 1.30 hrs

stop).

In the afternoon, you will visit 3 other

classified villages of the Luberon (Gordes,

Roussillon, Lacoste). You will have 45 min

of free time to visit each village.



Friday, Sunday | 9am-6pm€99 per person | €49.50 2-12sNo tour on 14/07


7 ARLES, ROMAN HERITAGE, VAN GOGH’S SITES

Commented visit

Visit Arles, masterpiece of the Roman

period in Provence, classified by Unesco

(2 hrs walking tour).

Discover the Roman Amphitheatre, the

Ancient Theatre (optional visits), the Re-

public Square, the Saint-Trophime Church,

the Town Hall and the Forum Square.

Admire 4 Van Gogh’s sites: The yellow

house, Starry night on the Rhône, The

terrace of the café at night and The Gar-

den of the hospital where he was treated.

Not included: entrance fees to the vi-

sited sites.


Tuesday, Thursday | 2pm-6pm€59 per person | €29.50 2-12s

8 LUBERON PANORAMA Commented visit

Discover 4 perched villages in the heart

of the Luberon mountain range: Lour-marin (30 min stop), Bonnieux (photo

stop), Lacoste and the family castle of

the Marques of Sade (30 min stop) and

then, the colored village of Roussillon,

with its red cliffs (30 min stop).

In the heart of the rural world, fruit-trees,

sunflowers, lavender fields*, poppies and vines will delight you.

On the way back, drive through one of

the oldest Roman bridges of France: the

Julien Bridge.


Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday | 2pm-7pm€65 per person | €32.50 2-12sNo tours on 17/04, 1/05, 5/06, 14/07


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Arles © Lionel Roux

9 SAINT-RÉMY-DE-PROVENCE, LES BAUX-DE-PROVENCE, ARLES

Commented visit

We’ll start the day in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence where Van Gogh stayed. Af-

terwards, we’ll make a stop in Saint-Paul de Mausole where Van Gogh found the

inspiration and realized many of his pain-

tings (optional visit).

Then, we will take the road to Les Baux-de-Provence for having lunch and visit

the medieval village perched on its rock

(lunch on your own).

We’ll then go to Arles (2 hrs walking tour)

to visit the Historic Gallo-Roman Centre

(optional visit) and 5 scenes painted by

Van Gogh.


the visited sites.


Monday, Thursday, Saturday | 9am-6pm€99 per person | €49.50 2-12sNo tours on 17/04, 1/05, 5/06

10 LAVENDER IN VALENSOLE*

Commented visit

Along the roads of the ”plateau de Valen-sole”, lit by the soft morning light, we’ll

make several photos stops around the

lavender fields and a 20 min stop in the

Valensole village.


Monday, Saturday | 9am-1pm | 2pm-6pm€59 per person | €29.50 2-12s


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TYLÈNE

1 PROVENCE IN A DAY Commented visit

Les Baux-de-Provence: visit this historic

medieval castle which kept its narrow

streets and the castle ruins. Enjoy a breath-

taking view on an exceptional scenery.

Discover the Pont du Gard, a fascinating

Unesco World Heritage Site.

In Avignon, free time to visit the Saint-Be-nezet Bridge and the Pope’s Palace. Dis-

cover the vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and taste its prestigious wines*** in

one of the numerous properties.


the visited sites.

2ND JANUARY > 31ST DECEMBER 2017

Tuesday, Friday | 9am-6.30pm€110 per person | €55 2-12s

2 MARKETS AND LUBERON VILLAGES

Commented visit

Discover every day a Provençal market

in a different village.

L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue: free time to disco-

ver the antique shops along the canals

(market on Sunday). Visit the hilltop village

of Gordes (market on Tuesday). Photo

stop at the Sénanque Abbey (mid-June

to mid-July only) to enjoy the lavender

fields in flowers*. Roussillon: admire

this colourful village and its ochre cliffs.

Bonnieux: photo stop. Free time in Lour-marin, famous for its Renaissance-style

castle (market

on Friday).



Tuesday, Friday | 9am-6pm €100 per person | €50 2-12s


Tuesday, Friday, Sunday | 9am-6pm€100 per person | €50 2-12s

*According to the flowering period | ***To be consumed with moderation

Pont du Gard © Stevanzz

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3 ARLES, LES BAUX DE PROVENCE, SAINT-RÉMY-DE-PROVENCE

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Saint-Rémy-de-Provence: photo stop

near the Roman monuments. Possibility

to visit Van Gogh’s bedroom reproduction

in Saint-Paul de Mausole hospital (market

on Wednesday). Les Baux-de-Provence:

from its rocky spur, discover a breath-

taking view on an exceptional scenery.

The village has kept its medieval layout

with its narrow streets and the castle

ruins. Arles (market on Saturday): visit

the places that inspired Van Gogh and

the exceptional architectural heritage of

this ancient Roman city.


the visited sites.


Wednesday, Saturday | 9am-5.30pm€100 per person | €50 2-12s

4 PROVENCE WINES AND LUBERON VILLAGES***

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On the way towards the Sainte-Victoire Mountain. You will visit 2 vineyards and

taste the red and rosé wines of the appella-

tion Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire***.

Lunch on your own in Aix-en-Provence.

Luberon: discover the typical hilltop vil-

lages of this region. Bonnieux: photo stop.

Free time in Lourmarin, famous for its

Renaissance castle. Roussillon: explore

this colourful village which houses are

all covered with ochre. Gordes: amazing

hilltop village entirely built with local dry

stones.



Monday, Thursday | 9am-7.30pm €110 per person | €55 2-12sNo tours on 1/05, 25/12

Roussilon © Tylène


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5 WINE TOUR IN CÉZANNECOUNTRYSIDE***

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The vineyards of the appellation Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire are located to

the East of the city of Aix-en-Provence,

at the foot of the Sainte-Victoire Mountain

which was a great source of inspiration

for the painter Paul Cézanne from 1880

to 1883.

You will visit 2 vineyards and taste the red

wines with complex structure and the

subtle and elegant rosés of the appellation

Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire.


Monday, Thursday | 9am-1pm€70 per person | €35 2-12sNo tours on 1/05, 25/12

6 CASSIS AND ITS CALANQUES

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On the way to the ”Cap Canaille”, the

highest maritime cliff in Europe, to enjoy

the panoramic view.

Free time in the charming fishermen port

of Cassis. Board on a 45 min boat trip**

to discover 3 calanques, limestone cliffs

diving in the clear blue waters of the

Mediterranean sea and creating natural

coves. In case of bad weather and during

the winter, the cruise will be replaced by

a wine tasting***.

We can not be held responsible if the

cruise is canceled or if access to the Cap

Canaille is closed.


Thursday, Saturday | 9am-1pm€75 per person | €37.50 2-12s

7 HILLTOP VILLAGES OF THE LUBERON

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Luberon: discover the lovely hilltop

villages. Bonnieux: photo stop.

Free time in Lourmarin, famous for its

Renaissance castle. Roussillon: colorful

walk in this village whose houses’ facades

are covered with ocher. Gordes: amazing

hilltop village entirely built with local dry

stones called ”Lauze”.



Monday, Thursday, Saturday | 1.30pm-7.30pm €70 per person | €35 2-12sNo tours on 1/05, 25/12

8 CAMARGUE Commented visit

Enter the Regional Natural Park by Arles,

”porte de la Camargue”, and discover the

village of Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, capital of the Camargue, by the Cacharel

road. Visit of the church, fortress sheltering

the relics of Les Saintes-Maries and the

statue of the Black Madonna, Sainte Sara.

Free time along the seaside, possibility

of swimming. Optional activity: the or-nithological park of ”Pont de Gau” for

a discovery on foot, between marshes

and reedbeds, of the natural environment

of the Camargue (numerous birds and

flamingos).

Not included: entrance fee to the orni-

thological park.


Monday, Thursday | 1.30pm-7.30pm €65 per person | €32.50 2-12sNo tours on 1/05, 25/12

**Weather permitting | ***To be consumed with moderation

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9 ARLES ON YOUR OWN Commented visit

We will drive you to Arles in a comfortable

minibus with driver. On your arrival, enjoy

4 hrs of free time.

A map of the city and a ticket ”Passeport

Liberté” will be given to you. This ticket

will give you access to 4 monuments and

1 museum among the following sites:

the Roman Amphitheatre, the Roman

Theatre, the Constantin Thermal Bath,

the Cryptoporticus, the Alyscamps, the

Romanesque Saint-Trophime’ Cloister,

the Réattu Museum and the Arles Antique

Museum.

Explore the sites of your choice and dis-

cover the fascinating Roman and medieval

heritage!


Monday, Thursday | 1.30pm-7.30pm €55 per person | €27.50 2-12sNo tours on 1/05, 25/12

10 VERDON CANYON AND MOUSTIERS-SAINTE-MARIE

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Enjoy a guided tour of L’Occitane fac-tory, famous for its cosmetic products elaborated with local flowers. Cross the

”plateau de Valensole”: photo stop (from mid-June to mid-July) to take pictures of lavender fields in bloom*. Continue to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, famous for its earthen ware workshops. Drive to the Ver-don Canyon: breathtaking views on the lake of Sainte-Croix and on the Verdon Canyon. Free time on the shores of the lake. Back to Aix by the village of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon overlooking the lake.



Wednesday | 9am-6pm €110 per person | €55 2-12s


© Cintas Florès

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11 FRENCH RIVIERA: NICE, EZE, MONACO

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Drive to Monaco to see the changing of the guard in front of the Princes’ Pa-lace. On the way to Monte-Carlo, you will take the circuit of the F1 Grand Prix. Photo stop facing the Casino located near the famous Hotel and Café de Paris and deluxe boutiques.

Free time in the beautifully restored village of Eze, and visit of the Fragonard perfume factory. Continuation to Nice to the dis-covery of the not to be missed places of

the city: the ”Baie des Anges”, the old

town, the ”Cours Saleya” and the famous

”Promenade des Anglais”.



Sunday | 9am-7.30pm €150 per person | €75 2-12s

12 PANORAMIC TOUR OF MARSEILLE

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Discover the ”Vieux-Port”, the heart of Marseille, located at the end of the fa-

mous ”Canebière”. You will cross the ”new

Marseille” symbolized by the ”Joliette”, former docks transformed into trendy and cosmopolitan district. Admire the architecture of the Mucem and the Mu-seum of the Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean.

Drive along the Corniche to reach Notre- Dame-de-la-Garde Catedral. This neo- Byzantine-style basilica designed by the architect Esperandieu, offers a specta-cular 360° view of Marseille city and the Frioul Islands.


Monday | 8am-1pm €60 per person | €30 2-12sNo tours on 1/05, 25/12

13 LAVENDER TOUR* (MORNING)

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Crossing the magnificent ”plateau de Valensole” along small roads meande-ring in the middle of the huge fields of lavandin. Many stops to take pictures of the lavender fields in bloom*.

Stop at a farmer/producer’s place to learn everything about the cultivation, distilla-tion and properties of this emblematic flower of Provence. Possibility to buy essential oil of lavender and lavandin, honey, olive oil locally produced.


Daily | 9am-1pm €55 per person | €27.50 2-12s

14 LAVENDER TOUR* (AFTERNOON)

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We will take the direction of the ”pla-teau de Valensole” by taking picturesque country roads, bordered by fields of wheat and lavender in bloom*. Many photo stops will be organized to allow you to photograph unique landscapes.

From Monday to Saturday, stop at the L’Occitane Cosmetics Factory: free visit of the museum retracing the history of the brand (except on Sunday). Possibility to buy products at preferential prices before returning to Aix-en-Provence.


Daily | 2pm-7pm €60 per person | €30 2-12s


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15 TOUR LAVANDE* (FULL DAY)

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Drive through the Durance Valley, up

to the ”plateau de Valensole” specia-

lized in the cultivation of the ”lavandin”, where small roads are winding through fields in bloom (many photos stops). Stop at a producer’s place: lavender and la-vandin essential oils, olive-oil, lavender honey. Free time in the village of Mous-tiers-Sainte-Marie, famous for its earthen ware workshops.

In the afternoon, stroll to the Verdon Canyon and the lake of Sainte-Croix. Enjoy the view on the charming village of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon.



Daily | 9am-6pm €100 per person | €50 2-12s

16 TOUR LAVANDE À SAULT* (FULL DAY)

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Through the Luberon Natural Park along

the picturesque and winding ”Combe de Lourmarin”. Arrival in the ”Pays de Sault” with its lavender and lavandin fields in bloom. Free time in the typical village of Sault, the capital of lavender.

In the afternoon, discovery tour of the perched villages of Monieux (stop) and Saignon (stop, exceptional panorama). Back to Aix-en-Provence through the

”plateau des Claparèdes”: admire the

many ”bories” (typical dry-stoned houses) in the middle of fields in bloom*.


21ST JULY > 15TH AUGUST 2017*

Daily | 9am-6.30pm€100 per person | €50 2-12s


Champ de lavande © Tylène

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FREE AND GUIDED TOURSBooking essential: +33 4 92 70 32 08 - [email protected], museum, garden & store: Motorway A51 - Chemin Saint Maurice - 04100 Manosque

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EXPLORE THE UNIQUE WORLD OF L’OCCITANE EN PROVENCE AND STEP INTO OUR FACTORY, MUSEUM AND GARDEN

FREE AND GUIDED TOURSBooking essential: +33 4 92 70 32 08 - [email protected], museum, garden & store: Motorway A51 - Chemin Saint Maurice - 04100 Manosque

Come and find your favourite product in Manosque : 21 rue Grande and Aix-en-Provence : 21 rue Espariat

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Our guided tour will take you through the laboratories and production workshop to learn more about our products, their iconic packaging, and what makes them unique and effective.Be captivated by this journey as you retrace our steps to true beauty, inspired by our producers and nature.

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Retrouvez vos soins préférés à Manosque : 21 rue Grande et Aix-en-Provence : 21 rue Espariat

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