Land Adventures: Provence Road Trip with The Adventure Collective

About

ITINERARY 1 Three day road trip from Avignon & Châtaeneuf du Pape to discover all the beautiful villages of the Vaucluse, historic Gordes and the abbaye de Sénanque, the French brocante and antique shops of L'Isle sur la Sorgue to the extraordinary Alpilles villages of St Rémy de Provence, Les Baux de Provence & les Carrières des Lumières.

How to spend three perfect days in Provence, a special series of two made-to-measure 3 day road trips that aim to show you the best of what's not to be missed. Whether you're looking for a cutting edge exclusive wine tour, historic towns, a coastal destination or relaxing Provençal countryside getaway - three dream day's at a time.

Day 1

Drive to Avignon, walking tour of the old town, discover Les Halles food market and be inspired by the flavours & tastes of Provence. Rue des Teinturiers, hidden gem off the main tourist area of the town, guided tour of the Palais des Papes, the largest gothic monument in Europe, once home to the Popes of Avignon. Lunch then a short drive to Châteauneuf du Pape village & castle and on to two excellent vineyards to discover what makes these wines so exceptional, wine tasting and on our way back, a short stop to visit a local artisanal chocolate maker.

Day 2

Drive to the village of Villeneuve-les-Avignon and learn all about the connection with the Popes of Avignon, visit la Chartreuse, an exceptional ancient monastery and abbey gardens with sweeping views across the river Rhône valley towards Avignon. Lunch and the drive to the iconic Vaucluse town of L'Isle sur la Morgue, famed for its numerous brocante & antique shops. Visit to the hilltop village of Gordes and marvel at the splendour of the magnificent abbey de Sénanque, synonymous with absolutely everything that says Provence.

Day 3

Drive through the Alpilles national park to discover the quintessential Provençal towns and villages of St Rémy de Provence, birthplace of Nostradamus and filled to the brim with beautiful local shops and sample all the flavours of Provence. Lunch and drive on to Les Baux de Provence, medieval village & castle ruins before heading towards the ancient quarry of Carrières des Lumières, to experience the exceptional sound and light show projected on the interior of the once limestone quarry and immerse yourself in art associated with Provence.

---

Rates from:-

Adult 1650.00€ per person. (fully inclusive) Youth 900.00€ per person. (fully inclusive)

---

The tour price include pick-up and drop-off each day at your hotel or villa, the full three days of the tour with admission to historic sites, wine tastings and visits, three course lunch each day with wine, water & coffee. There is nothing else to pay except personal purchases & souvenirs.

---