France - Provence & the Cote d’Azur
Van Gogh, Matisse and Picasso captured the colours of Provence, but it will capture you with its perfect blend of charm, romance, history, sunshine and a lifestyle to envy or emulate!
There’s impressive Roman heritage to be found in Arles, Nimes and Avignon, vibrant works of art by legendary artists and the homes of Cezanne and Renoir in Mt Victoria and Cagnes. The beautiful beaches of the Cote d’Azur are also home to the luxury yachts, shops and villas of the rich and famous.
Lose yourself in Provence’s “villages perches” like St Paul de Vence or Les Baux de Provence, each hilltop town more gorgeous than the last ! Make a meal or picnic with wonderful market goodies and taste distinctive Provencal pistou, ratatouille or bouillabaisse, with Provencal rose or classic wines from Cotes du Rhone of course!
Walk, cycle or drive country routes lined with lavender, vines, pines and poppies village to village, stay in your own villa or experience Provence by boat or penichette on the Canal du Midi. Magnifique!
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Images of Provence & The Cote d'Azure
The tour commences with three nights based in the tiny hamlet of Villefranche sur Mer and from here you will walk around the famed St-Jean-cap-Ferrat and marvel at the mansions that dot this small peninsula. Explore the gardens and enjoy the spectacular views from the hillside villages of St Agnes and Gorbo. Then after a tour of Nice's old town the tour makes its way to Aix-en-Provence ready to discover the world of Cezanne and Van Gough. This 7 day tour allows you to stroll the hidden trails between Cote d'Azur villages and picnic in the countryside of Provence.
- 7 days from NZD $3,550pp
- Small Group tour, max 15
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Hidden villages of Provence
Outstanding walking in Provence and the Luberon - hilltop villages, crumbling castles and expansive meadows filled with wildflowers and lavender. Discover the Dentelles de Montmirail, the foothills of Mount Ventoux and the world famous Cotes du Rhone vineyards. Also explore Gordes, a town of silk painters, weavers and potters, and in Buoux where you will undertake magnificent walks and enjoy the perfect marriage of activity, gastronomy and well-earned pool-side relaxation.
- 8 days from NZD $3,195pp
- Small Group
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Provence & The French Riviera
Enjoy a day trip to glamorous Monaco, admire the vibrant town of Cannes and enjoy the local resturants in the "star of the Riviera" famous for ists film festival, glitzy hotels and beaches. Travel the rugged coastline of the Cote d'Azur to the cultural town of Aix-en Provence, take time to stroll the streets and uncover the old part of town including the Mazarin Quarter. We travel to the walled city of Avignon, whilst en route taking time to meander through the spectacular vineyards and travel through Menerbes, the village immortalised by Peter Mayles in " A Year in Provence". Visit two World Heritage sites, the Pont-du-Gard and the Roman Thearte of Orange before enjoying a wine tasting at one of the famous wine caves.
- 11 days from NZD $4,935pp
- Small Group tour
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- Telephone 0800 269 000
Something Different
Provencal Break - Cruise
Depart from Lyon and enjoy a three day cruise down the Rhine river, enjoy the sights of Avignon including a visit to the anicent citadel Palace of the Popes, before returning to the ship for a gala dinner evening. Then its onto Arles and Port Saint Louis with time to stroll and discover the charming town of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, before re boarding and continuing the cruise to your final destination of Martigues.