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Day 1

Arrival in Avignon & Transfer to St. Rémy

Transfer from Avignon to the classic southern French town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Before dinner, relax in the shade of fig trees with an apéritif of chilled pastis (the local anise-flavored liqueur).

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Accommodation: Hôtel Sous les Figuiers, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

A charming small hotel built around an interior courtyard with individually decorated guestrooms highlighting Provençal decor supplemented by antiques and artwork. Fresh local products and home-baked regional breads and pastries are on the breakfast menu, served either in the shaded terrace or the contemporary Baroque small salon. An on-site art studio exhibits contemporary works and encourages local artistic endeavors. A pleasant Provençal town, Saint-Rémy is best known for the Saint-Paul de Mausole monastery where Van Gogh received psychiatric treatment.

Day 2

Van Gogh loop

6.2 miles, easy to moderate, 800-ft. elevation gain and loss

Enjoy a morning walk on the Van Gogh trail, a path punctuated with reproductions of the artist’s paintings, facing the very scenes that inspired them. Afterwards, climb slopes carpeted with aromatic herbs and wildflowers to the crest of the Alpilles Mountains, where you’ll enjoy far-reaching views and a picnic lunch. Back in Saint Rémy, spend a leisurely afternoon exploring the Roman ruins of Glanum or the former monastery where Van Gogh spent his final year.

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Accommodation: Hôtel Sous les Figuiers, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Day 3

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence to Les Baux-de-Provence

6.2 miles, easy to moderate, 900-ft. elevation gain and 350-ft. elevation loss

Climb along a different path to the top of the windswept Alpilles. An undulating trail follows the ridge, affording awe-inspiring 360-degree views as you approach the medieval village of Les Baux de-Provence. After lunch, transfer to Gordes—one of France’s most beautiful villages.

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Accommodation: Le Mas de la Beaume, Gordes

This charming bed-and-breakfast, set in a restored stone farmhouse, is just a short stroll from the center of Gordes. Quaint guest rooms are individually decorated with antique furnishings, linen curtains, lavender-adorned wood beams, and waxed walls. In the late afternoon, a swimming pool and surrounding terrace and grounds are bathed in the region’s unique golden light. On a rocky outcropping overlooking classic Provençal landscapes, Gordes, one of France’s loveliest towns, delights with its charm and history dating from the Middle Ages.

Day 4

Abbey de Sénanque loop

6.2 miles, easy to moderate, 800-ft. elevation gain and loss

The paths around Gordes are lined with old stone walls, lone farmhouses, and bories—centuries-old round shepherd’s huts. Today’s walk leads to magnificent Sénanque Abbey, a 12th-century Cistercian site surrounded by lavender fields. After a picnic lunch, return to your hotel for a refreshing swim.

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Accommodation: Le Mas de la Beaume, Gordes

Day 5

Goult or Lacoste to Bonnieux

7.5 miles, easy to moderate, 1,050-ft. elevation gain and 800-ft. elevation loss or Lacoste to Bonnieux; 3.5 miles, easy to moderate, 750-ft. elevation gain and 200-ft. elevation loss

Walk through the cherry orchards, vineyards, and truffle oak plantations of the Calavon Valley to the medieval village of Bonnieux. This afternoon, transfer to your boutique hotel in Lourmarin, renowned as one of France’s most beautiful villages for its maze of cobblestone streets and centuries-old buildings.

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Accommodation: Hôtel Bastide de Lourmarin, Lourmarin

Located at the entrance of the beautiful town of Lourmarin, this four-star boutique hotel offers just 19 individually decorated rooms combining authentic Provençal furnishings, fabrics, and tiles with modern comfort and unique artwork. Among its grounds are meticulous gardens, heated swimming pool, solarium and lounge in an olive grove, and on-site sauna. A terrace provides shaded and sunny outdoor seating for breakfast, weather permitting.

Day 6

Lourmarin loop via Cadenet

4.3 miles, easy to moderate, 400-ft. elevation gain and loss or Lourmarin loop via the crest of the Grand Luberon; 9.6 miles, challenging, 2,050-ft. elevation gain and loss

Today’s walk follows paths scented with wild thyme and rosemary, ambling through picturesque, vine-laden countryside bathed in sunlight and backed by bare limestone outcroppings. Pause for lunch in sleepy Cadenet, savoring the village’s authentic Provençal atmosphere before returning to relax at your hotel.

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Accommodation: Hôtel Bastide de Lourmarin, Lourmarin

Day 7

Departure from Avignon

Transfer back to Avignon after breakfast.

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2019

Seasonal Tour Pricing

2018 Dates	Number of Travelers
2018 Dates	2	3	4	5	6	Single Supplement	Solo Surcharge

This tour is available daily, on request, from April 1 through June 26 and September 1 through November 15, 2018. Please note that the tiered tour price is based on a guarantee of a specified number of guests—should your group decrease in size, we reserve the right to alter the per person price if necessary as reflected in the Tour Price table. Please also note that the tour price includes one arrival transfer from Avignon to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence on Day 1 of the tour and one departure transfer from Lourmarin to Avignon on Day 7 of the tour. If traveling in a group of two or more with separate arrival and/or departure times, additional charges will apply for multiple transfers. All prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Make it to market: If you time your trip properly, you can browse stalls of farm-fresh produce, deliciously cured meats, and ever-so-colorful printed fabrics at an outdoor market in towns like Saint Rémy, Gordes, or Lourmarin. It’s a delicious way to find lunch—and maybe a memento to enjoy once you return home. Download our full itinerary for more details on the weekly markets you can experience on this tour.

Seasonal Tour Pricing

2019 Dates	Number of Travelers
2019 Dates	2	3	4	5	6	Single Supplement	Solo Surcharge
Apr 1 - Apr 19	$2,648	$2,548	$2,548	$2,448	$2,448	$750	$640
Apr 20 - May 10	$3,048	$2,948	$2,948	$2,848	$2,848	$1,065	$515
May 11 - May 28	$2,848	$2,748	$2,748	$2,648	$2,648	$970	$440
May 29 - Jun 12	$3,048	$2,948	$2,948	$2,848	$2,848	$1,065	$515
Jun 13 - Jun 25	$2,848	$2,748	$2,748	$2,648	$2,648	$970	$440
Sep 1 - Oct 15	$3,048	$2,948	$2,948	$2,848	$2,848	$1,065	$515
Oct 16 - Nov 15	$2,648	$2,548	$2,548	$2,448	$2,448	$750	$640

This tour is available daily, on request, from April 1 through June 25 and September 1 through November 15, 2019. Please note that the tiered tour price is based on a guarantee of a specified number of guests—should your group decrease in size, we reserve the right to alter the per person price if necessary as reflected in the Tour Price table. Please also note that the tour price includes one arrival transfer from Avignon to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence on Day 1 of the tour and one departure transfer from Lourmarin to Avignon on Day 7 of the tour. If traveling in a group of two or more with separate arrival and/or departure times, additional charges will apply for multiple transfers. All prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Make it to market: If you time your trip properly, you can browse stalls of farm-fresh produce, deliciously cured meats, and ever-so-colorful printed fabrics at an outdoor market in towns like Saint Rémy, Gordes, or Lourmarin. It’s a delicious way to find lunch—and maybe a memento to enjoy once you return home. Download our full itinerary for more details on the weekly markets you can experience on this tour.