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Alpilles foothills
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Antiques plateau
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Red Cliffs in Roussillon (Les Ocres), Provence, France
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Carrières de Lumières
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Bories village
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Abbey of Senanque
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Glanum
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Vaucluse fountain
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La Caume plateau
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Baux de provence village
Provence
A weekend in Provence
Get to know the authentic villages of Provence
- Weekends
- Culture & Heritage
A tour that will enchant beauty and art de vivre connoisseurs! Between Luberon and Alpilles foothills, this 3-day itinerary will acquaint you with some of the most beautiful villages of Provence. A quintessence of lovely sites, the tour allows you time to stroll around and explore at your own pace. In fact, taking your time is the essence of this trip.
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Day 1 - Avignon - Les Baux-de-Provence
Forty kilometres from Avignon, perched on a rock, Baux-de-Provence commands a fine panorama over the Alpilles, Luberon, Mont Ventoux and Cévennes. A former fortress and historic houses blend into the extraordinary rocky landscape. Nature lovers will be in seventh heaven in the heart of the Alpilles Regional Park (don’t miss La Caume plateau) before tacking back to spend the evening at Baux-de-Provence.
My Trip Tailor advice : Book in advance for a show at the Carrières de Lumières.
- Distance : 30 km
- Duration : 0h39
Day 2 - Les Baux-de-Provence - Gordes / Roussillon / Venasque
Head to one of the highlights of Luberon, Gordes. Clinging to the hills of the Vaucluse plateau, it is home to the historic Bories village and Sénanque abbey. Also explore the delightful village of Roussillon, whose distinctive ochre colours offer a spectacular introduction to the Ochre Trail. Venasque, one of the most beautiful villages of France, is well worth exploring.
My Trip Tailor advice : Not far from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, discover the Roman ruins of the Antiques plateau or hop up to the rocky outcrop of Ménerbes.
- Distance : 76 km
- Duration : 1h39
Day 3 - Gordes / Roussillon / Venasque - Avignon
You will adore the former medieval city of Venasque and its exquisite squares adorned with fountains. Don’t miss its 11C baptistery (one of France’s oldest religious edifices). Back on the road to Avignon, capital of the popes in the 14C. In 1995, the Papal Palace and its emblematic Saint-Bénezet bridge became a UNESCO world heritage site.
My Trip Tailor advice : North of Venasque, towards Mont Ventoux, don’t miss the impressive Castellaras viewpoint.
- Distance : 55 km
- Duration : 1h18
