medieval hilltop villages, local culture and historic provençal towns
a selection of our exclusive one day private tour experiences with dedicated driver/guide
Avignon, Palais des Papes & L'Isle sur la Sorgue
The Island in the Sorgue is an apt name for this ancient town, surrounded by water. By the18th century, canals lined with 70 giant wheels powered silk factories and paper mills. Today home to brocante & antiques shops, if you love discovering French brocante, this is the tour for you. Combined with a visit to Avignon to explore this unique city.
Luberon villages of Lourmarin, Lauris & Cucuron
Visit the beautiful village of Lourmarin, made famous by Peter Mayle's book 'A year in Provence.' The nearby villages of Lauris and visit an olive oil producer & local winery - Bastide du Laval, visit the mill with tastings of olive oil. Direction Cucuron with a stop off for wine tasting at a nearby winery and the charming village of Cucuron .
St Rémy & Arles the Romans & Vincent Van Gogh
At the heart of the Alpilles Saint Rémy is one of the must-see places. Lush green perfumed valleys & ancient streets and Arles, wander narrow golden- hued streets that inspired Van Gogh, discover the Roman amphitheatre, top-notch art, history, culture. Arles begins to feel like walking through a living history book.
Pont du Gard to Châteauneuf du Pape
A unique tour that captures the essence of Provence from the Romans through to the Middle Ages a visit to the world famous Pont du Gard and ancient town of Villeneuve Les Avignon with its connections to to Popes of Avignon. The historic monuments of La Chartreuse & meet the winemakers of Châteauneuf du Pape.
Spectacular hilltop villages of the Luberon & Gordes
The Luberon is a Provençal patchwork of hilltop villages, vineyards, ancient abbeys & mile after mile of fragrant lavender fields. It’s a rural, traditional region that makes time for the good things in life. Visit Gordes, Roussillon and Abbaye Notre Dame de Sénanque a medieval abbey surrounded by a sea of purple lavender.
Medieval villages of Les Baux & St Rémy de Provence
Clinging precariously to an ancient limestone rocky spur this fortified hilltop village is one of the most visited in France, narrow cobbled streets wind up to its splendid ruined castle. Next St-Rémy as chic as Provence gets, yet manages to cling on to its heart and soul. Honey-coloured stone houses & shaded squares lined by cafes.
Historic Arles and the windswept Camargue
Arles city of art a UNESCO world heritage site. Most people come in search of Van Gogh & Roman history. Capital of the Camargue, follow the Rhône river to the sea, experience the wildlife of the Camargue national park, pink flamingoes, wild white horses, black bulls and the gypsy traditions of this unique region.
Gift Cards - the perfect gift
Valid for all our activities! A perfect way to say 'enjoy'
Gift cards are redeemable against a future tour booking. The recipient simply chooses their tour online with, as they check-out enter the Gift Card reference number and its value is automatically deducted from the reservation. The voucher is valid for two years.