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Provence Biking
From the Drôme to the Lubéron
Lavender fields that come to life in the breeze. Cherry orchards around the bend. The Mistral that swirls in the paintings of van Gogh, Cézanne and Gauguin. The hills and villages that inspired them. The wines. The cool evenings. The breathtaking village of Gordes that stands on the edge of a cliff. And Roussillon with its brilliant red colors. Indulging in local specialties at lively outdoor markets. Playing a round of pétanque and sipping a café au lait. After your journey through Provence, this will be your new list of favorite things.
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• Incredible biking through perched villages, vineyards and orchards
• Exquisite hotels including one of our favorites: Crillon le Brave
• Explore Vaison la Romaine, a wonderful ancient town with Roman ruins
• Private wine tastings of the best local vintages
• Soak up Provencal life in renowned Gordes and ochre-hued Roussillon
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Day 1-2
Private tastings of the best local vintages at Cotes du Rhone vineyards, including enchanting family-run Domaine de Grangeneuve. Bike through the unspoiled terrain of the Drome region, the gateway to Provence. En route to the viticulture town of Gigondas, pedal a wooded road along the Dentelles de Montmirail, limestone mountains with dramatic serrated ridges.
• One night at Chateau de Massillan. This Condé Nast Traveler Hot List hotel nestled in the Côtes du Rhône vineyards has a pool, potager and stylish guest rooms.
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Days 3
Exquisite hotels including one of our favorites: Crillon le Brave. Ride the stunning Gorges de la Nesque below spectacular Mont Ventoux on your way to Sault, Provence's lavender capital. Meander through winding cobblestone streets for a taste of medieval Provence. Challenge your Trip Leaders to a game of pétanque.
• Two nights at the Hotel de Crillon le Brave. Flawlessly combining rustic charm and elegant luxury, this Relais & Châteaux-member hotel offers beautiful, newly renovated guest rooms with inspiring valley vistas.
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Day 4
Incredible biking through perched villages, vineyards and orchards. Gregorian chants and the oh-so-Provencal fragrance of lavender welcome you at the peaceful 12th-century Abbaye de Sénanque. Explore Gordes, a glorious village perché clinging to the Vaucluse Plateau.
• Two nights at Hotel de Crillon le Brave. Flawlessly combining rustic charm and elegant luxury, an "evocative country house hotel crowning an ancient hamlet, backdropped by Mont Ventoux," according to the Hideaway Report. A Relais & Chateaux member.
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Days 5-6
Rub shoulders with locals in quintessential Provencal villages such as Ménerbes and Lacoste Cross Pont Julien, a Roman bridge built around 300 B.C., to reach the village of Roussillon, resting on one of the world's biggest ochre deposits The Lubéron's bucolic plains and foothills line your route to the Domaine de la Citadelle winery, whose 1,200 corkscrews add a twist.
• Two nights at La Bastide de Gordes. Within the ancient city walls of Gordes, a 16th-century mansion with splendid hilltop views of the Luberon Valley. (pool, spa)
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"Our guides were beyond all expectations. They led, they encouraged, they advised, they smiled...what more could be asked for?"
Patrick and Marilynn Denison
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Dates: Sep 4-9, 2011, Sep 11-16, 2011, Sep 13-18, 2011, Sep 18-23, 2011, Sep 25-30, 2011, Oct 2-7, 2011, Oct 9-14, 2011, Apr 29-May 4, May 20-25, May 27-Jun 1, Jun 10-15, Jun 24-29, Jul 22-27, Aug 19-24, Sep 2-7, Sep 16-21, Sep 23-28, Sep 30-Oct 5, Oct 7-12
Length: 6 days/5 nights
Level: 2 to 5
Cost: $3998 - $4398
Single Supplement: $860-$1750
(Please note: Prices are subject to change. Please view current pricing here.)
Meals: All meals included except 2 lunches, 1 dinner
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