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Classic Provence - 7 Nights

This Provence bike tour starts in Villeneuve-les-Avignon and visits the culturally rich countryside as far as the Mediterranean and back to Avignon - "Cite des Papes" ("City of the Popes"). This tour will find you traveling on small roads away from traffic. In Avignon and Arles you will find small streets and a maze of shops in the old town. This is also where many summer festivals take place. The tour has a number of wonderful attractions rooted in the region's Roman origins and Provencal culture, up through the Papal dominance in the Middle Ages. It is easily accessible by train from throughout France, and as well by air. This is one of our most sucessful tours as it combines the best of all that Provence has to offer and the riding is moderate and available to most riders. Blog posts to read about Provence:

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Tour Details


Maps & Profiles

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Tour Map


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Total Distance: 263 km
Total Uphill:
2935 m Total Downhill:
2938 m
Level: 2

Itinerary

Click on a day to see that days itinerary.

DAY 1 DAY 2

Day 2 the route will move out of Avignon through the Gard forests and vineyards and to visit the famous roman aqueduct Pont du Gard which dominates the river at over 165 feet high. Swimming is possible in the river, as well as at the hotel that night. You will cycle on to Uzes, a beautiful Provencal village with plane tree lined streets. 52 km route. Dinner open. Night in Uzes. (B) (dinner in upgraded and basic versions)

Hostellerie Provencale

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Uzes

Very charming and typical small hotel of Provence

DAY 3

Day 3 a loop tour from Uzes and back to your same hotel 39 km. You leave in the direction of the north of Uzes into a green area of scenic roads and light traffic. You will ride through small charming villages such as Vallabrix, Saint Quentin la Poterie. This is like "potters tour" with the chance to visit ceramic shops and a museum. Return to your hotel for swim in the pool, and dinner out on your own. Note, if you are flexible, making this day a Saturday will let you experience the Uzes market day and let you see a fantastic Provencale market. (B)

Hostellerie Provencale

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Uzes

Very charming and typical small hotel of Provence

DAY 4

Day 4 Travel to the town of Arles, passing through mostly flat countryside except in the gorges around the Gardon River. You first ride to Collias at the confluence of the Gardon and Alson rivers. From there to Ledenon, famous for wine production, and then Meynes and its old fortified village. At Tarascon you can visit the Chateau and Souleiado Museum before going on to Arles. In Arles there is the extraordinarily well-preserved Roman arena, antique theater, and many museums, among which is one devoted to Vincent van Gogh. Night in Arles. 60 km ride is mostly flat but starts out rolling. (B)

Hotel Le Calendal

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Arles

The hotel in Arles ideally located between the Antic Theater and Amphitheater, in historical center....

DAY 5

Day 5 you may want to spend some time in the morning visiting Arles before moving on to St Remy. The ride is not too long today, so in function of weather you can leave at your desire. You will pass the Abbey of Montmajour and up to Baux de Provence. Take some time to visit this site. After you will descend to St Remy where you can visit the town and see where Van Gogh made over 150 paintings. Dinner included (Standard Version) and night in St Remy. 29 km ride with hills at Les Baux. (see video for Baux de Provence.) (B,D)

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Saint Remy de Provence

DESCRIPTION OF HOTEL: A 4-star viewed through a different lens. In the center of Saint Remy ...

DAY 6

Day 6 is a loop tour day which gives you a chance to take a day off if you desire. The ride starts out flat and goes to the north before turning to Eygalieres and the Alpilles where it becomes hilly. You will pass through vineyards and olive groves with the chance to visit and taste. Overall this is a hilly ride but can be modified to be shorter cutting out hills. 44 km. Dinner on your own. (B)

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Saint Remy de Provence

DESCRIPTION OF HOTEL: A 4-star viewed through a different lens. In the center of Saint Remy ...

DAY 7

Day 7 on to Avignon via Graveson and Barbentane where you can have lunch and visit the Abbey of Saint Michel de Frigolet from the 10th century. Arriving in the afternoon, you can visit Avignon. Dinner on your own, stay in a deluxe 4 star hotel in the center of Old Avignon. 43 km ride. (B) In Avignon old city tonight you are walking distance to the Palais des Papes, Place Horloge, and Pont dAvignon.

Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis

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Avignon

Situated in a historical building dating back to the XVIth century, Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis Avigno...

DAY 8

Day 8 is departure day. You can take your time with breakfast and visitation of Avignon in the morning, before departing. Additional nights can be arranged. (B)


General Tour Information

Classic Provence-Avignon to Arles and back - 7 nights Bike Tour
7 Nights / 8 Days

Dates 2012
This tour can start any day except Sundays; April-October. Best months are June, Sept, Oct. July travel requires a supplement of 132 euros/person on standard pricing. .

Hotels displayed left are Standard version tour.
This tour can be shortened to 6 nights at rates from 965 euros/person for Basic hotels.

Level- Level 2, moderate. Average riding 45 km/day, and is mostly flat and rolling with some small short climbs occasionally.
UPGRADES: The deluxe version includes the best rooms at the best hotels available in the locale indicated.
Additional Night in Avignon: 160-380 euros for double room depending hotel and availability.

Details - Arrival city is Avignon, which accessible via train from Paris Gare de Lyon (2hrs 45min) or Paris CDG airport (3 hours). Taxi from rail station to hotel is approx. 15 euros. Departure from Avignon; same return travel time to Paris.

Optional Services:

Travel insurance, Paris museum & metro passes, Paris day tours, Lido shows, and other services. Cell phone rental and luggage storage services.

Note: prices subject to change based upon currency fluctuations. See Booking Terms and Conditions.

What's Included

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The Trip Includes
 7 nights lodging: in 3 and 4 star hotels (most with swimming pool), all buffet breakfasts, 1 dinners (location varies with hotel option), daily bag transfer, arrival orientation, road book with detailed maps and directions, GPS - 1 per 2 persons, site/visit information, emergency support. We also provide travel planning to add Paris hotels, car rentals, France hotels, trains, airport transfers, trains, and more.

To learn more about the road books and GPS units we included, visit this link: GPS & Road Book Details

For hotels included in this tour, please see the Itinerary tab; each hotel is shown for each day.

UPGRADE: an upgraded hotel version is available for supplement (see price tab); the hotels on this version are: La Mirande, Chateau d'Arpaillargues, Nord Pinus, Hotel de l'Image.

BASIC Hotel version - 2 star hotels, Cloitre St Louis, Patio de Violette, Hotel du Musee, Hotel du Soleil. see price in the Price tab.
Additional Nights: TBD - please inquire

Tour Rates

Prices

- Upgraded Deluxe - 4 star hotels

Double Occupancy:

1732 €/person

- Standard Hotels 3&4 star hotels

Double Occupancy:

1195 €/person*

Triple Occupancy:

1140 €/person*

Solo Supplement:

697 €

Single supplements with 2 or more travelers:
407 €

- Basic Hotel 2&3 star hotels

Double Occupancy:

1024 €/person

Triple Occupancy:

965 €/person

Solo Supplement:

570 €

Single supplements with 2 or more travelers:
336 €

A 6 night version is available for 965 euros/person - Basic; 1127 euros/person - Std; 1615 euros/person - upgraded. *NOTE: a supplement of 132 euros per person applies for travel in July to the above prices.

***Bike Rentals are available for a supplement of 105 euros, please see the Bike Rental tab for all details about the bikes we offer.

(convert rates from Euros)

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Bike Info

Bike Rentals:
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Bike Equipment: Scott Sportster P3/P4 or P40 hybrid; see details on this page including a virtual photo tour, specs and all information.

Rental Rate: 105 euros/bike for the duration of the tour. This includes all the gear shown as well as bike delivery, set up, and bike return. Every bike is given an inspection by our mechanics in the bike shop before they go out again. Pedals with or without straps available. Clients can bring their own Clipless pedals to be changed over.



Scott Sportster P3/P4 & P40 hybrids; see link for full details and picture. Helmets and add on materials included in the rental rate of 105 euros.

Pedals with or without straps available. Clients can bring their own Clipless pedals to be changed over. Carbon road bikes available as well as children trailers.

 



You are important to us; so we make you thoroughly prepared and include:
Pre-trip travel documents: you will receive extensive information as a customer prior to your departure, see below. Upon confirmation of your tour we will send you some general information about preparations including passport info, training tips, and reading lists, cell phone rental, travel insurance, and more!

Upon final payment, we will send to you a complete list of documentation by email including Hotel List, contact numbers, itineraries, a packing list, regional information about sites, culture, regional specialities, important towns and historical sites, general France travel information, bike travel tips, vouchers, train travel tips, language phrases, holiday info, tour details, culture and customs tips, and much, much more!

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