TOURS IN AVIGNON & PROVENCE

Avignon is a high-class, proud city : after all, popes once resided here with their complete entourages, from cardinals down to the usual hangers-on at court. It therefore comes as no surprise that the appearance of the city is characterised by countless churches and monasteries, as well as fine aristocratic mansions.

Learn about the biggest Gothic palace in the world, and go back in time when Avignon was one the most brillant and powerful capital in Europe.

Explore the Provençal culinary diversity in Les Halles (Avignon's indoor market) and taste many delicious local foods in a typical "French apéro" with Julie. With a glass of rosé, bien-sûr!

This Museum is the Fine Arts Museum for Avignon, with paintings, sculptures and works of art from the 15th to the 20th century, in a beautiful 18th century mansion.

An unmissable monument in Avignon. The Chapel of the Black Penitents is a masterpiece of Baroque art of the 17th and 18th centuries (from April 1 to Sept 30)

Known as the "18th century house" in the heart of Avignon, this mansion belonged to Louis Vouland, a french food-processing industrialist who gathered a great collection of decorative art.

Enjoy a tea amid luxuriant greenery in this magnificent residence, tastefully restored and decorated, where guests from all over the world have stayed. Time has stopped in the enclosed garden of La Mirande...

Learn how to arrange blooms, branches, fruits with a French florist to create a specific style of seasonal fresh flower arrangement. You will learn some basic elements of floral design, enough to be able to replicate this simple arrangement on your own.

The name Châteauneuf-du-Pape alone has a mystic ring that makes the eyes of wine lovers shine. One of the most prestigious names in the world of wines is only 20 minutes from Avignon : Château La Nerthe, Château de Nalys, Domaine de Beaurenard, Chateau Vaudieu, Caves Saint Charles...

Visit to Saint Rémy or Eygalières on a market day / oil tasting in an oil mill / wine tasting.

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Beneath the castle of Les Baux, the Alpilles mountain range falls away gently south towards Maussane-Les Alpilles. Here, the sun smiles on a wonderful landscape of silver-shimmering olive groves.

Maybe you’ve seen other sound and light shows before, but nothing like this. Each year gives rise to a breathtaking exhibit. 2022 edition : Venice, from Canaletto to Monet  • Yes Klein, Infinite Blue
 

And its legendary fortress.

Bike ride possibly with electric bikes.

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Camargue is a unique ecosystem that is home to a wide variety of animal and plant species. Especially, it's known for its ancient breed of white horses and its cowboys traditions - called here Les Guardians.

With Julie, ride on endless beaches, feel the wind in your hair as you gallop through the wilderness, surrounded by the stunning sights and sounds of La Camargue.

In the footsteps of Cézanne...

Discover the 2000 years old aqueduct from the river itself

Enjoy a small hike along the path of the aqueduct, with views from many panoramic lookouts.This walk gives you a look at the hidden side of the Pont du Gard and allows you to dive into the mosaic of natural environments, scrubland and olive groves, bordered by dry stone walls, an oak forest, etc.

Discover its beautifully restored old town, full of charm and rich in ancient heritage. Visit its magnifiscent castle (all year around) and the medieval garden (from April to October)

The town, situated on the Sorgue river in the heart of Provence, is flooded with of antique dealers.

Once a year, the first Sunday of every August, the city boasts its floating market - not to be missed if you are visiting in early August!

If you're interested in art and culture, this is not to be missed. Unique in France, this private mansion, with greek and roman foundations is an extraordinary cabinet of curiosities owned by an art collectors family. As you move from room to room, Olivier, the family's son himself guides you as you wander through major art history masterpieces of all times and places, Greco-roman antiquities, sacred and profane and even pagan art, contemporary works, an incredible napolitan painting collection, one of the greatest 14th century ceramic collection in the world, a first century treasure found in the garden, and Caravaggio's paintings. Either in French or English, you will be mesmerized by Olivier's energy, kindness and erudition. Unique and priceless.

As you walk through woods, olive groves and vineyards, take the time to get acquainted with contemporary art installations by world-famous artists.

The ideal way to spend a relaxing day speaking French.

Gordes, Abbey at Sénanque, Ménerbes, Lourmarin, Oppède-le-Vieux, Bonnieux, Vénasque: all of which are classified as "most beautiful villages of France."

Madame de Sévigné's daughter castle. Explore the exquisitely restored Château, squeezed between lavender fields and vineyards, and visit a nearby truffle farm. Back home, learn with Julie how to cook with truffles.