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Provence - Pathways of the Impressionists

Color and light are the essence of Provence. Brilliant blues of sky and water, fields of lavender, ochre, reds, green, brilliant yellows and everywhere, the light - soft and pale- bright and dazzling- that inspired the Impressionist masters who captured the luminous glow of the Provençal landscape. The Muses are still heard where writers and artists are part of a thriving creative community. It is the “art de vivre” that flourishes here, behind medieval walls, in tranquil villages, at the cafés where food and wine are savored. Live in the blissful moment, chatting with friends, watching the light fall on… more

Provence - Pathways of the Impressionists

Color and light are the essence of Provence. Brilliant blues of sky and water, fields of lavender, ochre, reds, green, brilliant yellows and everywhere, the light - soft and pale- bright and dazzling- that inspired the Impressionist masters who captured the luminous glow of the Provençal landscape. The Muses are still heard where writers and artists are part of a… more

Trip at-a-glance

Price: From $3,850* per person
When: May, June, September, October
Number of days: 7
Group size: 16

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Trip details

Sunday
We rendezvous in Avignon, and proceed to our hotel in the village of Lourmarin, for our Welcome Dinner and Introductory Talk. Overnight: Lourmarin

Monday
We climb the gentle hills of Luberon, through cherry orchards and deep green valleys, for lunch at a village cafй. Centuries-old houses mark our path back to picturesque Lourmarin, dominated by its towering medieval chateau Overnight: Lourmarin

Tuesday
Following a sparkling river, we explore deep and dramatic gorges bounded by dramatic cliffs and inhabited only by birds of prey. An old pack-horse trail brings us to a picnic lunch near the splendid hilltop ruins of Fort de Buoux. Our walk today is punctuated by stunning Provenзal panoramas viewed from the hills we climb. After a guided visit to a cheese farm, we hike near to the hilltop village of Bonnieux for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Bonnieux

Wednesday
We explore Bonnieux, then follow a winding path through woods and vineyards to the Marquis de Sade’s picturesque village of Lacoste for lunch. The heady scents of rosemary, cedar and wild thyme accompany us past craggy stone walls and almond trees to old Mйnerbes, a former Calvinist stronghold in the Middle Ages. We finish our day by visiting a local wine grower to taste the Luberon wine. Overnight: Bonnieux

Thursday
We walk to the beautiful multi-hued village of Roussillon for a guided visit to an ochre museum and time to browse the market and village shops before lunch. We continue across the valley to the stunningly situated, tiered village of Gordes, perched on the rocky face of the Vaucluse Plateau. Overnight: Gordes

Friday
We visit the source of the River Sorgue at Fontaine de Vaucluse and follow an ancient silk route to Cabriиres d’Avignon for lunch. We return along rocky hillsides to Gordes where, in this village of centuries-old dwellings and vaulted passageways, we enjoy our Farewell Dinner. Overnight: Gordes

Saturday
The Wayfarers see you safely on your way.

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