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Provence Walking & Hiking: From Les Baux to the Grand Lubéron

Journey with Backroads through a landscape captured on canvas by Cézanne, Picasso and van Gogh, where leisurely strolls through timeless villages and rugged countryside await. Walk along the herb-scented trails of the Alpilles Mountains to the hilltop towns of the Lubéron, savoring dramatic vistas and enjoy intimate glimpses into the daily lives of the Provençal people. Take culinary breaks along the way to learn the ins and outs of French cooking during classes taught by local chefs. And all the while, you’re treated to gracious hospitality in exquisite accommodations - the perfect way to experience the charms of this distinctive region warmed by the… more

Provence Walking & Hiking: From Les Baux to the Grand Lubéron

Journey with Backroads through a landscape captured on canvas by Cézanne, Picasso and van Gogh, where leisurely strolls through timeless villages and rugged countryside await. Walk along the herb-scented trails of the Alpilles Mountains to the hilltop towns of the Lubéron, savoring dramatic vistas and enjoy intimate glimpses into the daily lives of the Provençal people. Take culinary breaks along the way to… more

Trip at-a-glance

Price: From $4,698* per person
Lodging: hotel
When: January, June, September, October
Number of days: 6
Group size: 24

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Backroads

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Trip details

Day 1 Les Baux-de-Provence

Meet in Avignon Walk amid the Alpilles, a world of windswept crags dotted with oak, pine and cypress trees Enjoy views of medieval Les Baux, perched high on a rocky plateau above the Val d’Enfer, an eerie landscape pockmarked with caves and wildly eroded limestone  Consider stopping to see the Cathédral d'Images, a breathtaking multimedia presentation of large-format slides choreographed to music inside an old quarry Try your hand at pétanque before sitting down to a dinner of Michelin-starred cuisine.

 

Days 2-3 St-Remy-de-Provence

Hike along limestone hills to Moulin du Calanquet, a family-run olive oil mill, and stop for a tour and tasting  Expand your culinary skills during a private cooking lesson - you'll use fresh local ingredients, learn special culinary tricks of French cuisine and appreciate the intricacies of Provençal flavors Explore the vibrant village of St-Rémy, filled with fountains, gardens, cheery cafés and tree-lined boulevards Join our local guide and scholar for a visit to St-Paul-de-Mausole, the asylum where Vincent van Gogh secluded himself and produced a huge amount of artwork  Enjoy a private tour and tasting at a "bio dynamic" vineyard.

 

Days 4-6 Gordes

Head into the Grand Lubéron  At another cooking class practice your culinary techniques and learn more about regional cuisine under expert instruction Walk across the Vaucluse Plateau to Abbaye de Senanque, a 12th-century abbey set amid oak groves,  meadows and lavender fields  Stroll through the charming village of Roussillon, adored by artists for centuries for its striking natural surroundings, namely the Chaussée des Géants, a canyon radiant with 16 different shades of ocher  Accompanied by our local guide, dive into the history of Gordes on a walking tour of this picture-perfect hilltop town.

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