HEART OF PROVENCE
Departure from Aix en Provence or Marseille
April 26th>30th 2021
September 24th>28th 2021
See also departure from Nice
Guided motorcycle tour
Also available in self-drive option
Length: 5 days
Day 1: Monday: Welcome in AIX EN PROVENCE or MARSEILLE / SAINT REMY (35 km)
Arrival on your own in Aix en Provence TGV station or Marseille Provence Airport in the morning - Our staff will be there and welcome you. Your luggage will be carried directly to your hotel by our van. After rental formalities, you will start toward Avignon downtown.
In late afternoon, short stage to St Remy de Provence, a beautiful village located in the Alpilles Mountains.
Day 2: Tuesday: ST REMY / LES BAUX / GORDES (70 km)
Little roads to reach an Olive oil mill with a special owner’s welcome – Then proceed to « Les Baux de Provence » for a private tour, including the castle with an official English speaking guide. Some leisure time given to stroll the small streets – Fantastic views of the Alpilles Mountains and the Camargue plain! Afternoon trip on a very scenic road will bring you to Gordes, one of the “most beautiful villages of France”
Day 3: Wednesday: GORDES / GORDES (140 km)
An impressive day and superb roads are scheduled today: Vaison La Romaine (an antique roman town) then you will climb on a fantastic twisting road with marvellous landscapes and reach the top of the Mt Ventoux (1912m – 5650 feet), called “Provence’s giant” were you will find a very rare and world protected forest.
Afterwards, a lunch on your own will be taken in Bedoin.Stop in Sault village, a region of lavender, and with a tasting at a “Nougat” factory.
Then in late afternoon, your road will bring you to Senanque Abbey before returning to Gordes for your second night in the same hotel.
Day 4: Thursday: GORDES / AVIGNON (50 km)
Today will be an epicurean festival for you! A lovely road will bring you to the Haute Provence state, between the Lure and Luberon Mountains. You will discover the famous “Pastis” drink. You will return in the afternoon, after a very scenic road through the Luberon Valley to Avignon. Accommodation in downtown Avignon, the Côtes du Rhône wine's Capital. Vehicle drop off and rental return formalities.
Day 5: Friday: Departure from AIX EN PROVENCE or MARSEILLE
Morning on your own for shopping or personal tour in Avignon. Transfer in Deluxe minivan to the Avignon or Aix en Provence TGV station or to the Marseille Provence Airport and return to your home.
Starting from: 1.850 € p/p (2 persons, 1 motorbike & 1 double room)
For detailed itinerary, contact us.
Bikes available for this tour:
INDIAN : Roadmaster, Chieftain, Springfield or Scout.
BMW : GS 750, R1200 GS, K1600 GTL, R1200 RT, 800 GT, R nine T.
HONDA : GoldWing 1800, Africa Twin DCT.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON: Electra Glide, Softail.
