HEART OF PROVENCE
Departure from Nice
May 22nd>26th 2021
June 7th>11th 2021
See also departure from Aix en Provence, Marseille
Guided motorcycle tour
See self-drive motorcycle tour
Length: 5 days
Day 1: CANNES / NICE – MOUSTIERS STE MARIE 135 km
Arrival on your own in Nice or Cannes Airport - Welcome by our staff - You will fill the renting contract . Luggage loaded in our van and we will provide a spare bike on a trailer! Short ride to Cannes for visiting. Departure early afternoon to Moustiers Ste Marie, city renowned for its pottery via Grasse, famous for its perfume and you will ride on the historic "Route Napoléon" which celebrated its bicentennial anniversary in 2015. Before arriving in Moustiers Ste Marie, you will cross the Verdon Gorges unveil their fabulous panoramas. Dinner on your own and overnight at your hotel.
Day 2: MOUSTIERS STE MARIE – GORDES 140 km
Departure for the road of the lavender through the plateau of Valensole (Blooming in the middle of June till the end of July following the season). After the discovery of the trade secrets of a typically Provençal flavor, you will continue your road through the magnificent Regional Natural Park of Luberon. The village of Forcalquier will be a refreshing break (Pastis Bardoin). Another colourful afternoon, after the blue of lavender, you will discover the red / orangey ochre of the Provençal Colorado to Rustrel and Roussillon. Visit suggested of a factory of ochre and the Path of Ochre in Roussillon. A very scenic road will bring you to Gordes, one of the “most beautiful villages of France”.
Day 3: GORDES – ST REMY DE PROVENCE 80 km
One day of discovery and magnificent roads wait for you today. A few minutes away from Gordes you can see Fountain of Vaucluse and its mysterious resurgence. Having crossed Durance, you enter the Regional Natural Park of Alpilles. The roads of Alpilles will lead you to one of the most beautiful villages of France: Les Baux de Provence. Short route late in the afternoon towards St Remy de Provence, a very attractive village. Small tour of village for its discovery. For the amateurs of painting, the green landscapes and the light will remind you Vincent van Gogh's certain paintings. Saint-Rémy possesses an exceptional cultural heritage.
Day 4: ST REMY – AVIGNON – AIX – ST TROPEZ 225 km
Departure for a long trip till the Mediterranean see. Pedestrian visit of the heart of AVIGNON with the Popes' Palace. Avignon invites you to share its lifestyle and its fantastic inheritance. It is the National Road 7 which will lead you in Aix-en-Provence. Visit of the pedestrian downtown. After Aix-en-Provence you will follow the south hillside of the Mount Sainte Victoire made world famous by Paul Cézanne's paintings. Crossing the Massif des Maures and down to St Tropez World "Rendezvous" of Jet set on the Riviera! Free time to visit the famous harbor with the huge yachts and a drink at "Senequier" world famous Cafe. We suggest a small evening stroll by the harbour.
Day 5: ST TROPEZ - CANNES / NICE – DEPARTURE 80 km
Departure to the lagoon city of Port Grimaud few kilometers from St Tropez. We suggest you to stroll in the city. Return to Cannes by the coastal road along the beaches of the "French Riviera" and the Esterel Mountains. Then in late afternoon, your road will bring you to Nice to return your vehicles at the rental station.
Starting from: 1.950 € (2 persons, 1 motorbike & 1 double room)
For more informations, contact us.
Bike available for this tour:
INDIAN : Roadmaster, Chief Vintage, 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.
