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12 days in Provence
with Karen Gros
June 22nd - July 2nd, 2009
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LET'S GO GREEN...starting in 2009, Karen's trips will include carbon offsets
for the flight portion of your trip. In the same vein, we will visit
a working lavender farm, farmers' markets ~ eating seasonally & locally each day! |
South of France Highlights
Discover the Phoenician city of Marseille
Reside in an Italian-style villa in St. Giniez, an exlusive neighborhood in Marseille
Bouillabaisse Cooking Course & fish market tour at Marseille's Vieux Port
Savor authentic North African couscous
Michelin-starred dining in picturesque mini-port Vallon des Auffes
Intimate dinner with Karen & Patrice's family
Overnight get-away to jewel seaside Cassis
Enchanting Calanques by boat
Discover the scenic countryside and villages of Provence
Stay in Gallo-Roman medieval town of Vaison La Romaine
Delight in the bounty of Provence at a bustling outdoor market
Discover the villages & wines of the Côtes du Rhône & Châteauneuf du Pape
Tour a working lavender farm and visit a lavender distillery
Reside in Roman Arles, the Capital of the Camargue region
Explore beautiful region of the Alpilles ~ St. Rémy de Provence &
the striking perched village
Les Baux de Provence
Walking tour "Through the eyes of Van Gogh"
Olive groves, the mill & tasting of olive oils
Vibrant ochre lands of Roussillon & Luberon Hill Towns
| Includes: 10 nights lodging in beautiful, high quality accommodations; all breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners, airport pick-up & return, van rental, insurance & fuel charges, 1 cooking course w/diploma & recipe, boat tour of Calanques, comprehensive trip insurance, carbon offsets for flight portions, and all highlights listed above. Please note this rate does not include airfare. Maximum 9 people per trip. |
Practical Information
Provences trip are limited to 9 people each trip
Allow 12 days total, including travel time. This is a LAND ONLY package, and does not include airfare. Flights must depart June 21st, 2009 from the United States in order to begin the tour in Provence on June 22nd, 2009.
Note: Air travel from Fayetteville to Marseille includes two stop-overs. Alternately, you may fly to Paris and take the high-speed train to Provence. |
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