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VIGNOBLES

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Orange is the quintessential Roman town. By around 35 BC it already boasted a theatre, an amphitheatre, a spa, a circus and many temples. Today, all that remains of the period is the fabulous theatre – the world's best conserved, which resonates yearly to the music of the Chorégies music festival – and the Arc de Triomphe, a relic of Provencal Roman art.
Châteauneuf du Pape, a tranquil village ringed by vines, owes its renown to the famous wine made there from a symphony of 13 grape varieties including Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.

The Château des Papes, built in the 14th century, served as the Popes' holiday residence when they sojourned in Avignon.
The château, which was damaged during the Wars of Religion (in the 16th century) and World War II, is now gone except for a section of wall, a keep and a low-level room.

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Tours from Avignon

Price :$49

Day : Monday

From 02:30 PM to 06:30 PM

 "LES ALPILLES"
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Nestling in the heart of hill range Les Alpilles, the village of Fontvieille perfectly represents Provencal architecture. Immortalised by Alphonse Daudet, the mill on the hill which inspired him when he wrote Les lettres de mon moulin is today home to the novelist's works, writings, souvenirs and photographs. In the same village, we will discover the Château d’Estoublon, which dates back to the 18th century and owes its renown to the wine and olive oil made on the estate. A symbol of peace and fertility, the olive tree is still associated with images of sunshine and healthy living. The village of Les Baux de Provence, on the Route du Val d’Enfer, lined by green oaks and stone pines, is an outstanding site perched on a rocky spur and dominated by the Château of King René and Queen Jeanne. Charming houses and little stone walls, magnificent Renaissance facades and elegant townhouses lend this exceptional landscape its beauty.
 
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Tours from Avignon
Price :$49
Day : Wednesday
From 02:30 PM to 07:00 PM
LE PONT DU GARD
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The Pont du Gard dates from the first century. At this time, the growing population of the Roman town of Nîmes meant that it needed more water. Springs rose 20 kilometres from Nîmes (to the east of the town of Uzès) and so that was where the water was sourced. It then had to be conveyed to Nîmes, hence the construction of the aquaduct.
The aqueduct has remained practically intact for nearly 2,000 years, and is an exceptional piece of architecture, both technically and aesthetically.
The delicate colour of the stone, and the elegance and originality of the construction, have provided true inspiration for numerous artists. In 1914 it became a listed monument, and in 1986, Unesco added it to the World Heritage list.

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Tours from Avignon

Price :$50

Day : Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
From 09:30AM to 12:30PM
FONTAINE DE VAUCLUSE
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The Fontaine de Vaucluse takes its name from its natural curiosity the "Vallis Clausa", or the closed valley. This astonishing site is located in a deep valley that features many caves and mini-valleys.
At the bottom of a rocky cirque with stunning rock walls, behind a talus of stones, the spring suddenly appears: a peaceful emerald green pool, conducive to daydreams. It has an aura of mystery and ancient legends which leave the mind dizzy, as is often the case when a chasm beckons. This enigmatic "clear fountain" is fascinating and beguiling. In the high parts of the village, running along the River Sorgue, one can make out the ruins of a 14th-century château where Petrarch, the Italian poet and humanist, once resided.

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Tours from Avignon  

Price :$50

Day :Wednesday
From 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM
LAVENDER IN LUBERON
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Who doesn't know the highly distinctive Provencal fragrance of lavender?
Beauty spots full of charm such as the Plateau des Claparèdes and the Abbaye de Sénanque turn a gorgeous, inimitable blue when their lavender fields flower.
In the village of Coustellet, the Lavender Museum features a host of magnificent alembic stills dating from the 16th century to the present day. Find out about the methods of distillation, the tools and the traditional costumes once used for harvesting. But the Luberon area is also home to marvellous little villages that carry the "Plus Beaux Villages de France" label, dotted around a landscape where Provencal traditions are respectfully sustained. Narrow paved streets, medieval edifices, spectacular panoramas over the hills, and vast stretches of vines make Gordes an essential destination.
During the lavender flowering season (June-July; dates to be confirmed), the visit to the Lavender Museum will be replaced by an excursion to the Plateau des Claparèdes (and its magnificent lavender fields). The unaccompanied visit of Gordes and the photo stop at Sénanque will still go ahead.

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Price : $59

Day : Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
From 02:30PM to 07:00PM
CAMARGUE
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Aigues-Mortes owes its name to the far-distant times when the salt marshes and swamps – the Eaux Mortes – were the landscape's only features. In 1240, Saint Louis chose this monastic village as the point of departure for his eight crusades. He built a road to traverse the expanses of water, a big tower to house his defensive garrisons, and, lastly, ramparts in honey-coloured stone.
We continue this pilgrimage to Saintes-Maries de la Mer, where wild bulls, pink flamingos and horses have become the symbol of the Camargue.
Located in the heart of the Camargue Regional Nature Park, the mythical swamp of Vaccarès is a fascinating yet fragile place. It hosts an exceptionally diverse range of flora and fauna, and the park's mission is to protect the environment, safeguard its traditional activities and ensure harmonious urban development.

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Tours from Avignon

Price : $85

Day : Friday
From 09:30 AM to 07:00 PM

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