Provence - 5 days Self Guided Cycle

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Provence - 5 days Self Guided Cycle

5 days Gordes to Lourmarin

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Traverse idyllic Provencal country as featured in 'Jean de Florette', Explore landscapes that inspired the impressionists Van Gogh and Cezanne, Get a local life while staying in the villages of Provence, Cycle through the Luberon with its rows of lavender and flower-filled meadows.

Discover the 'garden of France' in western Provence, its fertile plains and valleys punctuated by arid ridges of limestone providing the unique contrasts that characterise the area. Explore the richly cultivated valleys, follow paths rising through scented scrub, lavender fields, vineyards and pine forests. Pass picturesque villages of honey-coloured stone, habitations of prehistoric man, ochre quarries and a landscape bathed in the vibrant light that so inspired Cezanne and van Gogh.

Physical Rating: 4
Culture Shock Rating: 2
Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast (4 nts)
Trip Style: Intrepid Independent
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed
Budget: Allow EUR €175 for meals not included.

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Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel

Duration

5 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Days 1-2	Gordes to Roussillon	Leave the beige stone buildings of Gordes behind, cycling quiet country lanes along the Coulon Valley. The russet buildings of Roussillon are beautiful to behold, and climbing to the castrum at the top of the cliff affords captivating views of the Grand Luberon.
Day 3	Roussillon to Buoux	Ride where the Romans once walked, on dusty paths through ochre quarries and over a 2000 year old bridge to the ruins at Buoux. Rest tonight in a simple farm complex situated in a peaceful valley.
Days 4-5	Buoux to Lourmarin	The last day of the cycle takes you through Jean de Florette country - over grassy meadows and through olive groves - into the village of Lourmarin. You can pedal up to its castle for an afternoon of exploration or just kick back on a cafe terrace to reflect on your remarkable ride.

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* The prices listed are based on the costs and exchange rates current at the time of printing/posting. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2007 and 31 December 2007, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full. For trips departing beyond 31 December 2007, prices are indicative only. The itineraries and dates online and in our printed brochures are applicable from 01 January 2007 until 31 December 2007. Beyond 31 December 2007 dates and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at time of printing/posting, but please note that changes to our trips (which can be significant) can and do occur. Intrepid will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes, but cannot be held liable for any alterations made to the published itineraries. Please refer to our website for the most recent update to any trip. Please note that these conditions apply to Intrepid group trips only. Variations may apply for Intrepid Independent trips. Loss of monies paid applies to all cancelled reservations. The date of trip cancellation is the date on which the written cancellation is received by Intrepid. Please ask your Travel Agent about our full Booking and Cancellation Conditions.

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