Provence-Camargue. Provence: guided tour TOUR DESCRIPTION

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1 Provence: guided tour TOUR DESCRIPTION Provence-Camargue Together with your guide you discover the Provence, the sunshine country of France. Experience the Provence with fertile, lush valleys, the Mediterranean coast, ancient and medieval cultural centers, the scent of herbs and the Provençal lifestyle. This magnificent cultural landscape with its unique light and the intense colors has already attracted countless painters such as Van Gogh, Gauguin, Picasso, Matisse and Chagall. Besides the magnificent and varied landscape the Provence attracts with its history, art and architecture. Famous buildings like the Palace of the Popes in Avignon (world heritage), the Arena in Arles and the Pont du Gard (world heritage) as well as the Greco- Roman ruins of Glanum and the medieval town of Les Baux in the Alpilles. A circular tour of the Camargue (Rhône delta protected moor landscape) is another highlight. With luck, you will discover even the famous pink flamingos and white horses, hallmarks of this landscape.

2 1. day Orange Arrival Individual arrival in Orange. Look forward to a city with well-known monuments from the Roman period. The magnificent theater and the Arch are historical witnesses of this era. The old town radiates an cozy atmosphere with its Provencal charm and small, quaint shops and cafes.

3 2. day Orange - Avignon 50 km On the first cycling day, your guide will take you to the world-famous wine town of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Of course, you have time for a leisurely stroll. Then you cycle on bike path and without traffic to Avignon. During a guided city tour you will marvel at this magnificent city. You will visit among other things the Papal Palace, which was declared a national heritage site. 3. day Avignon - Arles 55 km Today your guide will first take you to St. Remy, a typical town in the Provence. Under the shade of the plane trees in the old streets of the old town, the hustle and bustle, the colors and the richness of herb scents is hard to beat. Afterward your ascent is rewarded with a great view of Les Baux, which is known for its location high on the mountain and the fortress ruins the "city in the rock." On selected paths and small roads you leisurely cycle to Arles. Roman and Romanesque heritage culture shape the city and the history of Arles. Arles was the second most important city of the Roman Empire, but also the city of Vincent van Gogh. Enjoy this double overnight. 4. day Trip to the camargue 45 km Half sea, half land, the Camargue is a unique natural landscape with brackish water lakes, vast salt plains, wild horses and the famous pink flamingos. On small streets you follow easily your guide into the unique natural habitat. In Méjanes you have the opportunity to get on a small train and admire the untouched nature and with a little luck flamingos and wild bulls. On almost traffic free roads, the path leads back to Arles, where a guided tour awaits you in the afternoon. 5. day Arles - Nimes 50 km In the morning we will visit Tarascon and Beaucaire, separated by the Rhône. Sights of these places are the castles from the 12th century. In Beaucaire, numerous cafes on the Canal invite you to take a break. In Nîmes, many very well preserved buildings date from the time of the Romans. Marvel at the arena, the Maison Carrée or the Tour Magne. But modernity also sets new trends, for example with the Carré d'art (Cultural Center) by Norman Foster. For guided travel city tour. 6. day Nimes - Pont-du-Gard - Uzès 50 km The castle of Tarascon, high above the Rhône, accompanies you a little further through the vineyards of Costiérs-de-Nimes. Around noon you will see Pont-du-Gard, the famous aqueduct from the Roman era, and also world cultural heritage. Aromatically scented plants such as lavender, thyme and rosemary are companions to the charming town of Uzés, which boasts magical, medieval charm. Attractions include: The unique arcaded market square. 7. day Uzès - Orange 55 km Today, once again a change in the landscape. Your guide will lead you through the Kermes oaks and Mediterranean herbs hills of the garrigue. But soon the landscape again is dominated by vineyards and the lovely orchards of the Provence. Cheerful you cross the wide river Rhône, you are whizzing through the southern French town Caderousse and you are back in Orange in the afternoon.

4 8. day Orange Departure After the breakfast individual departure or extension in orange. Rail passengers reach by TGV train every station in Germany until the evening.

5 WORTH KNOWING Worth knowing about your guided Provence Tour Below you will find specific information about the guided Provence and Camargue tour. If you have further questions about this trip, you simply call us: Phone: Arrival by train Good options for arriving by train to Orange (TGV station). The start hotels are about km from the train station.train shedule information Parking facilities at the hotel You can park your car free of charge at the Starthotel. No reservation is possible and necessary. The hotel grounds are fenced. Conditions of the cycle paths The cycle tours are between 45 and 55 km long and lead through the different landscapes of the Provence. Apart from small climbs in the Garrigue hills and in the Alpilles, you will find a light and varied cycling tour, which is mostly on small, traffic-poor roads and paved commercial roads. Available rental bikes The bikes offer modern V-brakes, aluminum hollow-chamber rims as well as top tires. The heart of the wheels is a modern, high-strength aluminum frame. An all-day-like equipment with light system, luggage rack, fenders and a comfortable saddle guarantee an unsurpassed wheel clearance. The Unsixe bikes are available with easy-running 21-speed chain shifting from the brand manufacturer Shimano as well as tour-capable 7-speed hub circuit with brake pedal from the same manufacturer.electric bicycles, as well as men 's and children' s bicycles are available on request. 7 days hotline service Just in case the bike chain breaks, flooding makes it impossible to continue your tour or any other nasty surprise: You can reach us seven days a week and we will do anything to help you as fast as possible. Cycling in france For cyclists in France a striking dress code is prescribed. Since October 1, 2008, you have to wear a reflective warning vest at night outside of localities, as well as on days with poor visibility. Otherwise you will be fined up to 135 Euros. The measure is an initiative of the French Government.

6 Powered by TCPDF ( PRICES & SERVICES TOUR Provence: guided tour tour: tour type: guided duration: 8 days dates of arrival: / / / level: beginners-intermediate Velociped-Partner-Tour min. participants: 8 please note: Velociped can withdraw from the tour twenty-one days before the starting date of the tour, at the latest, in case the minimum number of participants stated under the tour description is not attained. You will duly be informed without any delay in case of a withdrawal. Velociped will of course refund the paid tour price immediately. Please note our General Terms and Conditions. PRICES (PER PERSON) Double room: Cat.A: 1.170,00 Single room: Cat.A: 1.440,00 tourer: 80,00 electric bike: 180,00 BOOKABLE ADDITIONAL NIGHTS (PER PERSON) Orange Double room Category A 65,00 Orange Single room Category A 105,00 TRAVEL SERVICES 7 overnights with breakfast in well maintained guesthouses (2** - 3***, french class) 5 x Dinner in specially selected restaurants luggage transport german-speaking tour guide on spot carefully elaborated routes detailled travel documents Tour-bus (daily possibility to shorten the stages) wine tasting Guided city tour through Orange, Avignon and Nimes All tours, entrees and transfers as mentioned in the program