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Classic Provence

From £1,180.00
8 Days & 7 Nights
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Classic Provence

  • The instantly recognisable Cistercian 12th century Abbey de Sénanque
  • Relaxed walking in the heart of the Provence
  • Perched villages, vineyards, orchards and forests
  • Walk surrounded by the scents of lavender, pine trees and wild herbs
  • “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France”, Gordes and Roussillon
A walking trip of a lifetime in classic Provençal landscapes through the Luberon and the Vaucluse. Walk through sun-drenched vineyards, lavender fields and ancient olive groves, sample delectable dishes and local wines, discover the French ritual of a local market or daily boulangerie visits, and explore beautiful hilltop villages. Boasting over 300 days a year of sunshine, Provence is illuminated by a natural light that has inspired many artists, including Cézanne and Van Gogh. It is also certain to inspire you as you enjoy this walk from inn to inn through timeless Provence.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Apt Day 2 Walk to Bonnieux 10 miles / 16 km Day 3 Free day or Petit Luberon “Forêt des Cèdres” loop walk 7.5 miles / 12 km Day 4 Walk to Roussillon 8 miles / 13 km Day 5 Walk to Gordes via Joucas 7.5 miles / 12 km Day 6 Free day or Gordes Loop 6 miles / 9 km Day 7 Walk to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse via the Abbey de Sénanque 10 miles / 16 km Day 8 Onward Travel
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 5kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 5kg is equivalent to 1 Neapolitan margherita pizza. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information on how we've carbon counted our trips.

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