Self-Guided Walking in Provence
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- Fontaine-de-Vaucluse - Attractive village built around a spring at the foot of the Vaucluse Mountains
- Gordes - Historic hill-top village with spectacular views
- Aromas of Provence - walk through fields of lavender and herb-scented lanes
- Senanque Abbey - Visit the Cistercian monks
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Tonight's hospitable farmhouse accommodation is just a few kilometres outside Lagnes, the capital of Provence. If you have time, you may choose to go on a short circular walk to the small village of Les Cabrières d'Avignon, before enjoying a dinner of traditional loca...
Today's route takes you through the renowned Fontaine-de-Vaucluse - home to one of the largest springs in the world which is the source of the spectacular emerald-coloured Sorgue River. No one actually knows how far underground the spring originates and, in the 1950s,...
On today's walk, you will pass through the village of Le Beaucet, set against a steep rock face. You'll then continue on to the impressive village of Venasque, towering high above the valley before passing a deep gorge and strolling through tranquil landscapes. Passin...
Today, you traverse quiet surroundings on your way up to Rochers Rouges. At the top, you can look forward to panoramic views of the Dentelles de Montmirail, Mont Ventoux and the Rhone Valley. Making your way back down to Senanque Abbey, you pass through evergreen holm...
From Gordes, today's walking route takes you through the spectacular Gorges de la Veroncle, characterised by its steep, jagged cliffs. After descending down to the bottom of the gorge, you return to the top and follow quiet footpaths and country roads, passing the Boi...
From the lively town of Gordes, your last day of walking takes you across the silent Plateau de Vaucluse, with its many 'bories' - drystone huts that were once agricultural outhouses. Later in the day, you will visit the 'Village des Bories' - an open air museum dedic...
After breakfast, the organised part of your holiday comes to an end. This holiday includes a private taxi transfer from your hotel near Lagnes to Cavaillon station (approximately 10 km).
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May 2024
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