All Provence in One Day – Departure from Avignon

We will explore some of the most beautiful monuments and sights in Provence:

• Roussillon – the stunning red-hued hilltop village
• Gordes – a cliffside village with breathtaking views
• Fontaine-de-Vaucluse – the picturesque spring village
• The mysterious Sorgue River
• Pont du Gard – the ancient Roman aqueduct (ticket included)
• Les Baux-de-Provence – a medieval village perched on rocky cliffs
• Saint Vincent Church
• Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

• L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue – a charming village known for its canals

   

Departing from Avignon, we’ll head to Roussillon, a red-hued hilltop village shaped by natural ochre cliffs. Both Gordes and Roussillon are officially recognized among Les Plus Beaux Villages de France – the most beautiful villages in France.
Gordes served as the inspiration for the book A Year in Provence and was one of the filming locations for the movie A Good Year. The village is a stunning sight with its 16th-century Renaissance château, terraced stone houses, red-toned architecture, and intricate dry-stone walls.

During your free time, you can walk the narrow cobblestone streets and see the traditional dry stones called lauze, typical of the Luberon region.
Roussillon, on the other hand, is famous for its striking red and yellow ochre cliffs and vibrant red houses.

The next stop is Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, where you can walk to the source cave of the Sorgue River. Lunch will be on your own, either in Gordes or Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.
After lunch, we visit the Pont du Gard ( entrance fees included, but not inside the museum ), a Roman aqueduct bridge built in the 1st century AD, now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

We then continue to Les Baux-de-Provence, a medieval village dramatically set on a rocky hilltop. During your free time, stroll through this picturesque village, admire its charming old streets, visit Saint Vincent Church, and take in panoramic views from the village’s highest point.
In Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, we stop to view Roman ruins – a triumphal arch and a funerary monument – and visit the area where Van Gogh created many of his most famous masterpieces.

• Provence Markets:
  • Tuesday – Gordes
  • Wednesday – Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
  • Thursday – Roussillon
  • Sunday – L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

• Please note: the itinerary may change due to local conditions or weather. Final arrangements will be made by the guide on the day of the tour.

   

• Tour Departure Days :
  • Summer ( April to October ) : Daily departures ( except April 29, May 1, 10, 25 )
• Tour Duration: 10 hours
• Departure Time : 08:30 ( Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure )
• End Time : April to October: 7:00 PM
• Meeting Point : Office de Tourisme d'Avignon Google map 
  Address : 41 COURS JEAN JAURÈS
• Once the booking is confirmed, a voucher will be issued with the confirmation number and travel date clearly indicated.
• Passengers are required to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure time on the booked date and present their voucher to the local guide.
• Please note :
  Transportation to the meeting point is not included in this tour. Kindly plan your journey in advance and arrive on time.

• Adult Ticket: Standard regular fare.
• Child Ticket: Applicable for children aged 4 to under 12 years.
• Lunch is not included in this tour.
• Minimum number of participants: 2 people.
  If the minimum is not met, A la Francaise will contact you to offer a full refund or an alternative date.