Taste of Provence
“La Vie est Belle” — pedal the Roman path
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Experience the landscape and culture described in Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence on a sensory journey that is sure to become one of your most treasured travel experiences! Pedal along quiet roads, surrounded by vineyards, fields of lavender, and sunflowers, and indulge in the charming, rustic cuisine that Provence is famous for. Explore the Mediterranean cuisine and superb wines in a land rich in culture and history. Breathe in the aroma of lavender and alep oils as you stroll through the outdoor markets. Enjoy sensory stimuli like plump olives, rich and colourful spices, and aromatic cheeses. Touring Provence on a bicycle beautifully connects the people, places, and culture.
Tour Essence
- Stays in chateaux and charming manor houses
- Lecture on Provençal history and culture with local experts
- Learn about the sites painted by Vincent Van Gogh and the Greco-Roman site of Glanum
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Avignon
- Discover the towns of Saint-Rémy and the villages of Les Baux and Gordes
- Enjoy the Provençal countryside by bike with the optional challenging climb of Mt. Ventoux
- Introduction to the regional wines and foods of Provence
What to Expect
Terrain
Flat and rollingStart Location
AvignonEnd Location
St. Rémy de ProvenceMileage
Average Daily: 32 miles Total: 192 milesElevation
Average Daily: 1,933 feet Total: 11,602 feet
Once you have a trip confirmed, we will feed you a steady diet of additional pre-departure information that includes: How to train, prepare, pack and all the wonderful, inspirational and practical things you want and need to know before you go! Our Travel Advisors will be available to help plan your pre- and post-tour travel.
- Van support
- Expert, bilingual guides
- Visit at the Greco-Roman site of Glanum
- Guided walking tour of Avignon
- Guided walking tour of Saint Paul de Mausole
- 1 wine tasting
- Olive oil mill tour and tasting
- Shuttle at the end of the tour
What’s Included
- Use of our exclusive carbon road bike, La Classica Ribelle (or Equivalent Carbon Road Bike)
- Garmin Edge Explore GPS loaded with the GPX tracks of your rides
- Two water bottles
- Saddle bag with repair kit
- Optional: Map holder on handlebar
Pedal Options
- Flat pedals
- Half-toe pedals (without straps)
What’s Not Included
- Helmet
- Clipless clipless/SPD pedals with shoes
- Optional: your own saddle
- All accommodations
- All breakfasts
- 5 dinners
- 2 lunches
Experience Mediterranean food and superb wines in a land that has more Roman ruins than Italy. Embrace the aromas of lavender and alep oils as you stroll through the outdoor markets. Plump olives, rich and colorful spices, and aromatic cheeses are just a few of the sensory stimuli that will keep your feet moving in rhythm to the whistling mistral. Tourism by bicycle in Provence poetically connects the people, places, and culture.
2025
Start Location
AvignonFly Into
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Marseille Airport (MRS)End Location
St. Rémy de ProvenceFly Out Of
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Marseille Airport (MRS)Avignon
Meals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
8 milesElevation Gain
279 feetRiding Terrain
FlatMeals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis
The Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis is a charming 4-star hotel established on the site of a Jesuit novitiate. The building dates back to the 16th century and is a listed Historical Monument. It is situated in the heart of Avignon, and the Palais des Papes and Pont d’Avignon are just a 15-minute walk away. The hotel boasts an outdoor rooftop pool with a spacious sun terrace. Some of the elegant guest rooms are located in the historic building, featuring archways and vaulted ceilings.
Côtes du Ventoux
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
42 milesElevation Gain
1,532 feetRiding Terrain
Rolling hillsMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Château de Mazan
The 4-star hotel is located in the charming village of Mazan, at the foot of the legendary Mt. Ventoux. It features an outdoor pool, landscaped garden, gourmet restaurant, bar, and lounge.
Le Mont Ventoux
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
41 / 43 milesElevation Gain
2,623 / 7,119 feetRiding Terrain
Rolling hills on main loop and one mountain climb/descend for the extra loopers.Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Château de Mazan
The 4-star hotel is located in the charming village of Mazan, at the foot of the legendary Mt. Ventoux. It features an outdoor pool, landscaped garden, gourmet restaurant, bar, and lounge.
Gorges de la Nesque and Gordes
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
42 milesElevation Gain
4,682 feetRiding Terrain
Rolling, hillyMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Hotel Les Bories & Spa
On this shepherd’s land, the 5-star Hotel Les Bories & Spa welcomes you on its 8-hectare estate made of olive trees, cypresses, holm oaks, lavender, and aromatic gardens. Enjoy the view of the magical landscape of the Luberon and relax by the outdoor pool. Beauty, harmony, silence, authenticity of the place, for your greatest delight.
St. Rémy de Provence
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
31 milesElevation Gain
869 feetRiding Terrain
Flat and rollingMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Le Saint-Remy
Le Saint Remy is a luxurious 5-star hotel that boasts a prime location in the heart of the historic village of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. The outdoor swimming pool’s beach features double-deck chairs, making it an ideal relaxing spot.
Les Baux de Provence
Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
28 milesElevation Gain
1,617 feetRiding Terrain
RollingMeals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Le Saint-Remy
Le Saint Remy is a luxurious 5-star hotel that boasts a prime location in the heart of the historic village of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. The outdoor swimming pool’s beach features double-deck chairs, making it an ideal relaxing spot.
