BIKING
Château de Berne
FRANCE
PARIS
DAYS 1–2 Bike along the remote limestone ridge of Mont Ste-Victoire • Ride past Pablo Picasso’s château in pretty Vauvenargues • Wander the historic town of Aix-en-Provence, birthplace of Paul Cézanne, with its leafy cobblestone streets and 18th-century mansions • Take in panoramic views while dining on bistronomique cuisine at our sublime wellness retreat. » Les Lodges Sainte Victoire - Premiere DAYS 3–4 A bike ride through valleys leads into picturesque Provence Verte • Cycle past olive trees and colorful French towns • Admire the ancient ramparts and ornate fountains of Cotignac, a sweet little village tucked away at the foot of a cliff • Stroll the village of Entrecasteaux and its castle • Sip crisp rosé in the vineyards of the Côtes de Provence wine region • Explore enchanting perched villages and centuries-old troglodyte cave dwellings • In Tourtour, one of France’s designated Most Beautiful Villages, delight in vistas from Provence all the way to the French Riviera. » Château de Berne - Premiere shown above DAYS 5–6 Ride through corked oak forests en route to the Côte d’Azur • Views of the Mediterranean await as we near the seaside town of Ste- Maxime for lunch and a sampling of some of the region’s local wines • Take in the scene as you discover the glamorous streets of legendary St-Tropez • Journey by private boat to Cannes • Learn more about this sensational town, famous for its star-studded film festival, during a guided walking tour • Enjoy a farewell dinner at our stylish hotel, a favorite of celebrities. » Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic - Premiere Shimmering beaches, rustic valleys and the perched hamlets that inspired Cézanne. At exquisite hotels in the South of France, glowing sunsets lead to gastronomic delights. Aix-en-Provence to St-Tropez & Cannes PROVENCE TO THE FRENCH RIVIERA
Tourtour
Cotignac
Ste-Victoire Mountain
Lorgues
Cannes
Aix-en- Provence
Massif des Maures
Ste-Maxime
St-Tropez
Mediterranean Sea
6 Days Activity Levels 2-4 Premiere Hotels $5,999 to $7,299 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Your Private Group o \ Search PRFB on backroads.com
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