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Le Couvent des Minimes
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DAY 1 From storybook Saignon, bike easygoing paths through lavender fields and oak groves • Discover the limestone-rich Plateau des Claparèdes • Pedal past picturesque Luberon perched villages, including the charming hamlet of Bonnieux • Climb to the top of an ancient church tower for sweeping views of the valley • Unwind on the terrace at our villa-style retreat. » Capelongue - Premiere DAYS 2–3 Fall in love with the many shades of ocher-colored Roussillon • Cross the Pont Julien, an ancient Roman stone arch bridge • Explore the history of Provence’s impressive perched villages on an engaging walking tour • Linger in Gordes, where a massive 12th-century castle keeps watch over neighboring towns • Stop to admire lovely medieval Sénanque Abbey • Opt to indulge in a treatment at our hotel’s world-class spa. » La Coquillade - Premiere DAYS 4–6 Journey into off-the-beaten-path Provence • Ride through the villages of Céreste and Reillanne as a new landscape appears with the Alps’ snowy peaks in the distance • Engage in a traditional game of pétanque, which originated in this sunny region • Discover the 12th-century castle of Simiane-la-Rotonde, a charming hilltop town • Ever tried goat cheese wrapped in chestnut leaves? Today’s your chance near the village of Banon • Enjoy a festive farewell dinner at our hotel’s gastronomic restaurant • Head out on a final spin through the serene sun-drenched countryside • Bring home a piece of this unforgettable region with your very own hand-blended perfume. » Le Couvent des Minimes - Premiere shown top left Delight your senses. Gaze across rippling meadows. Savor the taste of local apricots. Breathe in the scent of lavender. Come alive as you ride through Provence. Medieval Villages & Splendid Spa Retreats in Provence LUBERON TO LAVENDER COUNTRY
Banon
SIMIANE-LA ROTONDE
Avignon
Gargas
Gordes
Mane
Reillanne
Roussillon
Saignon
Cereste
Menerbes
Lacoste
Bonnieux
Durance River
PARIS
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Aix-en-Provence
6 Days Activity Levels 1-3 Premiere Hotels $5,799 to $6,599 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Your Private Group o \ Search PRSB on backroads.com
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