Grand Cycle Tour Of Provence

An extended cycle tour from Upper Provence into the Rhone delta and down to the Mediterranean coast. Natural beauty abounds along the way as we enter the parklands of the Camargue inhabited by flamingos, horses and bulls. The gypsy meeting place of Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer provides you with a chance for a swim in the Mediterranean.

Cycling alongside sea walls, around marshes and through vineyards the route passes ancient Roman sites, medieval churches and castles. There is ample time to experience Arles, former home to Van Gogh and explore the cobble stoned streets of Saint-Remy-de-Provence, the birthplace of Nostradamus. Provence's gastronomic reputation is put to the test as you savour local delicacies en-route and sample regional wines throughout our journey.

Enjoying a selection of hand-picked family run hotels (some with swimming pools), this itinerary ensures you experience a full immersion into the region of Provence, exploiting all of your senses in the process.

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Itinerary / Highlights

DAY 1 Arrive Graveson or Barbentane
DAY 2 Cycle through typical Montagnette villages to King Rene's town, Tarascon (25km)
DAY 3 Cycle via Maillane, birthplace of the poet Frederic Mistral, to Arles (42km)
DAY 4 Explore Arles where Van Gogh spent part of his life
DAY 5 Cycle through the changing landscape via a nature reserve to Les Saintes-Maries-de- la-Mer (49km)
DAY 6 Cycle along the sea wall to Le Sambuc (39km)
DAY 7 To Fontvieille via Barbegal Castle (40km)
DAY 8 Cycle the ancient Roman road via Aurelia to Saint-Remy-de-Provence (18.5km)
DAY 9 Visit St-Remy including the house where Nostradamus was born and cycle to Graveson / Barbentane (20km)
DAY 10 Trip concludes Graveson / Barbentane

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Accommodation Details

9 nights in 2 star hotels (with private facilities) on a twinshare basis