Avignon Trip Overview
Visit some Luberon charming places as Fontaine de Vaucluse, a beautiful village by the river. Then go to Abbaye de Senanque, a majestic 19th Century Abbey surrounded by lavender fields. Very close is Gordes, a famous hilltop village made of local dry stone. Pursue the tour to the unique village of Roussillon, famous for its shades of red. Visit the village of Lacoste, an artist compound. Finally, head to Menerbes, a wild and quiet village, where you will have choice between several activities.
Additional Info
Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Avignon, France
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur, France
Visit some Luberon charming places as Fontaine de Vaucluse, a beautiful village by the river. Then go to Abbaye de Senanque, a majestic 19th Century Abbey surrounded by lavender fields. Very close is Gordes, a famous hilltop village made of local dry stone. Pursue the tour to the unique village of Roussillon, famous for its shades of red. Visit the village of Lacoste, an artist compound. Finally, head to Menerbes, a wild and quiet village, where you will have choice between several activities.
Itinerary
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Stop At: La Fontaine de Vaucluse, France
Admire this beautiful village by the river Sorgue, and walk up to its spring, the biggest of Europe, down the cliff.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gordes Castle, Place du Chateau, 84220, Gordes France
Photo stop at the “belvedere” facing the village
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque, D177a, 84220, Gordes France
The majestic XIIth Century Abbey surrounded by lavender fields, for a photo of this symbol of Provence.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vieille Ville de Gordes, Gordes France
Visit the famous hilltop village of GORDES made of local dry stone, and walk in the provencal market on tuesday.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Le Sentier Des Ocres De Roussillon, 84220 Roussillon, Gordes France
For the lunch time, we will stay in ROUSSILLON. The enchantment of this Provencal village weaves its spell throughout the year, as the shades of ochre of the houses and the ground vary with the sunlight. The provencal market on thursday adds even more colors. Free time to ride the “Sentier des ocres” (Ocher Path).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Chateau de Lacoste, route de Lacoste, 84480 Lacoste France
This quaint village of LACOSTE will please your eyes, and you can discover an artist gallery in almost every street.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Marche Hebdomadaire de Menerbes, Chemin du Portal Parc Rossignol, 84560 Menerbes France
Finally, gaze in the preserved, wild and quiet village of MENERBES, made famous by Peter Mayle’s novels. Visit the « Maison de la Truffe et du Vin », the fortress… or have a drink !
Duration: 1 hour
