Avignon & Luberon Experience

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Visit the impressive Popes' Palace

  • A glass of Côtes du Rhône to end your walking tour

  • Roussillon and its colourful houses

  • The Roman bridge: Pont Julien

  • Gordes: the famous village built from dry-stone

INCLUDED

TASTING Glass of Côtes du Rhône wine
FOOD
LANGUAGE French, English
GROUP 8
TRANSPORT Minibus
SCHEDULE 09.30 AM to 07.00 PM
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Combine a walking tour of Avignon with a visit to the Luberon villages. The perfect day in Provence! Spend a morning discovering the must-see sites of Avignon including the Popes' Palace entrance ticket and a wine-tasting. Then visit the most authentic villages and stunning landscapes that Provence has to offer... An experience to savour and one to not be missed!!

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Avignon walking tour and Luberon villages

Explore the historical center of Avignon guided by your local expert A la Francaise guide. Starting at 9.30am, the walking tour lasts 3-hours during which time you will see the best sites in the city and learn about its history and culture.

The first must-see site in the city is the "Rocher des Doms" garden. Climb to the top of the fortified medieval city walls to reach the garden and see the amazing views of the city as it stretches out along the Rhône River below. Discover the historical past of Avignon where the papacy was established in the early 14th century. 

Next it's time to visit the Papal Palace for a guided tour (entrance ticket included). Discover the largest gothic-style palace in Europe and learn about the luxurious way of life that was enjoyed there in the medieval period. Enjoy interesting stories from your guide as you go.

After the Popes' Palace your walking tour of Avignon continues to the Place de l'Horloge, its painted windows, and the secrets behind them. See the town hall topped with its clock tower, and the theatre.

The end of your walking tour will be toasted with a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine served in a local place close to the Popes' Palace.

Please note: You will walk over paved streets, then climb a series of steps to reach the Popes' Palace so please wear good shoes (like sneakers).

In the afternoon, it's time to leave Avignon and travel in the comfort of our upmarket minivan to the Luberon villages. Your guide is an expert in the Provence region and is ready to answer any questions you might have.

Your first visit of the afternoon will be to Roussillon. This Luberon village is famous for its red and yellow ochre cliffs and unusual natural landscape. With all its different shades of brown, orange and red you will see the amazing colour palette created by nature.

Next up on your discovery of the Luberon is a visit to the famous Roman bridge, the Pont Julien. You will then drive through the village of Lacoste, where you can find the Marquis de Sade's castle.

The last visit of the tour is to the Luberon village of Gordes. Perched high up and known as one of "the most beautiful villages in France" you will enjoy some free time to discover the village and its famous buildings which are all made from dry stones.

After a wonderful afternoon seeing the best of the Luberon your guide will drive you back to Avignon where you will arrive at 7pm.

 

local and passionate French-speaking guide
Afternoon in the Luberon and its listed villages
Avignon & Luberon Experience

BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICIES

  • Up to 24 hours in advance: 100% refund
  • Under 24 hours in advance: no refund
  • A minimum of 2 participants is required for a tour. If only 1 person is booked on a tour, A la Francaise will contact the customer to reschedule or refund the total amount.

Map of meeting point

Meeting point*



4 rue de la République


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