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Private sightseeing tour in Provence n°15
The beautiful villages of Provence
Fontaine de Vaucluse -
Baux de Provence
Full day tour -
To start this private sightseeing tour on the road of the most beautiful villages in Provence, towards Fontaine de Vaucluse to discover its extraordinary spring at the foot of a cliff 230 meters high. This source, called fountain is the most powerful of France and fifth in the world.
Then, we'll go to the heart of the Regional Natural Reserve of the Luberon to the discovery of three unique villages classified amongst "the most beautiful villages of France".
You’ll adore the exceptional setting of the village of Gordes. Perched 400m up a hillside, Gordes overlooks the Calavon valley with its church and Renaissance castle at the top, facing the surrounding hills. You can stroll along the paved streets where the slope has been transformed into steps, and you’ll discover its tall houses built straight into the rock, its archeological remains and its wonderful views.
Roussillon is a little village perched on an ochre cliff (clay earth pigment), surrounded by spectacular scenery. It is located in the heart of the biggest ochre deposit in the world. You’ll love its picturesque streets and little village squares, with its houses in different shades of the rich palette of yellow and red ochres.
Ménerbes, a village famous for its landscape and its unique light. ranked amongst “the most beautiful villages in France” has always attracted painters. Picasso and many others stayed there. As you stroll through its narrow streets you will discover beautiful old houses and mansions of many of the 13° century.
We’ll conclude this excursion by visiting one of the most beautiful villages in Provence, Les Baux de Provence. This unique village, in the heart of the Regional Natural Reserve of the Alpilles, is perched on a rocky outcrop, 247 m high. Its paved streets, its renaissance houses will amaze you… The Baux Castle, located on the highest point of the plateau, blends in with the rock. It offers spectacular views of the vines, the olive groves, the Camargue… as far as the sea. During your visit to this “eagle’s nest”, you’ll see reconstructed artillery based on 13th century drawings (catapults, battering rams…).
At the end of this private day tour in Provence, you could visit the Sarragan Wine Cellars, a unique site, dug into the rock. You’ll enjoy tasting the A.O.C des Coteaux d’Aix wines in a renowned underground wine cellar, the only one of its kind in the world.
Prices per sedan car
1 to 2 persons: 220 €
3 to 4 persons: 320 €
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