Provençal Dreams Cycling Holiday

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An easy-going tour that soaks up the Provençal atmosphere with plenty of time for sight-seeing. Ideal outside July and August when the air is fresh and scenery is at its best. Distances between hotels are short and mostly flat; longer options are available which take you over hills worth pedalling up.

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Cycling Holiday
Easy Grade
6-8 nights
4-6 days
Half-Board

Guide Price

£879

Prices per person (based on two sharing).

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Provençal Dreams Cycling Holiday

Provence and Corsica

Optional Extras

Why not add an extra night at St Gilles on the edge of the Camargue and its pink flamingoes and white horses? And Remoulins and the awe-inspiring Roman Pont du Gard?

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Rail Travel

Outward: Depart St Pancras International station, change at Lille Europe, arrive Avignon late afternoon. Taxi transfer to hotel not included (20 minutes, about 25€).

Return: Transfer to Avignon station included, change trains at Lille Europe, arrive St Pancras International station late evening.

Day 1 Arrival Graveson
- On arrival in Provence relax at the pretty 2-star hotel in Graveson, just to the south of Avignon. This is the perfect opportunity to relax by the pool, before cycling begins. HB
Day 2 Graveson to Beaucaire - 27 miles (43.2km)
- Head north to Barbentine before turning west to cross the Rhône into Aramon. Then through the medieval villages of Théziers and Montfrin before looping through Jonquières- St-Vincent to reach historic Beaucaire. There is a short flat option direct from Graveson through Tarascon and over the river into Beaucaire. Hôtel Robinson provides the perfect setting for your evening meal at this 3-star hotel. HB
Day 3 Day trip from Beaucaire - 10-20 miles (16-32km)
- Explore the many canals, stopping off at the port of Beaucaire, and the typical Provençal village of Vallabrègues. Extend the journey to visit the Abbey of St Michel de Frigolet before returning via the Celtic village of Aramon. HB
Day 4 Beaucaire to Fontvieille - 10 miles (16km)
- This relatively easy journey from Beaucaire to Fontvieille takes you back across the Rhône and through orchards. Take in the sights of the historic town of Tarascon. Or, a longer jaunt south will take you past paddy fields before picking up the Sète canal towpath. Your 3-star hotel is on the edge of this charming Provençal town with a meal in one of the choice of local restaurants. B&B
Day 5 Day trip from Fontvieille - 10-20 miles (16-32km)
- Today you have the opportunity for a leisurely spin to the village of Paradou, or to cover another 10 miles (mostly flat) to reach the wetlands of St Martin de Crau where migratory birds are in abundance. B&B
Day 6 Fontvieille to Graveson - 20 miles (32km)
- The journey back to Graveson takes in the spectacular rock formations of Les Baux de Provence where buildings are carved into the white limestone. Now you can freewheel down to the artistic village of St Rémy before pedalling across the fields back to Graveson. HB

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Hotel - Mas Des Amandiers
- Located between the Alpilles and the Carmargue this charming hotel tucked away in an amid almon groves is the perfect setting for the start of a walking holiday through the surrounding countryside. The hotel is run by the Bayol family who have been there for 20 years.
  
  Hotel Facilities
  - Tranquil Provencal setting, easily reached whether you are travelling by road or rail.
  - Comfortable rooms and a delightful restaurant.
  - Attractive garden with an inviting swimming pool set amidst exotic blooms.
  - Great base for discovering this delightful region.
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Hotel - Hotel Robinson - Beaucaire
- This family-run Logis de France hotel offers an island of calm set in 10 hectares of wooded estate with terraces bordering the canal. Mme Léon always has a warm welcome for our customers.
  
  Hotel Facilities
  - An oasis of calm and tranquility.
  - Sunlit swimming pool and terrace.
  - Flower decked terrace for al fresco dining.
  - Friendly staff.
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Hotel - Val Majour - Fontvieille
- Delightful hotel offering a calm and relaxed stay - set well back from the road the extensive grounds house swimming pool and shady tettace. The staff are friendly and helpful and although the hotel doesn’t have a restaurant the pretty town of Fontvieille is home to numerous eateries.
  
  Hotel Facilities
  - Large outdoor swimming pool.
  - Individually decorated rooms overlooking courtyard or terrace.
  - Flower decked terrace for al fresco dining.
  - Friendly and helpful multi lingual staff.
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Hotel - Hotel Le Colombier
- Hotel Colombier offers comfort and tranquillity within its surroundings. Bedrooms that look out over the garden.
  
  Hotel Facilities
  - Fully equiped rooms opening onto the garden.
  - Close to the Pont du Gard.
  - Home made local cuisine.
  - Friendly helpful staff.
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