Cycling holidays in Provence and Corsica

Provence Prestige en Vélo Cycling Holiday

Vineyards and olive groves

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Absorb the essence of Provence - sleepy villages, sun soaked vineyards, roman ruins, the magnificient Pont du Gard. Easy cycling along quiet lanes and canal paths, the air fragrant with wild thyme to your destination where you are guaranteed a comfortable room and delicious food.

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  • Prestige Holiday
  • Cycling Holiday
  • Moderate Grade
  • 6 nights
  • 6 days
    Half-Board

Guide Price

£1,319

Prices per person (based on two sharing).

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Provence Prestige en Vélo Cycling Holiday

 

Provence and Corsica

Route Map

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
    • Arrive at the delightful Moulin d’Aure hotel on the edge of Graveson. After settling in to your attractive room, take time to explore the grounds and relax by the pool before dinner. Occasionally we start from the charming 4 star Hostellerie Magnaniere at Villevneuve d'Avignon.
  • Day 2 Graveson to Collias - 25 miles (40km)
    • It is a level ride to Remoulins and then you cross the river beneath the Pont du Gard on your way to the Hôtel les Castellas at Collias, which boasts a small secluded pool and a restaurant with two Michelin stars.
  • Day 3 Collias to Tarascon - 29 miles (46.4km)
    • A short sharp climb before taking quiet lanes through the vineyards of the Costières de Nîmes and past the bull-ring in Redessan to Beaucaire and cross the River Rhône into Tarascon. After exploring one or both of these bustling riverside towns, it is just a short ride south for two nights at the Hotel Mazets des Roches.
  • Day 4 Day trip from Tarascon - 10-20 miles (16-32km)
    • Today we propose a short ride to historic Arles with its Roman amphitheatre, or take the local train from Tarascon to Nîmes.
  • Day 5 Tarascon to Les Baux - 15 miles (24km)
    • After visiting the Olive ‘Boutique’ at the Château d’Estoublon climb to les Baux en Provence for lunch in this charming medieval village before arriving at the 5 star luxury spa hotel Le Cabro d'Or.
  • Day 6 Les Baux to St Remy - 6 miles (9.6km)
    • A short ride toSt Rémy to seek out the haunts of Van Gogh or visit the Roman sanctuary of Glanum. Alternatively you could take a more challenging 24 mile ride across the Alpilles to Maussane and Eygalières. Last night in the 5 star hotel Vallon Valrugues.
 

Provence Prestige en Vélo Location & Route

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Provence Prestige en Vélo View Hotels & Cuisine

  • Hotel - Le Moulin D'Aure

    • Situated between the Alpilles and the Camargue, Le Moulin d' Aure is the ideal place to experience the true Provencal life. Enter on a driveway which passes through a stand of centuries old pine trees and leave the world behind. The olive grove which greets you tells you that you have arrived at Le Moulin d'Aure

      Hotel Facilities

      • Lovely outdoor pool.
      • All rooms have air conditioning.
      • Peaceful location.
      • Friendly provencal welcome.
      • Delicious food and excellent wine list.
      • Beautiful landscaped grounds.

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  • Hotel - Hostellerie Le Castellas - Collias

    • The hotel, le Castellas, 17th century residence, is located on a small street in the heart of the village of Collias. Drawing on the placement of the houses, Madame Aparis has succeeded in turning the enclosed courtyard into a oasis of greenery, a garden a la Monet, with a small swimming pool like a Roman bath tucked away below, creating a restful place, for reading while relaxing on a lounge chair, for example.

      Hotel Facilities

      • Gastronomic restaurant.
      • Outdoor pool.
      • Sauna.
      • Parking.
      • Lounge bar.
      • Terrace.
      • Multilingual.

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  • Hotel - Les Mazets des Roches

    • At the Western tip of the Alpilles Natural Park, between Tarascon and Fontvieille, you will find Les Mazets des Roches just 300 metres from Saint Gabriel’s Chapel (12th century), hidden from prying eyes in 13 hectares of grounds... This 3-star hotel has 37 rooms and is listed in the Michelin Guide as well as the Châteaux et Hôtels de France Guide since 1987.

      Hotel Facilities

      • The hotel has 37 rooms, 26 of which have a terrace and they all have individual air conditioning, are perfectly soundproofed, boast flat-screen televisions, mini-bar.
      • The restaurant is located by the poolside and has several lounges and meeting rooms as well as a covered terrace and a terrace in the shade of a magnificent mulberry tree.
      • The hotel also has a gym, table tennis, two tennis courts in the pine grove, a pétanque court and a 25 m swimming pool.

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  • Hotel - Le Vallon de Valrugues

    • The Vallon de Valrugues is a 5 star Hotel and Spa with 48 rooms and suites, elegant and personalized, partly renovated in 2010. The Hotel is ideally located in a quiet area just 600 metres from the centre of Saint Remy de Provence.

      Hotel Facilities

      • The establishment hosts a Spa “La Maison d’Ennea” of 500 sqm. This complex is entirely dedicated to wellbeing and relaxation : Anne Semonin and Charme d’Orient line, 6 treatment rooms, one duo, hammam, sauna, Jacuzzi, fitness center, heated indoor pool and a counter current spa.
      • The Hotel is located really closed to the long-distance footpath and the famous Van Gogh walk where you could discover many places painted by the artist during his stay in Saint Remy de Provence.

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  • Hotel - La Cabro d'Or

    • Set in a magnificent garden at the foot of the sculptured cliffs of Les Baux de Provence, savour the unpretentious, informal luxury of this 5 star Provencal house for a privileged moment of relaxation, focusing on gastronomy and well-being in the land of cicadas, grapevines and olive trees.

      Hotel Facilities

      • The Spa has bright luminous treatment rooms opening onto the patio: Facial and body treatments, massages, hammam, fitness studio and sensory pool.
      • Enjoy an energetic swim in the large outdoor pool or just relax on the sunbeds on the terrace.
      • The hotel also boasts a gastronomic michelin star restaurant.

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  • Hotel - Les Mazets des Roches

    • At the Western tip of the Alpilles Natural Park, between Tarascon and Fontvieille, you will find Les Mazets des Roches just 300 metres from Saint Gabriel’s Chapel (12th century), hidden from prying eyes in 13 hectares of grounds... This 3-star hotel has 37 rooms and is listed in the Michelin Guide as well as the Châteaux et Hôtels de France Guide since 1987.

      Hotel Facilities

      • The hotel has 37 rooms, 26 of which have a terrace and they all have individual air conditioning, are perfectly soundproofed, boast flat-screen televisions, mini-bar.
      • The restaurant is located by the poolside and has several lounges and meeting rooms as well as a covered terrace and a terrace in the shade of a magnificent mulberry tree.
      • The hotel also has a gym, table tennis, two tennis courts in the pine grove, a pétanque court and a 25 m swimming pool.

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Provence Prestige en Vélo Prices & Book

Own Travel

£1319 Prices per person (based on two sharing).

Rail Inclusive (1st Class)

£1789 Prices per person (based on two sharing).

Ferry Inclusive (Club Class)

£1410 Prices per person (based on two sharing).

 

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