8
Days
Provence & The Rhone Valley
Including 4 nights in Avignon
7th to 14th October 2021
Flights from the UK and all transport within the itinerary
Quality Accommodation of 4* and above
Experienced Tour Guide from the UK
All gratuities
The Rhône River is one of the major rivers running through Europe, with the source found in the Swiss Alps and the mouth of the river running into the Mediterranean at Arles.
This unique tour enjoys the historical & agricultural aspects of this beautiful part of France. We begin with a stay in a château situated north of Lyon in the Rhône Alpes region, an area of interesting agriculture. From here we travel south towards Avignon, in the Provence region, where we stay for 4 nights, with time to relax and enjoy this walled city. The final night of the tour is spent in a beautiful château in the heart of Provence.
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What's Included
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City tour of Lyon
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Visit to Pont du Gard Aqueduct
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City tour of Avignon
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Camargue area with a full day Manade experience
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Winery tour and tasting
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All agricultural and technical visits outlined in the itinerary
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4 nights in Avignon
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1 night in Gemenos
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2 nights in Belleville-en-Beaujolais
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Breakfast each day
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7 Lunches including tea & coffee
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6 Evening Dinners including a glass of wine or beer & hot drinks
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Fully escorted by your Bay Farm Tours guide
Highlights
We begin with a stay in a château situated north of Lyon in the Rhône Alpes region, an area of interesting agriculture. From here we then travel south along the banks of the Rhône River towards Avignon, in the Provence region, where we stay for 4 nights, with time to relax and enjoy this walled city. The final night of the tour is spent in a beautiful château in the heart of Provence.
More about your tour
Weather
Similar to the UK, with daily temperatures being in the region of 12°C to 17°C. Evenings will be a little cooler. It is worth remembering to bring sun cream and sunglasses with you.
Currency
The Euro
Before the Euro came along it would have been french Francs.
Pace
Grade C
All of our tours are graded A to D according to the pace of the tour, with A being the least active. To find out more, please click here or on the goat!
Meals
Breakfast each day
7 Lunches including tea & coffee
6 Evening Dinners including a glass of wine or beer & hot drinks
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Sightseeing
There is something for everyone on this tour, from the lovely wine areas, to the historic and atmospheric cities of Lyon and Avignon.
With charming villages and the picturesque countryside of Provence, we also include tours of Lyon and Avignon, an excursion to the Camargue Nature Park, along with a visit to one of the many impressive vineyards. The vineyards excel in this area mainly due to the dry winds that are famous in Provence, making an ideal environment and excellent growing conditions for the grapes.
Agriculture
The Rhône-Alpes region is home to 1.2 million cattle, whilst the Bresse region is famous for its poultry. There is a wide variety of diversification within the regions. Each region has a high number of small farms devoted to arboriculture, horticulture and viticulture. There are also larger enterprises involved in cattle breeding and cereal production.
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Once more Bay Farm Tours scored
10 out of 10!
I enjoyed every minute. The friendship and atmosphere amongst the group was exceptional.
Your Tour Manager never stopped working to make sure everything went according to plan, and it did, along with lots of fun and laughter, which made it
a wonderful tour
Mr T
Ulverston,Cumbria.
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How to book
Download or request an Itinerary by post and from there it's so simple. Just fill in the booking form and we will organise the rest. Give us a call or send us an email and we can reserve you a place for up to 3 days while you get the form filled in.
We would love to hear from you so please do not hesitate!
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