|
|
 |
| |
cycling |
|
self guided |
|
 |
|
|
 |
|
Biking and baking in the Côtes de Rhône Country
|
Biking & baking: Arrive via Avignon and enjoy one of Provence’s most beautiful cities. From Avignon ride off into the countryside along the Rhône River before heading into wine country and the village of Tavel for 4 nights of relaxation and cooking! |
| Day 1 : Avignon
Start your trip in the heart of Avignon. From the “Palais des Papes” to the “Pont d’Avignon”, and to the 14th century ramparts, take a stroll through history. Dinner on your own. B&B within the old walled city.
Day 2 : Tavel vineyards
Today's warm-up ride takes you along seldom-used roads on Barthelasse Island, alongside fruit orchards and old farmhouses. As you reach Tavel the landscapes are blanketed by the region's famed vineyards, its grapes bottled as France's best rosé wines. Get installed in your B&B for the next 4 nights. Enjoy a first dinner at your B&B, a nice introduction to your hosts, Christine and Erik.
Day 3 : Homemade picnic around Chateauneuf du Pape
After a morning cooking class to prepare your picnic lunch, you leave towards the famed vines of Chateauneuf du Pape, set around the village that carries the same name. Take the time to visit the old cobbled streets of the village and up to the ruins of the castle, proudly overlooking the mighty Rhône river. The reds here are powerful and full of flavour, and you can enjoy a bottle (or two?) by the edge of the Rhône River, accompanied by your gourmet picnic lunch. Diner at a local restaurant.
Day 4 : Wine time and cooking class
We've given you the day off biking to discover Tavel’s many wine cellars and become experts of the local rosés. Take the time to walk through the village and explore the local countryside. And perhaps grab a bottle before this afternoon’s cooking class? Dinner at your B&B.
Day 5 : Loop to the Pont du Gard
Today's cycling day is the longest but very rewarding. First you visit the perched village of Castillon du Gard and its narrow cobbled streets. Shortly after you reach the Pont du Gard, the Roman Empire's largest bridge, at 50m high, spanning majesticaly over the Gardon river. Enjoy a lengthy picnic lunch at the banks of the river before returning to Tavel via several tiny villages on small roads. Dinner in a local restaurant.
Day 6 : Back to Avignon
Your trip ends after breakfast. You are transfered back to Avignon (15km, 20mn). Au revoir in Avignon!
|
| Included |
| |
|
- 2 cooking classes (1 for diner, 1 for picnic lunch)
- 5 nights double occupancy with private facilities
1 night in a nice B&B in the heart of Avignon and 4 nights guesthouse lodgings,
- 5 breakfasts, 1 picnic lunch, 4 dinners (wine and coffe are included at dinner)
- Day 2, luggage transfer from Avignon to Tavel
- Day 6, taxi transfer form Tavel to Avignon with luggage
- Bike rental
- Our Road Book with biking itineraries
Not Included : entrance fees into museums, insurance, items of personal nature.
|
| |
| Hotels |
| |
 |
| La Villa de Margot |
In the heart of the old Avignon, at the foot of Dombs garden, Marie welcomes you in the three rooms and two suites of this Villa of caractère: 19th century mansion with its cosy private garden, and the shadow of secular trees. Nice 19th century and antique interior decoration. |
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
