- Quite Simple, getting Pleasure from Walking and Cycling -

« Strolling thoughtfully, cycling freely, and not in a hurry; fill your senses with your surroundings; join in a game of pétanque; offer yourself a landscape, a smile in the Luberon; and at the end of the day you feel good – cozy in your charming guest house…

Cycling and walking is by far the best way to discover your natural surroundings, local culture, and meet its people.
A world traveler, I have lived in Provence for more than 20 years.
It is rare to find a place that marries so many riches: beautiful landscapes, exceptional villages and landmarks, interesting people, delightful accommodation, and the unbeatable Provençal way of life – all for the pleasure of those who come to explore.
By foot or by bike, I invite you to discover Walk Inn Provence »


Director
Yann Delord

October 2011- Pat from USA - Walking Self Guided - Colours and Scents of the Luberon - “…The hotels were wonderful: properties charming, helpful, the pool welcome, beautiful location and grounds. Saw so many places + different terrains we would never have seen normally…” October 2011 - Herb from USA - Walking Self Guided - A walk through Van Gogh's Provence - “…The walks were in all, delightful. The book was perfect. We saw and experienced this part of France just how we had hoped. Thank you for a unique and lovely trip. The 2 hotels were perfect – the hosts couldn’t have been more helpful…” October 2011- Jill & David from Australia - Walking Self Guided - A walk through Van Gogh's Provence - “…The Alpilles were beautiful – very different to anything Australia with spectacular vistas. …the quality of the accommodation and food, and seeing where Van Gogh painted. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you for your friendly and courteous assistance…” “…It was truly a memorable experience. I would love to do something like that again. Thank you for such a well-organized package…” September 2011 - David & Sandra from USA - Walking Self Guided  - Walking & Wine: Châteauneuf-du-Pape - “…It was a great trip. We appreciated your attention to detail and correspondence prior to trip...” September 2011 - Anne & Franklin from  Australia - Walking Self Guided -  A walk through Van Gogh's Provence - “…We were very impressed with the excellent organization, and the standard of the hotels. Fantastic scenery, “roadbook” very clear with frequent comments on landmarks, baggage transportation very reliable…” September 2011- Maxime & Jack from Australia - Walking Self Guided - Colours and Scents of the Luberon - “…Thank you for an extremely high quality and enjoyable experience…” June 2011 - Catherine & Peter from Australia - Walking Guided - Wines, mountains & perched medieval villages - “The group and guide Stuart was excellent – informative, humourous, read the group well and went out of his way to make the trip enjoyable. He is a wonderful representative for the country” June 2011 - Ivan & Christine from New Zealand - Walking Self Guided - Luberon: medieval villages and hidden trails - “…Notes the best we have encountered over the numerous companies we have walked with…” June 2011 - Pam from Australia - Walking Self Guided - Colours and Scents of the Luberon - May 2011 - Rosemary from Australia - Walking Guided - Wines, mountains & perched medieval villages - “…The real highlight was the landscape and the additional walks put on by Stuart. The guide’s ability to gauge the interests of the group and adapt activities accordingly was exceptional. His easy friendliness and ability to stop walks unobtrusively at different parts to explain the landscape, history or plant life to allow a short rest was great...” April 2011 - William & Christine from USA - Walking Self Guided - Luberon: medieval villages and hidden trails - “…We had a nice time and were very satisfied with Walk Inn Provence.  Thanks for arranging a nice trip. We wish your firm continued success…” April 2011 - Susan & Bob from California - Walking Self Guided - Luberon: medieval villages and hidden trails - “…The roadbook was complete and almost foolproof. We thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and the accommodations, and were pleasantly surprised by the friendliness of every person we met along the way…” April 2011 - Chambers from Canada - Walking Self Guided - The Golden Islands: the untamed French Riviera - “…The beaches and scenery were fantastic, the walks were the perfact length and intensity, and the location of the hotel was amazing. Great details…”

September 2010 - Kerry & Danella from Australia - Walking Self Guided - A walk through Van Gogh's Provence- "...It was particularly lovely, the meal was delicious, and made the last night very memorable. It was a warm starry night and we sat outside on the terrace. We loved the experience, the weather was kind, the sights fantastic & the opportunity to walk in Provence was thoroughly enjoyed! Thank you..."

September 2010 - John W. from Canada - Walking Guided - Wine, mountains and perched medieval villages- "...Our one week of rambling in Provence in 2010 proved to be a delight. Exquisite French cuisine, beautiful landscapes, and new friends. Stuart led us with humour, and encyclopedic knowledge of the pathways, vegetation and history of the area..."

September 2010 - Sam MW. from US - Walking Guided - Wine, mountains and perched medieval villages - "...Hiking in Provence with Stuart was a real pleasure. His knowledge of the area, including the natural history, greatly enhanced my vacation. Stuart provided delicious lunches and plenty of good cheer. I don't know how he managed it, but he showed us a slide show of our trip on our last night. I look forward to my next hiking vacation with Stuart. He is a gifted guide..."

September 2010 - Teresa M. from USA - Cycling Guided - From the Pont du Gard to the Mediterranean Sea - "...Six days, 260 km, wind, sun, ancient villages, vineyards, fields, orchards, canals, rivers, marshes, birds, horses, dogs, and a constant stream of laughter and witty repartee. Riding thru Provence exceeded all my dreams and felt like Heaven on Earth. Thank you for a beautiful holiday and see you next year!..."

September 2010 - Samuel G. from USA - Cycling Self Guided - Provence cycling: an Impressionist's dream - "...First of all, the entire group had a lovely time and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. We want to congratulate you on choosing La Villa de Margot and Demeure Toscane. These were comfortable and clean with innkeepers that went out of their way to make our stay with them memorable. The bicycle routes were well thought out to avoid the busy roads and were generally serene and scenic...a well-organized and pleasant tour..."

July 2010 - Ben S. from USA - Walking Self Guided - Colours and scents of the Luberon - "...we are back in New York but we had a wonderful trip. Thank you so much for all of your help. It all went very smoothly. We will recommend you..."

July 2010 - Ron S. from USA - Walking Self Guided - Colours and scents of the Luberon - "...our trip was fabulous... Thanks for all your patient guidance in getting us over there."

June 2010 - Denis R. from Australia - Cycling Self Guided - From mythical Ventoux to the colours of the Luberon - "...We enjoyed all the rides, seeing the beautiful countryside. Beautiful weather. Bikes easy to ride & confortable..."

June 2010 - Elisabeth C. from England - Walking Self Guided - Luberon : medieval villages and hidden trails - "..Special highlights: the hospitality of the hosts at accomodation, friendly locals, good walking and scenery.."

May 2010 - Maxwell K. from Australia - Cycling Self Guided - Cycling Provence: from Ventoux to the Mediterranean Sea - "..The whole trip was a great adventure. Thank you for making it so varied..Will recommended to others..."

May 2010 - Juliana P. from America - Cycling Self Guided - Biking and baking in the Côtes de Rhône Country - "..First off, my sister and I had a great time. We're already mulling when/where would be a good next time for vacation.. extremely professional, and gave us pretty good guidance and preparation related to the cooking & biking. The B&B whe stayed at was great as well, particularly, the personality of the hosts..."

• There are 7 of us at our home base in Avignon, in the heart of Provence.
• The trips we propose are 100% created by our team.
• Longstanding partnerships with hotels, restaurants, transportation services.
• A team of expert and nationally certified guides.
• Direct, online sales of our trips.  

Advice and Reservations
Marjorie MANGE
Welcome to Provence !
« I’ll be glad to help you choose the trip in Provence that best meets your needs.
I’m here to answer all your questions, from the time you book up to your trip departure -
- by email, via your MyWalkInn account, or by telephone. »
info @ walkinnprovence.com
Tel : 0033- 4 86 65 00 20

Yann DELORD - Director and founder of WALK INN
20 years of experience in the creation of walking trips in France and abroad.  He’s passionate about world cultures and especially Provençal traditions and festivals !
yann @ walkinnprovence.com

His / her goal is creating an exceptionally pleasant and worry-free trip for your utmost enjoyment.

• A professional chosen for his/her experience, training and good humour.
• A faithful companion, always attentive to the little details that make the difference.
• A source of historical and regional information concerning craftsmen and hidden treasures.
• Trained in first aid for those unexpected little problems.

	Stuart Sommers Stuart grew up in Canada and worked as a teacher in a French Immersion school before arriving in Provence, and becoming a real specialist of the region. One of only a handful of “foreigners” to successfully pass the French mountain guiding diploma, few paths of Provence are a mystery to him.  Stuart prides himself on his gourmet Provençal picnics and après-hike activities like pétanque, and wine tasting. In July and August you can find Stuart on the island of Madeira, guiding French groups along the trails.
	Mariska Mourik An avid mountain climber, certified paragliding instructor and professional filmer and writer, Mariska alternates periods of writing with travels, outdoor sports and guiding. In 1984 she joined the Dutch National Everest expedition as a radio reporter and camerawoman, and climbed 150 meters short of the top. The daughter of a Dutch diplomat, Mariska has been submerged in different languages and cultures all her life. Home is currently the South of France, where, between writing and sharing her passions as a guide, she is renovating an old stone house in an abandoned hamlet.
	Pierre Luneau Pierre studied at a renowned art school in Paris before joining his brother in his ceramic workshop; Pierre would spend his Friday nights driving his Citroen Deux-chevaux 700 kilometers across France to the Alps, for a weekend of extreme climbing, before driving back again for Monday morning eight o' clock. Later in life he decided to leave clay and earthenware for what it was, to take off into the airs. As a certified paragliding instructor he turns his pupils into birds. But he lands from time to time to walk the paths of southern France and share his passion for wild flowers, history, travels and storytelling.
	Coralie Goussot A native of the Southern Alps, Coralie lives between the spectacular mountain ranges of Mercantour and Verdon in Provence. She previously worked as a journalist for the French public radio, but after 6 years spent all around France, she decided to go back to her mountains. Every summer, she can be found on the paths of Corsica, and come winter she is in the Alps, guiding with snowshoes. If not traveling in Nepal or Morocco, she enjoys sharing the beauties of her region with foreigners. Coralie's areas of expertise include history, literature, flora, and cooking with the plants she finds along the way.

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