Chic Boutiques
van Gogh country. St-Rémy-de-Provence 7. LES BAUX & VAN GOGH
(small luxury hotels))
inspires with small town life and your Vincent van Gogh loved this region. Learn
fantastic boutique hotel. Tonight discover about his life and works during a visit to
the allure of pub crawling in Provence Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, and get a glimpse –
not in the touristy places, but inside the of what went on inside his tormented
pubs where the locals go. Meals B mind from van Gogh scholar Mathilde
Duvilliers. An afternoon excursion to Les
6. WINING
Baux entices with sweeping views over the
& DINING IN AVIGNON
Among the secrets of the flavorful French
Vallon de la Fontaine, a well-preserved
cuisine you’ll enjoy on this trip are the
medieval village and evocative ruins of its
farm-fresh ingredients that chefs handpick
ancient fortress. Step back in time to the
to cook up their mouth-watering fare.
10th century as you explore on your own.
Lucky for you, it’s market day in Avignon!
We’ll bring you back to the present with
LE PIGONNET
Accompany our chef on a buying trip to a
an extraordinary tasting at the Château
Aix-en-Provence, Nights 1 & 2
local market. Learn the tricks of the trade
d’Estoublon. The setting is enchanting,
This quintessential 18th-century Provençal
mansion, lush with flowering gardens, has
as you help the chef prepare a traditional
its Rhone wines are among the finest in
been family owned and operated since 1924,
meal in a hands-on cooking lesson. After a
France, and the olive oils, tapenades and
and is steps from elegant Cours Mirabeau in
professional sommelier guides you through
breads that go with them make your visit the city of fountains
a tasting and pairing of fine Rhone wines
indescribably delicious! Tonight the mood
for your meal, it’s time to savor the
is festive at our farewell dinner, served
experience at a leisurely midday lunch.
with joie de vivre! Meals BD
During the 14th century, Roman Catholic
popes ruled from Avignon. Explore the 8. AU REVOIR, PROVENCE
sights on your own or join us on a guided Tour ends: Marseille. Fly home anytime.
tour inside the Palais des Papes, before An airport transfer is included from the
returning to St. Rémy. Meals BL hotel for your flight home. Meals B
HOSTELLERIE LE PHEBUS
Joucas, Nights 3 & 4
A stone farmhouse nestled between beautiful
hilltop villages... award-winning Provençal
cuisine... and telescopes that invite intimate
encounters with a starlit sky. An elite member
of Relais & Chateaux
Price from $3490 per person double
Meals 7 Breakfasts / 2 Lunches / 3 Dinners
Dates 2010 Apr — Jun; Sep — Oct
Activities at a glance

XSome days include 2-4 miles of walking up
HOSTELLERIE DU VALLON
steep hills or on uneven terrain and beginner St-Rémy-de-Provence, Nights 5, 6 & 7
kayaking. The pace is up to you – take part Inspiring with soul-stirring views of Chaines
or take a pass – either way you’ll enjoy your des Alpilles, sun-dappled gardens, authentic
journey.
Provençal decor and innovative regional
XMaximum Group Size: 16
cuisine, this hotel reflects the high standards
of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World
XFor complete dates and prices or more
information on private group departures,
air, & our guest protection plan, visit www.
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