Provence Poppies Tour 15 - 22 May 2021 "Provence Poppies " - Villa Maison
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Provence Poppies Tour 15 – 22 May 2021 “Provence Poppies “ Come and join me, Elly Clues, and I will show you my favourite region of France – Provence On this 8-day, 7-night tour I will show you some of my favourite villages and markets in Provence You will learn more about the wines of the region by visiting one of the major wine merchants in the area We will hunt for Truffle with a very clever dog and his master We will experience a 3-hour cooking class and taste our creations I will take you to explore the ancient Ochre fields You will learn all about French chocolate making We visit the breathtaking exhibition at the Carriere de Lumieres And of course we take you to our carefully chosen and favourite restaurants to ensure a gourmet experience each and every night
This 7-night, 8-day Tour takes place in May and in September If you join us in May for this Tour you will be in Poppy season, guaranteed to be enjoying fields and fields of red poppies! People who have joined us enjoyed the tour and its’ program immensely We have hosted couples, friends, family as well as single ladies Needless to say our tours are for everyone I am sharing with you some testimonials from some of our fabulous guests thusfar….. ‘I have died and gone to heaven’, Pam upon entering the villa ‘We really appreciated all that you did to make the tour so enjoyable. It went far beyond our expectations’, Peter and Carolyn ‘Thanks for a trip of a lifetime I will treasure the memories you have both given me’, Jane ‘This is one of my best holidays ever’, Brendan The beautiful village of Roussillon Live like a local!
For the entire duration of the 7-night Tours you and your fellow travellers will stay in a lavish private Villa with swimming pool So, no pack and unpack of your suitcase every day Plus, it allows you to live and feel like a local for the week! We have 2 stunning Villa’s we use for our Tours; it depends on the number of guests for each Tour which Villa will be booked Accommodation in both Villa’s is based on a private room and bathroom for each guest, except for couples who will be sharing a room or for friends who wish to share Villa 1 above and Villa 2 below
Itinerary Day 1 – Saturday We meet at Avignon TGV station between 1.30 – 2PM which coincides with a train arrival from Paris and from Nice Transfer to your Villa Settle in, followed by welcome drinks and dinner at our home Day 2 – Sunday 9.30AM depart for the village of L’Isle sur la Sorgue On Sundays a lovely market and Brocante market takes place here on the banks of the river Sorgue Lunch at a restaurant in L’isle After lunch we visit one of the local wine merchants to learn more on how wine is harvested and processed, followed by a tasting of the goods Return to the villa 7pm Dinner at a local restaurant L’Isle sur la Sorgue L’Isle sur la Sorgue is set on the banks of the river Sorgue and is known as the ‘Venice’ of the Provence The town is also known for its many Antique stores and colourful market which runs through the streets and alongside the riverbank
Day 3 – Monday On this day we make our way to our 3-hour Cooking class During this class you will learn all about the art of Provencal cooking and prepare some traditional dishes After your time in the kitchen we will move to the farm table and enjoy our creations accompanied by local producers from the area Followed at 6pm by the Truffle Hunt Experience Provence off the beaten track with one of France’s most traditional and secretive countryside traditions, the Truffle Hunt. Followed by a sampling of fresh truffle hors d’oevres & Champagne Return to the Villa Day 4 – Tuesday 9.30AM depart for the spectacular village of Gordes and its Tuesday market Lunch in Joucas, a neighboring village, enjoying the most amazing views Return to the Villa for an afternoon of leisure Relax at the pool or stroll into your village for an ice cream or some retail therapy Dinner at your own leisure tonight Gorgeous Gordes Day 5 – Wednesday Depart at 8.30AM to visit St Remy de Provence This gorgeous town has so much atmosphere In the afternoon we visit the Carriere de Lumieres where a fantastic light and sound show will take your breath away!
Dinner this evening is at a very special place! St. Remy de Provence Day 6 – Thursday Breakfast at any time as this is a morning of leisure Laze around the pool, walk into the village…… You decide, the morning is all yours Or, come join me for a 2km walk in the stunning valley of the Ochres Lunch at the Villa at your own leisure This afternoon we will make our way to the villages of Bonnieux, the former summer home of the Popes and its church dating back to the 12th century, the village of La Coste, the former residence of the Marquis de Sade and the village of Fontaine de Vaucluse, where the river Sorgue comes thundering out of the rock face Dinner at a local restaurant
Beautiful Bonnieux Lovely La Coste Day 7 – Friday 9AM depart for the village of Lourmarin See the sights and the market After lunch we will learn all about French chocolate making Dinner at a local restaurant
Day 8 – Saturday Breakfast at 8.30AM At 10AM it sadly is time to say goodbye as this is the end of the Tour We will arrange for your transfer to Avignon TGV station where your expected arrival time will be around noon La douce Provence Explore. Experience. Love
Inclusions – Exclusions Costing Inclusions: Accommodation 7 nights 7 Breakfasts 6 Dinners (with wine of our choice) 1 Lunch on Tuesday Transport, car hire, driver, guide, fuel, road tolls, parking Excursions, entry fees and Mediterranean cruise Transfer from Avignon TGV to the Villa and back Exclusions: Flights, trains and other non-tour related transport Personal Travel insurance Lunches (except on Tuesday) Beverages Expenses of a personal nature Tips Costing AUD $ 4295 pp A 25% deposit is due upon booking to secure your place in the tour The balance payment is due 8 weeks prior to the start of the tour Deposits and payments – see our Terms and Conditions
Villa Maison French Tours Booking Form (Each person to complete one booking form) I wish to book the tour of: _________________________(insert tour dates) First name(s): _________________________________________ Surname: _____________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ Postcode, City & State: ___________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________ Phone number: _________________Mobile: _________________ Nationality:_____________________DOB:__________________ Passport Nbr: __________________ Country:________________ Passport Date: _________________ Expiry: _________________ Number of Persons joining the tour: ________________________ Dietary requirements (if applicable): ________________________ _____________________________________________________ Medical information (if applicable):_________________________ _____________________________________________________ *Your passport needs at least 6 months validity at the time of departure from Australia.
Terms and Conditions Cancellation fees: A deposit payment is non-refundable unless we can on-sell your place. Departure of this tour is dependent upon a minimum of 6 persons. Your deposit payment will be fully refunded in case the tour does not meet the minimum participants and is cancelled. Your balance payment is strictly due 8 weeks prior to the start of the tour for which we will send you a reminder email. A balance payment is non-refundable unless we can on sell your place. We recommend you make sure that your Travel insurance policy covers your cost in case of cancellation. Copy documents: With your final payment we will require the following copy documents from you: - A copy of your airline booking. - A copy of your passport showing at least 6 months validity from the day of departure from Australia. - A copy of your visa – if applicable. - A copy of your Travel insurance policy. Villa Maison Responsibility Statement and Liability Disclaimer: Villa Maison Tours is not responsible for losses, injury, damages or expenses of any kind due to illness, weather, strikes, hostilities, terrorist acts, acts of nature, tour cancellation, local laws or other such causes. Villa Maison Tours is not responsible for any baggage or personal effects, including all electronic equipment of any individual participating in our tours. Villa Maison Tours do not operate any entity which provides goods or services to our tours. Such as accommodation, meals, transportation, activities, and other services. Villa Maison Tours is therefore not liable for any negligent act or failure to act of any such entity or person. Accommodation can be subject to change due to availability.
Suggestions Flights and trains: You are responsible for organizing your own air and train travel. We recommend that you arrive in France a day or so prior to the start of the tour so you can rest from your flight and to allow for any possible flight delays. It is important that you arrive at Avignon TGV station on the suggested time so as not to inconvenience your fellow guests. Since the tour ends in Nice, it is possible to fly home from Nice instead of from Paris. Many airlines offer this option. We can assist and advise you with your bookings. Travel insurance: A comprehensive Travel insurance is a must to join the tour. For bookings or further enquiries Contact: Elly Clues E. elly.clues@villamaison.com
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