Lavender tour. Group tour lavender provence

Tour start city: Nice

Dates of arrivals in 2019: 23.06, 30.06, 07.07

Meeting in Nice: meeting at the airport for any flight until 15:00. Transfer to the station. Moving to Aix en Provence.

Night in Aix en Provence

Day 2 - Mon

Breakfast in the hotel. Information meeting. Registration for additional excursions. Pedestrian sightseeing tour in Aix en Provence.

Afternoon: Free time or optional tour Magic Provence» through the most beautiful villages of the Luberon: Lourmarin, Gordes, Senanque Abbey surrounded by lavender fields, 5 hours

Night in Aix en Provence

Day 3-Tue

Breakfast in the hotel. Free time or Optional excursion "Avignon, Gars bridge" with wine tasting in Châteauneuf du Pape, 8 hours

Overnight in Aix en Provence Day 4-Wed

Breakfast in the hotel. Tour "Lavender Symphony" on the plateau of Valensole with a visit to the lavender farm, 3 hours Afternoon: Free time or Optional tour "Verdon Gorge" with a stop at the L'Occitane factory, 5 hours

Night in Aix en Provence

Day 5-Thu

Breakfast in the hotel. Free time or Optional excursion to Marseille, 4 hours. Afternoon: Transfer to the train station in Marseille.

Transfer by train to Nice, 2h 30 min.

Evening: Free time or Optional excursion "Evening Monaco" with the opportunity to dine in the Principality, 5 hours

Night in Nice.

Day 6-Fri

Breakfast in the hotel. Sightseeing tour of Nice, 2 hours Afternoon: Free time or Optional tour of Antibes, Cannes and Grasse

Night in Nice

Day 7-Sat

Transfer to the airport in Nice. Departure. For departures in the afternoon: Free time or Optional excursion to Saint-Paul with a stop in the neighboring picturesque villages of Gourdon and Tourrette

tour cost

The cost of additional excursions in euros for 1 person:

Entrance fees to museums and train/bus/boat tickets as part of optional excursions are included in the price.

Included in the price:

Accommodation in a hotel of the selected category, breakfast, local tax
- transfer from / to Nice airport for any flight from 8:00 to 15:00
- transfer Nice - Aix en Provence - Nice by train or bus, depending on the number of people in the group
- transfers from / to the station in Aix en Provence when moving by train
- Transfer Avignon - Aix en Provence
- excursions: sightseeing in Aix, Lavender Symphony, sightseeing in Nice

The price does not include:

air travel
- visa
- insurance
- additional excursions

Aix-en-Provence – Sigons

Aix-en-Provence – Sigons

Meeting with the guide on the railway. train station in Aix-en-Provence at 16:00.

Transfer to the village of Signos (70km or about 1h). Accommodation for 5 nights with dinner and breakfast. We take picnics with us.

Provence, the land of centuries-old traditions of medicinal herbs and perfumes, invites you to enjoy the sweet aromas of lavender, distant rural expanses and clear blue skies cleared by the Mistral mountain wind.

2nd day – 3h 30min – elevation difference ±400m

Sigons. Market in Forcalquier, village of Oppedette, ancient fortifications of the Celto-ligurs, rural scenery, lake and panoramic views of the canyon

The walk begins with a visit to the market town of Forcalquier. A leisurely walk around the shops, inspection and selection of goods - this tradition dates back to Antiquity. Over 200 merchants who come here make this market one of the largest and most colorful in all of Provence.

Transfer to the town of Oppedette, a village on the top of a high promontory, where the fortifications of the Celtic Ligurians used to be. Walk through the gorges of Opedette, carved clear waters Calavon river. Picnic on the lake. These places are remembered for the beauty of bucolic landscapes and panoramic views of the canyon.

3rd day – 3h – elevation difference ±350m

Sigons. The bizarre landscape of the geological reserve, the fossils of ancient mollusks, an abandoned village, the village "capital of lavender" and a recognized master of land art.

Walk through the geological reserve of Pré-Alpes de Digne among landscapes of red clay to the village of Esclangon, abandoned in the 50s. last century.

Tectonic activity in the Alps once shaped the landscape of the Bes Gorges. This is how an ensemble of bizarre folds, depressions and teeth of the rock appeared.

The walk passes through the main sights Geological Park: an amazing bend of the Velodrome rocks, resembling a stadium in its shape, Mount Fasibel Blade, as well as a huge slab in which the shells of extinct mollusks - ammonites have been preserved. Visit to the house of Andy Goldsworthy, a recognized master of land art. On the way back, there is time to stroll through the village of Digne, the capital of lavender.

4th day – 4h 30min – elevation difference ±450m

Sigons. Observation deck on Provence, alpine meadows, beech groves and ancient paths

From the resort "de Lure" a walk in the mountains of Provence to the mountain de Lure. This magnificent observation platform at an altitude of 1826 meters above sea level. A real "harbor" of coolness and freshness over the hot Provence.

5th day – 3h 30min – elevation difference ±400m

Sigons. mountain villages, the land of silent spaces, solitude and silence, sheepfolds, AOC cheeses and the Albion Astronomical Observatory

From the village of Contadour, located in the mountains of Lure, we go to places that will enchant lovers of large silent spaces, solitude and silence. This is the land of the famous "dry stone" sheepfolds, so dear to the heart of Jean Giono. A rebel and a pacifist, the writer often visited here in the 30s. last century, along with friends in the literary community. He walked along mountain ranges Lure and, fascinated by the local scenery, in 1960 he filmed the comedy Croesus with Fernandel here.

After the walk, you can walk through the village of Banon, famous for the production of AOC cheeses and for its incredible bookstore.

In the evening, transfer to Lagarde d'Apt, where an astronomical observatory is located on the Albion plateau. An unforgettable session of observing heavenly bodies will reveal the secrets of distant stars and planets.

6th day – 2h 30min – elevation difference ±200m

Sigons - Aix-en-Provence. The peaked shepherds' huts and the Salagon monastery are on the list cultural heritage Provence

Breakfast, picnic lunch.

From the village of Man we go to the famous "pointed huts" - dry stone houses with a pointed roof. These are true masterpieces of rural architecture in the south of France. Their walls were dry-built, stone to stone, without mortar, which required consummate craftsmanship.

Then we walk through botanical garden in the Ethnological Museum at the Salagon Monastery with a 12th-century church and Renaissance architecture. These historical monuments are included in the list of cultural heritage of the region.

Walks end at 13.00. Transfer by minibus to Aix-en-Provence TGV station.

The end of the guide escort on the railway. train station in Aix-en-Provence by 14:00.

The duration of the walk depends on your pace and the number of stops. Stops included: rest. Not included: for lunch and sightseeing.

"Special Edition" Tour June-July

"Special edition" this tour in June-July it is dedicated to local perfume and oil distilleries, fragrant and medicinal herb fairs, and lavender festivals!

Astronomical Evening

We devote one evening to astronomical observations at the mountain observatory on the Albion Plateau. A powerful telescope is at our disposal for 2 hours.

The dry climate, the Mistral wind, the absence of cities and their light and air pollution create ideal conditions for the location of the observatory here. If suddenly there are clouds at night, during the day we will look at the sun through special devices.

Order of days and possible changes

It is possible to change the program for reasons of convenience due to especially hot weather or interesting events associated with lavender festivals and herb fairs.

7 days / 6 nights

The Provence region is another symbol of France. You will see fantastic mountains and rivers, atmospheric cities and villages, hundreds of square kilometers of soft lilac velvet carpets and feel the maddening scent of lavender! In addition, you are expected best resorts Azure coast. Get ready to open your eyes wide in admiration!

Check-in dates: 23.06, 30.06, 07.07.2019

It is possible to change any components of the tours - from hotels to transfers

The cost of the tour "Group tour Lavender Provence"

Included in cost:

• accommodation in a hotel of the selected category, breakfast, local tax
• transfer from / to Nice airport for any flight from 8:00 to 15:00
• transfer Nice - Aix en Provence - Nice by train or bus, depending on the number of people in the group
• transfers from / to the station in Aix en Provence when moving by train
• excursions: sightseeing in Aix, Lavender Symphony, sightseeing in Nice

Entrance fees to museums and train / bus / boat tickets as part of additional excursions are included in the price.




1 day

Nice, Lyon or Marseille, Aix en Provence



Arrival at the airport of Nice, Lyon or Marseille, transfer to the station.

Transfer to Aix en Provence and check-in at the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

2 day

Aix en Provence



In the morning, a professional guide will hold a meeting for you at the hotel, answer all questions and tell you about additional excursions that you can immediately sign up for.

Walking tour of Aix en Provence. This city has preserved its historical beauty: streets paved with centuries-old stone, a huge number of fountains, old mansions, palaces of the 17th-18th century in the Baroque style. In the afternoon - free time. You can explore the city on your own. Be sure to check out fragrant markets and visit street cafes, try local cuisine: soup with basil, Provencal stew, macaroons with fruit and icing.

You will also be offered an additional five-hour excursion "Magical Provence". These are walks through the most beautiful villages of the Luberon: Lourmarin, Gordes, the Abbey of Senanque, surrounded by lush fields of lavender.

Overnight at the hotel.

3 day

Aix en Provence



In the morning, at your choice - free time or an additional eight-hour excursion "Avignon, Gare Bridge" with wine tasting in the commune of Châteauneuf du Pape. Back in 1309, Pope Clement V moved his residence to these places and took up vineyards. Since then, this is a cult place for connoisseurs of not just good, but fine wine with rich history. Here you can fully enjoy its unique taste. The cost of the tour is 130 EUR per person.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4

Aix en Provence



Three-hour excursion "Lavender Symphony". You will go beyond the Valensole plateau. Traditional Provencal houses, almond and olive trees, wide-spreading lavender fields - the landscapes of these places seem to have come down from old French postcards.

Then free time or optional excursion to the Verdon Gorge in the mountains of Provence, where you will be greeted by fantastic views of limestone sheer cliffs combined with blue waters river Verdon. On the way, you will visit the famous L'Occitane factory in the city of Manosque. The cost of the tour is 80 EUR per person.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5

Aix en Provence



Breakfast. Free time.

Excursion to the vibrant Mediterranean city of Marseille, the largest Trading port France. Fresh breeze, seafood aromas, lively streets - Marseille will invigorate you with its contrast.

Free time in Marseille or optional excursion to the castle of Monte Cristo, 2 hours (40 euros).

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6

Nice or Lyon



In the afternoon transfer to Nice or Lyon.

Sightseeing two-hour tour of Nice or Lyon.

In the evening you can relax and walk around the city on your own or choose an additional five-hour tour "Evening Monaco", with dinner in the principality. The cost of the tour is 70 EUR per person. In Lyon we offer you an optional boat trip with dinner (advance booking only)


For those leaving Marseille - transfer to the airport, departure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7

Nice



Departure in the morning or afternoon.

For those departing in the afternoon - free time or an additional excursion of your choice: small cozy Antibes with the largest yacht port, luxurious Cannes with ideal sandy beaches or Saint-Pauls with stops in the most beautiful villages of France. The cost of the tour is 65 EUR per person.

In Lyon: wine tour in Beaujolais, 4 hours (85 EUR)

Please note that in connection with the opening of the French Visa Center in Yekaterinburg, such regions as: Ural Federal District, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Tyumen, Chelyabinsk, Sverdlovsk, Kurgan region issued in Yekaterinburg.

Documents required for obtaining a French visa in St. Petersburg

Note! Submission of documents is carried out personally by tourists, if fingerprints were not given after 09/14/2015.

Service and visa center of France - St. Petersburg, st. Bolshaya Raznochinnaya, 16A (entrance from Chkalovsky pr. 7), 3rd floor

The Northwestern Consular District includes the following territories: Leningrad Region, Republic of Karelia, Murmansk and Murmansk region, Arkhangelsk and Arhangelsk region(with the exception of Kolguev Island and the Kanin Peninsula), Pskov Region, Vologda Region, Kaliningrad and Novgorod regions.

Children under 18 additionally:

For students:

• Help from studies
• Bank statement showing availability of funds (the statement must contain the contact phone number and address of the branch).

For the unemployed:

Documents required for issuing visas at the French Consulate in Moscow

For students and schoolchildren: certificate from the place of study. a photocopy of a student or student (if any) ticket.

For the unemployed: certificate of employment from husband/wife/children + proof of kinship (photocopy of marriage certificate/photocopy of birth certificate) + sponsorship order.

For pensioners: a photocopy of a pension certificate, a bank statement sufficient to make a trip. When sponsoring a trip, you must provide a certificate of employment or a bank statement of the person who is the sponsor + a copy of the first page (with a photo) of the sponsor's passport + sponsorship order. Only a relative can sponsor a trip. It is necessary to provide documents confirming the relationship.

Individual entrepreneur who rides himself in tourist trip must attach: 1) a photocopy of the IP registration certificate, 2) a certificate of registration with the tax authority, as well as a tax return for the billing period. If a tourist works for an individual entrepreneur, then he must attach a photocopy of the certificate of registration of the individual entrepreneur, a certificate of registration with the tax authority to the certificate from the place of work. If the sponsor is an Individual Entrepreneur, then the documents must be provided by analogy, as if he were driving himself (a photocopy of the certificate of registration of an individual entrepreneur, a certificate of registration with the tax authority, as well as a tax return for the billing period).

For children under 18:

• Photocopy of birth certificate.
• A photocopy of the notarized consent. Consent must be issued for a period of not less than 2 months (the date of departure in the power of attorney is indicated a month before the trip!!!) and must be valid from the moment it is issued by a notary. Consent to self-pickup is excluded, and if it is impossible to obtain consent from one of the parents, documents confirming the reason for her absence (copy of death certificate, certificate of a single mother, form 25 and birth certificate of the mother, etc.). The consent must contain the personal data of the parents, the exact dates of the trip to France, the personal data of the accompanying person (in the case of a trip accompanied by a relative, indicating the degree of relationship), the purpose of the stay in France (tourism).
• If the child is traveling with both parents to France: CONSENT TO DEPARTURE IS NOT REQUIRED.
• Be sure to indicate in the text of the power of attorney "20-23 clauses of the Law" and "departure to the Schengen countries, including France."
• Photocopies Russian passports parents (page with photo and registration).
• A bank statement sufficient to complete the trip. When sponsoring a trip, you must provide a certificate of employment or a bank statement of the person who sponsors the trip + a copy of the first page (with a photo) of the sponsor's passport + sponsorship statement. Only a relative can sponsor a trip. Proof of relationship must be provided