Guided Rambling Holidays
Provence, France
May and September, 2009
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In Vaison-la-Romaine we stay at the exquisite Hostellerie Le Beffroi. This is an exquisite Inn from the 15th century located in the center of the restored medieval quarter of Vaison la Romaine on a medieval stone pedestrian street. Just above the hotel is a 12th century castle. The inn is filled with history and culture, with original stone floors and rooms full of character. Each comfortable room is in antique style but with modern facilities. The restaurant offers superb food and the outdoor courtyard restaurant is sublime on a warm evening. The hotel has an outdoor pool with gorgeous views of Mont Ventoux and the town below. . |
During our stay at Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, we use the newly built wing of the three star Hotel Les Nevons. It is located two blocks from the center of town in a quiet location on the edge of the sparkling Sorgue river. Rooms are very large and comfortable with twin or queen-sized beds, air-conditioning, private bathroom with tub and shower and a private balcony with sliding glass doors overlooking the Sorgue River and the hotel gardens. There is a small rooftop pool. Breakfast is a buffet which includes the hotel's special home-made jams. Dinners are taken at a variety of local restaurants including one which is highly rated with the local food connoisseurs. www.hotel-les-nevons.com |
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In Avignon we stay one night (the final nights) at the Mercure Pont d Avignon.
It is a good three star hotel just outside the medieval
walls of the old city.
For the Lower Provence tour May 16 we our final night
is at the Hotel Ibis Pont d Europe in Avignon. This hotel is
well located just outside the old city walls. |
Breakfast is a buffet with fresh croissants, cereals and milk, toast, jam, coffee or tea and fruit juices.
Lunch is often a picnic and we stop along the way at a market
or grocery store so participants can buy their own ingredients.
Dinners are three
course menus at a variety of restaurants. Drinks are not included
but there are lots of great wines available.
Vegetarian options are available - if you are vegetarian or have
serious food allergies please let us know in advance so special
arrangements can be made.
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