Provence Active Culinary Hiking & Walking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
Provence Active Culinary Hiking & Walking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
2025: Oct 2026: Apr-Jun, Aug-Oct
Vibrant Village Markets & Classic French Fare
Ah, Provence—land of buttery croissants, colorful ratatouille, fragrant herbs and artisanal cheeses. Here, food isn't just a pastime, it's a way of life. And on this journey, you’ll savor it all.
Highlights
- Learn the secrets of classic Provençal cuisine through a cooking demonstration with a Michelin-starred chef and a private hands-on cooking class
- Taste locally grown olives, goat cheese wrapped in oak leaves, herbes de Provence and other regional specialties
- Hike pristine routes through limestone peaks, celebrated perched villages and picturesque vineyards
- Visit landscapes memorialized by Vincent van Gogh and learn about the painter’s life and art on a guided walking tour of the Saint-Paul de Mausole Monastery
- Stroll through the lively Saint-Rémy-de-Provence market where merchants showcase the freshest flavors of the Alpilles

Start/End Avignon
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary

Day 1
Kick off your journey with a hike in the Alpilles, a limestone mountain range surrounded by olive trees and orchards • Have an immersive art experience at Carrières de Lumières • Wander the spellbinding streets of Les Baux-de-Provence, one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France • Discover classic Provençal recipes during a picnic lunch at a traditional winery • Enjoy a glass of crisp rosé and taste local olive oil • Linger in rose gardens and Relais & Châteaux luxury.





Night 1
An enchanting hideaway in the heart of the Alpilles Mountains with magnificent gardens. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)

Days 2-3
Hike a ridge trail above Les Baux through fragrant pine trees overlooking the Alpilles • Admire Le Rocher des Deux Trous, a fascinating geological feature • Join chef Yvan Cadiou for an exclusive hands-on cooking class • Alongside a local art historian, gaze at the same landscape painted by Van Gogh over a century ago • Explore iconic St-Rémy-de-Provence • Do as the locals do and engage in a friendly game of pétanque • Lounge by the pool at our peaceful country retreat.





Nights 2-3
A charming 19th-century manor with a refined interior and beautiful grounds that have been lovingly cared for by the same family for over 40 years. (pool)

Days 4-6
Voyage further into the Luberon Valley—the land of honey, lavender and cherries immortalized in Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence • Hike past Provençal farms, cypress groves and vineyards • Visit idyllic perched villages like ocher-hued Roussillon and Gordes • Walk past oak groves and truffle farms • Share an apéritif with Michelin-starred chef Xavier Mathieu as he demonstrates how he prepares the flavors of Provence • Dine on unforgettable cuisine at our final feast together • A dreamy morning in elegant Gordes ends at medieval Sénanque Abbey, a quintessential image of Provence.





Nights 4-5
This Small Luxury Hotels of the World member features an exquisite restaurant, a tranquil setting and stunning views of the Luberon. (pool, spa)
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Night 1
Premiere Hotel
An enchanting hideaway in the heart of the Alpilles Mountains with magnificent gardens. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)










Nights 2-3
Premiere Hotel
A charming 19th-century manor with a refined interior and beautiful grounds that have been lovingly cared for by the same family for over 40 years. (pool)










Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
This Small Luxury Hotels of the World member features an exquisite restaurant, a tranquil setting and stunning views of the Luberon. (pool, spa)




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