day trips & excursions
All Provence | Land & Gastronomy | Gourmet walks

Gourmet, Roman and Medieval heritage.

Description

Our land has so much to offer and share with you.

 

Gustatory experience and historic discovery are on the program.

 

The wines and the olive oils of the Valley of the Baux de Provence will no longer hold any mystery for you.

Program / Schedule of the day

You will start the day by visiting the Baux de Provence and its farmers.

Built on a 245 m high rocky spur, an immense stone fortress will rise up in front of you. It represents, without a doubt, a not-to-be-missed site in Provence.

It is classified as one of the most beautiful villages of France.

 

You will then sample the olive oil of the valley of les Baux de Provence

In one of the mills of the valley, one of the richest  in production bearing the « Appellation d’Origine Controlée” (A.O.C.) label.

You will then sample the wines of the Baux de Provence

In one of the domaines, in the heart of the Alpilles.

The wine of the valley of les Baux was officially recognized in 1995. It, too, bears the « A.O.C. » label.

You will continue  your discovery traveling toward Nîmes, rich in its Gallo-Roman past:

You will discover its ancient monuments such as:

-          The Augustus gate which was, in Roman times, the principal entrance to the city and the starting point of the Via Domitia. It is now the only vestige remaining of the Roman city walls.

 

-          The Roman amphitheater

Dating from the end of the 1st century A.D, during the great invasions, it served as a fortified village for the inhabitants. In the Middle-Ages it was a place for living.

An audio-guide will be offered to you.

(The building is closed during shows. This visit will then be replaced by a visit to the Maison Carrée where a 3D video will recount for you the story of the heroes of the city)

 

-          The Maison Carrée.

Dedicated to the glory of the grandsons of Augustus during its construction in the 1st century A.D., this temple is one of the best preserved of the Roman era.

You will then proceed to Uzes, a city anchored in history:

Uzès is a medieval city par excellence, where the first Duchess of France was installed.

You will set out in the quest of this era through its heritage which will testify to the rich past of the city. the « place aux herbes », the Bishop’s Palace, the Duché castle or the cathedral with its Fenestrelle tower.

And you will finish in beauty with a stop at the Pont Du Gard:

On the Unesco World Heritage List, it is the best preserved section of the Roman aqueduct which brought drinking water to the city of Nîmes.

Free time for lunch is planned

(meal not included – optional)

 
Useful informations

A  roadbook will be given to you to indicate where and when to meet.

Public: general public

Level: all levels

Minimum number of participants: 2

Duration:

From April 1st to October 31st 10 h 30 mn from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

From November 1st to March 31st, 9 h 30 mn from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.,Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Rate for adults: €110/person.

Children’s rate: €55/children under 12 years old & free for children under 4 years old.

Car seat or booster available for free upon request.

Valid
Year round 

Except: May 1st, December 25th and January 1st

Optionally

Option of making a reservation in a carefully selected restaurant with local cuisine for an extra fee. Picnic baskets are also available.

(Consult us for rates)

Situation

 

This theme day takes place in the heart of the Alpilles Regional Natural Park.

 

To obtain more information on the Alpilles click here

 

This theme day occurs in the Pont du Gard area.

 

To obtain more information on the Pont du Gard click here

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Summary
Accommodation
 

Not included

You may reserve the lodging of your choice in the vacation rental columns, hotels and B&Bs.

Restoration
 

Not included

Organization of lunch at a restaurant or a picnic basket.

(Consult us for rates)

Supervised
 

Private driver

He will accompany you in an air-conditioned minibus for 8 people.

This price includes
 

Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus for 8 people with driver/guide.

Entrance to the Nîmes amphitheater and audio-guide.

Tastings.

This price does not include
 

Lodging

Personal expenditures

Meals and drinks.

Other entrance fees to sites