Tuesday, March 3, 2009

How to Visit Provence for Less Than 1500 Euros

LUNEL, France-On this 8 day bicycling tour, travelers will discover the wines of Provence, from the Rhone Valley to the Haut-Vaucluse area to the Drome and back to Ventoux area. Cyclers will have the opportunity to taste the grand wine of Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, chocolates, and lavender flavored honey, and all for less than 1500 Euros, offering visitors an unbeatable value. Gourmet stages combine with astonishing visits along the Castle and Abbey route like Rochegude and Grignan; Roman art in Vaison la Romaine; the Dentelles de Montmirail, the fields of lavender at the foot of the Mont Ventoux, and more. Discover France, the leading specialist in travel services throughout France, offers travelers an incredible value with this special brand of self-guided tours like this Vineyards and Lavender Tour. The place of departure is Villeneuve-lès-Avignon from where visitors get a superb view of the Avignon skyline, and looping through the charming countryside they finish in the charming Provençal village of Bedoin. Guests will enjoy the select hotels and restaurants where they will be hosted in charming hotels such as a luxurious Relais & Château castle in Rochegude, a unique manor house in Grignan, a 16th century mansion in Vaison la Romaine and a typical Provençal hotel in Bedoin at the foot of Mont Ventoux. Discover France offers multiple itineraries, most of which are priced under 1500 Euros. Dates: April 1 -Nov 1, April, Aug, Oct: This tour starts any Monday through Saturday. May, June, July, Sept: this tour starts only on Tues, Thurs, Saturday. Cost: 1425 Euros per person, double occupancy; Single supplement: 499 Euros; triples at 1310 Euros/person. Media Contact: Stephanie Moreland, Stephanie@atmstravelnews.com , 832-755-7661 . www.discoverfrance.com . Photos Available. Click Here for Media Kit