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France
Dale Brown
Highlights
• Walk the herb-scented landscape that
has inspired painters
• The Marquis de Sade’s village of
Lacoste
• Private tasting of the Luberon wines
• Stay in the hilltop village of Gordes
• Dining in two-Michelin star restaurant
of Edouard Loubet
Itinerary
Sunday
We rendezvous in Avignon and drive to our hotel
for a Welcome Aperitif .
Overnight: Lourmarin, Le Moulin de Lourmarin
Monday
We walk in a landscape full of flowers, herbs and
fragrances in springtime and a dazzling display of
rich colors in autumn. We walk to the village of
Vaugines for lunch, and continue through
vineyards in the afternoon to end the day at the
14th-century castle of Lourmarin. Try an aperitif of
Pastis, the "Symbol of the South", before dining in
the village.
Overnight: Lourmarin, Le Moulin de Lourmarin
The Fragrance & Flavors
of Provence
Tuesday
Following a sparkling river, we explore deep and
dramatic gorges bounded by dramatic cliffs and
inhabited only by birds of prey. An old pack-horse
trail brings us to lunch at a traditional Auberge. We
hike to the hilltop village of Bonnieux for dinner
and overnight.
Overnight: Bonnieux, La Bastide de Capelongue
Wednesday
We follow a winding path through woods and
vineyards to the Marquis de Sade’s picturesque
village of Lacoste for lunch. The heady scents of
rosemary, cedar and wild thyme accompany
us past craggy stone walls and almond trees to
old Ménerbes and we finish our day by visiting
a local wine grower to taste the Luberon wine.
Overnight: Bonnieux, La Bastide de
Capelongue
Thursday
We walk to the beautiful multi-hued village of
Roussillon to visit an ochre museum and
browse the market and village shops before
lunch. We continue across the valley to the
stunningly situated, tiered village of Gordes.
Overnight: Gordes, Hotel Les Bories
Friday
We visit the source of the River Sorgue at Fontaine
de Vaucluse and follow an ancient silk route to
Cabrières d’Avignon for lunch. We return along
rocky hillsides to Gordes where, in this village of
centuries-old dwellings and vaulted passageways,
we have time for a swim before our Farewell
Dinner.
Overnight: Gordes, Hotel Les Bories
Saturday
The Wayfarers take you back to Avignon TGV Rail
Station.
Optional Opportunities
Cooking Class Balloon Ride
Market
Painting Class
Swimming
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Arrival: Avignon
TGV Rail Station
Departure: Avignon
TGV Rail Station
Terrain: Firm ground,
contoured rocky paths.
8-12 miles walking per day.
For more details: www.thewayfarers.com
US$ 4,695 per person
(US$ 4,450 Wayfarers’ Friends)
(US$ 665 Single Supplement)
Trip Length: 6 nights
2013 Dates:
June 16-22, October 13-19