Itinerary
- Day 1
Avignon to Les Baux de Provence
You'll arrive in Avignon and take a transfer to Les Baux de Provence, a hilltop village with a dramatic castle that dominates the landscape. Once you settle into your hotel, your local guide will meet you for an evening orientation so you can get your bearings before the week really gets going.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Evening orientation with local guide
Optional Activities
- Visit Les Baux castle
- Explore village monuments
- Browse art galleries and workshops
- Visit museums
Landmarks Les Baux de Provence Castle Les Baux de Provence - Day 2
Les Baux de Provence to Saint-Rémy de Provence
This morning you'll hike from Les Baux along the GR 6 trail toward Val d'Enfer, where you'll see impressive rock formations. After that, there's a sound and light show in the historic stone quarries. You'll head back via scenic viewpoints and the old Chemin d'Arles to Saint-Rémy, a charming Greco-Roman town with Renaissance architecture and good restaurants. If you're here on a Wednesday morning, one of Provence's biggest markets happens here if you want to check it out.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking along GR 6 from Les Baux de Provence
- Visit Val d'Enfer rock formations
- Sound and light show at Cathedral of Images quarries
Optional Activities
- Visit Monastery of St Paul de Mausole
- Visit Saint-Rémy cathedral
- Explore 16th and 17th century architecture
- Visit museums
- Wednesday morning market
Landmarks Val d'Enfer Cathedral of Images Monastery of St Paul de Mausole - Day 3
Saint-Rémy de Provence to Eygalieres
You'll trek through the Alpilles mountains starting from the Monastery of Saint-Paul de Mausole, following the challenging GR 6 trail up to the crest at Eygalieres. The narrow path has some boulder scrambling, but you'll get 360-degree views as your reward. Once you reach the village of Eygalieres, you'll find cafes, Provençal shops, and quality restaurants. There are chapel ruins to explore for panoramic views, and the Chapel of Sainte Sixte if time allows.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking from Monastery of Saint-Paul de Mausole to Eygalieres via GR 6
Optional Activities
- Visit chapel ruins with bell tower
- Visit Chapel of Sainte Sixte
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Alpilles Monastery of Saint-Paul de Mausole Eygalieres - Day 4
Eygalieres to Fontaine de Vaucluse
You'll travel by taxi to Isle Sur La Sorgue, an old fishing town where the Sorgue River branches out. Spend some time exploring the 12th century church and browsing antique shops, especially if it's a Sunday when things get lively. From there, you'll hike to Fontaine de Vaucluse, known for its Romanesque church and natural spring, then settle into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Taxi transfer to Isle Sur La Sorgue
- Visit 12th century church
- Hike to Fontaine de Vaucluse
Optional Activities
- Browse antique market
- Explore Sunday antique market
Landmarks Isle Sur La Sorgue Fontaine de Vaucluse - Day 5
Fontaine de Vaucluse to Gordes
Starting about 1km south of the village, you'll hike to Gordes, one of France's most beautiful villages. The town sits on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Coulon River valley and Luberon Park with striking drystone architecture. You'll visit the 12th century Romanesque Senanque Abbey, which still has monks living there and is open to the public, though it closes Sunday mornings. The abbey sits surrounded by lavender fields.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking to Gordes
- Visit Sénanque Abbey
Optional Activities
- Explore Gordes village
- Walk around lavender fields
Landmarks Gordes Sénanque Abbey - Day 6
Gordes to Roussillon
You'll walk along quiet roads and dirt paths using the GR 6 and GR 97 trails to reach Roussillon, another of France's most beautiful villages. This one's famous for its striking red and gold ochre cliffs. Along the way, you'll pass typical farmhouses called 'mas' in the Luberon valley. At the end of the day, you'll head back to your hotel in Gordes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking via GR 6 and GR 97 to Roussillon
- Visit Roussillon and ochre cliffs
Optional Activities
- Explore typical 'mas' farmhouses of Luberon valley
Landmarks Roussillon - Day 7
Gordes to Avignon
There's a transfer back to Avignon rail station in the morning. This wraps up your guided walking tour through some of Provence's most beautiful villages.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Avignon rail station
