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A Provence Wander

The quiet side of Provence

Holiday information
Nights: 6
Grade: 1-2, gentle walking with only short ascents
Terrain: paths and tracks across gently rolling hills and through woodland, maquis (expanses of wild herbs and low shrubs) and lavender fields
Hotels: one chambres d'hôtes (guesthouse); one 2-star hotel; one 4-star hotel
Meals: dinner & breakfast each day, plus 2 picnics
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Why not take the train?

You can leave London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet in the morning and be at your destination by the evening, making it an excellent (not to mention environmentally friendly) way to reach this holiday. You can relax right from the start of your journey as Eurostar services whisk you through the Channel Tunnel to connect with the world-famous French high-speed TGV trains in either Paris or Lille. We reserve seats for you, there is plenty of luggage space, and refreshments are available on board.

You may even break your journey in Paris if you are travelling via the capital. Sit back and enjoy a truly great rail journey! Look for the ‘by rail’ prices in the Prices & Travel section, where you will also find journey details.take the train
  About Provence >The Romans so loved Provence that they called it Provincia – ‘The Province’. Their legacy extends beyond monuments such as the splendid theatre in Orange, to the shaping of modern roads – some follow the Via Domitia, a route which linked Rome and Spain. The centuries of turbulence that followed the fall of the Roman Empire resulted in many walled villages – Provence’s famous villages perchés – being built in the hills in an attempt to protect against attack. Provence’s distinctive cuisine draws its flavours from the land – truffles; honey from the bees which draw nectar from the ubiquitous lavender fields; oil from the olives; and garlic and fresh herbs. Traditional dishes include bouillabaisse, a tomato-based stew of at least three different fish; slow-cooked dishes such as estouffade made with beef or lamb; and civet, a game casserole with onions and mushrooms. Provence’s wines are growing in popularity and standing; the Vacqueyras, Gigondas and Côtes du Luberon wines are very good.
  • self-guided hotel-to-hotel walking, luggage transported
  • enchanting landscapes
  • leisurely walking, delightful hotels
  • flavoursome Provençal cuisine

Famed for its cicadas and parasol pines, for lavender fields and villages of red-tiled houses, it would seem that Provence was made for leisurely exploration. Its special beauty has been recognised for centuries – indeed, the Romans loved it so much they called it Provincia ('The Province'). For many, the allure extends beyond the landscapes to the cuisine, featuring local olive oil, fresh rosemary, plump red tomatoes and creamy goat's cheese, and best accompanied by the region's crisp rosé wines.
Along the way, you discover sleepy villages, expanses of aromatic plants, tiny chapels, and medieval Forcalquier whose ancient citadel stands guard over these timeless landscapes.
     
This leisurely walk reveals the quiet side of Provence – the ravishing landscapes between the wooded folds of the Luberon and the rugged summit of Mount Lure. Along the way, you discover sleepy villages, gently rolling hills coated with aromatic plants, tiny chapels, lavender fields, and medieval Forcalquier whose ancient citadel stands guard over these timeless, undulating landscapes. Distances are short, leaving you plenty of time to relax and unwind at the characterful hotels. We have worked with the owners of all three for several years and they continue to earn consistently high praise for their warm hospitality and delicious Provençal cuisine.
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