A week in Provence, France

Duration - 8 Days

2 GOATS

Price - £2,150

Mon 22 Jun 2026 - Mon 29 Jun 2026

7 nights / 8 days

Such a hit in 2025 we had to return. Walks amongst lavender and sunflowers, refreshing swims in the Ardeche river, tunnels and red cliffs - so much variety. Marie’s Guesthouse is a little haven at the end of the day and to sit in the garden after days out was a treat. Come and experience for yourself.

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Summary

Date: Monday June 22nd to Monday June 29th 7 nights 8 days

Guide: Nicole de Vere Green

Walking Grade: Goat 2

Max elevation: 300 metres

Terrain: There are hills but not mountains. Fairly steady paths with a few rocky places. Bring walking poles if you need them.

Max distance: 15km or 10miles

Highlights:

Walking in lavender fields

Visiting the majestic Roman Aqueduct, The Pont du Gard

A fresh morning walk and swim in the beautiful Ardeche Gorges

Being in the heart of beautiful Provence with its historic villages

Base: Les Aiguières en Provence is an 18th-century stone house set in a quiet, enclosed garden. You will experience the best of Provence hospitality hosted by Marie the owner. We are in the village of Suze la Rousse. This is a typical Provence Guesthouse which has a lovely garden and swimming pool for relaxing time.

When we are full we have space in a lovely guesthouse, Bastide Saint Bach (same style as Marie’s) just down the road. Also with a swimming pool.

Arrivals: Please get to Avignon on Monday June 22nd by 16:00 for a pick up from the train station . It is a 50 minute journey to our hotel.

We can also arrange pick ups from Nimes Airport (the nearest) or Marseilles or Montpellier at a small extra cost.

Departures: Departure is after breakfast on Monday 29th and there are no activities that day. The transfer to Avignon will be at 10:30.

Price: £2150 per person all inclusive of:

Ensuite accommodation in a traditional Provence guesthouse
All breakfasts at your guesthouse
Picnic lunches or lunches in local cafes/restaurants on 6 walking days
All evening meals – together at Maries with 1 meal out
Local english speaking guiding with Nicole – guide and sports coach.
WalkingWomen personalised support
Pick up and return transport from and to Avignon
Local transport required throughout the week
A comprehensive itinerary to show you the best of the area

Not included:

Travel to Avignon, France
Additional food or drinks not included.

If you bring a friend/partner and share a room the price is £2,000 per person.

Details

Suze-la-Rousse is a picturesque village in Drôme Provençale, known for its 12th-century medieval château, a historic military fortress. Surrounded by 1,600 hectares of AOC vineyards, lavender fields, and truffle orchards, the village offers charming cobblestone streets with local shops, bars, and restaurants, embodying the rustic beauty of Provence.

Amongst walks and visits we will also go to a local French market, taste cheese, wine, olives and other local produce. This is a cultural trip as well as a walking holiday.

We expect to split our days into two walks depending on the heat. A morning walk of a couple of hours (approx. 5/7 kms) and another one in the afternoon or early evening.

We will take a picnic lunch or stop in a local simple restaurant for the ‘plat du jour’.

Each evening we will eat together – mostly ant the hotel. There will be plenty of time to enjoy the garden and the pool.

Itinerary

The itinerary is to show you the best of the area and we will introduce you to local activities where ever possible.

There will be options offered during the week of canoeing, cycling and others activities as well as walking.

Day 1: Arrival in Avignon. Meet up at 16:00 Monday at the train station for the group transfer.

Settle in to accommodation. Introductions and briefing on the week ahead.

Evening activities include an orientation walk and perhaps a swim.

Day 2: Walk to include Troglodytes, ruins, and viewpoints.

Visit and tasting of local farm products (honey, cheese, or olives).

Evening wine tasting.

Day 3: Walk in Gardon Gorges and Pont du Gard.

Evening Visit to Avignon.

Day 4: Visit a typical French village market and walk in ochres with views of Mont Ventoux.

Free evening

Day 5: Morning walk in lavender fields

Afternoon easy cycling along the Rhone (electric bikes available for an extra charge). Guided visit of a famous Rhone village.

Free evening.

Day 6: Early morning walk and swim in the Gorges d’Ardeche.

Local heritage visit (castle, amphitheater).

Day 7: Walk with picnic lunch as a grande finale

Day 8 : Return to the train station or airport after breakfast. Leave at 10:30.

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