The words Provence & lavender fields have become so synonymous with each other over the decades that we can hardly mention one without the other.
The dusky purple shades and delicate fragrances that decorate its fields every summer are now so emblematic of the region that the Provence lavender fields have very much become a tourist attraction in their own right.
Avignon has a rich history, from Celtic beginnings to being the residence of seven successive Popes between 1309 and 1377. The city also played a major part central to the French Revolution.
Your included walking tour this afternoon will take you past the ornate beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Palais des Papes, as well as Pont d’Avignon, an ancient stone bridge crossing the Rhône. This evening, you’ll enjoy a delightful Provençal dining experience on board, expertly prepared by France's Top Chef finalist, Fabien Morreale and later you are invited to join the unique experience of a classical concert in Avignon as part of our EmeraldPLUS program.
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Tour to Lavender Fields
Included Excursion
Guided tour of Avignon
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Canoeing excursion in Avignon
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Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)
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Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense)
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Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale
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Classical concert in Avignon