Heart of Provence Cycling

Explore timeless and sun-drenched Provence, unchanged for centuries and full of historic and romantic interest Characterful hotels – all with swimming pools – great food and local wines Poppy fields, olive groves, vineyards; more than 300 days of sunshine a year Wonderful views towards the Med and Mont Ventoux Lots of direct flights from the UK

This popular cycling holiday follows a triangular route, exploring the heart of “secret” Provence. It is almost wholly unspoiled, combining rural tranquillity with beautiful landscapes, and it hardly seems to have changed in centuries.

You’ll see dozens of châteaux, and lovely churches, chapels and abbeys. The cycling is relaxed with rural routes taking you through vineyards, woodlands and up to pretty perched villages with the most amazing views. The summer sun is softened by breezes coming in from the Mediterranean and, everywhere, there’s the scent of the garrigue to remind you you’re in Provence.

This holiday starts and ends at our hotel in Le Thoronet. In between, you stay in a lovely 8-room auberge in St Antonin, and a beautifully converted C16 coaching inn in Tourtour. All hotels offer private outdoor swimming pools and there’s a jacuzzi in Tourtour.

Short break 'taster' option

This holiday is also available as a 4 night 'taster' version. You follow the same route as the regular holiday, but move on everyday (no rest days), making it ideal for a long weekend break.

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