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Cycle Provence This Summer with Intrepid

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The southeast French area of Provence is a cyclist's dream, with its charming mix of small towns, undulating vineyards, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. This area is renowned for its beautiful scenery and extensive history, making it the perfect place to explore the best of Provence on a cycle adventure. Check out this tour by Intrepid >> Cycle Provence 8 Days | Cycle through Provence’s vineyards, villages and UNESCO World Heritage sites Ride your way through neat rows of vineyards, beneath towering aqueducts and past verdant forests on an eight-day active cycling adventure through Provence. This journey through Southern France is the perfect blend of scenic trail riding, historical sightseeing and indulgent wine tasting. Visit the serene gardens of St Remy to see where Vincent van Gogh created his famous works, savour regional red wines at a vineyard outside Avignon and walk the cobbled streets of Les Baux to the top of the limestone cliffs. With a handful of UNESCO World He...

Enjoy a Cycling Adventure Through Provence this Summer

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The southeast French area of Provence is a cyclist's dream, with its charming mix of small towns, undulating vineyards, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. This area is renowned for its beautiful scenery and extensive history, making it the perfect place for a riding excursion. Check out this guide to exploring the best of Provence on a cycle adventure. Day 1: Avignon to Châteauneuf-du-Pape Start your adventure in the historically significant city of Avignon. Discover the famous Pont d'Avignon and the imposing Palais des Papes, one of the biggest mediaeval Gothic structures in all of Europe. Riding a bicycle from Avignon, head 20 kilometres to the famous wine-producing village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The trip is scenic and rather straightforward as it winds past verdant vineyards. Enjoy wine tastings at the nearby vineyards when you arrive, and then stroll through the quaint village. Day 2: Châteauneuf-du-Pape to Vaison-la-Romaine Leave Châteauneuf-du-Pape and travel 35 kilometres...