An Expressions tailor-made holiday to Provence, the land which is the ancient province of the Romans, offers a rich tapestry of landscapes, culture and traditions. From the sunflower fields of Van Gogh`s Arles, to the sandy marshes of the Camargue, from the Cezanne like landscapes of Aix inland to the olive groves and lavender beds that surround the perched hill top villages, and finally to the dramatic coastline of the azure Mediterranean where the sandy beaches, craggy corniches and fishing villages have been transformed into a sophisticated holiday playground you experience a multitude of contrasting and complementary senses and images. The perfumes of lavender, thyme, rosemary, citrus, pine and olive mingle in the air and the light is bright and clear. Add to all these sensations a wonderful climate, good food and local wine and unlimited sporting and sightseeing activities and you can understand why Provence is not just an ideal holiday destination but a romantic way of life. Provence still has miles of open road across country, tiny, sleepy villages, dramatic hills and craggy peaks, beautiful, sense enriching panoramas and aromas all waiting for you to explore and enjoy.
Our bespoke, luxury hotel holidays can be
● Single centre or multi-centre● Long or short stays
● Combine a number of different hotels in different regions
● Utilise a variety of transport arrangements to France and within France, combining flights, hire-car, rail, ferries and private transfers
Our special interest holidays to Provence
● Wine and food holidays● Cultural tours for individuals
● Golf holidays
● Spa holidays
● Family holidays
● Lavender and sunflower tours
● Walking and cycling holidays
Included in all our holidays
● Concierge service● Handcrafted helpful hints and local information provided with all our holidays
● Personal service by your sales consultant who looks after all aspects of your holiday
Call us on 01392 441245
Highlights of Provence
Cultural highlights include santons, Souleiado Provençal fabrics, herbs and lavender, wine and olive oil, melons and pastis, boules and berets.
Provence Climate
Average air temperatures in Centigrade: January: 12.2, February: 11.9, March: 14.2, April: 18.5, May: 20.8, June: 26.6, July: 28.1, August: 28.4, September: 25.2, October: 22.1, November: 16.8, December: 14.1.
Source: Direction de la Meteorologique de France.
Provence travel information
Provence is reached very easily from the UK by air and rail. Some clients choose to take their own car all the way.By air
We recommend flying British Airways London to Marseille. Nice, Toulon and Montpellier are also possible. Motorail is a popular option from Calais to Provence with services into Avignon and Nice. Eurostar and TGV Take Eurostar to Lille and then TGV to Avignon. If you leave London at about 7am you are usually in Avignon just after 3pm. Collect your hire-car at Avignon and then take any of our holidays or touring holidays.Self-drive
From Calais to Provence, the most direct route is along the motorway via Reims, Dijon and Lyon. We advise at least one, if not two, overnight stops each way to cover the distance in comfort. We recommend stops in Picardy, Champagne, Burgundy and Lyon.Our bespoke, luxury hotel holidays can be
● Single centre or multi-centre● Long or short stays
● Combine a number of different hotels in different regions
● Utilise a variety of transport arrangements to France and within France, combining flights, hire-car, rail, ferries and private transfers
Our special interest holidays to Provence
● Wine and food holidays● Cultural tours for individuals
● Golf holidays
● Spa holidays
● Family holidays
● Lavender and sunflower tours
● Walking and cycling holidays
Included in all our holidays
● Concierge service● Handcrafted helpful hints and local information provided with all our holidays
● Personal service by your sales consultant who looks after all aspects of your holiday
Call us on 01392 441245
Here you will find a map of Provence showing the locations of the hotels that we offer
Our bespoke, luxury hotel holidays can be
● Single centre or multi-centre● Long or short stays
● Combine a number of different hotels in different regions
● Utilise a variety of transport arrangements to France and within France, combining flights, hire-car, rail, ferries and private transfers
Our special interest holidays to Provence
● Wine and food holidays● Cultural tours for individuals
● Golf holidays
● Spa holidays
● Family holidays
● Lavender and sunflower tours
● Walking and cycling holidays
Included in all our holidays
● Concierge service● Handcrafted helpful hints and local information provided with all our holidays
● Personal service by your sales consultant who looks after all aspects of your holiday
