LES BAUX DE PROVENCE TOURS & TRAVEL
Les Baux de Provence is a small village and commune in the Bouches-du-Rhone departement in southern France, in the former province of Provence. It has a spectacular position in the Alpilles mountains, set atop a rocky outcrop crowned with a ruined castle overlooking the plains to the south. Its names refers to its site - in Provencal, a baou is a rocky spur.
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Fontaine de Vaucluse and Isle sur Sorgue
4 hours - Spend an afternoon (or morning) on a discovery tour to Fontaine de Vaucluse, the Sorgue river source. The beauty of this site has inspired poets like Perrarque and Frederic Mistral. Bring along your travel journal and perhaps you'll be moved to jot down a verse or two. Also included is a visit to Isle sur Sorgue ...
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Orange, Vaison La Romaine and Vineyards
1/2 Day - Be amazed by the Roman Theatre and the Triumphal Arch on your first stop at the glorious imperial city of Orange. These two monuments have been listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Be amazed by the Roman remains at Vaison-la-Romaine, a former Roman city nestled in the majestic Provencal hills ...
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Villages and Lavender in Provence - Private Tour
4 Hours - It will be hard for you to resist Gordes, especially when it's famous for being "the most beautiful village in France". This half day tour offers you the opportunity to discover Gordes, Roussillon and Oppede-le-Vieux along with being introduced to the gorgeous images of perched villages of castles, ochre cliffs and lavender fields ...
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Walk in the footsteps of the Romans at Pont du Gard
4 Hours - The Romans chose the Eure in Uzes to supply the town of Nimes with water and they built a thirty mile aqueduct and the bridge to achieve it. Today you can learn more about the history and heritage of the city of Nimes and see the many Roman remains. There's also free time to explore the site of le Pont du Gard ...
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Canyon of Verdon and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
12 1/2 hours - Be awe-stuck by the majestic Canyon of Verdon as you wind around its rim and stop at some of the belvederes (panoramic viewpoints) including Galetas, Mayreste and Mascla. Amazing! The picturesque medieval village of Moustier-Sainte-Marie is a must see! It is famous for its china and pottery ...
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Discover the French Riviera - Nice and Monaco
12 1/2 hours - Revel in the beauty of the French Riviera! Walk along the famous "Promenade des Anglais" and discover the magnificent flower market in Nice. Visit the perched village of Eze before stopping off at a perfume workshop to delight your senses! In Monaco you will have some free time to explore on your own ...
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La Camargue - Private Tour
10 hours - As you cruise along the Rhone River, in the distance you can see white horses and black bulls running free. This wonderful scene is combined with the beautiful pink legs of flamingos who adds an exotic touch to Camargue. Before your cruise you will encounter the Gypsy town of Les Saintes Maries de la Mer ...
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Marseille and Aix en Provence - Private Tour
10 hours - Take a step back in time and discover the oldest city in France on your first stop today at Marseille. Enjoy a sightseeing tour before continuing onto discover Aix en Provence, the city of Paul Cezanne. You will visit the foot of Stainte Victoire Mountain featured in 44 oil paintings and 43 watercolors of his works ...
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Private Wine Tour
4 hours - To truly capture the essence of all things French, one must indulge the senses with some of their finest wines. Today you will be introduced to one of the largest wine areas in France. Tantalize your taste buds with a delightful variety of wine tastings at Tavel, Lirac and Châteauneuf-du-Pape ...
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St Tropez and French Riviera - Private Tour
12 1/2 hours - The ultimate escape! Discover the Mediterranean coast between St Tropez and Cannes. Be inspired by the beautiful village of St Tropez, where everything is famous! Next you'll be able to experience the ambience of the world-famous city of Cannes. Wander down Star Alley and let the celebrities ...
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LES BAUX DE PROVENCE:
Les Baux is now given over entirely to the tourist trade, relying on a deserved reputation as one of the prettiest villages in France. It is, however, still a shadow of its former self; its present population of around 500 is a fraction of its peak population of over 4,000, and many of its buildings (including the castle) are picturesque ruins.
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HISTORY OF LES BAUX:
The defensive possibilities of Les Baux led to the site being settled very early on. Traces of habitation have been found dating back as far as 6000 BC, and it was used by the Celts as a hill fort or oppidum around the 2nd century BC. During the Middle Ages it became the seat of a powerful feudal lordship, which controlled 79 towns and villages in the vicinity. The lords of Baux sought control of Provence for many years and gained a formidable reputation, which they certainly tried to live up to. They traced their ancestry (quite fictitiously) from the Magus king Balthazar and even placed the Star of Bethlehem on their coat of arms.
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