Small group travel specialist Odysseys Unlimited has unveiled a new French tour de force, Southern France: Languedoc & Provence, a 15-day sojourn through “Le Midi,” the beloved south of France from the Pyrenees and Languedoc to Provence and the Riviera.
In a small group of just 12 to 24, travelers with venture leisurely through the colorful landscapes, medieval villages, and small country towns that inspired artists Toulouse-Lautrec, Dali, Dérain, Matisse, Picasso, Van Gogh and Cézanne – and continue to inspire us now.
The sumptuous journey features such medieval sites as Carcassonne, with the longest city walls remaining in Europe; and the relics of Roman France in Avignon, with its graceful Pont du Gard and imposing Palace of the Popes; and Arles, whose 2,000-year-old two-tiered amphitheater is still in use today. In addition, guests will enjoy both guided walks and free time to explore as they wish in Provençale villages and towns including Saint-Remy-de-Provence, Aix-en-Provence, Saint-Maximin, Roussillon, St-Paul-de-Vence, and Èze.
The beauty of Odysseys Unlimited’s new small group experience is in the intimate, thoughtful details, including distinctive lodgings such as a former abbey, a half-day cruise on a flat-bottomed boat on the 17th-century Canal du Midi, a cooking class with a local chef in Avignon, and a winery tour with a tasting and dinner. And should guests feel overstimulated from the artistic, historic, culinary, and scenic input, the itinerary finishes with two nights beachside on the French Riviera.
Priced from $4,295 air and land inclusive plus $701 airline taxes and departure fees, Odysseys Unlimited’s new 15-day Southern France: Languedoc & Provence includes international airfare, many meals, extensive sightseeing including all entrance fees, most gratuities, and the services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director.
Six-time honoree of Travel & Leisure’s “World’s Best Tour Operators” award, Odysseys Unlimited offers an unparalleled small group experience. Limited to 12-24 guests, the company offers fully-refundable deposits up to 95 days before departure, and savings of $100 to $300 per trip for repeat guests.
Odysseys Unlimited, www.odysseys-unlimited.com