You will be accompanied by a tour guide throughout the activity. He will be with you and will introduce you to Provençal heritage.
The tour will begin with a visit to Saint-Saturnin-lès-Avignon and its paddle wheels, and you will learn what they were used for decades ago. You will be able to admire the village washhouse, and a stop is planned to visit the olive oil mill in Saint-Saturnin-lès-Avignon, with tastings of olive oil and honey at the Moulin de la Rétanque. You will already be immersed in the production of Provençal olive oil. (From mid-August, it is possible that the visit to the mill will not take place, as this is the period when the oil stock is depleted. Another visit to see local products will replace the oil mill.)
We will continue our tour towards Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne to discover this village, the history and the Provençal movement that emerged in this pretty hilltop village, its fortifications, its monuments, and the people who have shaped the history of Provence.
We will head up to the heights of the village for another immersive experience in the vineyards, a meeting with Bruno, who will show us his estate and tell us about his vines during a short hike through his land. This will be followed by a tasting of six wines, in the form of a picnic with charcuterie, cheese and local fruit, in the shade of centenary plane trees in the middle of the vineyard.
After this moment of sharing, relaxation and conviviality, we will head to Le Thor to visit the village and discover its secrets and its history. During the walk, you can admire the lavender fields (in bloom from early June to mid-July), the orchards of fruit trees, the olive trees, the rivers and the vineyards. The landscapes, history and culture of Provence await.
A complete immersion throughout the activity.
You must be comfortable on a bike and know how to ride it well.
Tour of approximately 25 to 30 km.
You should not have any particular physical issues that would prevent you from getting on the bike easily (e.g., hip problems or others).
Bottle cage on the bike, up to 1 litre max; otherwise, bring a backpack.