Lyon and Provence, southern France 10
Line highlights:
① Explore Provence in depth for 6 days with a soothing rhythm; In addition to classic landmarks, there are many different experiences.
② Take food and wine as an opportunity to explore the old city of Lyon, Beaujolais and Provence wine producing areas.
③ Visit the former residence of Huangshi Garden, where Insects took place, and French entomologist Fabre.
④ Visit the architectural heritage left by the ancient Roman Empire in South France, including arles and Gard Bridge.
⑤ Trace the footsteps of Van Gogh and Cezanne, and visit the real scenes in their lives or paintings.
Depart at any time from early May to late October
Fly to Lyon, pick up to the hotel by special car. Staying in a secluded boutique hotel far away from the downtown, the design team includes Jean-Wilmot, the architect of the Louvre renovation project, and Jacques Grange, the French interior designer favorite by Karl Lagerfeld. The hotel overlooks Lyon at night without leaving home.
Lyon is located at the confluence of the Rhone and Saône rivers, and its special geographical environment breeds the poultry of Brace, the cheese of Dauphine, the crayfish of Boogie, and the wines of Beaujolais and Rhone Valley. Urban food culture can be traced back to the mid-18 th century, when Lyonnais women started to run small family restaurants, cooking delicious food with the most common ingredients, and constantly innovating in competition with each other, which was also the starting point for our journey of searching for taste.
Accommodation: Select design hotels
○ Cheese shop, with wine
○ Besides tasting delicious food, you can also enjoy the old city architecture along the way
City free in the afternoon.
Drive north by car and explore the Beaujolais between the Rhône and Burgundy wine regions. As early as ancient Rome, grape cultivation was introduced here. In the 7 th century AD, Benedictine monks brewed it into mellow wine, and it was one of the few producing areas specializing in a single variety of Game grape. Depending on your preference, we can visit the ancient wineries dating back to the 16 th century, or the emerging brands of a new generation of young winemakers, and enjoy four red wines with snacks.
Then take a ride through country paths to the medieval-style town of Pérouges, take a stroll through the cobbled streets and take a bite of the local galette au sucre de Pérouges sweet treat. Return to Lyon in mid-afternoon.
Take a 3-hour bus to Vaucluse, Provence, and stay in a boutique hotel surrounded by vineyards and olive trees, transformed into an 18 th century village, which can escape the noise of mass tourists. Stay here for 2 nights.
Along the way you will visit the following locations:
○ The former residence of French entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre in Huangshi Garden, where the book Insects took place
○ Leisurely vacation after arriving at the hotel in the middle of the afternoon
Dining: Breakfast
Accommodation: Select design hotels
Day 5 Avignon Regional Excursion
○ Art gallery converted into an 18 th-century private mansion with a collection of sculptures and paintings between the 17 th and 20 th centuries
○ Lunch at a trendy bistro with a blend of French and Middle Eastern cuisine
Continue to a small town less visited by popular tourists, with intact medieval neighborhoods and a village market every Saturday. In the center stands the local ducal castle, whose family has a history of more than 1,000 years, and the former dungeon houses numerous 15 litres of Nebuchadnezzar-sized Veuve Clicquot champagne.
Finally, stroll through the ruins of the Gal Bridge Aqueduct in the 1 st century AD. This architectural wonder left over from the ancient Roman Empire, accompanied by the lush forest and gentle breeze on the banks of the Nar River, is also a place for young couples to meet and love each other.
Dining: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Select design hotels
Day 6 Visit Arles, Travel to Alpille
Wake up naturally in the morning, then drive to Arles for an hour, and enjoy delicious pasta with Carpaccio and white wine in a cozy tavern. In the afternoon visit city landmarks such as the ancient Roman Coliseum, medieval style churches and neighborhoods; Exploration has appeared in Van Gogh The scene in the painting, Van Gogh lived here for 15 months and painted more than 200 works.
Finally, go to Alpier and stay hidden in The boutique hotel in the valley has its own Michelin three-star restaurant, which has received many celebrities such as Queen Elizabeth II, Hugh Grant and Jean Reno. Stay here for 2 consecutive nights.
Explore the Alpille area today, including the following locations:
○ The village of Lebo, with charming cobblestone streets lined with restored Renaissance houses, and at its highest point, the ruins of a defensive fortress overlooking the surrounding valley
○ Quarry of Light Art Center, an immersive light and shadow art venue transformed into a limestone cave, regularly launches video art exhibitions with different themes
○ St. Paul’s Abbey, where Van Gogh was treated for mental illness, painted more than 150 paintings, including the famous Iris, Wheat Field and Reaper, Starry Night and a number of works featuring olive and cypress trees
○ Saint-Rémy, a typical Provence-style town, has no world-famous historical attractions, but the streets are very pleasant to wander around
Accommodation: Select design hotels
In addition to its quaint villages, historic cities and mid-summer lavender fields, Provence is famous for its excellent olive oil (the Greeks brought the first olive tree to Provence about 8,000 years ago) and wine ( Made from Grenache, Syrah and Muhe White grape varieties) Famous.
In the morning, follow truffle hunters and truffle dogs, step into the mountains, look for the delicious gifts of nature, and taste the delicious truffle harvest on the spot. In the afternoon, visit the small town of Aix, the birthplace of the impressionist painter Paul Cezanne. Follow Cezanne’s footsteps through the city, visiting Cezanne’s studio, the house he lived in as a child, and the cafe he used to meet with his friends. Finally, walk into the Granet Museum, which contains 10 paintings by Cezanne, including the bath girl picture and the still life series.
Dining: Breakfast
Accommodation: Select design hotels
According to the flight time, a special car will be dropped off to Marseille Airport to end the trip. If the holiday permits, the trip to the Cote d ‘Azur area of South France can be extended.
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