Sat 12-October
Arrive Bonnieux
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" Built on a plateau above the Luberon valley, Bonnieux is one
of the finest villages in the area. The houses spread out on the
hillside form a striking harmony of earth-toned colours and shapes."
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Views of Bonnieux here
and here
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Sun 13 October
Visit Aix en Provence
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Founded by the Romans, a center of the Renaissance, and home of
Cezanne, Aix has been called the "Florence of Provence." Peter Mayles
described its Cours Mirabeau as the most beautiful main street in
the world.
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Read more about Aix here
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Mon 14 October
Explore the Vaucluse
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The name Vaucluse comes from the Provencal for "closed valley,"
referring to the area where a spring gushes forth at the base of
a sheer rock face. This itinerary includes the Fontaine, as well
as some of the most picturesque Provencal villages.
Lunch perhaps at Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
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Roussillon
- the "red town."
Gordes
- perched dramatically on a rocky hill, with its 12th-century castle
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
- the Niagara Falls of Provence
Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
- Built on five islands in the River Sorgue, this town is known
for its antiques markets.
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Tue 15 October
To Arles; possibly also Les Baux
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Arles is the site of impressive Roman ruins and the town
where Van Gogh did some of his best work (though none of his paintings
now remain there).
Les Baux: Spectacular natural views, a beautifully restored
medieval village alongside a ghostly ruined citadel
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More
about Arles
More
about Les Baux
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