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Winter Events: Nature, History and Land of the Aix Region |
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Land of history and energy
Forest Ecomuseum, Gardanne / Mimet / Gréasque: Hély d'Oissel
mine shaft.
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22/02 • 13.30 – 18.00 • € 42
Tylène Transport Tourism.
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Land and the Art of Living
Rognes Truffle market, Velaux olive-growing cooperative.
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20/12 • 10.00 – 17.00 • € 53
Tylène Transport Tourism.
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Luberon : The Perched Villages
The irresistible charm of the ‘sentinels of time’ villages: Bonnieux, with houses clinging to the rock. Lacoste where the walls of the Marquis de Sade’s castle stand out against the sky. ‘Impregnable’ Ménerbes on its ‘stone ship’, which Picasso and Nicolas de Staël were unable to resist to. The romantic Oppède-le-Vieux, on its rocky spur.
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09/02 to 16/11 • 13.30 – 19.30 • € 49
Tylène Transport Tourism.
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Country houses and gardens of the Aix Region
Delightful walks in the shadows of the most outstanding historic homes of the Aix region (in rotation and subject to permission from owners).
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11/05 to 10/10 • 14.00 – 19.00 • € 28
CAP Transport.
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Tuesday |
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Marseille special minibus
Stops at Palais du Pharo, Vallon des Auffes, Notre Dame de la Garde and the Palais Longchamp, passing via the Old Port, the Corniche, the beaches, the Prado and the Canebière.
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10/02 to 10/11 • 13.30 – 19.00 • €45.
Tylène Transport Tourism.
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The Luberon / Fontaine-de-Vaucluse /Gordes local producer’s market
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, the Abbey of Sénanque (exterior view) Gordes market (free time for lunch), Roussillon, Bonnieux, Lourmarin.
Arrival at Aix : 6 P.M.
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15/03 to 11/11 • 9.00 – 18.00 • € 99
Rendez Vous Provence Transport.
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In the steps of Cézanne
Jas de Bouffan country house, La Marguerite Estate, Cézanne’s studio, the Bibémus quarries, Le Tholonet road and the grandiose panorama of the Sainte-Victoire mountain.
Depending on date: 3 or 4 sites of the five offered.
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11/05 to 10/10 • 14.00 –19.00 • € 28
CAP Transport.
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Lavender in Luberon
Along the roads of Luberon we will discover the lavenders in flower as well as the villages of Lourmarin, Saignon and Roussillon.
RVP.
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15/06 to 15/07 • 14.00 – 19.00 • € 53
Rendez Vous Provence Transport.
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Wednesday |
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Les Baux de Provence / The Alpilles
Arrival in Les Baux via the spectacular ‘Val d’Enfer’ (Hell Valley). Guided tour of the medieval village and free time. A magnificent landscape!
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11/02 to 15/04 and from 14/10 to 11/11
13.30 – 18.15 • € 50
Tylène Transport Tourism.
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Cézanne’s studio / Sainte-Victoire / Picasso’s château, Vauvenargues
Discovery of Cézanne's studio (ticket included), of the Jas de Bouffan country house (exterior view) of the village of Vauvenargues and of the château where Picasso is buried (exterior view).
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15/03 to 11/11 • 9.00 – 13.00 • € 53
Rendez Vous Provence Transport.
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Arles / Gallo-Roman heritage / Van Gogh sites / rosé of Provence wine tasting
Discovery of the Gallo-Roman monuments and of the sites painted by Van Gogh (Ticket for the Roman Amphitheatre included). Wine tasting of Rosé on the return journey via the Alpilles.
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15/03 to 11/11 • 14.00 – 19.00 • € 65
Rendez Vous Provence Transport.
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Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (Provençal market) / Les Baux
St Rémy market, the St Paul de Mausole quarter (stops at Les Antiques, the “Hôpital Van Gogh”). Free time for lunch, then visit of Les Baux. Stop at the Cathedral of Images.
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22/04 to 17/06 and 15/07 to 7/10
9.00 – 19.00 • € 58 - Entrance fees (optional) not included.
Tylène Transport Tourism.
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The bay of Marseilles by boat
Arrival at the Old Port. Discovery of the bay and of its islands by boat (1 hour 30): Château d’If, Palais du Pharo and the Calanques du Frioul. Possibility of disembarking at Frioul for bathing.
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11/05 to 10/10 • 14.00 – 19.00 • € 28
CAP Transport.
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The Lavender Route: Plateau de Vaucluse/Pays de Sault
Crossing through the magnificent fields of lavender of the Pays de Sault (stop for lunch). The perched villages of Monteux, St Saturnin les Apt, Saignon, Le Plateau des Claparèdes.
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Wednesdays 24/06, 01/07 and 08/07
9.15 – 19.00 • € 59
Tylène Transport Tourism.
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Thursday |
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Avignon, Pont du Gard, Castle of Tarascon
Papal Palace and Avignon Bridge (tickets and audio-guide included). Free time for lunch at Avignon. Then Pont du Gard and Tarascon Castle (exterior view).
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15/03 to 11/11 • 9.00 – 18.00 • € 119
Rendez Vous Provence Transport.
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The Camargue: Ornithological Park and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
La Crau Ecological Museum, the Camargue Regional Natural Park and Saintes-Maries-dela-Mer (free time, bathing). Pont de Gau Ornithological Park or horse riding.
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2/04 to 15/10 • 13.30 – 19.30 • € 50
Tylène Transport Tourism.
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The Baux de Provence
Saint-Cannat, Lambesc, Sénas, Plan d’Orgon, Saint Rémy, les Antiques, le Val d’Enfer, followed by visit of Les Baux de Provence.
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11/05 to 10/10 • 14.00 – 19.00 • € 28
CAP Transport.
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Gastronomic meetings in the Aix Region
On this ‘route of the local lands’, welcome by the local producers Val Joanis or la Dorgonne (wine), and by the mill St Vincent (olive oil).
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4/06 to 30/07 and 3/09 to 24/09
Aix 9.00 – 13.00 • Pertuis 9.30 – 14.00
Min. 2 persons • € 60 (tastings included).
Tylène Transport Tourism.
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Friday |
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Cruise 3 Calanques and cliffs of Cassis
Mini cruise of 45 minutes followed by free time at the port and discovery of the highest cliff in Europe, Cap Canaille (399 metres).
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15/03 to 11/11 • 9.00 – 13.00 • € 65
Rendez Vous Provence Transport.
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Lourmarin Provencal Market/ Roussillon/ Gordes/ Senanque Abbey
Lourmarin, its market, its château. Roussillon with its ochre cliffs. Sénanque Abbey (12th Century). The perched village of Gordes.
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3/04 to 16/10 except 10/04 • 9.00 – 19.15 • € 58
Tylène Transport Tourism.
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Villages and Castles of the Luberon
Stop at the Cistercian abbey of Silvacane, followed by the villages of Lourmarin and Ansouis whose chateau was owned by the Sabran family from 1160 to 2007.
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11/05 to 10/10 • 14.00 – 19.00 • € 28
CAP Transport.
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Lavender in Luberon
Along the roads of Luberon we will discover the lavenders in flower as well as the villages of Lourmarin, Saignon and Roussillon.
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15/06 to 15/07 • 14.00 – 19.00 • € 53
Rendez Vous Provence Transport.
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Saturday |
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Fountain of the Vaucluse Spring, Luberon
Fontaine de Vaucluse, Sénanque Abbey (exterior view), free time for lunch at Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, Lourmarin.
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15/03 to 11/11 • 9.00 – 18.00 • € 99
Rendez-Vous Provence Transport.
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Arles: Roman, medieval, Van Gogh (Van Gogh Bridge)
The imposing remains of the ex-Roman colony founded by Julius Cesar. St Trophime, masterpiece of Provençal Roman Art. Evocation of Van Gogh and Picasso who stayed there.
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4/04 to 10/10 • 9.00 – 14.00 • € 50
Tylène Transports.
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Cassis
A wonderful afternoon of relaxation at the picturesque little port of Cassis.
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11/05 to 10/10 • 14.00 – 19.00 • € 28
Transporteur CAP.
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Côte Bleue: a protected coastline
The Calanque de Niolon, Sausset-les-Pins, Carry-le-Rouet (bathing), l’Estaque (house rented by Cézanne and local specialities).
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13/06 to 12/09 • 14.00 – 19.00 • € 45
Tylène Transport Tourism.
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Lavender in Luberon
Along the roads of Luberon we will discover the lavenders in flower as well as the villages of Lourmarin, Saignon and Roussillon.
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15/06 to 15/07 • 14.00 – 19.00 • € 53
Rendez Vous Provence Transport.
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Sunday |
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Les Baux / Olive Oil Mill / wine tasting of rosé of Provence
The Alpilles, the village of Les Baux and its castle (ticket and audio-guide included). On the return journey, wine tasting session of rosé of Provence.
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15/03 to 11/11 • 8.00 – 13.00 • € 65
Rendez Vous Provence Transport.
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Panorama of the Luberon / Silvacane Abbey
The Cistercian abbey of Silvacane (ticket included), followed by the villages of Bonnieux, Lacoste and the château of the Marquis de Sade (exterior view), Roussillon with its ochre cliffs.
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15/03 to 11/11 • 14.00 – 19.00 • € 59
Rendez Vous Provence Transport.
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Sainte-Baume, the Mountain Ranges of Provence
A route of wild beauty (the l’Espigoulier pass, 728 metres). Climb on foot to the Grotto of Saint Maria Magdalena.
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24/05 , 20/09 and 4/10 • 13.30 – 18.30 • € 45
Tylène Transport Tourism.
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Cézanne at Gardanne
Gardanne, one of the rare villages that Cézanne painted and the 15 months that he spent there made a lasting impression on his work. Provençal market.
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31/05 to 27/09 • € 40
Aix 9.00 – 13.00 • Gardanne 9.30 – 12.30
Tylène Transport Tourism.
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• Price per person – Cancellation with no charge 48 hours before departure
• Departure of excursions: in front of the Tourist Office
• All the excursions on this page are accompanied in French and in English by
guides qualified by the Ministry of Culture and Communication
• Certain excursions include entrance to museums, sites and meal
Ask for details before purchase of ticket
• Return times are given for information only
• Air conditioned vehicle
TYLENE TOURISME
Tel 33 (0)4 42 27 79 98 - 06 68 61 45 57
Guaranteed departure with 1 person or more - Excursions in minibus only
- 10 % discount for groups of 10 or more and - 30 % discount for children aged 2 to 12
Book your tour : Office de Tourisme (04.42.16.11.61) or directly from the Company.
Tylène Tourisme
04.42.27.79.98 ou 06 68 61 45 57
E-Mail: tyleneprovence@free.fr
Web: http://www.aix-en-provence.com/tylene
RENDEZ-VOUS PROVENCE
Tel 33 (0)4 42 96 30 72 - Fax 33 (0)4 42 96 39 72
Guaranteed departure with 2 or more people • 8-seater minibus
C.A.P
Tel 33 (0)4 42 97 52 10 - Fax 33 (0)4 42 97 52 11
captourisme@transdev.fr • www.autocars-cap.fr
Guaranteed departure with 1 person or more
The excursions to Marseilles (Thursday) and Cassis (Saturday) are not guided
- 10 % groups from 10 people and for less than 12 years
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«Pass for Aix and its Region»
discover the region and its heritage |
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