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You will discover the best plans & resources to build and sell to your clients exceptional stays in Provence.
Your host, Claude, has been working in the tourism industry for 25 years and living in Provence for over 20 years.
He brings you quality travel information and his perspective as a local and travel professional of the destination. How to come to Provence
By plane
Via Paris
Via Marseille or Nice or from other international airports such as London
By very fast train (TGV)
From London with the Eurostar (from July to September)
From Paris with stops in Avignon, Aix-en-Provence or Marseille. FOCUS
Experiential Travel
Luxe & Art
Wine tourism
Gastronomy tours
Bike tours
Golf tours The Jewels of 7 days Provence
Luxe hotels
Private Castle
Charm house We will also make a special focus on the destination:
Alpilles Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Les Baux de Provence
Click on the map image and go to Google Map Cassis
Cassis is situated east of Marseille
It is a popular tourist destination, famous for its cliffs and the sheltered inlets called calanques.
Cute little town and harbor
Great wine domains
Spot for sailing and scuba-diving
Scuba-diving born in the calanques 1950-60 Aix-en-Provence
A former capital of Provence
Festival d'Aix-en- Provence Musique dans la Rue Dance L'atelier Cézanne
Paul Cézanne "is the father of Impressionism" and was born on 19 January 1839 in Aix- en-Provence
Le Pigonnet hotel history
It all began in 1924 when a beautiful 18th century Provençal manor was turned into a hotel.
Le Pigonnet currently brings Aix locals and tourists from around the globe together via fine dining and music.
Traditions and modern art de vivre are rolled into one, making the hotel an ideal base for touring the south. 6 reasons to stay at Le Pigonnet PROVENCE JEWISH HERITAGE ROUTE 2021
Under the protection of the Avignon Popes, the Jewish community flourished. In 1624, all Jews living in the region were ordered to settle in four designated cities: Avignon, Carpentras, Cavaillon and l’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, known at the time as the Arba Kehilot. With the exception of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, these old French cities still contain fine vestiges of their old Jewish quarters.
DAY 1: Full-Day Private driving Tour in Vaucluse région Carpentas , Cavaillon, Isle sur la Sorgue, Pernes les Fontaines
DAY 2: Full-Day Private driving Tour in Aix en Provence and Marseille Discover centuries-old street signs recalling Jewish quarters in Aix en Provence Discover Marseille, home to the third largest Jewish community in Europe with a presence dating back to the Roman Empire.
DAY 3: Full-Day Private driving Tour in Avignon Avignon, The Avignon Synagogue, Ancient Ghetto
DAY 4: Full-Day Private driving Tour in the Alpilles Saint Remy de Provence, Tarascon, Arles shutterstock The villages of Provence
Visit a village in Provence is breathing the Mediterranean lifestyle and Provence way of life The villages of Provence
Some gems to discover
Lourmarin
Bonnieux
Gordes
Roussillon
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Pernes-les-Fontaines
Les Baux-de-Provence Private guided tours and transfers in minibus / vans in Provence and Riviera
Dream Team (15 driver guides) works with the world's best luxury travel advisors & French DMC, hotels, villas, yachts.
Voyages Provence specialises in Provence private guided tours, wine tours and transfers services with chauffeur PRIVATE TOUR : CHATEAUNEUF-DU- PAPE & AVIGNON
8 hours // up to 7 pers in a V Class Mercedes van
This day is devoted to tasting the powerful wines of Châteauneuf- du-Pape and discovering the historical heritage of Avignon. panoramas - flickr - palais des papes
Palais des Papes - Avignon
One of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. The popes were not in Rome but lived in Avignon 7 popes sat in Avignon from 1305 to 1377, all French according to the current territory Palais des Papes
Avignon
Tourism visits
Conference center
Gala diner
Events
Expositions Photo Claude Bénard Photo Claude Bénard Activities to do in the Alpilles
- Hiking in the Alpilles - Les Alpilles by bike - Green tourism and ecotourism - The most beautiful villages of Provence - Wines & Olive oil tasting - Provence gastronomy discoveries - Provencal markets - Van Gogh spots - Outdoor activities - Horseback riding - Golf - Coaching & ©Studio_Julius Bodybuilding
Vincent van Gogh spent 1 year at the asylum in Saint- Rémy de Provence (May 1889 - May 1890).
This year was probably his most creative as an artist with 142 paintings and produce many of the best works of his career.
Van Gogh’s Provence landscapes are stunning. The Carrières de Lumières
The quarries were dug out over the years to extract the limestone.
The Carrières de Lumières offer now more than 7,000 m² of illuminations with a new theme every year.
Discover the work of the greatest artists projected in a magical setting. The Carrières de Lumières
Example of the year dedicated to Vincent van Gogh
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The Carrières de Lumières
Example of the year dedicated to Vincent van Gogh visitor's size The Carrières de Lumières
Example of the year dedicated to Picasso
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Les Carrières de Lumières / Culture Espace The Carrières de Lumières
Example of the year dedicated to The Fantastic and Wonderful World of Bosch, Brueghel, Arcimboldo
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Les Carrières de Lumières / Culture Espace A walk into the world of Vincent van Gogh
This 1 hour walk will introduce you to the landscapes that inspired Vincent van Gogh.
Along the way you will find 19 reproductions among the artist’s most famous works. Walk / bike tours inside and around Saint-Rémy-de- Provence
Musée Estrine
Musée des Alpilles Monastère St Paul de Mausole
Centre Culturel et touristique Vincent van Gogh Les Antiques
Site archéologique de Glanum Domaine du Grand Fontanille
A small vineyard exploited in organic farming on the northern slope of the Alpilles.
Surrounded by pine and oak forests, the vineyards enjoy an environment where the scents of aromatic herbs such as thyme, rosemary and oregano dominate. And why not a 7 days motorcycle tour to discover Provence?
From the Mediterranean coast
to the perched villages of the Luberon,
passing through the Gorges du Verdon,
the Camargue & Arles
and the roads lined with olive trees in the Alpilles / Saint-Remy.
Tours of 550 km ©Studio_Julius A selection of refined resources, advice and contacts to finalize your travel project in Provence
Maps - Wine domains - Golfs
Regional DMO and Tourism Board
DMC Incoming travel agency “French Side Travel”
Hotel Le Pigonnet
Chauffeur luxury drivers “Voyages-Provence”
Painter / Arts
Credits photos The main artistic places, art galleries, art & culture
Saint Rémy de Provence Centre d'Art Présence van Gogh, Toulon Hotel Mistral de Mondragon. le Musée des beaux Arts de Toulon et Chambre de Vincent van Gogh la Galerie Michel Estades en centre ville, l'Hospice Saint Paul de Mausolée (XIème) Au Mourillon, le Musée des Arts Asiatiques dans l'ancienne la cité antique de Glanum maison de Jules Verne le Musée des Alpilles. la Galerie Inna Khimich, au 45 rue Lamalgue, spécialisée dans les galeries d'art du centre ancien une sélection des meilleurs artistes vivants actuels, et dans l'art figuratif (sélection nationale) et aussi les arts premiers. Aix-en-Provence l'Atelier de Paul Cézanne, le musée Granet, Bormes les Mimosas l'Hotel de Caumont, le Musée, la Route Paul Cézanne le village, le château de Vauvenargues avec Picasso. la Galerie Inna Khimich (rue Carnot) Marseille le MuCEM, Saint Tropez Le Musée Regards de Provence, Le Musée de l'Annonciade, une des plus belles collections des la Vieille Charité, peintres post impressionnistes en France (Vuillard, Bonnard, le quartier du Panier, van Dongen, Marisse, Rouault, etc). le Musée Cantini, Galerie Polysémie spécialisée dans l'Art Brut Examples of Provence paintings from actual artist YANN REBECK Artist peintre, former director in several Tourism Board in Provence
Galerie Inna Khimich - 45 Rue Lamalgue, 83000 Toulon - 26 rue Carnot, Bormes les Mimosas http://galerie-inna-khimich.com [email protected] Clara Autillo Promotion / Communication / Presse / Partenariats Tél . +33(0)4 90 92 74 91 Contact : [email protected]
Office de Tourisme Intercommunal Alpilles en Provence Place Jean Jaurès – 13210 Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Tél. +33 (0)4 90 92 05 22 [email protected] Site internet : www.alpillesenprovence.com Victoria Vidrasca Assistante Marketing 62-64 La Canebière - 13001 Marseille - France T. +33 (0)4 91 56 47 09 · M. [email protected] https://provence-alpes-cotedazur.com/en/ WINE & TOURISM MAP
https://www.routede svinsdeprovence.com/ en/
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Discover all the 451 domains and cooperative wineries members GOLFS MAP
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Discover 35 Golfs in Provence and French Riviera Tailor-made Itineraries The Founders for Premium and Luxury Paul Bonte Marck Bonte Travelers E-Mail | [email protected] Phone | +33 9 72 56 39 00 Our offices Paris| 24 rue Feydeau 75002 Aix-en-Provence| 4 Allée des Banquiers 13290 The picture can't be displayed.
Created in 2002, we specialise in leisure and business tourism & travel (private tours, shore excursions, transfers for seminars, incentive and
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Patrick Gaudin // General Manager MARSEILLE & FORCALQUIER 565 avenue du Prado 13008 Marseille https://voyages-provence.com
Mobile & WhatsApp : +33 6 13 23 86 87 Skype : +33 9 70 444 123 [email protected] Fully licensed driver EVTC 013180044 - Insurance MFA Hotel Le Pigonnet, a place of life and of sharing Aude SALVY-CORTES Responsable Commercial / Sales Manager Hôtel ***** Le Pigonnet – Restaurant La Table du Pigonnet – Bar Le 1924 et Côté Jardin 5 av. du Pigonnet - 13090 Aix-en-Provence D +33 (0)4 42 59 61 04 / M + 33 (0)7 64 25 61 04 Mail [email protected] www.hotelpigonnet.com www.esprit-de-france.com Organic wines of the Alpilles Domaine du Grand Fontanille 13103 Saint-Etienne-du-Grès (10 km from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence)
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Phone : +33 04 90 49 05 15 Fax : +33 04 90 49 07 03
E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.domaine-fontanille.fr Claude Bénard has a diversified career of 20 years in tourism, hospitality and travel tech. He has been living in Provence for 25 years.
He currently has 3 activities:
- Founder of TravelMadeOf (tourism & hospitality consulting)
- Co-founder of Tourism-Mentors (digital tourism & digital marketing trainings)
- Director Sales Europe at AccesIndiaReps (a refined representation agency for the large India Outbound Travel Market) Claude Bénard
• Mobile & WhatsApp +33 06 60 70 79 72 • Mail [email protected] • Website https://travelmadeof.com/ credits photos CLAUDE BENARD (personal photos of Provence, Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, Palais des papes, Marseille, …)
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