pedelon travels by eBike PR OVEN CE AND FR ENCH RIVIERA +++ Nice shines in the sun during touch-down +++ a white sea of buildings in the bay of the angels +++ Matisse and the joy of light +++ world of pictures “Over the roofs of Nice” +++ walk on the “Promenade des Anglais” and lose yourself in the alleys of the old town +++ the scent of lavender, garlic, goat’s cheese, sea and mussels in the colorful labyrinth of the market stalls +++ creaking fishermen’s barges and slumbering luxury yachts +++ by eBike through the Haute Provence +++ through vineyards and olive groves into the lime gorges of the Verdon +++ “And God created woman” in Saint-Tropez +++ Soupe à Pistou and ratatouille, best Mediterranean cuisine in a picturesque environment +++ Nice hotels and tastefully designed country hotels +++ magical Côte d’Azur and memorable Haute Provence, a pedelon travel in the legendary South of +++

Our tour through Provence and along the French Riviera in 7 days, up to 14 persons. 2 double overnight stays. St-André-les-Alpes

Moustiers Hotels ***** St Gastronomy **** Laurent Parc Naturel Culture *** n Régional du Verdo Verdon Nice Nature ***** ! Cagnes-sur-Mer

Travel dates 2020 Réserve Naturelle Fréjus St-Raphaël Nationale de la FNI1: Saturday, 30-may-2020 until Saturday, 06-jun-2020 Plaine des Maures FNI2: Saturday, 06-jun-2020 until Saturday, 13-jun-2020 St-Tropez FNI3: Saturday, 22-aug-2020 until Saturday, 29-aug-2020 FNI4: Saturday, 26-sep-2020 until Saturday, 03-oct-2020 by eBike by bus, train Traveling price 2020 or ferry Price per person in the DR for 7 nights with half-board, eBike, entrance free, transfers, guided tours: € 1980 20 km Single-room surcharge: € 490 Does not include lunch, drinks and your personal expenses as well as travelling there and back

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Flight Flights to/from Nice booked by you or by pedelon at your request. Saturdays directly from Munich and Frankfurt, from any other German airport with transfer in Munich or Frankfurt. By taxi (7 km, approx. 30 €) or by bus No. 98 “Riquier Aéroport” to the stop Congrès/ Promenade and then 550 m on foot via the “rue de congrès” to the “Hôtel Windsor Nice”. An exceptional four-star house, with very individual rooms and a fabulous palm garden inviting you for breakfast. Target airport Nice from/to Munich (as available): € 390 Flights from other German airports or flights from airports in other countries on request.

Train Nice can be reached in one day by train from Munich and Stuttgart with at least two transfers in Strasbourg, Lyon or Avignon. At least 16 hours from Hamburg and Berlin, connected to several transfers.

Car Direct motorway connection to Nice, the starting point of the travel. Parking is reasonable only at the airport because of the few and expensive parking in the city. By taxi (30 €) or public bus it takes about ten minutes to reach the hotel. At the end of your trip, we will return you to your car free of charge.

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With your booking confirmation, you will receive the “pedelon travel information”, which contains useful notes on travelling to Nice and other advice around your trip.

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PROVENCE AND FRENCH RIVIERA The white sea of houses of Nice shines in the bay of the angels. The metropolis at the Cote d’Azur receives its guests multi-faceted from the refined “Promenade des Anglais” to the traditional pulsating market and in the narrow alleys of the old town. Travel the lonesome Haute Provence on eBikes, cross the Canyon de Verdon and see the sophisticated coast near St. Tropez. Likeable hotels, tastefully furnished country hotels and best Mediterranean cuisine are waiting for you in a picturesque environment Magical Côte d’Azur and memorable Haute Provence, a pedelon travel in the legendary South of France.

The overnight stay with breakfast from Saturday to Sunday as in Trigance ahead of you. The first part goes across a lonesome well as the first common dinner are included in the travel price. street, always slightly uphill. It is pure joy on eBikes and an ideal Those arriving early can walk from the „Hôtel Windsor“ to the Promenade des Anglais or explore the narrow streets and pictu- resque squares around the flower market on the Cour Saleya in the old town. On the occasion of the FNI2 and FNI5 trips, the „Saint Paul Hotel“, located directly on the sea front, welcomes pedelon guests. The rooms all have sea view. Meeting for a joint tour of the city at 5.30 pm in the hotel lobby, route to become familiar with the electromotor-supported bike. followed by dinner in a nice restaurant not far from the hotel. You can see the impressive fortress of Trigance, today’s destinati- on, from afar. The impressive castle was built by monks from Mar- seille in the 9th century. Today, it houses a renowned hotel. As a 1st day, Sunday: Nice – Trigance, 44 km guest, you can enjoy the legendary view of the village of Trigance A morning walk will lead through sleepy Nice to the train station. and the landscape which is under nature protection. Outstanding You will take the “Chemin de Fer de Povence” towards Haute Pro- dinner in the hotel restaurant in the historical walls. vence. A calm train ride with pretty views will end in St-André-les- Alpes, a sleepy village in the mountains, after two hours. After a first detailed explanation of your eBike, the morning’s cycling leg 2nd day, Monday: Trigance – St-Laurent-de-Verdon, will take you along an artificial lake and to on a level 72 km route. The pretty village is at the entrance of the Verdon canyon On silent paths, you will continue on towards “Gorges de Verdon” and in front of a steep, rough rock leading up to a high plateau after breakfast. Today, the cyclist will be in for a breath-taking with the church Notre Dame du Roc. In town, many sycamores nature experience. The Verdon with its clear, turquoise water, offer shaded places. Bistros and cafés invite you to sit and look. flows through the “Grand Canyon” of France into the immense After lunch break, you will have another 24 kilometers to the hotel gorge before snaking downwards for approx. 21 kilometers. In

Provence and French Riviera 2020 pedelon. travels by eBike +49 (0)89 61466980 www.pedelon.com 3 pedelon travels by eBike the deepest places, the water has cut more than 700 meters into above, accessible only by a steep path. Above it all, a star shi- the mountain massif. The bicycle route leads along the Southern nes on the rocky wall, a mystical guardian of the village. Springs originate in the town. They are very generous even in summer. The spring water rushes into the depths between the houses. The way back to “Moulin du Château” leads along the Lac de St. Croix, at 22 square kilometers the second-largest artificial lake of France. Creating it drowned a village and a large bridge from the 6th century. The lake is a popular destination for bathers and water sports enthusiasts. Late in the afternoon, you will return side of the canyon, always in contact with the gorge. Across the to the hotel in St-Laurent-du-Verdon. You will have dinner in its Pont de l’Artuby, you will cross a side river of the Verdon, with a outstanding restaurant. dizzy-making 182 meters between the viaduct and the bottom of the valley. The cycling tour will be interrupted many times by 4th day, Wednesday: St-Laurent-de-Verdon – Seillans, great views and many photo stops, until you reach the Lac de 74 km Sainte-Croix and thus the end of the rocky gorge, in the after- noon. Where lavender fields snuggle up to the steep banks of the In the morning, the cycling route will follow the hills of the Verdon, there is the small town of St. Laurent du Verdon. Here, towards the East. After one and half an hour’s cycling, you will re- Edith and Nicolas own a beautifully restored olive oil mill from the ach , known and well-visited for its Wednesday market. It is 17th century: the “Le Moulin du Château”. Idyllic nature, calm and great fun to watch the traders and farmers with their colorful mar- tasty provincial cuisine are outstanding features of this hotel. The ket stalls in the Medieval streets and alleys. You will continue up rooms are furnished pleasantly simply according to the principle and down through the olive plantations and vineyards to , of “As much as necessary, as little as possible”. Even though you one of the most beautiful villages of France. At the highest point are in the middle of the Provence, the busy life of Cannes and of the village, there is the Romanesque church of Saint-Denis. Saint Tropez seems far away (two nights). The view from here is great. If the weather is good, you will even During the FNI5 trip, the Bastide de Calalou**** welcomes pede- lon cyclists. It has a beautiful park, a pool and comfortable rooms and is particularly beautiful and quiet. For dinner, a native restaurant awaits you in the village.

3rd day, Tuesday: St-Laurent – Moustier-Ste-Marie – St-Laurent, 62 km After breakfast, you will start out to Moustier-Ste-Marie with a pretty cycling route without considerable climbs through holm oak be able to see the Mediterranean. The picturesque village core is and pine forests. Soon, the landscape will change: Wide-spread care-free and invites you to stay, surrounded by old buildings in lavender fields will offer a wide view. In summer, the entire Plate- the shadow of old sycamore trees. The remaining kilometers will au de Valensole smells intensely of lavender. Thousands of bees lead you through the to Seillans, the destination and bumblebees hum in the violet fields. Around noon, you will of this day. Through the centuries, the buildings here have been reach Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, north of Lac de Ste-Croix. The constructed in levels on the stone ground, which makes them look as if they were growing right from the rock. If you are walking through the narrow cobblestone streets, you will understand why this place where history and beauty merge in a wonderful manner has inspired so many artists. German painter Max Ernst settled there for the last years of his life in 1964. Very close by, you will find a villa from the 17th century, surrounded by majestic syca- mores. Today, it is an enchanting, family-owned hotel. The owners of the “Deux Rocs” have created a small universe here that will make everyone feel at home right away. Family heirlooms, textiles with floral patterns and refined fabric wallpapers give the rooms an intimate, warm character. Depending on the weather, dinner picturesque village hugs the rocky wall, looking for protection. will be served in the old restaurant of the hotel or under the ma- This incredible place is guarded by a small pilgrims’ chapel high gnificent sycamores.

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5th day, Thursday: Seillans – St-Raphaël, 50 km Late in the afternoon, the passenger ship will return you from St Tropez to St Raphael, a particularity beautiful and worthy end of You will probably not want to leave this pretty place again, but the cycling trip. On the last evening, you will dine in an interesting the Mediterranean calls at today‘s destination. To make your restaurant with good cuisine in the old town. departure easier, the first village along the morning‘s section is 7th day, Saturday: St-Raphaël – Nice From St-Raphael you can reach Nice by train on a scenic route along the Côte-d‘Azur in one hour.

another Provencial jewel. A little later, you can continue towards the Esterel mountains. The coastal section between Cannes and Saint-Raphaël is one of the regions of the Côte d’Azur with the most beautiful landscapes. With its reddish porphyry rocks, the The region is so overly rich in interesting sights that an additional ruffed mountain ridge offers an interesting color contrast with the stay will always pay off. Advice for this can be found in the “pede- blue sea and the lush green vegetation. After a picnic on a small lon travel information”. pass, from where you have a magnificent view over the Esterel Mountains, you will take a traffic-free road to St-Raphael, where the eventful day ends at the Romantik Hotel „Villa La Chêneraie“ (double night, Swimming pool). For dinner, we will take a taxi to the port in one of the best restaurants in town.

6th day, Friday: St-Raphaël – St-Tropez – St-Raphaël, 56 km After breakfast and a 45-min-transfer today‘s bike ride starts in the north of the „Massifs of the Maures“. On small roads, the rou- te leads through a lonely but vegetation-rich landscape via Gri- maud and to St-Tropez, the cradle of the international jet

set. In the 1950s, St-Tropez developed from a small fishing village to the Mecca for artists and high society. Once just a colony of ar- tists with painters like Signac and Matisse, St-Tropez turned into a sophisticated bathing location with exclusive beach clubs in the 1960s thanks to Brigitte Bardot and Gunter Sachs. Even though it seems difficult to imagine: just a few steps away from the yacht harbor and the luxurious beach promenade, there are pretty little alleys with small dreamy gardens and likeable bars and cafés.

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