This is another of our urban walking tours in France that combines exciting urban cultural hikes in Avignon, Orange and Villeneuve-les-Avignon with scenic strolls in their hinterlands. Explore two millennia of history and architecture and get to appreciate it from close and afar - some stunning views are in store.

Those of you who like Art and Paintings will revel in the feast of museums in Avignon and delight in following the trail of Derain, Chabaud, Klingst and Masereel on one of our short bucolic hikes.

Day 1. Orange.

Arrival and hike to City vantage point, Sainte Autrope.

Day 2. Orange. 10 kms-6.5 miles.

Urban hike of the historic Roman centre plus the parts linked to the Dutch House of Nassau.

Day 3. Villeneuve-Les-Avignon. 8 kms-5 miles.

A 5-mile hike around a breathtaking vantage point, before exploring Villeneuve’s architectural cache.

Day 4. Villeneuve-Les-Avignon. 6 kms-4 miles.

Day 5. Hiking with the Painters.10 kms-6 miles.

A hilltop village hike though a glorious painting heritage. Follow in the footsteps of some renowned painters, see the fruits of their work and discover some of the Region’s rich flora along the way.

Day 6. Avignon. Options.

Urban stroll around the main central historic landmarks, including the Pope's Palace and the Notre Dame cathedral, culminating in a walk to the Pont St Benezet.

Day 7. Avignon – urban walk Options

Walk a master-class in celebrated architecture, the lively streets of the old pedestrianised zone, the museum trail or a hike enabling you to better understand the City’s structure and organization.

Day 8. End of your hiking in France.

Au revoir et à bientôt.

Notes:
1. As part of our policy of continual review and improvement, we reserve the right to make alterations to our walking tours in France.
2. All of our hiking tours in France give you the option to use your own car at a discounted rate.

3. Accommodation

You stay in three excellent hotels en route in order to reduce travelling time to a minimum. Hikes start and finish from your hotel for greater convenience.

These are your three overnight stops and the number of nights you stay in each:
1. Orange - two nights;
2. Villeneuve-Les-Avignon - three nights;
3. Avignon - two nights.

• 7 nights B & B in three different family-run, character hotels incl. local hotel taxes - leaving you free to purchase your meals according to your personal preferences and budget:
  relevant information is available in your dossier;
• All transfers integral to the programme, from Orange to Avignon;

• Tailored walks to suit your needs and capacity;
• Walking France Insight Notes™ that make orientation simple;
• Themed vacation dossier;
• Comprehensive travel notes & logistical information;
• Cultural ‘What’s on’ information;
• Emergency telephone help-line service with local Britsh help.

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