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Nimes, Gard, Languedoc-Roussillon

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Nîmes, located in the Gard department in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, is a city rich in history and culture. Known for its well-preserved Roman remnants, it is often referred to as the 'French Rome'. Here, you can admire the impressive amphitheater, the Arènes de Nîmes, which still hosts concerts and events today. The Maison Carrée, a perfectly preserved Roman temple, is another jewel of this ...See more

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Bike ride in the Provencal countryside
24 km

Bike ride in the Provencal countryside

A loop that will make you travel across fields and cross many channels! From the parking, go past the castle on the left. At the roundabout take the first exit, Itam Boulevard At the Porte Condamine roundabout, follow the 1st exit, boulevard Gambetta. Continue 100 m then turn left on the D80 towards Maillane. Continue on this road until you cross the D570n. 1- Cross the D570n and follow the D80a towards Maillane for 3 km. After the main entrance of the Breuil estate, turn left on the paved road of Mas de Terras. Continue for 1 km and turn left on the tarmac road of Mas de la Musique. Continue until the D80 then switch to the right. 2- At the roundabout marking the entrance to Graveson, take the 1st exit, Chateaurenard road. Turn immediately left on Lavandin Street towards the center. Continue to the Sundial hotel and turn left on Chemin du Moulin. 200 m further, past the Tourist Office and the Auguste Chabaud Museum. 3- Pass the National Course, take the Jeanne d'Arc street after the Virgin statue and turn right on the Provence street. Then turn right on the General de Gaulle avenue then left on Lieutenant Atger Avenue. At the roundabout continue on the D5 until the entrance to Maillane. 4- Cross Maillane via the Jousse d'Arbaud alley, General de Gaulle avenue and Poet's Avenue. Continue on the D27, for 4 km, to the business area of ??Massane. At the crossroads with the D99 (Caution, traffic!), Turn left then continue for 400 m and turn right on the D27 towards Les Baux-de-Provence. 5- Drive 1.5 km and turn right on the old road to Arles after crossing the crossing with the Mas-Blanc road. Continue to Saint-Etienne du Grès, cross the village and continue on the D32. At the crossroads with the D33, take the left to join the Saint-Gabriel chapel 100 m further. 6- At the Saint-Gabriel chapel, retrace your steps to the last crossroads and continue towards Tarascon. (Caution, traffic!) At the roundabout take the 3rd exit, D570N, then turn right on the Lansac road. At the intersection with the D35, turn right and drive to Tarascon and continue for 3.5 km. 7- Turn left on the D970, then at the next crossroad, turn left going under the level crossing. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit, D99 towards Beaucaire. At the next roundabout, take the first exit and turn immediately left on the République Avenue to reach your starting point.

4 h
39 km
Easy
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Saint-Michel de Frigolet Abbey
28 km

Saint-Michel de Frigolet Abbey

Come and discover Saint-Michel de Frigolet Abbey , in the heart of the Montagnette massif! From the car park, head for the Saint-Michel de Frigolet Abbey. Take the path on the right that goes along the wall. Follow the rocky track towards "Boulbon 1h", then 100 m after the trail on the left. At the next intersection, continue in the middle of the kermes oaks to the track to cross twice. 1- At the next crossing, follow the indication "Boulbon 50mn". After the small collar, go straight down, then climb a second hill. Shortly after, cross the drivable track at the end of the valley to go up on the hill opposite. Cross successively two other valleys. Continue, leaving the basin on the left. 100 m after, cross a track, then take the path towards a factory chimney visible in the distance. 2- Then descend to Boulbon, through the valley of Saint-Michel. At the end of this gorge, turn right and follow the marking of red dots to access the Bonnet mill and its panorama (30 min return trip). Once back at the foot of the gorges, reach the village by the Gaston de Raousset street. 3- At the junction of the end of this street (fire hydrant), take the left for Barri street, then the second right on Météline street. Continue on the Breuil path, to the road. 250 m after the purification plant, turn on the road on the left marked PR (yellow), then find the road again on 100 m. 4- Take the intersection and follow “Pas de Bouquet” path. After 2 km, turn left towards "Saint-Michel de Frigolet abbey 1h40" by the San Salvador path. Continue for about 3 km. 5- At the highest point of the Montagnette (San Salvador, 161 m), dive by a small path on the right. At the crossing in "T” form then take a left. At the next two crossroads, always take the left. 6- Turn right on the track, then at the junction forming a triangle continue to the right. Find shortly after the departure path, "abbey of Saint-Michel of Frigolet 10mn".

5 h
15 km
Medium
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The chapels path
29 km

The chapels path

Walk this nature trail, which will reward your efforts with great discoveries! From the starting point, pass the barrier and follow the path on the left marked PR. At the crossroads, continue following the sign "Chapelle St-Gabriel 0.8 km".1- At the sight of Castrum, turn left to the Saint Gabriel chapel. Go back to point # 1 and turn left. At the fork, climb the right path marked PR. Continue for 1.2 km. 2- At the junction, continue to the left following the sign "St-Etienne du Grès 5.3 km". Follow this marked path GR® on 1,6 km, by passing by 2 tanks 3- At the crossroads, go down the path still tagged GR®. Pass a barrier and join a crossing with a cistern and houses nearby. 4- Continue straight on the marked path PR, following the sign "Fontvieille 5.1 km". Pass the chapel St-Peire, then, at the crossroads, take the path on the right. Continue for 1 km.5- Go on the right path marked PR, following the sign "Chapelle St-Gabriel 8.4 km". Climb the path to the left. 100 m further, leave the bend on your right and continue passing under the fig tree Follow this marked path for 1 km. 6- At the crossroads, turn left and continue for 500 m. At the cistern with a trough, continue straight on the unmarked path. Make 600 m with a left turn, then a right. 7- Find the marked path PR, follow it on the right, then 50 m further turn left. At the next crossroads, take the path marked PR on the right. Get off, then go up the small valley.8- At the crossing, continue on the same road, always signposted PR. Follow it for 800 m until the "T" crossing. Take the right path for 800 m as well. Back to point n°2, turn left, following the sign "Chapel St Gabriel 2 km" Follow this marked path GR® on 1 km, then join the first junction. Turn left and return to the starting point.

5 h
14 km
Medium
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Around the Craponne canal by bike
30 km

Around the Craponne canal by bike

A loop around the Craponne Canal, between Crau and Camargue, between town and countryside! Back to the Hortus garden, facing the river, head towards the Rhone banks. 1 - Under the bridge of the 2x2 lanes and at the outlet, go to the right then take the bike path to reach the city center. Continue for more than 1 km, pass the Tourist Office. 2 - At the crossroads, follow the direction of the Alyscamps on the right. 3 - Then turn left towards the Alyscamps, cross the old railway and then take a left. Continue and go under the bridge of the railway track. 4 - At the traffic light, turn right and continue until the Pont-de-Crau roundabout. 5 - At the roundabout, take the first exit and follow the bike path on the left towards Pont-de-Crau. Walk along the aqueduct then at the end of the bike path, continue on the path of the tops that climbs slightly to the right. Turn left, Chemin du Trabac then continue for 1 km. 6 - At the stop, turn left and continue for 500 m. At the second stop, head to the left. Cross the bridge over the canal. At the roundabout, take the first exit towards Moulès. Continue for 600 m then turn right, Route de Servannes. Continue on this road that becomes a path for more than 4 km. 7 - Turn right, Villarde Communal Road and continue for more than 1 km.8 - Turn left, Route le Crau then turn right towards Mas-Thibert. Go over the motorway and continue towards Mas-Thibert for about 3 km. 9 - Turn right, Chemin des Canons. At the end of the Chanoines path, turn right towards Arles and after the bridge over the Vigueirat canal, turn to the right to take the ViaRhôna to Arles. 10 - At the Van Gogh bridge, continue Jean Charcot street then at the end of this street, turn left, Pont de Langlois street. At the roundabout, follow the direction of the Ancient Arles Museum. Return to the starting point.

3 h
30 km
Easy
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Discovering Vaccarès by bike
30 km

Discovering Vaccarès by bike

A walk through market gardens and rice fields to soak up the unique atmosphere of the Camargue! Back to the Arles Tourist Office, turn left on boulevard des Lices then turn right on Gambetta street towards Trinquetaille. Cross the Rhone via the Pont de Trinquetaille and continue towards Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer by the streets of the Camargue and the Verrerie. Continue for 1.5 km on the Avenue de la Camargue. At the roundabout, take the C108 direction Gimeaux. Continue on the road to Gimeaux for 3 km. 1- Turn left towards the arenas. Turn left on the C112 after passing the arenas. 2 - Take a right onto the D570 and continue for 250 m. Head to the left on the Dougue road (C125). Continue straight for 1.5 km. 3 - Turn right on the C154, then at the junction, continue on the small path of Sainte-Cécile. Continue towards the Vaccarès pond 4 - Take a right on the intersection with the D37. Continue for 250 m to the observation point of the Mas Neuf Vaccarès set up by the Camargue Regional Natural Park. Go back to step 4. Stay on the D37 towards Arles, for more than 6 km. In Villeneuve, continue straight. 5 - Turn left in the bend, 500 m after the restaurant "Chez Bob", on the road to Romieu (C132). 6 - Continue on the left at the intersection with the Azegat road (C133) for 2 km. Then turn left towards Gageron. At Gageron, continue on the C130, for 8 km 7 - At the junction with the path (C131) of Sainte-Cécile, keep right on Route de Bouchaud and continue straight for 3 km to point 3. Join Arles by the D570 then by Gimeaux on the same route as the outbound.

4 h
47 km
Easy
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Discover the blooming lavender fields and Provençal markets
35 km

Discover the blooming lavender fields and Provençal markets

Discover the lavender fields by minibus in one day! Enjoy the exceptional panoramic views and discover the region's most beautiful villages! **THIS SERVICE IS ONLY AVAILABLE JUNE TO AUGUST** Start your minibus tour with a stunning view of the region and its lovely lavender fields in full bloom! Discover and stroll through traditional open-air markets. You will be amazed at the incredible palette of colours created and the captivating scents of lavender! Cross through the lavender fields with your driver/guide and reach the typical village of Sault or Roussillon (depending on the bloom of the lavender fields). Make the most of your free time to discover the traditional shops and unique savoir-faire of the region! You can also choose one of its delicious restaurants for lunch. Gordes, listed as "France's most beautiful village" will welcome you and offer you breathtaking views of Provence! Then finish your circuit by visiting the Lavender Museum in Coustellet where you will discover all the production secrets of lavender circuits! You will make a stop at Sénanque Cistercian Abbey (from 15 June to 15 July) located at the foot of a lavender field! You will marvel at this idyllic view! At the end of the day, you will return to Avignon accompanied by your driver. This tour will immerse you in the heart of Provence where you will soak up the flavours and the typical atmosphere of the region!

Cours Jean Jaurès 84000 Avignon
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Lavender Fields and Tour of the L’Occitane© Factory
35 km

Lavender Fields and Tour of the L’Occitane© Factory

During the lavender blossoming season, discover the beauty of the fields in bloom along the Provençal countryside! Be swept away by the colours and scents in the different villages before visiting the famous cosmetics factory, “L’Occitane©”.  DURING THE LAVENDER BLOSSOMING SEASON (JUNE 15 TO AUGUST 15), DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF THE FIELDS IN BLOOM ALONG THE PROVENÇAL COUNTRYSIDE. BE SWEPT AWAY BY THE COLOURS AND SCENTS IN THE DIFFERENT VILLAGES BEFORE VISITING THE FAMOUS COSMETICS FACTORY, “L’OCCITANE©”. Start your day with a tour of Valensole, the entrance to the regional Nature Park of Verdon. Follow the “Lavender Routes” for a sensory experience that can only be had in Provence. Discover the colourful summer landscape, combining the blue from the lavender with the gold from the wheat.  Then, journey to Moustiers Sainte Marie, located at the gates of the Verdon Gorges measuring 630 metres high. Spend a pleasant moment in this charming pottery town, registered as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Your guide will then take you along the Lake of Sainte Croix, recognised for its wooded environment and Provençal fragrance due to the neighbouring fields of lavender, thyme and rosemary. Appreciate this relaxing moment in a natural and preserved environment. End your Provence-themed day with a guided tour of the l’Occitane© factory, the famous and world-renowned cosmetics brand, before heading back to Avignon on your minibus. 

Cours Jean Jaurès 84000 Avignon
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We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾