Two-Night Biking In Provence Tour

A three-day/two-night trip cycling trip to Provence from Paris

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Biking in Provence Itinerary

Day 1 — Paris to Avignon to Gordes

TGV from Paris to Avignon — about 3 hours. Private transfer from the station, then bike fitting. You’ll get your e-bike dialed in before you ride anything serious.

Your first ride is a guided tour of Avignon by e-bike. The Pope’s Palace is the centerpiece — the largest Gothic palace in the world, built in the 14th century during the 70 years when Avignon replaced Rome as the seat of the papacy. Seven popes ruled from here, and the building still dominates the skyline. From there you’ll cross to Barthelasse Island in the middle of the Rhône — the largest river island in Europe, and a completely different world from the walled city. Farmland, orchards, and views back toward the palace and the famous bridge.

After the ride, van transfer to Gordes, about 45 minutes east into the Luberon. Gordes is built vertically into a hillside — tiers of honey-colored stone houses stacked up to a Renaissance château at the top. It’s officially designated one of France’s Most Beautiful Villages, and from the approach road you can see why. Check in to your hotel. Two nights here. Dinner on your own — your guide will have recommendations.

Day 2 — The Luberon by E-Bike

Breakfast at the hotel. Full guided day on the bike through the heart of the Luberon.

First to Roussillon, famous for its ochre cliffs — vivid reds, oranges, and yellows from the natural pigment deposits that were quarried here for centuries. The village itself is built from the same stone, so the whole place glows in the sunlight. Then Lacoste, a quiet hilltop village dominated by the ruins of the Marquis de Sade’s château. And Ménerbes, another perched village that Peter Mayle put on the map in A Year in Provence — it’s less touristy than some of its neighbors and all the better for it.

Along the way, a wine tasting, a visit to the lavender museum (in June and July, the fields around the Luberon are in full bloom), and when available, a stop at an olive oil mill. Truffle tasting and lunch upgrade available in Ménerbes on request.

Two route options for the day — same destinations, different intensity:

Route 1: 25 miles, 1,500 feet of climbing. Moderate. Route 2: 45 miles, 3,000 feet of climbing. Challenging.

The e-bikes take the edge off either way, but Route 2 is a real ride. Your guide will help you choose based on your fitness and how much time you want to spend in each village versus on the bike.

Back to Gordes for the evening. Dinner on your own.

Day 3 — Fontaine de Vaucluse & L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

Breakfast. Van transfer to the Sorgue valley for your final ride — a guided loop from Fontaine de Vaucluse to L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.

Fontaine de Vaucluse is one of the most powerful natural springs in the world. Water surges from the base of a 230-meter limestone cliff — the source of the river Sorgue. The volume is extraordinary, and despite extensive exploration including robotic submersibles, the full depth and source of the spring has never been determined. It’s been a site of fascination since the Romans, and the poet Petrarch lived here in the 14th century. Good spot for lunch on your own before the ride.

Then along the Sorgue to L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, known as the “Little Venice of Provence.” The town is built on canals fed by the Sorgue, with giant moss-covered water wheels still turning throughout. It’s famous for its antique shops — one of the largest concentrations of antique dealers in France — and on Sundays, the market takes over the entire town center.

After the ride, private transfer back to Avignon station. Afternoon train to Paris, arriving around 6:45 p.m.

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Your Hotel

Two nights in Gordes at a 3-star hotel in the center of the village. Breakfast included each morning. 4-star and 5-star upgrades available on request — contact us for pricing.

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Getting There

Avignon is 3 hours from Paris by TGV. We can book your rail once tour dates are confirmed. If booking your own, please wait until we confirm exact train times — schedules vary on bank holidays.

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Cancellation and Refund Policies

Due to the small group aspect of all of our tours, our cancellation policy is as follows. More than 7 days before tour date – 100% refundable; from 7 to 3 days before tour date – 50% refundable; less than 3 days – non-refundable. If cancelling please contact us as soon as possible to ensure we can credit you properly.

Looking for a Private Provence Group Tour? We offer great options for your group.

Why we love Provence – The world has fallen in love with rose wine from Provence, but for me the area is all about the Roman and medieval history. There are so many medieval hilltop villages, beautifully preserved with no power lines or cars, it’s really a trip back in time…and even farther back in time, bits of Roman roads, aqueducts and amphitheaters are all over the place. Not to mention truffles. – Laura

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