Rhone Valley to Provence

Enjoy lunch in a traditional bouchon lyonnais before beginning your discovery of Lyon.

Start at the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, where panoramic views reveal the city’s landscape and layered history. Continue into the heart of Old Lyon, exploring its famous traboules and the UNESCO-listed Saint-Jean Cathedral.

The tour concludes on the Presqu’île peninsula, where emblematic squares and the Fresque des Lyonnais provide a deeper understanding of Lyon’s identity and more than 2,000 years of history.

Dinner and overnight accommodation included.

Travel between Isère and Rhône through the historic territory of Vienne Condrieu, a region marked by Roman heritage and centuries of winemaking traditions.

Enjoy a guided walking tour of Vienne before lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Condrieu for the discovery of a local farm and a cheese tasting experience.

The afternoon includes a visit to a winegrower to explore the wines of the region, famous for its steep hillside vineyards overlooking the Rhône Valley.

Dinner and overnight accommodation included.

Discover the Cité du Chocolat Valrhona and immerse yourself in the world of chocolate. Learn about cocoa production, chocolate tasting, artisanal techniques, and the transformation process from cocoa bean to finished chocolate.

Following lunch, visit the Cave de Tain cooperative cellar, one of the Rhône Valley’s major wine producers. Explore the production cellars, vat rooms, ageing spaces, and vinothèque while learning about prestigious appellations including Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Cornas, and Saint-Péray.

Dinner and overnight accommodation included.

Depart for a guided walking tour of Vogüé, one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France and a medieval jewel of southern Vivarais. Admire the imposing castle overlooking the village and wander through its historic streets.

After lunch, continue towards the Gorges de l’Ardèche and discover the famous Pont d’Arc, a spectacular 54-metre natural limestone arch carved by the Ardèche River.

Take in breathtaking canyon landscapes and dramatic viewpoints stretching through the Ardèche Gorge.

Dinner and overnight accommodation included.

Travel towards Romans-sur-Isère, a town renowned for leather craftsmanship and shoemaking. Visit the International Shoe Museum, located within the former Convent of the Visitation.

Continue with a guided visit and tasting at the Maison de la Pogne, where you will discover the secrets behind this traditional regional pastry.

After lunch, head to Hauterives to visit the extraordinary Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval, an imaginative palace built over 33 years by postman Ferdinand Cheval using stones gathered during his postal rounds.

On the journey, stop at Saint-Michel-sur-Savasse for a guided tour of the Rognin Oil Mill.

Dinner and overnight accommodation included.

Travel towards Avignon and begin a panoramic and walking tour of the Papal City. Discover the circular ramparts stretching over five kilometres and cross the Rhône towards Villeneuve-lès-Avignon for exceptional views across the city.

Continue into the historic centre, exploring Place de l’Horloge, the town hall, and the majestic Palais des Papes. Visit the Rocher des Doms gardens for panoramic views over the Rhône River and Pont d’Avignon.

After lunch, spend the afternoon visiting the Palace of the Popes and the famous Pont d’Avignon. The 14th-century papal residence remains the largest Gothic palace in the world.