Week 3 - A New Week in Provence
September 11 – September 18, 2010

A brand new O! France itinerary: Did you know that the Comtat Venaissin (now called the Haut Vaucluse) became a Papal Territory in 1274? Papal control persisted until 1791, when an unauthorized plebiscite was held and the inhabitants voted for annexation by France. Discover this beautiful part of Provence while enjoying our renowned O! France hospitality. A leisurely pace (one destination each day) ensures you can browse, explore and linger. Aperitif hour is on the vine-covered terrace and gourmet dinners are served with specially selected wines each night in the convivial dining room of the Bastide Saint-Albergaty, a spacious and elegant home located in the heart of Provence near Avignon and our home for the week.
Our week will include:

Ø     As with all O! France weeks, the Sunday Market in beautiful Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.

Ø     Carpentras, site of the oldest synagogue in France, built in the 14^th Century, and the hilltop village of Bonnieux as well as Lourmarin, designated one of the most beautiful towns in France.

Ø     Vaison la Romaine, the jewel of Roman Provence, with its new town, medieval town and the archealogical site of an ancient Roman colony and Aix en Provence, the capital of Provence in the15th Century, today known as the Florence of Provence. A city of art and culture, Aix was the inspiration to many of the greatest writers and painters.



Ø     A sensory visit in the Cave de Cairanne in the Rhône Valley, a special Châteauneuf du Pape tasting and a tour of les Dentelles de Montmirail with its lovely little wine villages.

This tour is limited to 10 guests and the cost will be $3100 - $3300 CAD per person, double occupancy, depending on the room. All rooms are beautifully furnished and have large floor to ceiling French windows overlooking the grounds.

Cost includes transfers from and to Avignon TGV train station, all transportation during the week, all breakfasts and dinners, LOTS of wine, entrance to attractions and many many extras.

Two of the five rooms have beds that can be divided into twin beds for singles willing to share, and there are two smaller rooms suitable for one person. These smaller rooms however are not available singly. They must be booked together with a larger room and the occupants of both rooms share a bathroom. Great for three friends travelling together.

For more information, contact Helene or Jim:
Telephone: 905-842-2684
hbuisson@ofrance.ca