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Learn about Provençal fabrics and watch them being designed and made during a private factory tour near Tarascon. [more]
To tell you the truth, some of the best shopping comes from the local markets and antique fairs in Provence. If you like antiques and bric-a-brac, head to L’Isle sur la Sorgue on Sundays. A Season Away VillaHosts can steer you in the right direction. [more]
Being in the hills and not too far from the sea invites many sporting activities, including: [more]
Why does French bread taste so marvelous? Learn how to bake bread at the side of a top Provençal bread maker. [more]
Want to understand Van Gogh? A Season Away has created a special tour following Van Gogh’s time in Provence, from his productive days in Arles, where you will see exact spots where he painted many of his best works, to St. Remy, where he was in a mental hospital to fight his demons. [more]
No trip to Provence is complete without tasting some of the fantastic wines from the region, especially the Cotes du Rhone vintages. A Season Away can organize private tastings at some of the finest wineries in the region, especially in the wine villages of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Beaumes-de-Venise and Gigondas. In many cases, clients will be able to taste wines with the owner of the cellars, not someone from their marketing or sales staff. Clients will revel in the different owners’ passion for winemaking. [more]
