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Churches of Provence & French Countryside Private Tour
3.7
3 Ratings
Le Thoronet
Explore Provence's historic churches, savor local cuisine, and enjoy a private tour with a professional guide. Customize your day for a unique experience.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Abbaye du Thoronet - Start with pickup from your accomodation where you will meet your private guide. Travel to the first site of religious significance on the tour, Thoronet Abbey. Known as the jewel of Cistercian abbeys, it was constructed between 1160 and 1230. Discover the beauty of the abbey’s architecture, the cloister, and the perfectly preserved conventual buildings from the 12th century. - Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine - Drive to St Maxim and visit the famous Basilica of Saint Mary Magdalene. Explore the largest Gothic church in Provence, which hosts the relics of Mary Magdalene. These relics received official recognition from the Catholic church in 1281. Charles II of Anjou, Count of Provence, decided with the approval and encouragement of Pope Boniface VIII, to build a magnificent basilica in the honor of the saint. - Palais des Papes - Continue towards the city of Avignon and discover the amazing Palace of the Popes. The wealth and the glitter of the pontifical court vanished a long time ago, but the palace still is a monument to papal power in centuries past. Wander through the large halls and rooms of the Palais vieux, the Grand Tinel, the Consistoire, as well as the private rooms of the Popes who were resident here. - Avignon - Enjoy some free time for a lunch at your own expense before driving back to your accomodation.
What's Included
- Transport in a recent and comfortable vehicle
- Private Driver/Guide for the full day
- Accommodation pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Visit Thoronet Abbey, the Basilica of Saint Mary Magdalene in the Provence region. Enjoy the Papal Palace in Avignon and enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant on a private day tour.
Don’t miss this unique full-day experience with a professional driver/guide aboard a comfortable and recent vehicle who will pick you up and drop you off at your accommodation.
All the programs of our private tours can be modified according to your wishes, do not hesitate to organize your day with your guide and ask him for suggestions.
Location
Abbaye du Thoronet
Btwn Draguignan and Brignolesb,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Eric_w
Jun 20, 2019
Don’t do it! There was no tour guide! - First, the driver was one hour late. Second, he mumbled from the driver’s seat and couldn’t hear a word. Third, he tried to talk us out of the Grasse perfume tour, the main reason people go. We couldn’t see the town because he was rushing us out. We are up to the fourth, each town we only had 20-30 minutes in each. By the time we arrived at our last stop, many of the stores had closed. We were hungry but the restaurants weren’t open yet and there was no time to eat. Where the heck was our tour guide??? The worst $$ spent. Take s bus.
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