Day 1 - Avignon and the famous Pope's palace
Your trip begins in the heart of Avignon. A medieval town on the banks of the mighty Rhône River, Avignon hides many treasures: the Pope’s palace, the 12th century bridge, the 14th century ramparts, still intact, and many museums and churches. Meander through a labyrinth of cobbled streets and discover cafés in open squares, shaded by plane trees.
Meals included: breakfast
Night: Avignon
Today you follow the contours of Mont Ventoux – Provence’s highest peak – cycling at the divide between the cultivated fields and the majestic forested slopes. Villages are nestled at the foot of the slopes. You reach the town of Villes-sur-Auzon, where you can take the scenic detour to climb the Nesque Gorge: a narrow and winding road that hovers above the canyon, through tunnels carved into the natural limestone, with stunning views and lots of picnic opportunities. The village of Bédoin sits at the southern foot of Mont Ventoux, where the famed Tour de France race begins its ascent toward the summit. 
- In the morning , you have the choice :
End of your trip after breakfast, take advantage, one last time, of the ambiance of Avignon and its covered market. 
