

Today’s round trip is one for the wildlife lovers. Optional round trip to Étang de Vaccarès | Distance 28 miles (45km) A stop in Saint-Gilles is recommend to recharge your batteries and visit it’s beautiful 12th century church, before a leisurely ride back to Arles. Our route starts by following the route of the Santiago-de-Compostela pilgrimage, past vineyards and cattle ranches. If the sights and sounds of Arles haven’t tempted you into a day exploring the town, why not hop in the saddle, cross from Provence to Languedoc and explore the Gard region. The route continues southwards, following small roads to Arles where a delicious evening meal awaits.ĭay 4 | Optional round Trip to Saint-Gilles | Distance 28 miles (45km) After crossing the river into Beaucaire, soak up the atmosphere with a coffee and a cake in a café next to its harbour. Tarascon’s imposing riverside castle will make it clear that you have arrived. A long, leisurely descent takes you back into St-Remy-de-Provence in no time at all.ĭay 3 | Cycle to Arles via Beaucaire and Tarascon | Distance 22 miles (36km)Ī flat ride today takes you west to meet the Rhône river at the twin towns of Beaucaire and Tarascon. Here, the narrow, cobbled streets are lined with boutiques to browse and the views from the medieval ‘Citadelle des Baux’ are magnificent. Optional round trip to Baux-de-Provence | Distance 22 miles (36km)Īnother optional round trip is available today, looping westwards through the quaint village of Fontvieille before taking you up to the hilltop fortress of Baux-de-Provence. Continuing on, you have the choice of continuing east towards Orgon, another charming village, or turning north towards Molléges for a shorter route back to St-Remy-de-Provence. Today’s optional round trip takes you out into rural Provence to Eygaliéres, one of the most typically Provençal villages imaginable and a great place to stop and take in some stunning views of the Alpilles. A gourmet meal in one of our favourite local restaurants is included tonight.ĭay 2 | Optional round trip to Eygaliéres | Distance 28 miles (45km) or 18 miles (30km) A good place to start is the Musée Estrine, with exhibits on Van Gogh as well as many other celebrated artists. After this, you are free to explore the streets of St-Remy-de-Provence. Here you will meet our representative for a welcome meeting and to be provided with your bike. Your tour starts at your first hotel in St-Remy-de-Provence. Day 1 | Arrive at Nimes, Avignon or Marseille.
