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Experience the French "art de vivre" as you embark on this bike-and-boat tour in Southern France. Take in the countryside, discover the history and traditions of Provence.

This magnificent region fans out along the Mediterranean coast from the Camargue to Marseille. It stretches north along the Rhône Valley to Orange. The Romans were here in force and left many ruins — some of the best anywhere. Seven popes, artists such as Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cézanne, and author Peter Mayle all enjoyed their years in Provence. This destination features a splendid combination of arid climate, fields of vineyards, dramatic scenery, lively cities, and adorable hill-capping villages.

Explore the Roman ruins and see local cowboys on their superb white horses. Enjoy a quiet bike ride in the back-country and enjoy never having to unpack this week.

From an uncommon point of view, you'll discover: Avignon and its monumental Palace of the Popes, Chateauneuf-du-Pape vineyards, the Roman aqueduct of Le Pont du Gard, the Medieval village of Les Baux de Provence, wildlife and ranches of the Camargue, and the walled city of Aigues-Mortes.

This is the south of France at its best!