Lavender Season
6 Nights | Starting at $4,300 I Sold Out
Enjoy Bliss in Provence
Provence, France
It is poppy and lavender season. Time for mouthwatering produce, overflowing Provençal Markets, festivals like Bastille Day, the Tour de France, lavender, bull fights, concert series and Mediterranean beach trips.
After twenty years of travel to France, Provence is like going home for Bliss. Every season is an adventure we want to be part of - the poppies in the spring, the summer lavender, fall foliage and the amazing grape harvest! Our extensive knowledge of the wine, the food, the people and the beautiful sites of the Luberon Region make our travelers return year after year. We provide exclusive “insider” access to stunningly colorful Provencal markets, historic sites of Roman ruins and bridges, shopping, art galleries, medieval villages, authentic French farms with world renowned produce and of course…wine!
Great wine and food is what Bliss Travels is all about. Bliss takes you to exclusive locales for private tastings that are simply not accessible to anyone else. And our travelers rave about the spectacular, multi-course chef meals featuring pairings with the region's most exceptional wines. Wendy Jaeger has been an insider in the finest restaurants and locales of Luberon for over 20 years, and cannot wait to share her treasured favorites with you.
Wendy and Bliss Travels will show you the real Provence -- come experience one of the great travel adventures of your life!
“Loved, loved, loved our trip and every wonderful thing you taught us! We are ready for another trip!”
Bliss itineraries are different
Our itineraries continue to evolve because we are constantly looking for new and unique things to see and do. We tailor our trips to the travelers attending, and select events to best fit their preferences. Providing Bliss-only access to our private venues means we sometimes have to work around personal schedules.
What you see below is our best representation - before the trip is booked and we begin getting to know you - of what you can always expect from Bliss, and what our most popular events, menus and venues from past trips are. Every Bliss trip includes our private “Insider” excursions and events — there will be an exclusive wine-tasting, there will be multi-course chef meals and curated wine pairings, there will be excursions to must-see sites hosted by a private guide — but some of the dates and details may change. And we’ll be ready. That’s why we keep our schedules relaxed and leisurely!
“Thanks for a wonderful trip thru Provence….We truly loved EVERYTHING!....We are still romanticizing sitting on the bench at sunset, overlooking the beautiful valley….The food (unforgettable meals), the wines (rose’s & your wine tasting), the art (Esther, Marjolene, & the various galleries), the people..., ALL the various places we would never have found on our own, AND YOU and Anthony! Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you....we now have wonderful memories.”
Itinerary highlights
Private pick up and drop off at Avignon train station (single meeting point and time for group) for the transfer to/from Provence
Daily sightseeing excursions with chauffeur driven car/van, guide and translation (excursions include stunning Provençal markets, perched villages, Roman ruins, chateaux, galleries/shopping, wine tastings, olive oil tasting, art and breathtaking sights too numerous to mention).
Private guide for all excursions and on site planner to help customize your trip. For trips of 12 there are 2 trip leaders/ planners/guides and two vans with private drivers for transportation.
Gourmet food and wine highlights
Welcome dinner - 3-course meal with custom menu and local wines
Daily French breakfast of fresh baked breads and pastries, local fruits, artisan jams, cheeses, yogurt and more!
The second meal of the day is a 3-course gourmet-lunch or dinner with specially chosen wines in exclusive venues, enjoy gastronomic restaurants, private chefs and rustic country inns
Private dining overlooking the vineyards.
Provencal market visits and private winery visits with tastings and tours
Specially chosen wines with all included meals
For a truly special experience, we will dine in a private home that was part of a Roman temple almost 2000 years ago, and have a unique menu of original Roman recipes prepared over an open fire.
Every trip is customized for the travelers who attend. So each excursion, menu and event is based upon our travelers' preferences
Here’s what you can always expect from Bliss
Food & Wine
Daily gourmet breakfasts in your hotel, at your leisure
Second gourmet, 3-course meal included each day, along with daily tastings featuring an exciting variety of local wines - from rare bottles to local favorites
Third daily meal on your own — free to make your own “Insider” discoveries!
All our private pairings and meals have custom menus and feature unique, hard-to-find bottles
Multi-course meals with curated wine pairings and celebrated chefs — often Michelin-starred!
Small Group Insider Access
Always small groups of 8 - 12
Genuine insider access - see, do and taste what most tourists never get to experience
Immersive experiences and events that cannot be replicated
Private guided tours always by private car or van, and driver - no commercial tours or buses!
Accommodations
Exclusive regional accommodations - only boutique venues and private owners
Personally vetted by Bliss Travels
Trip details
Provence
-
Luxury boutique lodging on grounds with vineyard, private orchard/gardens, pool, client kitchen, tennis court and more
Robes, hairdryers, luxury bath products
All rooms with private terrace and outdoor furniture
In room Nespresso machines
Expansive views
-
Price includes all of the above (as well as planning services) and prices are per person double occupancy for the 6 night trip.
Note: there is a cash discount of $100 per person from all rates if paid by check.
Room Rates
$4,300 per person double occupancy* (see Partial Refund Policy below)
The above is a general overview of our possible inclusions. This trip is private. Each trip is different and the itinerary is based on season, traveler preferences and specific travel dates.
Prices based upon our standard (luxury) double rooms. Upgrades to suites etc are extra.
Solo supplement $210 per night.
Airfare not included
-
Our 2-3 night add on in the castle starts at $1,850 per person (dbl occupancy) can include:
Private transfer by chauffeured car/van to the seaside castle from MRS airport or train station.
Cliffside chateau lodging, and breakfasts on panoramic sea view terrace
Private boat tour of the stunning cliffs and inlets of the region, with snacks, rose and swimming.
Walking tour of the fishing village/town and wine tasting and welcome aperitifs
3 course lunch at a top Michelin bistro overlooking the sea.
Private transfer (per 4 people) to Provence for the start of our Provence trip!
-
Added destinations to Paris, The Mediterranean, etc. will be priced when traveler informs Bliss Travels of arrival location.
-
By paying the deposit all travelers agree to the terms and conditions in our standard contract release. All travelers are required to sign this contract release and return via email with deposit. Clients who are traveling together can sign jointly on one copy.
All prices are subject to change until deposit and confirmation are received for each specific traveler.
New Partially refundable rates for travel booked during 2024
Price with this special partially refundable policy is $250 per person higher than nonrefundable rates quoted here, and requires a $1,500 nonrefundable deposit. This rate allows you to cancel for any reason and have your final payment refunded if cancellation is made 80 days in advance of your departure from the US. This offer applies only to the partially refundable rate and this rate requires an initial deposit of $1500 per person. The initial $1500 deposit is nonrefundable. All other payments must be made on time and in full but are refundable subject to the above terms. Late payment or late requests void this offer. Refunds do not apply to “add on days” or to train tickets or special private transfers. This is not a substitute for travel insurance. We cannot make exceptions for cancellations within 80 days of US departure, regardless of reason (illness, travel problems…). All travelers should buy travel insurance.
All other payments need to made on time and in full to be refundable.
Late payments void this offer. Email requests for refund must be acknowledged to be valid.
Please note: this is NOT travel insurance and no exceptions can be made to the above deadlines. Please obtain travel and health insurance - we recommend this to all travelers.
-
Airfare and trains and anything not specifically listed in the itinerary as included. Anything marked "optional".
Order of itinerary items may change. The above is a template to outline inclusions and the level and type of trip offered.
The above is a general overview of our possible inclusions. This trip is private. Each trip is different and the itinerary is based on season, traveler preferences and specific travel dates.
To hold a spot on this trip, please make a deposit as outlined above. Nothing can be held without a deposit.
“Provence + Bliss Travels = MAGIC”