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PROVENCE WINE TOUR, MAY 2026
The Rhône River in Arles
All the rooms offered in my tours have private baths and an hair dryer.
ARLES
ARLES AIRBNBs
Arles, Apartment 1, Living Room.
Spacious (45 SM2) and pleasant, located on second floor, not far from where Thierry and I will live, and an area full of shops. Please note that this apartment does not have wifi, but you should be able to get a good signal on your phone.
Double size bed plus a convertible sofa, Full kitchen, washer, iron.
This is the apartment included in the standard Single Accommodation supplement, and is reserved for a single, unless all singles opt for another apartment.
THIS APARTMENT HAS BEEN RESERVED
Arles, Apartment 1, Bedroom
Arles, Apartment 1, Living Room.
Arles, Apartment 1, Kitchen
Arles, Apartment 2, Living Room.
Spacious (45SM2) and minimalist apartment in central location, in the vicinity of the Forum Square and City Hall. 3rd floor. Bright, living room and quiet bedroom in the back of building.
Full size bed, kitchen, washer, iron, wifi, fans.
This apartment is reserved for a single, unless all singles opt for another apartment.
Tour Upgrade Single Accommodation: $290.
THIS APARTMENT HAS BEEN RESERVED
Arles, Apartment 2, Kitchen
Arles, Apartment 2, Hallway to Bedroom.
Arles, Apartment 2, Bedroom.
Arles, Apartment 1, General View
Spacious and very pleasant apartment in extremely central location, between the Forum Square and the République Square where City Hall is. Southern exposure, bright, very good standing building. 3rd floor.
I very much enjoyed my stay there when I was scouting the town in 2024.
Queen Size bed, Full kitchen, washer, iron.
This is the apartment included in standard tour price.
THIS APARTMENT HAS BEEN RESERVED
Arles, Apartment 1, Bedroom
Arles, Apartment 1, Living Room and Kitchen
Arles, Apartment 1, Kitchen
Arles, Apartment 4, Living Room and Kitchen area.
Spacious and pleasant apartment not far from where Thierry and I will live, in the relative vicinity of the Place Voltaire. Artsy apartment on 2 levels, bedroom is on top floor of the apartment, in a street with many shops, including an art gallery on ground floor..
Queen size bed, kitchen, washer, iron, A/C, wifi.
Tour Upgrade Double Accommodation: $130.
Tour Upgrade Single Accommodation: $565.
THIS APARTMENT HAS BEEN RESERVED
Arles, Apartment 5, balcony off the Living Room and Kitchen area
Spacious (55SM2) and very pleasant apartment in extremely central location, a stone through away from the Forum Square in a rather quieter location. Bright, "Master" building from the 17th century. 2nd floor. I occupied this apartment before and found it to be extremely comfortable, stylish and ideally located.
Queen Size bed, full kitchen, washer, iron.
Tour Upgrade Double Accommodation: $210.
Tour Upgrade Single Accommodation: $645.
THIS APARTMENT HAS BEEN RESERVED
Arles, Apartment 5, Bedroom
Arles, Apartment 5, Living Room
Arles, Apartment 5, Kitchen area.
Arles, Apartment 6, Second Terrasse
Spacious and quiet apartment in lovely central location, close to the Forum Square and inside the block of the Arlatan Museum which may be seen from one of the Terrasses. Southern exposure, and 2 terrasses, including a very large one. The apartment is on the second floor of a "Master" house from the 17th century.
Queen Size bed, bedroom has direct access to both terrasses, full kitchen, washer, iron.
Big Terrasse is also accessed from the kitchen, smaller terrasse is accessed from the large one.
Tour Upgrade Double Accommodation: $390.
Tour Upgrade Single Accommodation: $825.
THIS APARTMENT HAS BEEN RESERVED
Arles, Apartment 6, Bathroom
Arles, Apartment 6, Main Terrasse
Arles, Apartment 6, Bedroom
Arles, Apartment 7, view from terrasse
Spacious and very pleasant apartment in one of the most desirable location, across from the Arènes's entrance. Southern exposure, bright, gorgeous views. 3rd floor and 4th floor, see photographs of the house at bottom.
Full Size bed, kitchen, washer, dishwasher, iron, A/, Wifi
Tour Upgrade Double Accommodation: $405.
Tour Upgrade Single Accommodation: $840.
THIS APARTMENT HAS BEEN RESERVED
Arles, Apartment 7, Kitchen, 3rd floor.
Arles, Apartment 7, Bedroom with access to terrasse.
Arles, Apartment 7, Living Room, 3rd floor.
CASTLE HOTEL IN RHÔNE VALLEY
16th Century Castle, now Organic Hotel in the heart of the Rhône Valley
The hotel presents an organic way of life, from beddings to cuisine. It has a pool, a magnificent SPA, large gardens, and more important than, all: a pétanque court.
The time at which we are in this hotel is peak season, and I have reserved all the rooms in the original castle, plus one additional room in the newer part to fit all of us.
Castle, view from Suite's terrasse
Castle, Interior courtyard and general interior view
Castle, swimming pool
Castle, spa.
Castle, spa.
Castle, Prestige Room
These rooms are between 22 and 25 SM2, beds are 180cm wide or twins on demand, with hair drier, bathrobe, pool towels, Iron and Ironing board on request. They all have a shower, one has also a bathtub.
All these rooms but one are in the original castle.
These are the default rooms included in the tour.
Castle, Classique Room
Castle, Prestige Room
JUNIOR SUITE:
This is an obviously substantial larger room with southern exposure and view on the interior courtyard. Bed is 200 cm wide or twins on demand, with hair drier, bathrobe, pool towels, Iron and Ironing board on request. Shower.
This room is in the original castle.
Available for a tour upgrade, for the room not per person:
Couples: $350.
RESERVED
This is an obviously substantial larger room with southern exposure and view on the interior courtyard. Bed is 200 cm wide or twins on demand, with hair drier, bathrobe, pool towels, Iron and Ironing board on request. Shower.
This room is in the original castle.
Available for a tour upgrade, for the room not per person:
Couples: $350.
RESERVED
Castle, Suite
This is th most beautiful room of the castle. It is located on the second floor of the original castle, and enjoys a large terrasse overlooking the interior courtyard.
Bed is 200cm wide or twins on demand, with hair drier, bathrobe, pool towels, Iron and Ironing board on request. Shower, and bathtub.
Available for a tour upgrade, for the room not per person:
Couples: $890.
Castle, Suite
Castle, view from Suite's terrasse
LYON
Grand Salon of Lyon hotel
We are ending the tour in Lyon in grand style, in a 5 star hotel, ideally located on the edge of the hyper center, on the bank of the Rhône river. This is an ideal location, close to everywhere you would want to go, and with a relatively easy way in or out, including to the airport.
The hotel has a spa with hammy and sauna, as well as an indoor, heated swimming pool pool, accessible at no charge for the guests, and you will enjoy the class and service of this 5 star superb hotel, available for you at very reasonable rates.
The regular tour ends in Lyon on May 30th, I will be staying through May 30th, and maybe through the 31st. A group of 4 is already staying through June 1rst. I will offer optional dinners and maybe lunches while I am in Lyon.
You are obviously free to extend your stay as long as you wish, and/or upgrade your room, just let me know and I will make the reservation accordingly.
All the rooms below have:
* An Italian style shower.
* King size bed, or twin.
* Price include a scrumptious breakfast and occupancy tax, and are for the room, not per person.
* Prices are for single occupation,
* Double occupation: +$45
Indoor pool inspired by ancient Roman bath, at the Lyon hotel
Lyon hotel
Lyon hotel
Lyon hotel, Supérieure room, bathroom
Lyon hotel, Supérieure room
These rooms are about 25 SM2, and are on the interior courtyard with a good luminosity.
These are the default rooms included in the tour.
Additional night: $295
Lyon hotel, Deluxe room with Rhône view.
Lyon hotel, Deluxe room with Rhône view.
These rooms are about 35 SM2, and offer a precious Rhône view.
Tour upgrade: $145
Additional night: $440
Lyon hotel, Deluxe room with Rhône view, bathroom.
Lyon hotel, Élégance room with Rhône view.
These rooms are about 40 SM2, offer a precious Rhône view, and an unmistakable elegance.
Tour upgrade: $185
Additional night: $480
