Sun-baked Provence is a richly rural landscape, spreading between the mountains and the Med, from the Alps to Antibes. Explore at your own pace by cycle, through scenery both natural and nurtured with vineyards and olive groves, stopping off to enjoy ancient villages, art galleries, markets and superb food and wine. 
Recommended tour operator: Headwater Holidays
Headwater Holidays says
Provence in the south of France is a magical region, largely unspoiled and blessed with more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Its famous pink-gold Mediterranean light has attracted countless writers and artists over the centuries: Matisse and Dufy, Braque and Picasso have all left their mark here.
Headwater’s 8-night Secret Provence cycling holiday combines rural tranquility with beautiful landscapes dotted with sleepy hamlets seemingly unchanged over the centuries. The cycle routes we’ve chosen are varied and packed with interest.
Mostly, you’ll pedal gently along quiet lanes taking in ancient squares, olive groves, vineyards and spectacular villages perchés dating back to the Middle Ages. Best of all, you will enjoy the most wonderful panoramic views without having to climb too many hills.
Highlights include Tourtour with its medieval ramparts, picturesque Cotignac with its amazing troglodyte dwellings, and the gorgeous Lac de Ste Croix, where you can enjoy a range of watersports and outdoor activities in the lower Gorges de Verdon.
All hotels on this holiday have private swimming pools and have been handpicked for their individual charm and character. Superb Mediterranean cuisine is guaranteed and there is a wine-tasting opportunity at every turn.
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