provence cycling and picnic holiday excursion

The ideal and most romantic way to discover the best our Alpilles region and Les Baux de Provence has to offer...

How does this sound: we provide you with a picnic basket, filled with the most delicious Provencal specialties (see contents below), and also offer you 2 bicycles for the day... and we even plot an ideal route, which takes you past the most romantic spots in the region of the Provence... where you can relax and enjoy your picnic.

See the castles and chateaux, discover the local markets or walk through the village backstreets and find that nic-nac you have been seeking... Then just stop by a river or on a country lane, open up your gourmet hamper and relax in the sun. Surely, even a little romance...

A typical "Provence Bicycle Picnic" excursion could include:

• Two nights accommodation in our classic Provence hotel; just choose your preferred room type
• A bicycle for a day of relaxed cycling in the Provence Alpilles region
• Our special Afternoon Tea with a touch of Provence each day
• A sumptuous Continental Breakfast each morning
• Our Benvengudo picnic hamper to take with you as you explore our region
• Dinner for two in our premium restaurant

Surely a popular Provence holiday excursion, allowing you to explore our region with your hamper in tow, and including two nights hotel accommodation. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility that your picnic hamper and bicycles provide and then relax in comfort when you return after a day exploring Provence.

Although the contents change daily based on the availability of the freshest produce and the season here is an example of what our "Provence Picnic Hamper" may include:

• bottle of Provence Rosé wine
• bottle of mineral water
• typical loaf of Provencal bread
• tapenade
• a selection of olives
• piperade aux herbes de Provence (tomatoes, courgettes and aubergines)
• cake of olives and bacon
• typical goat’s cheese of the Provence region
• Echirée butter
• seasonal fruit
• almond crackers of the Provence

Picnic hampers are available at Benvengudo and can be purchased for €25,00 per person (minimum 2 people) - we request that you place picnic hamper orders on the day prior or earlier.

Bicycles are available for a small fee at Benvengudo and our staff can even plan a route for you, following your requests.

Benvengudo is your ideal choice amongst all the Provence hotels. Located in the heart of Provence, our boutique hotel offers easy access to the delightful village of Les Baux de Provence. Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Arles, Avignon are nearby and Marseille International Airport is just over an hour away... See all the Provence attractions, events and historical locations that surround us. Make your online Provence hotel reservation, enquire online or call our friendly Reservations Team on ++33 (0)4 90 54 32 54 to book. Browse our classic Provence hotel accommodation rooms or explore our Provence hotel specials, packages and deals for your next Provence holidays, romantic getaways or weekend and mid-week escapes.