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Discover Provence is run by English-born Sarah Pernet, who has lived in Aix-
en-Provence since 2001 and runs well-organized and easygoing small-group tours of
Provence with a focus on Aix-en-Provence and nearby villages (€80/half-day, €140/day,
priced per person, private tours from €219/day for up to 6 people, tel. 0 6 16 86 40 24,
www.discover-provence.net , discoverprovence@hotmail.com ).
Art historian and photographer Daniela Wedel moved from Germany to Provence
about 13 years ago after falling in love with southern France. She and her team of guides
eagerly share their passion for the history, food, wine, and people of Provence (€170/half-
day, €350/day, price varies depending on itinerary and number of people, tel. 06 43 86 30
83, daniela@treasure-europe.com ) .
Avignon Wine Tour
For a playful and distinctly French perspective on wines of the Côtes du Rhône region,
contact François Marcou,whorunshistourswithpassion andenergy,offeringdifferent it-
ineraries every day (€110/person for all-day wine tours that include 4 tastings, €80/person
for half-day tours, €350 for private groups, mobile 06 28 05 33 84, www.avignon-wine-
tour.com , avignon.wine.tour@modulonet.fr ).
Imagine Tours
Unlike most tour operators, this nonprofit organization focuses on cultural excursions,
offering low-key, personalized tours that allow visitors to discover the “true heart of
Provence and Occitania.” The itineraries are adapted to your interests, and the guides will
meet you at your hotel or the departure point of your choice (€190/half-day, €315/day,
prices are for up to 4 people starting from the region around Avignon or Arles, mobile 06
89 22 19 87, www.imagine-tours.net , imagine.tours@gmail.com ). They are also happy to
help you plan your itinerary, book hotel rooms, or address other traveler issues.
Wine Uncovered
Passionate and engaging Englishman Olivier Hickman takes small groups on focused
tours of selected wineries in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and in the villages near Vaison la Ro-
maine. Olivier is serious about wine and knows his subject matter inside and out. His
in-depth tastings include a half-day tour of two or three wineries—the Châteauneuf-du-
Pape tour is especially popular. He also offers multiday tours with food and wine tast-
ings, and can help arrange transportation (€35-70/person for half-day to full-day tours,
prices subject to minimum tour fees, mobile 06 75 10 10 01, www.wine-uncovered.com ,
olivier.hickman@wine-uncovered.com ) .
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