"In short, I had a most excellent time in Provence and Dig played a  huge part in that.   I would definitely sign up with Hiking World again...Dig was helpful, cheerful, client focused, and thoughtful in all  ways throughout the trip from leaving cards and lavender soaps and sachets on our nightstands the first night, to walking us right into the train station on the last day and making sure we were set, rather  than just dropping us off outside"

“The Empire of the Sun” and beloved of the gods: so said Frederic Mistral of Provence.  The beauty of the region is incontestable, its ways steeped in history. This is a land of olive trees, vineyards, ancient villages and hills that have enchanted such artists as Cezanne and Mattise.  We invite you to join us on a journey of gentle exploration through our favorite two corners of Provence – the Luberon and the Cote d’Azur.
In the Luberon we shall meander through olive groves, explore enchanting hill top villages and, we suspect, you will be captivated by a country whose contented soul in this idyllic landscape has changed little since the Romans called this home.  If we tell you that the food and wine are rather pleasant you can be sure it is an understatement. Vines cover the slopes of every favorable area – Cotes du Rhone, du Ventoux, and des Baux.  Provence is also an orchard – cherries, plums, apricots and peaches and in spring the whole region is a bouquet of flowers.

The second chapter of our journey is based on the  Cote d’Azur - the Mediterranean coast of Provence.  It is a coastline rich in color where early Victorians first discovered its secrets and made it a playground of the rich and famous.  Today the stars are still to be found in St Tropez enjoying the splendor of its elegant boutiques and gourmet restaurants.
Not far away is the charming little hamlet of Aiguebelle that nestles under steep, wooded hillsides that sweep down to golden sands and glorious turquoise waters that are crystal clear.  Enchanting paths allow the hiker to discover secret coves and picnic places from where there are captivating views of Les Iles d’Or. 
Our holiday both starts and finishes on the banks of the Rhone at Avignon – the city of Popes where history meets the eye at every corner.  Avignon is big enough to be exciting and yet small enough to be quite charming.