I had an excellent ebike which made this trip pleasurable. The canal path is rough and although it is flat I wouldn't recommend it for a first timer. Our guide Erwin was personable and knowledgeable. Having an ebike made riding in the extreme winds and the optional ride possible for me. I strongly recommend Explore provide helmets and water bottles as other tours do. It takes up so much space when you are not returning home after a tour.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Toulouse, Carcassonne, Marseille
Toulouse, Carcassonne, Marseillette, La Laviniere, Minerve, Narbonne, Gruissan
Our second trip with Explore, and both have been Fantastic. We had an excellent group to ride with, the bicycles were great, and the location, Provence, was amazing and beautiful. But what really pulled it together was our great team leader, Erwin. He was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, provided excellent guidance throughout this journey. And beyond that, he has a passion for Provence, its people, and its history, that he was able to effectively share with the group. He clearly spent the time researching and exploring the area to ensure we had the very best experience! We hope, and would feel very lucky, to ride with him again! Thanks!!!
Bicycle toursFood tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Avignon, Provence, Port Saint Lo
Avignon, Provence, Port Saint Louis Du Rhone, St Remy De Provence, Pernes-les-fontaines, Carpentras, Chateau Pesquie, Marseille
Erwin as our tour leader and the group were great company. The tour was a combination of visiting amazing places together with a foodie experience.
Throughout the week, we had pleasure in indulging in delicious food, wines, cheeses and sweet treats of each of the areas.
Exploring Saint-Émilion and visiting Chateau Coutet winelands in an eco buggy was a memorable experience.
Our cooking class at La Savie with Chef Frédéric was an absolute highlight; we enjoyed making and eating delicious porcini mushroom risotto, the perfectly cooked duck breast with roasted vegetables and the most amazing Crème brûlée with spices.
Another highlight was visiting Rocamadour and walking the Chemin de Croix originating in the middle ages; this was truly inspirational and thought provoking.
The traditional cassoulet dinner in Toulouse was a perfect way to end a fantastic week!
The tour gave us the opportunity to visit unique places we would never have found on our own.
Vernon and Sanet Aspinall, South Africa
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers