We booked a city bike tour to begin in the afternoon and while we waited outside the designated…read morespot we began to worry when no one showed up. However after a quick phone call, Emmanuel told us he was on his way and he met about 15 min later. He showed us the details of the bikes, they have a battery pack that gives you a little extra boost of power when going up hills. Very nice feature that makes for an easy, lovely ride. This feature is adjustable so you set the level of assistance required higher or lower. Emmanuel listened to us and once he realized we'd already seen a few of the Marseille sights, he adjusted the itinerary so that we did not have to visit some of the places we'd already seen and instead we saw several famous Marseille sights and had great views of the Old Port along with views of the city and coastal views as well. We were able to stop at a typical Southern French bakery, we visited the African market area with many shops (with goods and spices) with items from Morocco and Algeria. Emmanuel shared very interesting and detailed information all along the way. He even gave us good suggestions for dinner that night and a day trip to Cassis the next day. We absolutely enjoyed our tour and would recommend it for all visitors!

This is a must do fun experience in Marseille. My husband, granddaughter and I met up with our…read moreguide at the predetermined time and place and spent the greater part of the day exploring the city, marina, the coastline and the hills above the city to enjoy gorgeous views. All along the ride our guide would have us stop to explain where we were and explain the history of Marseilles. There was time to relax too. We stopped at a local deli and picked up lunch to enjoy at the beach. We all agree this was one of the highlights of our France vacation and highly recommend this e

South Spirit has a great selection of bicycles and GPS guided trips ranging in difficulty and…read moreduration. Matt got us set up with a couple of hybrid bicycles and a perfect day trip to Tavel through Avignon and it's beautiful wine country. Many thanks for a great experience!

Matthieu is awesome. He took really good care of us- super helpful and friendly. Nice bikes too!read more

Back in the states my fiancee (wife now) signed up for a bike tour of PRovence. When we got to…read moreAvignon, we were told to go to PRovence Bike where we were given our bikes, bags, helmets, and told to go on our way. The bikes themselves were huge and extremely heavy. With the crazy streets of Avignon--even in the morning--we had a hard time pedalling around. It did not help that we had clipped in shoes, but that is our fault. The maps provided and the directions were ... well just OK. We were able to navigate pretty well the first day and only missed our turns a few times. This was because the instructions were a bit out of date and the landmarks weren't spot on. Both my wife and I had Google Maps running on our cell phones, so we were able to find our way. On day two, disaster stuck. After taking the heavy bikes through some challenging hills, we found ourselves on a mapped dirt road. Thinking it was only for a short distance we set off down this path. However, the dirt road became a gravel road, and then soon after the gravel started to become deep and we started to slide in our heavy bikes. The bikes themselves were hybrids, and were equipped with city tires. We basically had no grip and were sliding along in the glistening sun. After I nearly dislocated my shoulder, and my wife fell off her bike, we had to ruin our clip shoes by walking the bikes down the road. Did I mention that there was no shade? Yeah, that was not fun. Afterwards, with our spirits killed, and our honeymoon at a very low point, we found ourselves biking through some wonderful scenery. When we got Arles, all of the positives were ruined by another set of terrible directions in a very non-bike friendly city. We had enough! We found our hotel, called Provence Bikes and told them to come pick up the bikes. The lady argued with us regarding following the map, and was rude about our concerns and issues. She was more interested if her bikes were damaged by the gravel road, than she was that we were mislead into thinking that our rental was going to be safe. The next day we went to EuroCar, and got yourself a nice 6 speed diesel and drove around the Provence region for a few days. This was, much nicer than having to follow crappy directions or bikes that were not meant for this environment. In case this sounds like one of those "american tourist" reviews: 1. Both my wife and I have been riding bikes for ages 2. I am an avid biker--mountain, road, BMX etc. 3. We both understood the challenges we have taken by renting bikes for four days 4. My wife is fluent in French, and language was never an issue When it boils down to it, the rentals were not up to par for what we signed up for. Should they have included better directions on actual roads, maybe we would have had a better time.

This company has a functioning website and accepted our reservation AND of course credit card…read moredetails. However, when we showed up to their store front to collect the bikes from our reservation, the store front was nonexistent. There is a sign out front, but no sign of an actual shop. This is a scam and we now have to dispute the transaction with our Credit Card company. Do not reserve anything through this company. It does not exist.

We booked a half day Provence tour with wine tasting and a trip to the Roman aqueduct at point du…read moreguard that also included a stop at the Theater Antique D'Orange which is an old Roman coliseum in Orange. The tour was great! Our guide Anne picked us up at our hotel and she provided us with an awesome afternoon tour! I highly recommend Time 4 Provence for anyone staying in Avignon who wants to see the surrounding sites.

We had a wonderful time seeing the countryside and trying wines with Gordana. She is knowledgeable,…read moreenergetic, and kind. A perfect way to spend a half day in Provence.

During our tour we were able to see Le village des Bories,Gordes (stone village built in 19th…read morecentury), the beautiful and quaint villages of Gordes and Roussillon (many nice shops and artist studios), Senanque Abbey, beautiful lavender fields, the ochre trail, and an old roman bridge. We thoroughly enjoyed each of these sites and would highly recommend Claire from Travelling Provence for a fantastic tour in France.

From the owner: Book a Private Tour in Provence! I will be your Guide and Chauffeur Privé!…read more When you think about Provence, many images come to your mind: the endless lavender fields, the high perched villages, the song of the cicadas,... I offer you to discover Provence as you can read it in books, see it in movies and paintings, but mainly to experience it like no one else. As your guide and driver, I will show you the real provencal way of life through the most famous places, but also the most hidden ones, of this wonderful area! Tailor made Full and Half Day Tours, walking tours and airport transfers: do not hesitate to contact me for further information! See you soon in Provence! Visit our website: www.travellingprovence.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram From Avignon, Nîmes, Marseille, Aix en Provence, Luberon, Alpilles, Camargue, Gordes, Roussilon, Fontaine de Vaucluse, Isle sur la Sorgue, Orange, Saint Rémy de Provence, Les Baux de Provence

Five star review! Our visit to the Luberon Valley with Mike Rijken/Wine Safari truly was a…read morehighlight of our trip to Provence. It was everything we hoped for and more! We truly could not imagine a more expert - yet friendly and approachable - guide than Mike. During our day with him we tasted wonderful wines and learned from his expert guidance about how to fully appreciate the wine's aroma, color, and flavor. In addition to his expertise on tasting and pairing with food, he was incredibly informative about the agricultural and production side of wine making. We learned a great deal about the history and geography of the Luberon and sub-areas within it, and how they influence the wine produced there. Mike is clearly an experienced professional, with a passion for wine and its producers in Provence. Also, we are not the most knowledgeable wine drinkers, so I'm sure a lot of our questions were elementary for him, but if they were, he never let on; his enthusiasm for teaching meant that no question was too basic. We truly could not imagine a better guide than Mike. Mike was a delight to spend the day with. From a logistics POV, my husband and I rode with Mike in his van so we could enjoy the views of the countryside and vineyards. I highly recommend doing this, rather than taking your car. He was very responsive in our communications before we met up and prompt and courteous in all interactions with him. He even greeted us with croissants for breakfast when he picked us up at our hotel! We also learned that Mike isn't just a great guide, he's a thoughtful and generous soul. In a completely unrelated matter, my husband and I had had a mechanical issue with our rental car, causing it to be towed the day before. While we rode with Mike I called the rental car company to see about getting our car back from the mechanic, but I was not having much luck (what little French I speak is poor, and the company reps spoke limited English). Mike heard me struggling, and he very kindly offered to translate, speaking with the representative of the rental car company a few times, as well as to the garage where our rental car had been repaired. Because of him, we got our car back that day! Mike even dropped us off at the garage to pick up the car, going inside with us to make sure all was in order! We are deeply grateful to him for his help, as it allowed us to fully enjoy the next two (final) days of our vacation in a way we couldn't have without a car. What a great guy! Again, we recommend Mike and Wine Safari with all five stars! Thanks again, Mike, for sharing your knowledge and experience (and for helping us out in a jam). We hope to visit Provence again sometime and look forward to spending time with you again!

Mike Rijken, Is an amazingly well informed, incredibly…read morefriendly wine tour guide to the southern Rhone. A journey with him, being a winegeek such as myself, was awesome in that i did learn quite a few new things! It really was a moderate fee to pay for his jolly wit, and his expertise in how to communicate with his clients. Dig it. When ever in the south of France, look him up!