A Tour in Provence in a typical French motorized bike : the Solex
You'll have a unique opportunity in Vaucluse to discover a mythical French vehicle from the 60s: the Solex!
Our region's small, paved roads make for great rides at speeds of up to 25 kph.
The slow pace of this moped is ideal for taking your time and enjoying the Provencal countryside, between the Dentelles de Montmirail and Mont Ventoux.
The tour starts in the village of Beaumes-de-Venise.
We'll wind our way through the Muscat vines, a local specialty.
We'll pause to enjoy the scenery and talk about the history of the area.
The tour ends with a wine tasting in a village cellar.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Dentelles de Montmirail, Gigondas France
Departing from the village of Beaumes-de-Venise, we'll enjoy magnificent views of the Dentelles de Montmirail, the region's iconic limestone rock.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mont Ventoux, 84390 Brantes France
We'll also have the chance to admire the 1910-meter-high Mont Ventoux.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chemin des Bernardins, Chem. des Bernardins, 84190 Beaumes-de-Venise, France
We'll take the Chemin des Bernardins, through vineyards of Muscat and olive, the region's two most important crops.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Le Jardin Medieval de Notre Dame d'Aubune, 84190, Beaumes-de-Venise France
Just a few kilometers from the village of Beaumes, you'll find a lovely chapel and a beautiful medieval garden.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Xavier VIGNON La Boutique ~ Du Beaumes au Cœur, Place du 8 mai 1945, 31 Pl. de l'Eglise, 84190 Beaumes-de-Venise, France
We'll end the tour with a wine tasting, particularly of Muscat, at the Xavier Vignon cellar in the heart of the village.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"You need to be 18 minimum."
"If you're born after 01/01/1988, you need a driving license."
"From 2 persons."
"Weight limit of 105 kilos per person."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
02:00 PM
Duration: 3 Hours
Start location: Beaumes-de-venise parking, 122 Pl. du Marché, 84190 Beaumes-de-Venise, France
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.