DAY 1 Michelin-starred cuisine and regional wines A world of windswept crags dotted with oak, pine and cypress trees – the Alpilles is an unforgettable place to walk Behold medieval Les Baux, perched on a rocky plateau above an eerie landscape speckled with caves and wildly eroded limestone. DAY 2 Ramble through piney woods and along limestone hills Indulge in traditional Provençal dishes, such as gigot d’agneau (roasted lamb) and papeton d’aubergines (eggplant mousse) During a tasting, can you discern the individual characteristics of Moulin du Calanquet’s award-winning AOC olive oils? DAY 3 Local van Gogh expert and art historian Marie-Charlotte Bouton leads our visit to St-Paul-de-Mausole, where Vincent van Gogh secluded himself and painted some of his most significant works, including Starry Night Footpaths lead through a beautiful weathered landscape to Château Romanin, a family-run organic winery where we stop for a private tour and tasting Looking for more of a challenge? Opt for a brisk climb over the Alpilles to a plateau for stellar views of the valley and (on a clear day) Mont Ventoux, the Alps, the Dentelles de Montmirail and even the Mediterranean! DAYS 4-6 Sunny walks through olive orchards, vineyards and perched villages Discover vibrant St-Rémy, filled with fountains, cheery cafés, treelined boulevards and a lively outdoor market, where you’ll rub elbows with locals How many shades of ochre grace radiant Roussillon? Try 16 – no wonder artists adore this place! The Luberon’s fragrant foothills and the cliffs beyond Buoux set the scene for lovely rambles With a local guide, dive into the history and hidden corners of picture-perfect Gordes.

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