Intrepid Travel Announces New Self Guided Walking Tours Through Southern France

    /24-7PressRelease/ - BOULDER, CO, July 19, 2008 - Intrepid Travel announces two new self guided walking tours through the South of France, one through Provence and the second through Dordogne.

Travelers on the Provence self guided walking tour will discover the 'garden of France' in western Provence, its fertile plains and valleys are punctuated by arid ridges of limestone providing the unique contrasts that characterize the area. The tour explores the richly cultivated valleys and follows paths rising through scented scrub, lavender fields, vineyards and pine forests. Walkers will pass picturesque villages of honey-colored stone, habitations of prehistoric man and a landscape bathed in the vibrant light that inspired Cezanne and van Gogh.

Provence Self Guided Walking Tour
Traverse idyllic Provencal country as featured in 'Jean de Florette', Explore landscapes that inspired the impressionists Van Gogh and Cezanne, Get into local life while staying in the villages of Provence, Wander through the Luberon with its rows of lavender and flower-filled meadows. 8 days for $1630.
http://www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/AAV

Travelers on the Dordogne self guided tour will bear witness to the history of struggle and conflict that has left its mark on the architecture of the region. The tour travels from the market town of St. Cere to the medieval town of Rocamadour. Intrepid's route through this beautiful region takes walkers past some of the most spectacular scenery in France while savoring France's most delectable cuisine.

Dordogne Self Guided Walking Tour
Take in spectacular views of ravines and gorges in the Dordogne Valley, Visit ancient fortresses and honey-colored villages, Explore a bustling market town on the River Bave, Walk along grassy paths overlooking the Gorge d'Autoire, Follow the forest paths through the tiny village of Mezels. 8 days for $1210.
http://www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/AAD


Intrepid Travel's self guided walking tours through France are 5-8 days long and range in price from $830 to $1460. To learn more about Intrepid Travel's self guided walking tours visit:
http://www.intrepidtravel.com/

About Intrepid Travel

With over 19 years of experience, Intrepid Travel is one of the world's leading small group adventure tour operators. Intrepid offers over 400 adventure itineraries in more than 90 destinations worldwide. Intrepid trips are designed to go off the beaten track, meet the locals and travel in an unconventional way, joining locals on their transport, in their markets and even in their homes. www.intrepidtravel.com

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