A Tour in Provence in a typical French motorized bike : the Solex

Duration3h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, French

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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.

What's included

Hairnets, helmets and gloves are supplied
Using the Solex during the tour

Wine tasting is 5€/person, to be paid directly at the tasting cellar. It includes several wines but no food.

What to expect

30m

The experience will start with explanations about how to use the Solex, a motorized bike. There will be also a helmet/gloves test and a first try of the vehicle on the place.
Dentelles De Montmirail
30m

Departing from the village of Beaumes-de-Venise, we'll enjoy magnificent views of the Dentelles de Montmirail, the region's iconic limestone rock.
Mont Ventoux
30m

We'll also have the chance to admire the 1910-meter-high Mont Ventoux.
30m

We'll take the Chemin des Bernardins, through vineyards of Muscat and olive, the region's two most important crops.
Le Jardin Medieval de Notre Dame d'Aubune
30m

Just a few kilometers from the village of Beaumes, you'll find a lovely chapel and a beautiful medieval garden.
30m · Admission ticket not included

We'll end the tour with a wine tasting, particularly of Muscat, at the Xavier Vignon cellar in the heart of the village.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The "Place du Marché" is a large parking lot where you can park for free.
The meeting point is located in this parking lot, between the "pharmacie des Dentelles" and the Ventoux Provence tourism office.

End point

The "Place du Marché" is a large parking lot where you can park for free.
The meeting point is located in this parking lot, between the "pharmacie des Dentelles" and the Ventoux Provence tourism office.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You need to be 18 minimum.
If you're born after 01/01/1988, you need a driving license.
From 2 persons
6 persons max
The maximum weight is 105 kgs to use the Solex.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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