Heritage Tour

Heritage Tour - Sightseeing and Easy Walking

This relaxed week blends gentle walking with leisurely touring and sightseeing. The focus is on enjoying the stunning views—made easy with minibus support—and exploring the most interesting and unusual places while discovering the history and heritage of this beautiful region. It’s a wonderful opportunity to visit extraordinary locations, experience local life, sample regional produce, and unwind while enjoying the warm hospitality of your guide and hosts.


Highlights

  • Five extremely easy days guided touring and sightseeing.

  • Spectacular views; mediterranean and alpine scenery.

  • Knowledgeable local guide.

  • Visits to stunning attractions.

  • Learn about the way of life and heritage of the region.

  • Luxurious accommodation with private swimming pool.

  • Delicious home cooked cuisine.

"Lovely holiday, best food we’ve ever had. The flower walks were everything we could have wished for. Five stars." Sara and Jim

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"I’m so pleased we booked and finally got here, it has been wonderful. Everything we have loved – the walks, the mountains, wildflowers, food etc!!" Suellen and Libby, Aus

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"Thank you for an amazing holiday experience. Food was exceptional and hospitality. Walks were wonderful." Linda, UK

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"Lovely holiday, best food we’ve ever had. The flower walks were everything we could have wished for. Five stars." Sara and Jim ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I’m so pleased we booked and finally got here, it has been wonderful. Everything we have loved – the walks, the mountains, wildflowers, food etc!!" Suellen and Libby, Aus ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Thank you for an amazing holiday experience. Food was exceptional and hospitality. Walks were wonderful." Linda, UK ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Drome and Ardeche

The Drôme department sits at the meeting point of Alpine and Mediterranean climates, giving us the best of both worlds: breathtaking mountains to the north and east, warm Provençal sunlight and clear blue skies to the south, and dramatic vineyards in the Rhône Valley to the west.

It’s not just about the scenery—we also explore the rich heritage and history of the region. We are close to the extraordinary Grotte Chauvet, where 36,000-year-old cave paintings were discovered just 25 years ago. In Vercors National Park, we learn about the Maquis, the French Resistance, and their role in the Second World War. Further south, in Grignan, we visit the beautiful château set in a glorious landscape, and throughout the week we explore ancient villages steeped in history.

Your bilingual guide, who has spent most of his life in the Drôme, brings his stories to life—with a touch of his Irish accent—and shares his wealth of knowledge throughout the week.

A warm welcome

You will stay at a tranquil, family-run hotel in Saillans, celebrated as much for its excellent cuisine as for its warm hospitality—a true home from home. Each evening, enjoy a delicious four-course meal, freshly prepared with local ingredients, paired with some of the region’s finest wines.

Fascinating and unforgettable, this remarkable region is ready to be explored.

To learn more about this or any of our other holidays, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.


Weeks commencing (7 nights):

Sat 29 Aug 2026

Walking grade: Very easy

Group size: max 8

Price: £1329

Single supplement: £249