Testimonials
Alain tour guide and owner of Ventoux-Decouvertes, was the most superb guide for us in the Luberon, Provence area. We based our two days of tours on his suggested itineraries, but customized our choices somewhat in advance. Then as we were talking during the day, he really listened to what we were saying suggesting other options, etc. One of the extras he did for us was take us by the chateau where the film "A Good Year" as shot and we did wine tasting nearby. This was wonderful. He chose fantastic lunch spots that we would never have found on our own, guided us regarding Ventoux wines which we knew very little about (great choices) and made these two days the highlight of our 14 day trip. We visited over the two days these villages - Isle Sur-La-Sorgue, Gordes, Roussillon, Seguret, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Bonnieux, Venasque, St. Remy, Les Baux de Provence, Menerbes, Gigondas and others that we just can’t recall ! What a fantastic two days of touring with a very fun person.
John & Pat, Florida, May 2010
Kate and I want to thank you for introducing us to Provence in a most comprehensive way. Your knowledge of the history and customs of the regions added to the excitement of the spectacular views.
The local restaurants were fabulous-The 4 day experience was unsurpassed-Looking forward to our next visit.
Kate and Adam, Philadelphia, May 2010
Two weeks has passed since we took the wonderful trip with you.
Thank you for a wonderful 5 day tour with you in Provence and we really enjoyed it and will like to come back and see you again in the future.
Betty and Peter,Boston, May 2010
Alain, we had a wonderful time with you showing us around Provence. We should have hired you for one more day. Next time we will be sure to reserve our time with you and also recommend you to our friends.
Dave,Philadelphia, May 2010
Now that Jerry and I have returned to Portland and recovered from our 19 hours on airplanes, I wanted to follow up with you and say again just how much we enjoyed our two days with you. It was much more like being with an old friend than being with a tour guide. You gave us tons of information, showed us great places and made our visit as enjoyable as it possibly could have been. I so appreciate your suggestion that I visit the Fragonard perfumerie while we were in Nice.
Cindy and Jerry, Portland, Oregon, September 2009
Alain, speaking for all 7 of us, the Johnsons, Rascos, Wells & A. Bradley had a great time in Provence thanks to your expert tour leadership and cheerful personality. Thanks again for the tour of your homeland and for the expert and pleasing way you conducted the tour. Best personal regards to a happy and successful future.
Georges, Little Rock,Arkansas, September 2009
The three days tour with your professional touring service was fantastic. You were our friend much more than a tourist guide.We had good weather ; good sceneries ; safe drive ; good foods ; good wine and good sleep. The 3 hours dinner in the vineyard allowed us to see the beautiful sun set which was never experienced in our life. The scene was too good to remember ; the wines were too good to taste and the stomach was too full to have a good sleep. Last but not the least, the tour was to short for us to apart.
These wouldn’t have been happened if not under your warm and professional services. The tour had casted a deep memory in our retirement life time. Thank you !
Good luck and take care,
Andrew and the group from Hong Kong, July 2009
On behalf of my family, I want to thank you for taking care of us during our 3 day tour. You are a gracious person and a wonderful guide. Everyone enjoyed the tour, food, and wine. Your dining recommendations are very good. I hope that we will meet again someday if we get a chance to visit your area. We will recommend you to our friends & family who wish to tour Provence.
Krisinda, April 2009, Manila , Philippines.
Barbara and I wanted to thank you for the wonderful tour. We appreciate you tailoring the tour to our specific requests and the frequent stops for me to take photos of sights along the way. The timing was perfect and we would not have been able to see as much without your knowing how to get to close to the best spots for viewing and picture taking. The balance of your comments and giving us time to explore on our own was excellent. Thanks again for such an enjoyable tour, Barbara and Paul, Atlanta, March 2009
I want to thank you for the wonderful tour of Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Seguret and Chateauneuf du Pape. The four of us all agreed that this was the most spectacular day of our vacation. The southern Rhone, it’s people and the countryside are amazing. Your friendliness, knowledge and flexibility made it all the more enjoyable. I will be sure to recommend you to anyone I know coming to the area.
Thanks again,Matt, Chicago September 2008
We arrived back in Australia last week from our 5 week trip. It was all wonderful and it is very difficult to come back down to earth again as I’m sure you will appreciate.
Once again, thank you for such a wonderful 3 days of sightseeing in such a personalised way, we shall truly never forget it. Provence is such a special part of the world, absolutely amazing.
Sue and Alan, Australia, September 2008
We made it home alright, thank you for your guidance in Provence.
I cannot forget the beauty of Provence, you are lucky to live there. I will strongly recommend my friends to go there, however we have to make sure they will be picked up from Marseille by you for their travel.
Jessica and Francis, Toronto, August 2008
We got home two days ago. We had a great time and loved the lavender tour ! All the towns we visited were very charming. We definitely have to go back and spend more time on each town.
Omar and Fabiola, Miami, July 2008
Bonjour Alain,
We just wanted to thank you for our lovely "Lavender Tour." You were a great quide and we appreciate the knowledge you shared with us, and your friendly personality. We went to one of your suggestions for dinner (the one with "Comptoir" in the name, and it was great ! Thank you for dropping off my bag the next morning. Hope you did not have to go too far out of your way. We’re sending you a couple of shots so you do not forget us. Perhaps we will meet again.
Our best, Ralph & Cheryl, New York City, July 2008
We thank you so very much for a marvelous and outstanding tour of Provence. It was perfect and it was exactly what we wanted. The pace was just right for all of us. Both days were so delightful and memorable !!! The colorful hilltop towns of Roussillon and Gordes were charming with all of the flowers and scenery. The view from Gordes and the view from the location across from Gordes are magnificent. We loved all the different colors of Provence. Our tour of the seaside town of Cassis was just lovely. We enjoyed the boat tour and the Calanques which was very different from anything we’ve seen.
Katleen and Dieter, California, June 2008
How are you doing ? I have just been back to Hong Kong. Thank you very much for your tour on May 24. We had a great time and we are looking forward to our next Avignon trip ! I like the panorama of the Gordes especially ! Next time we will come here to visit the blooming lavenders !
Vanessa, Hong Kong May 2008.
We were all very impressed with your ability to tailor the tour to our ever changing wants and desires. While many of the Oceania shipmates could tell of their driving tour of Provence, not many of them had the adventure of wine tasting in Provence, especially since we had not asked to in advance ! I personally enjoyed the lunch we shared in LourmarinBarbara, New Jersey, September 2007
This is the 5th day I have been home. I think of Provence all of the time, and I give you a lot of credit for making our Provence experience even nicer than it would otherwise have been.Thank you for every one of your many acts of kindness.
Marlena, Chicago, September 2007
Hi Alain,
Great to hear from you !!! FonFon was a beautiful spot, however we missed you helping us out with the menu !!!!! We struggled thru and the meal turned out fine.
Glad to hear you are well and have some time off, enjoy it.
Sincerely Peggy, Virginia, July 2007
Thank you for a wonderful tour. We went to Venasque, Bedoin for lunch, Pernes les Fontaines, Isle sur la Sorgue and La Fontaine du Vaucluse ! Wow ! My Favorite were Mt Ventoux with the wiew and the "berger" Jean Paul.
Amber and Spero, Maryland, May 2007.
Alan, Sam and luke Winward have enjoyed your company, your knowledge and your enthusiasm for wine.when you come to Melbourne, you can reach us.Thank you again, very cool.
Sam and Luke, Melbourne, May 2007
Alain, we had a really beautiful and fun 4 hours drive tour with you.
Sault’s Lavender was beautiful even pass the top season. Gordes’s scenery was breath taking. Merci.
Yoshi and Mariko, New york City, July 2006
Wonderful Trip
Mia and Mora, Dublin, June 2006
Would not have been able to see Gordes without the tour- Very worthwhile ! Thank you
Ms.Fernando, Seattle,WA, July 2006
Trés bon ! Very much enjoyed my tour day with Alain
Peter, Seattle, WA, July 2006
Merci Beaucoup, we had a great 1,5 days with Alain and appreciated the customized approach
Vicky, New York City, June 2006
Merci beaucoup pour un bon journée ! you have been very kind and knowledgable. Le meilleur pour toi.
Emma, New york City, August 2006
Alain is a very good guide, driver and also quite a good friend. we enjoy this trip !
Seven People’s group of Lavender, Beijing, July 2006
Vous êtes trés sympathique et le tour était magnifique !
Sarah, Vancouver, July 2006
Merci beaucoup pour ce voyage.Vous êtes trés sympa !
Judy and Ling, Beijing, July 2006
Alain is a good funny guider ! Avignon and Sault are really beautiful and you should’nt miss them.
Tian and Ji, Beijing, July 2006
Alain is a friendly and fanstastic guide ! We can finally see the lavender field because his kind help ! Thanks Alan
Wendy and Terence, Hong Kong, July 2006
Thanks Alan very much ! you bring us an unforgettable lavender trip ! Next time we’ll come in july and we’ll invent you to take us go around ! thank you very much
Huang Wen Lin, Taî Pei, July 2006
