June 2025 Provence Tours

A personal update and tour information…

Bonjour! I have been mostly absent from social media and my website lately. It has been a difficult start to 2024, as we lost three family members in the past 4 months, including my beloved Uncle “Junior.” Junior was my dad’s brother and has been like a father to me in many ways since my dad passed away almost 7 years ago…but mostly, Junior was a dear friend and confidant. I have never known a more selfless person and probably never will. His passing has left a deep void for me. During challenging times, I have always taken a step back to self-reflect and contemplate what matters most to me, what motivates me, and what brings me joy.

Being in France and planning my yearly trips there have long been something that brings me immense happiness. Really, that is how the tours first started; I wanted to be able to share my love of France with others. So, I have been quietly working on plans for my upcoming tours this year {which are all sold out}, and also planning and arranging for next year’s tours. A lot of hard work goes into creating the very best experience for all of my guests, and I am always looking to improve each new tour.

I am honored that so many people have reached out to me asking about next year’s tours dates. Instead of continuing to answer single emails, I have decided to go ahead and release next June’s tour dates and information. Fall 2025 tour dates will be released in a few months as well.

Finally, for June 2025 tour information please see below…

For June 2025, I will again offer three different tour dates:

JUNE 2 - JUNE 9 *UPDATE: SOLD OUT*

JUNE 10 - JUNE 17 * UPDATE: SOLD OUT*

AND

JUNE 19 - JUNE 26 *UPDATE: SOLD OUT*

The charm of Provence!

Join me, Tracey Leber, for a week of exploring some of the most beautiful villages in Provence, France ~ Les Plus Beaux Villages de France! I will take you to all of my favorite villages to enjoy the local French lifestyle and photograph {or just sightsee} in one of the most breathtaking areas of France. Along the way, I will bring you to all of my best-loved flea markets and brocante shops!

Price:

**$4800 per person, double occupancy or $5400 for a single occupancy spot with your own apartment {there is only one spot available per tour for the single occupancy apartment}

THIS INCLUDES:

*Transportation to and from the Marseille airport and to all destinations throughout the week. Pick up at the beginning of the tour, and drop off at the end of the tour, is always at the Marseille airport {airport code MRS}. Your flight to and from Marseille are NOT included in the price.

*8 days, 7 nights shared accommodation {double occupancy} in a spacious, self-catering apartment situated in a gorgeous 18th century building. Each apartment has its own bathroom, living room and kitchen. You will also have access to a beautiful, private outdoor pool and sitting area {on site} and will be only steps away from restaurants, shops, cafes and village life.

*A tour of some of the most beautiful villages in Provence…as well as…weekly food and artisan markets, the best flea markets, and brocante shops that I have personally discovered in my travels to Provence.

*Bienvenue a Provence ~arrival reception and a tasting of my favorite local French wines

*Arrival gift

*Fresh croissants delivered to your door every morning. Your apartment will also have coffee stocked and my favorite French yogurt…to enjoy each morning before we head out for the day.

*Escorted lunches. I have chosen NOT to include lunch and dinner meals in the price of the tour, so that you are able to budget exactly what you choose for every meal. I will, however, escort you to all restaurants for lunch. If on any night, you would rather stay in your apartment for dinner or dine al fresco, in the garden, I can help you gather what you need at the local markets, for a relaxing but memorable night in. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from for dinner, just a very short walk from where we will be staying.

*Assistance, if needed, with shipping items home. My wonderful husband, Steve, can coordinate shipping a few boxes home for you, if you find that you have filled your suitcase {and then some}, with French treasures! However, we can not ship any large items like furniture. Please note that the actual cost of shipping your boxes from France to your home is your responsibility and is not included in the price of the tour.

Payment

The price is $4800 per person/double occupancy and $5400 per person/single occupancy. A deposit of $2000 will be due immediately to confirm your spot in the tour. The balance will be due on February 1, 2025. I can not hold a tour spot for anyone without a deposit. All tour payments are non-refundable. If France has to close down again due to Covid or any other reason, during the timeframe that the tours are scheduled, you will not lose any money already paid for the tour….we will reschedule the tour for a later date. For further questions, please don’t hesitate to email me via my CONTACT page. Purchasing travel insurance is recommended.

Jenn, a past tour guest, shopping at one of my favorite brocante shops

The area of Provence that we will be staying in and exploring is the Luberon. Our weekend will be filled with flea marketing and the week days will be our exploring/sightseeing days…with visits to some brocante shops and even a favorite vineyard for a tasting and lunch. Some of the villages that I will take you to are Lourmarin, Lacoste, Gordes, L’isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Bonnieux, and Ménerbes…to name a few! We will visit lavender fields throughout the week as well. For the first tour, lavender should begin blooming toward the end of your tour week. To see lavender at its fullest, you will want to sign up for the last tour. However, all three tours should get to see lavender in bloom! You will receive an itinerary when you sign up for a tour.

You can also view last June’s tour highlights on my profile page, on Instagram, under the “June 2023” button.

I keep each of my tour groups small…only 5 people. I feel that this makes for the best possible experience all-around, for everyone.

I would love for you to join me in Provence! For further questions, or to reserve your spot, please email me VIA MY CONTACT PAGE
*Please let me know how many spots you are interested in when you contact me*

Have a great week ahead!

Tracey