Group bus excursions will be offered on three afternoons during the Feast. We have not planned an excursion on Friday, October 14 to allow for everyone to join in the family day activities that are being organized. Further details on the family day will be shared as the Feast approaches. 

There will also be no excursion on Sunday October 16, so please feel free take advantage of the facilities on site or activities in the region.

Payment for excursions must be made online via Shopify by Friday, July 15. Excursion buses must be reserved ahead of time, so unfortunately, your reservation is not refundable in case of cancellation. However, once at the Feast, you may be able to find someone willing to exchange or purchase your excursion tickets.

Please note:

• Costs listed are per person and cover the cost of the tour buses, guides and admission to local sites where applicable.
• Payment deadline: Friday, July 15

1. ANTIBES

Date: Tuesday, October 11th
Departure Time: Buses will depart at 1:15 pm
Cost: €32 per person
Infants under two years old are free.

Located on the Mediterranean Sea, Antibes sits about halfway between Nice and Cannes. This resort town is home to flashy yachts, art galleries and boutiques as well as great sandy beaches. U.S. News ranks Antibes among the top 10 best places to visit in France and number 3 for its beaches. Visit the Old Town or the Picasso Museum. Take a beautiful walk (about 90 minutes) through “Le Sentier du Littoral” at the “Cap d’Antibes” – an easy level trail that gives you views of the “Bay of Billionaires”. Or visit the Garoupe Lighthouse and Notre Dame des Amoureux. The Marché Provencal is also a great place to purchase the best of French provincial products. Or, if you prefer, you can choose to just relax on the beach (or near the beach) at Port Vauban and enjoy watching the yachts come and go.

We will provide an English language guide for the bus ride to Antibes and the guide will be available during the visit for questions. For more information on Antibes, you can visit the following website: https://www.avignon-et-provence.com/en/tourism-provence/antibes.

2. SAINT-TROPEZ

Date: Wednesday, October 12th

Departure Time: Buses will depart at 1:15 pm
Cost: €33 for adults 12 years old and older, €28 for children 11 and under.

Infants two and under are free.

As the Telegraph Newspaper shared last year, “Saint-Tropez is quite simply, the most famous resort in Europe”. Many guides recommend two full days to see everything, but we hope our afternoon will provide a nice taste of this very interesting destination.

Upon arrival, we will begin our visit at “La Citadelle” and the Marine Museum. From this location established in 1602 to protect the region, we will enjoy commanding views of the peninsula and inspect the ramparts and canons. As well, our English language guide will help us enjoy the key exhibits and artifacts of the museum. After visiting the La Citadelle, you can strike out on your own to visit the many sites and enjoy the beautiful beaches, or you can join a guided tour of the city. Key sites to enjoy in Saint-Tropez include: the Quai Jean-Jaures where you can watch the super yachts come and go, the old village with its shopping, the 15th century stone defense tower of Portalet, the Saint-Tropez beach, the walking path of Saint-Tropez and the modern art museum of l’Annonciade. Of course, you can also just enjoy the seaside restaurants or side-walk cafés so well known in Saint-Tropez. For more info on Saint-Tropez, please see the following link:

https://www.sainttropeztourisme.com/en/

https://www.saint-tropez.fr/culture/citadelle/

3. ST. PAUL DE VENCE

Date: Thursday, October 13

Departure Time:Noon
Cost: €40 per person
Infants two and under are free if they do not take up a seat on the bus.

St. Paul de Vence is a charming, fortified hilltop village in Provence, filled with art galleries, boutiques, and sidewalk cafes. A walk through its winding streets reveals elegant fountains, vine-covered stonewalls and statues tucked into nooks in the walls. You can find a variety of Provencal fabrics on sale, as well as local gourmet delicacies such as olive oil, wine, and fruit liqueurs. The custom jewelry on sale at many of the shops is quite affordable and unique. Even the ground offers an attractive sight, as you’ll discover cobblestone pathways laid in the shapes of flowers. The fortified village itself is an interesting destination, with its medieval fortress walls surrounding the city. The entrance was erected in the 1400s and features a cannon muzzle, which was a trophy from the 1544 Battle of Cerisoles in Italy. You will have the opportunity to visit a chapel, and the Old St Paul Wax Museum. In Saint Paul, you can see the snow-covered Alps to one side, and the glistening Mediterranean Sea to the other. The following website will give you a nice idea of the different sights to be seen in St. Paul de Vence: http://www.saint-pauldevence.com/en

An English-speaking tour guide will accompany us on the tour bus to and from St. Paul de Vence, and in the village for those who are interested in a guided tour, providing us with information about our visit and commentary on points of interest along the way.