Journey to legendary Provence, with its gentle rolling hills and piercing blue skies, all bathed in ethereal light. The Luberon region is dotted with charming hilltop villages, and this is where you'll find exquisite Le Village de Lourmarin. Linger here among the groves and treat your palate to a tasting of local olive oil, prized for their unique flavors. The oil you'll taste is produced by Carine and Roland Coupat, who left lucrative corporate jobs to return to nature. In 1998, they sold everything, having fallen in love with an estate in Provence. They planted olive trees, which now comprise a grove of 4,000 spread over 37 acres. Carine and Roland patiently studied olive oil production in France and Italy. Enjoy the product of their labors, then it's off to the winding cobblestone streets of Gordes, where tunnels, roads, and even houses are built into the mountain. Through the centuries, Gordes has been an inspiration to the artists who have flocked here, including Andre Lhote, Marc Chagall, Jean Deyrolle, Victor Vasarely, and Pol Mara. Let it be your inspiration, too, as you wander its peaceful lanes. This tour is provided by an operator that has been third-party certified to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's Criteria for Tour Operators.