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- English
- French
You'll have a unique opportunity in Vaucluse to discover a mythical French vehicle from the 60s: the Solex!
Our region's small, paved roads make for great rides at speeds of up to 25 kph.
The slow pace of this moped is ideal for taking your time and enjoying the Provencal countryside, between the Dentelles de Montmirail and Mont Ventoux.
The tour starts in the village of Beaumes-de-Venise.
We'll wind our way through the Muscat vines, a local specialty.
We'll pause to enjoy the scenery and talk about the history of the area.
The tour ends with a wine tasting in a village cellar.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The "Place du Marché" is a large parking lot where you can park for free. The meeting point is located in this parking lot, between the "pharmacie des Dentelles" and the Ventoux Provence tourism office.
Itinerary
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The experience will start with explanations about how to use the Solex, a motorized bike. There will be also a helmet/gloves test and a first try of the vehicle on the place.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Departing from the village of Beaumes-de-Venise, we'll enjoy magnificent views of the Dentelles de Montmirail, the region's iconic limestone rock.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We'll also have the chance to admire the 1910-meter-high Mont Ventoux.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
We'll take the Chemin des Bernardins, through vineyards of Muscat and olive, the region's two most important crops.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Just a few kilometers from the village of Beaumes, you'll find a lovely chapel and a beautiful medieval garden.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
We'll end the tour with a wine tasting, particularly of Muscat, at the Xavier Vignon cellar in the heart of the village.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You need to be 18 minimum.
- If you're born after 01/01/1988, you need a driving license.
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You need to be 18 minimum.
- If you're born after 01/01/1988, you need a driving license.
- From 2 persons
- 6 persons max
- The maximum weight is 105 kgs to use the Solex.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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