Provence’s Lavender Dreams
Provence is a postcard come to life—purple lavender fields, sun-drenched villages, and markets overflowing with olives, cheeses, and herbes de Provence. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to paint, write poetry, or at least eat a really good baguette. ABrenna Travel’s private guides take you off the tourist trail to spots like a lavender farm near Sault, where the air smells like heaven and bees hum in harmony. Or wander Gordes, a hilltop village so pretty it looks fake it’s so pretty, with stone houses glowing gold at sunset.
Check into a boutique inn where wooden shutters creak and breakfast brings croissants that melt in your mouth, paired with apricot jam and café au lait. Wine lovers, we’ll arrange a tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where you’ll swirl reds in a cellar older than your family tree. Art buffs, follow Van Gogh’s footsteps in Arles, where his starry nights still feel alive. Our guides know secret spots, like a Roman aqueduct near Aix where locals picnic, or a truffle market in Carpentras that’s a foodie’s dream. One highlight? A bike ride through the Luberon, past vineyards and cherry orchards, with a picnic of tapenade and rosé.
Our 7-day Provence itinerary is built for you—art, food, nature, or a mix. From Avignon’s papal palace to a quiet evening in Saint-Rémy, we’ll make it feel like a friend’s showing you their hometown. Provence isn’t just a destination; it’s a love affair. Let’s make it yours.
Alex, a 39-year-old writer, came to Rome for history but left obsessed with coffee, thanks to his ABrenna guide, Giulia. She dragged him to tiny cafés where baristas knew her name, each espresso better than the last. “I thought I knew coffee—Giulia proved me wrong,” he laughs. They wandered the Colosseum and Trastevere, but the real magic was a hole-in-the-wall spot with a 90-year-old owner who hugged them both. Alex’s boutique hotel, with a rooftop view of the Pantheon, was “ridiculousy perfect.” Wanna hunt Rome’s best espresso? Let’s make it happen.
Liam, a 29-year-old tech bro, wanted to ski the Alps but got way more on his ABrenna trip. His guide, Marie, a former ski racer, led him down powdery slopes in Chamonix and shared shortcuts only locals know. “Marie was like a cool aunt who skis like a pro,” he says. They ended days with mulled wine at a chalet that felt like home, complete with creaky floors and epic views. One night, Marie told stories of her racing days over fondue—Liam was hooked. Wanna hit the slopes with a legend? Let’s do it.