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From Avignon: In the Footsteps of Van Gogh in Provence

1. From Avignon: In the Footsteps of Van Gogh in Provence

Start your trip from Avignon and relax with round-trip transportation via air-conditioned minibus to explore Van Gogh's Provence. From the bright colors of the sun and sunflowers to the various colorful landscapes, he painted hundreds of works during his stay St. Rémy de Provence and Arles. The sunny region of Provence has long been an inspiration for artists and painters, like Van Gogh. In Saint Rémy, follow a walking route that shows reproductions of his famous works and visit St. Paul de Mausole Asylum where he was interned. Then route to Arles to discover the sites he painted during his stay in Provence.

From Aix-en-Provence: Arles, Les Baux & Saint-Rémy Day Tour

2. From Aix-en-Provence: Arles, Les Baux & Saint-Rémy Day Tour

This full-day tour from Aix-en-Provence takes you on a discovery of Provence, visiting Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Les Baux-de-Provence, and Arles. Upon arrival in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence you will have some free time to explore the town including, on a Wednesday, the open-air market, one of the most picturesque in Provence. You will also take a photo stop at the Roman monuments and at Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, the hospital where the painter Van Gogh was interned from 1889 to 1890. You will then explore the exceptional village of Les Baux-de-Provence. The village has kept the narrow streets from the Middle Ages, the imposing ruins of a castle, and the memory of the proud lords and troubadours. From the rocky spur you can admire the breathtaking view of the exceptional scenery. possibility to attent the light and sound show in Carrieres de Lumières (entrance ticket non included). Continuing on to Arles, you will take a walking tour following the footsteps of Van Gogh to discover the places where he created his most famous paintings dating back to 1888. Arles is also famous worldwide for its architectural heritage. The weekly market is on saturday morning : Arles is definitely a must-to-see!

From Marseille: Saint Rémy de Provence, Les Baux and Arles

3. From Marseille: Saint Rémy de Provence, Les Baux and Arles

Visit Saint Rémy de Provence, picturesque and relaxing Provencal town. Photo stop at the Roman monuments «Les Antiques». Possibility to visit the recreation of Van Gogh's bedroom in Saint-Paul de Mausole. Enjoy the weekly market on Wednesdays. Free time in Les Baux de Provence, medieval fortress located on a rocky spur in the Alpilles region. Stroll in the foot steps of Van Gogh in Arles : discover the places which inspired him in his work. The city is also famous for its Roman heritage. The weekly market is on Saturday morning : Arles is definitely a must-see ! Lunch on your own during the day. NB : On certain days, a quick drive through Aix en Provence to pick up and drop off passengers may be included.

Arles 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

4. Arles 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

Get to know Arles on a 2-hour walking tour of the French city. Maybe you have already heard about this place, as it is famous for its festival of photography, Rencontres d'Arles, which takes place every year in summer. But let's focus on discovering the historical center of this amazing city. Arles has important remains of Roman times, and you will start your tour by visiting the arena of Roman amphitheater, constructed in the 1st century. Then visit the Antique Theatre and the Arles Obelisk. If you would like to visit another place, simply let your guide know your wishes and your tour will be adjusted accordingly. Keep in mind that Arles is also rich in museums, like Musée de la Camargue or Musée Réaltu, which you can visit on your own. Additionally, some of the buildings and cathedrals of Arles are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and are a wonder to behold.

From Avignon: Arles, Les Baux-de-Provence & Alpilles Tour

5. From Avignon: Arles, Les Baux-de-Provence & Alpilles Tour

Explore the Alpilles region with the Roman city of Arles, where you will visit the Roman theatre and the Amphitheatre (entry tickets included). Walk inside the medieval village of Les Baux-de-Provence, listed among the most beautiful villages of France, which was entirely built with limestone. Taste the olive oils of Moulin CastelaS and visit the mill. During the full-day tour, discover the Monastery Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, in which Van Gogh stayed some months and was inspired for his paintings. Admire the Antiques of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (a mausoleum and a triumph arch) and taste candied fruits. Love the home made picnic with fresh products from local farmers (hard-boiled eggs, anchovy & black olives paste, bell peppers paste, tapenade, goat cheese with tomato/oregano, melon, grape juice) during Full-day and Morning tours only.

Aix-en-Provence: Arles, Saint Rémy, and Les Baux Day Trip

6. Aix-en-Provence: Arles, Saint Rémy, and Les Baux Day Trip

Explore 3 stunning gems on this full day tour to Arles, listed by Unesco as a World Heritage Site because of the number of Roman Monuments, the village of Saint-Rémy de Provence, where Van Gogh lived for a year and the village of Les Baux de Provence, an outstanding medieval village. Meet your English speaking local guide In the morning, we will come and pick you up at the tourism office in Aix en Provence. Meet your English speaking driver/guide who will go over the itinerary and program of the day with you. Then board your premium A/C vehicle and begin your small group tour led by a local guide. Arles Town Visit Discover the Historic city of Arles, a fortified town listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Participate in a walking tour of the historic center to visit the most emblematic monuments of the town including the Amphitheater, the Antique Theater or Saint Trophime church. The Roman City & Sites The Roman Amphitheater was built at the end of the 1st Century to the North of the town. It is part of a general extension of Arles and was built at the same period of time as the baths. It is larger than the one located in Nîmes and could welcome up to 25.000 spectators. Antique Games will be held within until the fall of the Roman Empire. The building of the Antique Theatre was requested by Emperor Auguste. It could welcome up to 10.000 spectators at a time. Only part of the Theater remains but it is still one of the most well preserved in France. The Roman Forum Located at the intersection of the Cardo (north-south axis) and the Decumanus (east-west axis), the Roman Forum of Arles is made up of a great square of which only two fragments still exist. What is interesting about the Forum in Arles are the foundations as it is built on a cryptoporticus, which is a covered corridor or passageway. The cryptoporticus were known to be used as storage areas in other towns but the one in Arles is, however, too damp for prolonged storage and may have served as a barracks for public slaves. Saint-Rémy de Provence Arrive in Saint Remy de Provence, one of the prettiest villages of the area. The village is known to be a summer hot spot for chic parisians, yet it is still possible to find some quiet areas within the village, as there are many small squares scattered all over. After the visit, free time for personal discovery and lunch. For your information, there is a beautiful Provence Market on Wednesdays. Les Baux de Provence Drive to the Alpilles mountain region that is famous for its vineyards and olive trees. Reach the medieval hilltop village of les Baux-de-Provence built on a rocky spur and from where you will have a breathtaking view of the surrounding Provence Countryside. Enjoy some free time to stroll and explore the narrow streets, Art galleries and the remains of a 10th century fortress.

Aix-en-Provence: Arles & Camargue National Park Private Tour

7. Aix-en-Provence: Arles & Camargue National Park Private Tour

Walking tour of the Roman city of Arles dated during the Roman empire, you can discover the roman coliseum as well as the amphitherater (you may take some time to visite those sites) Cathedral St Trophime, a roman architecture jewel Walk on the footsteps of Van Gogh where I will show you the main spot where he painted some famous paint such as Cafe Vn Gogh Discover the Region of Camargue where you can visit the ornithological park housing with hundreds of flamingos living freely This is the region for bulls and white horses. I will make sure to find them for you! You can enjoy a horseback ride on the beach thought the marsh of Camargue Visit the quaint town of Saintes Marie de la Mer with free time for lunch

Arles: Art and History Walking Tour with Private Transfers

8. Arles: Art and History Walking Tour with Private Transfers

Come and visit the beautiful city of Arles, a city of more than 2000 years of art and history. From ancient Rome to the present day, its historic center is filled with architectural treasures recognized as World Heritage by Unesco: Roman arenas, amphitheatre, Constantine's baths,. You will also discover its medieval heritage: the charming old streets, the church, the Saint Trophime cloister and their emblematic sculptures of Provençal Romanesque art. Arles is also the city of Van Gogh, the Gipsy Kings, Christian Lacroix, the Rencontres Internationales de la Photo and a large number of cultural events. You will also walk in the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh at the places where he painted his world-famous works of art. In three hours, I will make you discover the riches and curiosities of this remarkable city.

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4.3 / 5

based on 76 reviews

Our guide picked us up on time and took us to firstly Arles where vince van gogh lived most of his life and also later in St. Remy where he was in his asilum. He guided us to some of the main attractions in arles and told us many interesting facts about the history, why arles was the capital of Provence etc. We had a lot of free time also to explore the city by ourselfs afterwords. It just has an amazing vibe and you get the idea why Vincent stayed here to create his work.

We knew very little about the area before this trip but enjoyed the group and the tour very much. The guide, Caroline(?) was very informative and was trying to make our experience as pleasant as possible. The only backdrop is that the more I learn about the area, the longer I wanted to stay.

Excellent guide Aurelio. Very knowledgeable about the history of the city. From Julius Caesar to Van Gogh. Very thankful.

Mark was a very knowledgeable, articular guide. The tour was very interesting. Definitely recommend it.

A very nice excursion with a very reliable and competent tour guide. Thanks very much!