A day in Arles, Les Baux and Saint-Rémy
The tour will start with an hour-long walk through the city centre of Arles, where you will see several monuments such as the Saint Trophime Cloister, Café Van Gogh, the spectacular Roman Amphitheatre and the Roman Theatre.
The second stop will be in Les Baux de Provence, first in an oil mill where you will take a guided tour followed by a tasting of olive oils with different flavors. A picnic consisting solely of fresh produce from local farms will be served under the fig trees before a walk through the medieval village of Baux de Provence, offering an unforgettable view.
You will also see the sumptuous show of the Careers of Enlightenment. A short film of about thirty minutes and all in color is projected on these old limestone quarries used to build the village.
You will end with a free time in the city of Saint Remy de Provence, the last place of residence in Provence of Van Gogh.
Options
Afternoon tour out of season
Afternoon tour out of season: • visit of Arles • photo stop of the village DE Baux de Provence • Careers DE Lumières • free time in St Remy
What's included in A day in Arles, Les Baux and Saint-Rémy
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Arles
After about 40 minutes DE drive from Avignon: Prom EN a DE in Arles, built 2600 years ago, passing through the main places DE the city: the cloister and Cathedral Saint Trophime, the Place de la République, the Roman forum, the Van Gogh cafe, the ancient theater, the amphitheatre and the summer garden. Then 30 minutes DE drive to Les Baux DE Provence.
Moulin Castelas
Visit of the oil mill and tasting DE several olive oils from the Vallée des Baux appellation followed by a Provencal picnic under the fig trees of the estate. Then 5 minutes DE drive to Les Carrières des Lumières.
Carrieres des Lumieres
Discover the breathtaking spectacle DE Carrières DE Lumières with these images projected on the old limestone quarries used to build the village. Then 5 minutes DE drive to the viewpoint DE Les Baux DE Provence.
Inclusions
- Visit of the oil mill of Baux de Provence (April to October only)
- Entrance tickets to the Carrières de Lumières
- Picnic shared with fresh and local products: boiled eggs, tapenade, pepper cream, black olive anchovy, goat cheese tomato/oregano, fruit, fruit juice (April to October)
- Bottle of fresh water each available in the vehicle
- Tasting of flavoured olive oils from PDO Vallé des Baux de Provence (April to October)
- Tips
- Picnic between November and March
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Cannot put a walker or suitcases in the car
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Wait for me in front of the Le Bristol hotel. My car is black with Ventourisme on the sides. If you are not staying in Avignon intramural, please contact me to arrange a better meeting point.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
We will provide you with a separate individual ticket to enter the Arles Arena.
