Medieval villages Les Baux, St Rémy de Provence & Alpilles wine
Medieval villages of Les Baux de Provence, the immersive experience of Carrières de Lumière, Saint Rémy de Provence culture, food & olive oil and the flavours of Domaine de la Vallongue wines.
A fortified hilltop village one of the most visited in Provence, narrow cobbled streets, ancient houses run up to a ruined castle - the Baux family ruled from the 9th century to 1426. Explore the village & then Carrières de Lumières, one time 19th century quarry Les Grand Fonds. In the 1960s it found a new function thanks to the genius of Jean Cocteau, an immersive experience that exhibits work from famous painters. Next Saint Rémy de Provence, savour the unique flavours of olive oil from Domaine Jolibois, true Provençal art of living. olive oils produced that symbolize the conviviality & joie de vivre. Finally a relaxing wine tour of Domaine de la Vallongue on the hillsides of the Alpilles. Located at the bottom of a long valley which was once the ancient Roman road which linked Rome to Spain.
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Medieval villages Les Baux, St Rémy de Provence & Alpilles wine
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St. Paul de Mausole
The monastery is best known for the fact that Vincent van Gogh stayed here from May 1889 to May 1890. A masterpiece of Provencal Romanesque art, the 11th -12th Century cloister backs onto the chapel, in pure Romanesque style, with a façade altered in the 18th Century.
Carrieres des Lumieres
The town of Baux-de-Provence entrusted Culturespaces with the management of the quarry, as part of a public service concession agreement. Named ‘Les Carrières de Lumières’, Culturespaces have developed a unique and innovative concept for the site: AMIEX® (Art & Music Immersive Experience).Les Carrières de Lumières opened in March with the exhibition "Gauguin, Van Gogh: Painters in Colour", a musical journey into the colourful world of these two artists, produced by Culturespaces and directed by Gianfranco Iannuzzi, Renato Gatto and Massimiliano Siccardi.
Visit to this historic quintessential Provençal village, explore the tiny streets and enjoy the ambience of it's charm, shops, cafes and local eateries. St Rémy is the birthplace of Nostradamous.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Wine & olive oil tasting at Domaine de La Vallongue in the Alpilles mountains
- Admission and visit to St. Paul de Mausole - the hospital where Van Gogh spent time & painted
- Admission to Carrieres des Lumieres - the ancient quarry now and art light show
- We allow time for lunch - at your leisure in either St Rémy or Les Baux and happy to make recommendations to you
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not suitable for a shore excursion arriving and departing same day from the Port of Marseille
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick-up & drop-off at your hotel or villa in Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, Arles, Avignon, St Rémy de Provence & Lourmarin. If your staying elsewhere we can coordinate a pick-up from your address. (there may be a supplement payable)
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We will liaise with you regarding the pick up & drop off point. Due to the locations of the villages, it may not be suitable for passengers arriving & departing same day into the Port of Marseille. Please ask as we may be able to adapt the itinerary.