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St Rémy de Provence & Arles from the glory of Julius Caesar and Ancient Rome to the 19th century paintings of Vincent Van Gogh & the monastère Saint Paul de Mausole
Tour summary
At the heart of the Alpilles - Saint Rémy is one of the must-see places. Surrounded by the dramatic backdrop of the mountains, ancient streets lined with old houses. The beauty of the countryside - its lush green olive groves & vineyards plus the quality of light which inspired artists, writers & painters including Vincent van Gogh in the late 19th century. Saint Rémy historic village birthplace of Nostradamus and today one of the most beautiful vibrant small towns of the Alpilles. Arles, city of art, history, photography a Unesco World Heritage Site. Most visitors come in search of Van Gogh & Roman history, look for the cafe he painted & other sites easily recognisable from his work. Arles founded in 46BC by Julius Caesar, developed by Augustus 2000 years ago. Van Gogh arrived in 1888, made 187 painting & drawings — his most famous Starry Night Over the Rhône & Cafe Terrace at Night combining Van Gogh with the Roman theme takes you a step further in the uniqueness of Provence, culminating in a visit to the Amphithéatre d'Arènes, one of the most important monuments from the Roman period in Arles .
Tour itinerary
We will arrive to collect you from your hotel, chambre d'hôte, villa or apartment.
We leave by car first to St Rémy de Provence, visit the town, explore the tiny streets and discover the numerous boutiques, food shops & art galleries then a short drive to the monastère Saint Paul de Mausole the psychiatric hospital where Vincent Van Gogh stayed between 1889-1890. We would propose an early lunch break in St Rémy before driving to Arles.
Arriving in Arles, walking tour of the old town - visit the Roman Amphiteatre, Théâtre Antique d'Arles, Hôtel de Ville, Place du Forum, Cathédrale Saint Trophime & Hôtel Dieu espace Van Gogh garden and during our tour look out for a number of locations featured in Van Gogh's work. From Arles return to your hotel or villa.
Tour schedule
The total duration of the tour is 8 hours, assuming pick-up in Aix-en-Provence, Avignon or Marseille. There is a scheduled break for lunch, price not included.
What's included
Pick-up & drop-off at your hotel in Aix-en-Provence, Avignon or Marseille. If you're staying elsewhere we can coordinate a pick-up from your address. (There may be a suppliment payable)
Travel & admissions to all of the sites and destinations proposed with dedicated guide/driver & return to your hotel address. Air-conditioned SUV vehicle with phone chargers & bottled water throughout the day. Refreshments, snacks & lunch not included.
Language: English or French
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