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8-Hour Arles and Provence Tour with Van Gogh and Les Baux

8 Hours Round trip from Aix-en-Provence Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the Roman architecture of Arles, including its arena and amphitheatre
02 Follow Van Gogh's footsteps at Cafe Van Gogh and St Paul de Mausole
03 Visit St Rémy de Provence, the birthplace of Nostradamus
04 Explore Les Baux de Provence, a beautiful hilltop village from the 11th century

From Aix-en-Provence, visit the Roman city of Arles and discover its arena and amphitheatre, stepping back into the Roman Empire. Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh with stops at the famous Cafe Van Gogh and St Paul de Mausole, the mental hospital where he spent several months and painted much of his art. Continue to St Rémy de Provence, the birthplace of Nostradamus, with the chance to enjoy its beautiful market on Wednesday mornings. The tour also includes Les Baux de Provence, a beautiful hilltop village dating from the 11th century.

Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh with stops at the famous Cafe Van Gogh and St Paul de Mausole, the mental hospital where he spent several months and painted much of his art.

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What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Marseille, Aix en Provence, Arles

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arles, St Rémy de Provence and Les Baux Discovery

On our tour, we will:
- Visit the Roman city of Arles, dating back to the Roman Empire. You can discover the arena and the amphitheatre.
- Walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh, where he spent quite some time. Visit the famous Cafe Van Gogh.
- See St Rémy de Provence, the birthplace of Nostradamus.
- Enjoy a beautiful market (Wednesday mornings only).
- Visit St Paul de Mausole, the mental hospital where Van Gogh spent a few months and painted most of his art.
- Discover Les Baux de Provence, a beautiful hilltop village dating from the 11th century. There is also the option of visiting the light cathedral, Carrières de Lumières.