St Rémy de Provence & Arles from the glory of Julius Caesar and Ancient Rome to the 19th century paintings of Vincent Van Gogh

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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 .

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Rates from

Adult 475.00€ per person Senior 460.00€ per person Youth 265.00€ per person Child 175.00€ per person 11+ persons Group rates apply - please ask us for a quotation

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Tour duration & schedule

The total duration of the tour is 8 hours, assuming pick-up in Aix-en-Provence or Marseille. The order for the tour is flexible enough to take into account the starting point changing depending on your location. There is a scheduled break for lunch, price not included.

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Tour itinerary & highlights

We will arrive to collect you from your hotel or guest house. (If you are staying in a rented apartment or villa, we can arrange that too)We will be at the Cruise Ship terminal in Marseille if you're arriving by ship. We leave by car first to the village of St Rémy de Provence, visit to Site Archéologique de Glanum, Les Antiques, Monestry Saint Paul de Mausole plus a short walking tour of the village. 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 Antiques d'Arles, Hôtel de Ville, Obelisk & the café in Place du Forum made famous by Van Gogh. Before leaving taking a look at the location of Van Gogh's most famous work 'La Nuit étoilée.'

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Language: English or French

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What’s included

• 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)
• Travel to all of the sites and destinations proposed with dedicated guide/driver & return to your hotel, address or the cruise terminal.

The admission to the sites listed including the Amphitheatre and Théâtre Antiques in Arles & the monastery St Paul de Mausole in St Rémy, refreshments, snacks & lunch is not included.