Avignon Trip Overview
This 10-hour tour takes you into the heart of historic Provence, such as Saint Remy de Provence where Van Gogh produced several of his masterpieces and with its authentic Provencal market on Wednesday. Go to Les Baux de Provence for a visit of the Medieval village, and enjoy a unique sound and light show in Carrieres de Lumieres. Discover Arles, a historical and cultural city, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a unique visit of a reconstituted roman antic winery on an archeologic site , followed by a wine tasting of the unique “Vinum Romanum”. Finally explore the Pont du Gard, the world famous aqueduct, and it’s historic architecture.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Avignon, France
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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This 10-hour tour takes you into the heart of historic Provence, such as Saint Remy de Provence where Van Gogh produced several of his masterpieces and with its authentic Provencal market on Wednesday. Go to Les Baux de Provence for a visit of the Medieval village, and enjoy a unique sound and light show in Carrieres de Lumieres. Discover Arles, a historical and cultural city, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a unique visit of a reconstituted roman antic winery on an archeologic site , followed by a wine tasting of the unique “Vinum Romanum”. Finally explore the Pont du Gard, the world famous aqueduct, and it’s historic architecture.
Stop At: Wednesday morning market, Place de la Republique, Place Jules Pellissier Avenue de la Résistance, Saint-Remy-de-Provence France
Gaze in the provencal market on Wednesday, fill your eyes with warm colors and your nose with typical fragrances.
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Enjoy a visit of Saint Paul de Mausolé : The asylum where Vincent VAN GOGH stayed for one year, one of his most fruitful, thanks to its rich environment, and have a look at his paintings reproductions at the supposed exact places where they have been painted.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Carrieres des Lumieres, route de Maillane, 13210 Les Baux de Provence France
THE STRONGHOLD OF LES BAUX DE PROVENCE
Climb up to the top of the soldier’s old patrol way for the panorama, visit the fortress and experience the handling of middle age siege weapons such as trebuchet, mangonel, crossbow… Activities available on week-ends and holidays in May and June, everyday in July and August.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Carrieres des Lumieres, route de Maillane, 13210 Les Baux de Provence France
CARRIERES DE LUMIERES
Enjoy a unique sound and light show, based on the works of famous painters, enhanced by classical and contemporary masterpieces of music.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fondation Vincent Van Gogh Arles, 35 T rue du Docteur Fanton, 13200, Arles France
Visit the roman monuments in ARLES, such as arenas or follow the steps of Van Gogh in this rich historical and cultural city, UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Mas des Tourelles, 4294 Rte de Saint-Gilles, 30300 Beaucaire, France
Enjoy a unique visit of a reconstituted roman antic winery on an archeologic site ! Have a wine tasting of the local wines “Costieres de Nimes” and taste the unique “Vinum Romanum”, wines elaborated from original recipes found in the writings of eminent latin authors.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: 400 route du Pont du Gard La Bégude, 30210 Vers-Pont-du-Gard France
Discover the famous roman aqueduct, and walk around to find the best photo spot.
Duration: 1 hour