Arles, Les Baux and Saint Remy de Provence from Marseille
- Overview
This tour from Marseille will take you through the Plain of the Crau, to the ancient city of Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Numbers are limited to a maximum of eight people on this small group walking tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide.
Discover the Roman vestiges with not only the Arenas, the Ancient Theatre, but also, the church of Saint Trophime (carved portal of 12th century), Van Gogh's Cafe and the Forum Place where the statue of Frederic Mistral stands.
Next the road leads you to the Baux de Provence, where you will stopover in the Abbey of Montmajour (10th Century) and the Mill of Daudet, where Alphonse Daudet found inspiration to write his famous letters. Enjoy lunch on your own, in the village of Les Baux de Provence.
In the afternoon, you will continue to Saint Remy de Provence, on a beautiful road edged by fields of olive trees. You will have the opportunity to take photos at an ancient Roman monument ("The Antiques") which is located in an olive-tree field, and there is a possibility to visit the Saint-Paul de Mausole mental hospital, were the painter Van Gogh was confined.