About this tour
A private seven-to-eight-hour tour through the Alpilles led by a local guide, starting with Arles' Roman landmarks—amphitheatre and theatre—before tracing Van Gogh's footsteps through the streets and sites he frequented. Continue to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence for lunch at leisure, then visit Moulin Castelas olive grove for tastings. Conclude in Les Baux-de-Provence, wandering narrow lanes and absorbing views across the dramatic limestone escarpment.
Highlights
- Arles' surviving Roman amphitheatre and theatre complexes
- Van Gogh's hospital and favourite café haunts
- Moulin Castelas olive oil tasting and grove tour
- Saint-Rémy-de-Provence lunch break and exploration
- Les Baux perched village with limestone cliff panoramas
- Air-conditioned Mercedes transport throughout
- Locally-led narrative from someone raised in the region
What to expect
Begin with a walking circuit of Arles' classical ruins, absorbing the architecture Van Gogh sketched. Your guide will point out locations tied to his stay—hospitals, cafés, streets captured in his work. After driving to Saint-Rémy, you'll have time to source lunch independently and wander its quiet main square and artisan shops. The afternoon pushes toward Moulin Castelas, where staff walk you through olive pressing and offer oils to sample. Finally, ascend to Les Baux village perched on a ridge; the tight cobbled streets and sudden vistas over the Alpilles plateau reward slow exploration.
Good to know
Lunch isn't provided, so budget time in Saint-Rémy to eat. Wear comfortable walking shoes for Arles' uneven pavements and Les Baux's steep lanes. Bring sunscreen and a hat; shade is sparse. Bottled water supplied. Prams and infant seats available if needed.
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