Following the steps of Van Gogh
ID: GYG673423-1111720
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Following in the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh, we will show you where he lived and what he painted during his stay in Provence. We will also stop at Les Baux de Provence, a beautiful hilltop village.
Provence provided inspiration for Van Gogh.
In this tour, we will guide you through the wonderful blend of art and history. Following in Vincent Van Gogh's footsteps, we will visit Arles (location of the Yellow house, Hotel-Dieu and coffee at night) and Saint Remy de Provence (Asylum of Saint Paul de Mausole) where he lived and painted.
We will show you the specific places that Van Gogh painted. During the walking tour of Arles, we will also show you the Roman history of the town with the amphitheatre (gladiator's fights) and the theatre. We will make a stop at the main square of Arles to see the 11th century church and the 12th century portal gate of Saint Trophime.
Explore also the incredible perched village, Les Baux de Provence, one of the most visited destination in France.
Highlights
- Arles Roman Amphitheatre (UNESCO monument)
- Arles Forum square (Coffee at night)
- Arles Hotel-Dieu
- Saint Rémy de Provence (Saint Paul de Mausole Asylum)
- Les Baux de Provence (beautiful hill top village located in the Alpilles)
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Walking Tour of Arles
- Les Baux de Provence
- Entry to Van Gogh mental asylum in Saint Rémy (Saint Paul de Mausole) included
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.