Private Day Trip to Arles Les Baux de Provence and Saint Remy de Provence

About this tour

Explore three gems of Provence in a single day with your own guide and driver. Start in Arles, where Roman ruins—the amphitheatre, theatre, and sprawling necropolis—sit alongside medieval streets Van Gogh once wandered. Climb to the fortified village of Les Baux perched 245 metres above the plain for sweeping views across the countryside. Finish in Saint Rémy de Provence, where you'll visit the monastery where Van Gogh spent a year recuperating, then stroll the atmospheric old quarter. Seven and a half hours of Provence without the tour-bus crowds.

Highlights

• Roman amphitheatre and theatre in UNESCO-listed Arles
• Alyscamps necropolis, one of the largest in the Roman world
• Van Gogh's walking routes and inspiration sites in Arles
• Medieval fortress village of Les Baux with panoramic vistas
• Saint-Paul de Mausole monastery where Van Gogh recovered
• Wandering Saint Rémy's compact historic centre at leisure
• Air-conditioned minivan transport throughout the day

What to expect

Your guide picks you up and drives you to Arles first, where you'll spend time among its Roman relics—the arena still hosts events, whilst the theatre and Alyscamps necropolis reveal how layered this town is historically. You'll walk streets Van Gogh painted, seeing how little some corners have changed. Then it's a scenic drive uphill to Les Baux, a genuine medieval settlement clinging to a rocky outcrop; the views across the Alpilles valley are worth the climb alone. After Les Baux, head down to Saint Rémy to explore the monastery where Van Gogh was a patient, and wander the old town's narrow lanes and squares at your own pace.

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