Medieval villages of Les Baux de Provence, the immersive experience of Carrières de Lumière, Saint Rémy de Provence culture, food & olive oil and the flavours of Domaine de la Vallongue wines.
A fortified hilltop village one of the most visited in Provence, narrow cobbled streets, ancient houses run up to a ruined castle - the Baux family ruled from the 9th century to 1426. Explore the village & then Carrières de Lumières, one time 19th century quarry Les Grand Fonds. In the 1960s it found a new function thanks to the genius of Jean Cocteau, an immersive experience that exhibits work from famous painters. Next Saint Rémy de Provence, savour the unique flavours of olive oil from Domaine Jolibois, true Provençal art of living. olive oils produced that symbolize the conviviality & joie de vivre. Finally a relaxing wine tour of Domaine de la Vallongue on the hillsides of the Alpilles. Located at the bottom of a long valley which was once the ancient Roman road which linked Rome to Spain.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Admission and visit to St. Paul de Mausole - the hospital where Van Gogh spent time & painted
✔ Wine & olive oil tasting at Domaine de La Vallongue in the Alpilles mountains
✔ Admission to Carrieres des Lumieres - the ancient quarry now and art light show
✖ We allow time for lunch - at your leisure in either St Rémy or Les Baux and happy to make recommendations to you
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Les Bords De Mer
2. Hermes
3. Holiday Inn Express Marseille - Saint Charles, an IHG Hotel
4. Hotel Maison Volver
5. NH Collection Marseille
6. hotelF1 Marseille est Saint Menet
7. Hotel Alexandre 1er
8. Aparthotel Adagio Marseille Timone
9. Ibis Aix en Provence
10. Ac Hotel By Marriott Marseille Prado Velodrome
11. Lemon Hotel Plan De Campagne
12. Hotel L'Eden Roc
13. La Demeure Du Panier
14. Logis Les Cigalons
15. Life Marseille Vieux Port
16. Chateau de la Panouse
17. Hotel de France
18. Hotel Lutia
19. Best Western Hotel Du Mucem
20. Escale Oceania Marseille Vieux Port
Additional Info: Pick-up & drop-off at your hotel in Aix-en-Provence, Marseille or Avignon. If your staying elsewhere we can coordinate a pick-up from your address. (there may be a supplement payable)
Itinerary
1
St. Paul de Mausole
The monastery is best known for the fact that Vincent van Gogh stayed here from May 1889 to May 1890. A masterpiece of Provencal Romanesque art, the 11th -12th Century cloister backs onto the chapel, in pure Romanesque style, with a façade altered in the 18th Century.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Carrieres des Lumieres
The town of Baux-de-Provence entrusted Culturespaces with the management of the quarry, as part of a public service concession agreement. Named ‘Les Carrières de Lumières’, Culturespaces have developed a unique and innovative concept for the site: AMIEX® (Art & Music Immersive Experience).Les Carrières de Lumières opened in March with the exhibition "Gauguin, Van Gogh: Painters in Colour", a musical journey into the colourful world of these two artists, produced by Culturespaces and directed by Gianfranco Iannuzzi, Renato Gatto and Massimiliano Siccardi.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Visit to this historic quintessential Provençal village, explore the tiny streets and enjoy the ambience of it's charm, shops, cafes and local eateries. St Rémy is the birthplace of Nostradamous.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Domaine de La Vallongue
An end of the day visit to this family owned estate set against the magnificent Alpilles mountain range - everything you imagine about Provençal style. A renowned wine maker and olive oil producer. Tastings included
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Not suitable for a shore excursion arriving and departing same day from the Port of Marseille
