Villages of Saint-Rémy, Les Baux de Provence & the Pont du Gard
Description
You will spend an unforgettable day on this excursion to the heart of the Alpilles, passing through Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, a charming village with historic streets and delightful shops. You will stop at Les Antiques to admire two Roman monuments marking the entrance to the nearby village of Glanum, close to the famous Saint-Paul-de-Mausole hospital where Vincent Van Gogh stayed for a year and was inspired to paint his works. you ll then head to Les Baux-de-Provence, ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, perched on a rocky spur with its medieval castle dominating the view, where you will have time for a lunch break. You will visit the Pont du Gard site, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its construction and unique Roman architecture.
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Itinerary
Start your excursion with a visit to the village of Saint Rémy de Provence located in the heart of the Alpilles Regional Natural Park
Passing by the site of the Antiques, the gateway to the ancient city of Glanum and then stopping in front of the Saint Paul de Mausole hospital where Vincent Van Gogh stayed for nearly a year during which he found a great source of inspiration for his famous painting.
Discover the village of Les Baux De Provence perched on its rocky spur and dominated by the remains of its medieval castle. This village, classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France, will amaze you with its panorama and its sometimes steep streets.
You will cross the Rhône during the drive to reach the site of the Pont du Gard, classified as a World Heritage Site by Unesco, a 1st century masterpiece built by the Romans to supply water to the city of Nîmes.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is 6 hours long and includes 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes.
Reviews(5)
Guided tour of the Pont du Gard to prioritize in order to go up to the 3rd floor and understand everything about this site.
Very short time in Saint-Remy. More would be better to have a look around. I am not keen on churches and I felt visiting the church was a waste of time. It is a problem with group tours! I would have liked to see the hospital where Van Gogh was for a time. The tour could have included this and would have been a little bit longer. The Roman remains nearby were not very interesting. Time in the hospital or more time in St Remy would have been preferable. Les Baux was amazing and it was great that Florine stopped at an excellent vantage point for photos. Only just enough time to get a sandwich and have a quick look round. Overall a nit rushed. The point du Gard was good and about the right amount of time there.
Hello Kathryn , thank for your review, This tour include at least 1 hour in each village, regarding the church of Saint Remy (not visitable because under restoration) It seems to me that we stood about 5 or 6 minutes inside the church, which doesn't seem like a lot to me. Moreover, it marks the entrance to the village of St Rémy and is part of the culture, so it seems relevant to take a look, if only to admire the organ that is there. Sorry that it seemed useless to you. Regarding the Saint Paul hospital, if you refer to the tour program, it is not indicated to visit it but to pass by. It has happened to me, according to the wishes of my clients, to let them visit Vincent Van Gogh's room if the rest of the group allows it. I am very flexible and attentive about this, you just need to tell me. ... Kind regards, Florine
My husband, daughter, and I very much enjoyed seeing the country and visiting the sites. The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful! I definitely recommend!
Thank you so much Laura for your review, despite the Mistral wînd :) Wich you a nice time. Kind regards Florine
What pleasant memories.b Lots of people except in the high ground. Parking a little far for me who walks with sticks following a stroke.
Bonjour, vous avez dû vous tromper de prestataire, je n'ai pas fait de tour avec vous...bonne journée
Fluorine our tour guide was very knowledgeable and answered all questions and provided very good information
A lot of thanks for your nice commentary Shorhreh! Wish you all the best, see you next time ! Kind regards, Florine
