Arles & Les Baux
Explore Arles, admire the Carrières des Lumières, and discover Les Baux de Provence, from Avignon*.
* if you stay outside Avignon, please contact me to decide a better pickup place together.
from
109 €
per person
From 2 to 8 people
Duration: around 7h30 (off and high season tours)
Departure time: 9:30 am
Languages: English or French
High season tour on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from April to October, except on public holidays.
Off-season tour on Tuesday and Thursday, from November to March, except on public holidays.
from
109 €
per person
From 2 to 8 people
Duration: around 7h30 (off and high season tours)
Departure time: 9:30 am
Languages: English or French
High season tour on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from April to October, except on public holidays.
Off-season tour on Tuesday and Thursday, from November to March, except on public holidays.
Route
High season tour (from April to October):
9:30 am: Pickup in front of Hotel Le Bristol (address: 44 cours Jean Jaurès 84000 Avignon)
10:15 am: Stroll inside the city of Arles (45 minutes drive), where you will see monuments such as Espace Van Gogh at the former hospital, St Trophime cathedral, Van Gogh Café, the ruins of Constantin’s Baths, the Amphitheater and the Roman Theater. Duration: about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
12:15/12:30 pm: Guided tour of the olive oil farm Moulin CastelaS in Les Baux de Provence (30 minutes drive) with a tasting at the end of the tour of at least 5 different olive oils of Vallée des Baux de Provence appellation. Duration: about 30 minutes.
1:00/1:15 pm: Provençal picnic at the farm in Les Baux de Provence, made up of local goods (instance: hard-boiled eggs from the farm, tapenades, fresh goat cheese, seasonal fruits, fruits juice), in beautiful surroundings under the fig trees. Duration: about 1 hour.
2:15/2:30 pm: Visit of the Carrières des Lumières in Les Baux de Provence (5 minutes drive) with their wonderful light show projected on these former limestone quarries used to build the village (entrance tickets included in the price). Duration: around 1 hour.
3:30/3:45 pm: Free time in the medieval village of Les Baux de Provence, strong fortress in the Middle Ages, now listed in the most beautiful villages of France. Duration: about 1 hour.
4:30/4:45 pm: Back to Avignon (45 minutes drive). Arrival in front of Hotel Le Bristol around 5:15/5:30 pm.
Off-season tour (from November to March, picnic not included):
9:30 am: Pickup in front of Hotel Le Bristol (address: 44 cours Jean Jaurès 84000 Avignon)
10:15 am: Stroll inside the city of Arles (45 minutes drive), where you will see monuments such as Espace Van Gogh at the former hospital, St Trophime cathedral, Van Gogh Café, the ruins of Constantin’s Baths, the Amphitheater and the Roman Theater. Duration: about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
11:45 pm: Free time in Arles for lunch (not included in the price). Duration: about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
2:00/2:15 pm: Visit of the Carrières des Lumières in Les Baux de Provence (30 minutes drive) with their wonderful light show projected on these former limestone quarries used to build the village (entrance tickets included in the price). Duration: around 1 hour.
3:15/3:30 pm: Free time in the medieval village of Les Baux de Provence, strong fortress in the Middle Ages, now listed in the most beautiful villages of France. Duration: about 1 hour.
4:15/4:30 pm: Back to Avignon (45 minutes drive). Arrival in front of Hotel Le Bristol around 5:00/5:15 pm.
Included in the price:
- Pickup in front of Hotel Le Bristol
- Guided tour of the oil mill and tasting of at least 5 different olive oils of Vallée des Baux de Provence appellation (from April to October only)
- Admission tickets to the Carrières des Lumières in Les Baux de Provence
- 9-seat vehicle with air conditioning
- A cold bottle of water for each passenger
- Provençal picnic (from April to October only)
- Native chauffeur-guide speaking French and English
- Parking fees
- Drop-off at the starting point
Not included:
- Tips
- Personal purchases
- Picnic for the off-season tour
Other information to know:
- The tour will occur, except in case of force majeure (red vigilance declared by Météo France, quarantine, driver’s illness)
- Cancellation with a 97% minimum refund up to 24 hours before the departure time
