Private Day Trip to Arles, Les Baux de Provence and Saint-Remy de Provence
Roman monuments, medieval hilltop villages, and the landscapes that moved Van Gogh - all in a single private day.
This private day trip through Provence takes you across three of the region's most storied destinations: UNESCO-listed Arles, the dramatic clifftop village of Les Baux de Provence, and the artistic sanctuary of Saint-Remy de Provence. Each stop layers history, culture, and landscape into an unhurried, fully private experience.
Arles anchors the morning with its remarkable concentration of Roman heritage, from a first-century arena still used for events today to the vast Alyscamps necropolis that once drew pilgrims and painters alike. The church of Saint-Trophime, with its carved Romanesque portal, and the remains of Roman baths and a theater round out a cityscape that earned its UNESCO designation with good reason.
The afternoon shifts tone entirely as the route climbs to Les Baux de Provence, a medieval village perched on a limestone spur 245 meters above the Alpilles plain. The panoramic views from its ruined citadel stretch across olive groves and garrigue to the horizon. Saint-Remy de Provence closes the day with a visit to the monastery of Saint-Paul de Mausole, where Vincent van Gogh voluntarily stayed for a year and produced over 150 works, followed by free time to explore the old town at your own pace.
Tour Highlights
Walk through the Roman arena, theater, and baths of Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage site with two millennia of layered history.
Explore the Alyscamps, one of the most famous Roman and early Christian necropolises in the Western world, also painted by Van Gogh.
Follow in Van Gogh's footsteps through Arles and discover the exact locations that inspired some of his most celebrated paintings.
Ascend to Les Baux de Provence and take in sweeping views from a medieval village clinging to a 245-meter rocky spur.
Visit the monastery of Saint-Paul de Mausole in Saint-Remy de Provence, where Van Gogh lived and worked for an entire year.
Enjoy free time in the charming old town of Saint-Remy de Provence, a Provencal market town with Roman ruins and artisan boutiques.
Travel as a fully private group with no strangers sharing your vehicle or schedule, allowing a relaxed and personalized pace throughout the day.
Itinerary
Begin the day in Arles, exploring its outstanding Roman legacy: the amphitheater, the theater, the Alyscamps necropolis, the Roman baths, and the church of Saint-Trophime. This compact city holds more Roman monuments than almost anywhere outside Italy, and its historic center is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
After the Roman sites, shift focus to the artistic legacy of Vincent van Gogh, who lived in Arles for over a year. Walk past the locations that directly inspired some of his most recognizable works, including the yellow house, the night cafe, and the hospital garden.
Drive into the Alpilles massif to reach Les Baux de Provence, a dramatically situated medieval village on a rocky limestone spur. Explore the preserved village streets and the remains of the ruined citadel while enjoying panoramic views across the Provencal plain below.
Conclude the tour in Saint-Remy de Provence with a visit to the monastery of Saint-Paul de Mausole, where Van Gogh voluntarily committed himself and produced an extraordinary body of work (entrance at own expense). Afterward, enjoy free time to stroll the old town at your leisure.
What Is Included
Included
- Private transportation for the full day
- Professional private guide throughout the tour
- Guided visits in Arles (Roman monuments and Van Gogh sites)
- Guided visit to Les Baux de Provence
- Guided visit to Saint-Paul de Mausole monastery exterior and surroundings
- Free time in Saint-Remy de Provence old town
Not Included
- Entrance fees to Roman monuments in Arles
- Entrance fee to Saint-Paul de Mausole monastery (own expense)
- Meals and beverages
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
- Personal expenses and shopping
Important Information
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