Arles – St Remy de Provence – Les Baux de Provence – 8 hours

You will discover the enchanting region of the Alpilles mountain range, the ruins of a castle and its medieval village, the olive groves, the Gallo/Roman town of Glanum, the Carrières de Lumières (the quarry art and light show), and a visit to St Rémy de Provence.

Open market days in St Rémy de Provence are on Wednesday & Saturday mornings.

There will be a lunch stop in a selected restaurant.(Optional)

Inspiring and breathtaking, in the heart of mythical and historic Provence, the northern slope of the Alpilles is captivating with its natural rocky cirque.

Let’s go to Arles “Little Rome”, its arena of 20 000 seats, its ancient theater, the city that hosted Vincent Van Gogh with several reproductions of his paintings along our stroll in the city.

Then we will visit an oil mill that will explain the process plus a tasting of the different oils made.

You will then stop in Saint-Remy de Provence and visit its market where producers will talk to you about their local products. You will be able to taste the local Provençal delicacies such as the reputable olive oil of Provence, the French red wine, fruit and vegetables, fish and seafood, meat and “charcuterie” products.

Finally, you will visit the archaeological site of Glanum, where the remains of an outstanding collection of Roman architectural relics are located, and the Quarries of Lights, a major artistic site, where digital light exhibitions are held all year long.