Self-Guided City Tour & Van Gogh’s Provence Excursion

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Duration: 5h
Location: Arles, Arles, France | Arles, France


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Access to historic sites in the remarkable town of Avignon
Guided trip to the former village of Vincent van Gogh
Magnificent formal papal palace & romantic former bridge
Visits to well-preserved Roman monuments in Arles
Scenic drive through the breathtaking Provençal countryside

Inclusions:
Self-guided tour of Avignon
Guided tour of Saint-Rémy de Provence, Les Baux-de-Provence and Arles
Admission to the Palais des Papes and Pont Saint-Bénézet
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Avignon hotel

Description:

Historic landscapes in Avignon and the inspiring vistas of rural Provence combine for a memorable adventure. Explore Avignon at your own pace with tickets to a pair of historic attractions and join a guide to see the stunning towns, arts, and culture that form an enduring image of the region.

In Avignon, use your ticket to visit the Palais des Papes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Europe's biggest Gothic palace, surrounded by imposing fortifications and defense towers. Grab your audio guide, meander through the grandiose rooms, and witness the lavish lifestyles of the seven 14th-century popes who lived here.

Walk on the famous Pont Saint-Bénézet, the remains of a grand medieval bridge that partially crosses the Rhône. Wander the ancient streets and courtyards of this storied city and reflect on the role it played in Europe's history.

After joining your guide, visit the ruins in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and soak up the ambience of the village where Vincent van Gogh painted more than 150 masterpieces. Ride on a scenic road through olive groves to see Les Baux-de-Provence and explore the former home of a powerful feudal lord who ruled over Provence in the Middle Ages.

Continue to Arles, a historic town full of ambience and well-preserved Roman ruins. Discover the ancient amphitheater, the Gallo-Roman acropolis at the Alyscamps, the Roman Theater, the Forum, and the Baths of Constantine.