Explore the medieval villages of Les Baux and St Rémy de Provence, and indulge in a wine tour at Domaine Oddo winery. Discover ancient history, stunning landscapes, and the works of Vincent Van Gogh.
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St. Paul de Mausole - The monastery is renowned for being the residence of Vincent van Gogh from May 1889 to May 1890. This 11th-12th Century cloister, a gem of Provencal Romanesque art, adjoins the chapel, which is in pure Romanesque style and features a façade modified in the 18th Century.
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Carrieres des Lumieres - The town of Baux-de-Provence has entrusted Culturespaces with managing the quarry under a public service concession agreement. Renamed ‘Les Carrières de Lumières’, Culturespaces has introduced a unique and innovative concept for the site: AMIEX® (Art & Music Immersive Experience). Les Carrières de Lumières opened in March with the exhibition “Gauguin, Van Gogh: Painters in Colour”, a musical journey into the vibrant world of these two artists, produced by Culturespaces and directed by Gianfranco Iannuzzi, Renato Gatto, and Massimiliano Siccardi.
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Saint-Rémy-de-Provence - Visit this historic, quintessential Provençal village, wander through its narrow streets, and soak in the charm of its shops, cafes, and local eateries. St Rémy is also the birthplace of Nostradamus.
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Domaine de La Vallongue - Conclude the day with a visit to this family-owned estate set against the stunning Alpilles mountain range, embodying everything you envision about Provençal style. This estate is a renowned producer of wine and olive oil, with tastings included.
- Private transportation
- Admission and visit to St. Paul de Mausole - the hospital where Van Gogh spent time & painted
- Wine & olive oil tasting at Domaine de La Vallongue in the Alpilles mountains
- Admission to Carrieres des Lumieres - the ancient quarry now an art light show
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Les Baux de Provence clings precariously to an ancient rocky cliff. A fortified hilltop village one of the most visited in Provence & easy to understand its popularity, narrow cobbled streets, ancient houses run up to a ruined castle. Where the Baux family ruled from the 9th century ‘til 1426 when it was integrated into Provence, subsequently became part of France in 1481. Later the people revolted against integration & Louis XI responded by dismantling the château. Our visit explores the village & château. Next to Carrières de Lumières, one time 19th century quarry Les Grand Fonds. In 2019 it exhibits works of Vincent Van Gogh spanning 7,000 m² of the Carrières. A visual & musical production retracing the intense life of the artist, who in the last years of his life, painted more than 2,000 works.Saint Rémy de Provence ancient streets lined with old houses, built on one of the oldest archeological sites in Europe. End the day wine tasting at Domaine de La Vallongue in the Alpilles.
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