From Avignon: In the Footsteps of Van Gogh in Provence
ID: GYG789-789
Category:
Sight Seeing
, Nature and Landscapes
Country: France
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Drive to Arles and discover some of the sites painted by Van Gogh during his stay in Provence. In Saint Rémy, visit Van Gogh's recreated bedroom where he stayed from 1889-1890.
Start your trip from Avignon and relax with round-trip transportation via air-conditioned minibus to explore Van Gogh's Provence. The sunny region of Provence has long been an inspiration for artists and painters, like Van Gogh.
From the bright colors of the sun and sunflowers to the various colorful landscapes, he painted hundreds of works during his stay in Arles and St. Rémy de Provence.
Today, you can follow in his footsteps to the sites that inspired him: Pont Langlois, Starry Night, Maison Jaune, Café Terrace at Night, and others.
In Saint Rémy, follow a walking route that shows reproductions of his famous works and visit St. Paul de Mausole Asylum where he was interned. Discover the well preserved Roman Arena and the 12th century St. Trophime Church before returning to Avignon.
Highlights
- Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh on a tour of Provence
- Discover the sites that inspired Van Gogh's most famous paintings
- Visit St. Paul de Mausole, the asylum where Van Gogh stayed from 1889-1890
- Drive a scenic route past olive groves and vineyards
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• From 1 November 2019 to 31 March 2020, this tour runs every Monday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:30 AM-1:30 PM
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
In front of the tourist information center of Avignon, 41 cours Jean Jaurès.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
