Medieval villages Les Baux, St Rémy de Provence & Alpilles wine
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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Stop At: St. Paul de Mausole, off D5 direction Les Baux Next to Glanum, 13210 Saint-Remy-de-Provence France
The monastery is best known for the fact that Vincent van Gogh stayed here from May 1889 to May 1890. A masterpiece of Provencal Romanesque art, the 11th -12th Century cloister backs onto the chapel, in pure Romanesque style, with a façade altered in the 18th Century.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Carrieres des Lumieres, route de Maillane, 13210 Les Baux de Provence France
The town of Baux-de-Provence entrusted Culturespaces with the management of the quarry, as part of a public service concession agreement. Named ‘Les Carrières de Lumières’, Culturespaces have developed 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 colourful world of these two artists, produced by Culturespaces and directed by Gianfranco Iannuzzi, Renato Gatto and Massimiliano Siccardi.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: 13210 Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France
Visit to this historic quintessential Provençal village, explore the tiny streets and enjoy the ambience of it's charm, shops, cafes and local eateries. St Rémy is the birthplace of Nostradamous.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Domaine de La Vallongue, Route de Mouries, 13810 Saint-Remy-de-Provence France
An end of the day visit to this family owned estate set against the magnificent Alpilles mountain range - everything you imagine about Provençal style. A renowned wine maker and olive oil producer. Tastings included
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
09:00 AM
Duración: 8 To 9 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
We can arrange to pick up outside the 15km radius of Marseille, Aix-en-Provence or Avignon, subject to a surcharge of 75€ each way. This surcharge is payable via our website in advance at OohProvence or in cash on the day. You can also pre-order and pay for lunch with wine on the day of your tour. If you would like more information - please contact us. Full details available on our website along with details of any special tarif rates.
Airports- Marseille Airport, 13727 Marignane France
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Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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