Hello dear visitor, my name is Arnaud and will be your native Guide of this magnificent Provence. Among the 5 tours I offer, I take you today to Arles and its surroundings.
We will first go to a breathtaking viewpoint on Les Baux de Provence, a medieval village built on a rocky promontory. You will then see the fabulous image show of the Quarries of Lights, former place of limestone extraction. You will come out with stars full of eyes!
Afterwards, we will stop at Moulin Castelas to visit the mill and taste several olive oils, before picnicking under the fig trees, excellent fresh produce from local farms.
We will then stroll through the city of Arles, whe...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Walk in the old town of Arles
Picnic shared with fresh and local products: boiled eggs, tapenade, pepper cream, fresh goat cheese, seasonal fruit, fruit juice (April to October)
Viewpoint on the medieval village of Les Baux de Provence
Guided tour of the Baux de Provence oil mill (April to October only)
Entrance tickets to the Carrières de Lumières
Free time in St Remy de Provence
Bottle of fresh water each available in the vehicle
Tasting of flavoured olive oils from PDO Vallé des Baux de Provence (April to October)
Tips
Picnic between November and March
Visit of the oil mill + tasting (November to March)
Meeting Points
Departure
Hôtel Le Bristol Avignon
Wait for me in front of the Le Bristol hotel. My car is black with Ventourisme on the sides.
If you are not staying in Avignon intramural, please contact me to arrange a better meeting point.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Hello dear visitor, my name is Arnaud and will be your native Guide of this magnificent Provence. Among the 5 tours I offer, I take you today to Arles and its surroundings.
We will first go to a breathtaking viewpoint on Les Baux de Provence, a medieval village built on a rocky promontory. You will then see the fabulous image show of the Quarries of Lights, former place of limestone extraction. You will come out with stars full of eyes!
Afterwards, we will stop at Moulin Castelas to visit the mill and taste several olive oils, before picnicking under the fig trees, excellent fresh produce from local farms.
We will then stroll through the city of Arles, whe...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Walk in the old town of Arles
Picnic shared with fresh and local products: boiled eggs, tapenade, pepper cream, fresh goat cheese, seasonal fruit, fruit juice (April to October)
Viewpoint on the medieval village of Les Baux de Provence
Guided tour of the Baux de Provence oil mill (April to October only)
Entrance tickets to the Carrières de Lumières
Free time in St Remy de Provence
Bottle of fresh water each available in the vehicle
Tasting of flavoured olive oils from PDO Vallé des Baux de Provence (April to October)
Tips
Picnic between November and March
Visit of the oil mill + tasting (November to March)
Meeting Points
Departure
Hôtel Le Bristol Avignon
Wait for me in front of the Le Bristol hotel. My car is black with Ventourisme on the sides.
If you are not staying in Avignon intramural, please contact me to arrange a better meeting point.
Return
Itinerary
1
Les Baux de Provence
Photo stop at the viewpoint on the medieval village of Les Baux de Provence, built on a rocky promontory and entirely built in limestone.
Then 5 minutes drive to the Careers of Lights.
15 minutes
2
Carrieres des Lumieres
Discover the breathtaking spectacle of Les Carrières de Lumières with his film projected on the old limestone quarries and on the ground. You're bound to come out amazed! Then 5 minutes drive to the Castelas Oil Mill (or 30 minutes drive to Arles if this tour takes place between November and March).
1 hour
3
Moulin Castelas
Visit of the oil mill and tasting of several olive oils of Vallée des Baux appellation followed by a Provencal picnic under the fig trees of the estate.
NB: stop only from April to October. From November to March, the tour will go directly from the Quarries of Light to Arles.
Then 30 minutes drive to Arles.
1 hour
4
Arles
After about 40 minutes drive from Avignon: Walk through Arles, built 2600 years ago, passing through the main places of the city: the cloister and the Cathedral of Saint Trophime, the Place de la République, the Roman forum, the Van Gogh café, the ancient theater, the amphitheatre and the summer garden. Then 30 minutes drive to Les Baux de Provence.
1 hour
5
Saint-Remy-de-Provence
Enjoy a free time in the pretty little town of Saint Rémy de Provence, home or holiday of several French and foreign artists. Then about 45 minutes drive back to Check-out Point.
