In the space of a minibus excursion we invite you to discover the treasures that flow out of Provence
A day traveling though the history of Provence since Roman antiquity awaits you.
During this escapade, you will depart in the direction of Orange to discover two testimonies to Roman Imperialism: the Antique Theater of the first century, the best conserved in Europe and the Arc de Triomphe.
These architectural marvels are classified as world heritage by UNESCO.
Each year an outdoor festival of lyric arts, world famous, takes place from the end of July to the beginning of August: Those are the Chorégies of Orange. Operas, symphonic concerts... etc take place in the open air in the antique theater.
The entry ticket to the monument and the audio-guide are included in the excursion.
Then by minibus, you will go in the direction of the exceptional vineyards of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, an exceptional land.
In times past, that land was next to the summer residence of the Popes, coming from the Palace of the Popes in Avignon.
Thanks to a great panoramic view from the ruins of the city castle, you can admire these beautiful vineyards.
Then you savor this AOC wine called the "country of the 13 vine varieties" in one of the wineries of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
You can appreciate the ancestral know-how of the grape growers who will know how to transmit their history with passion.
A selection of the best wines of the Rhone Valley will be offered for sale,
A delight for wine lovers as well as for specialists.
You will then go to the city of Arles in a minibus.
We offer a discovery of the city center on foot. The city has antique treasures including the arena and the antique theater.
While walking in the small streets of the city, you will admire the places painted by the impressionist painter Van Gogh: The forum square (Night cafe), the Lamartine square (painting-The Yellow House), RueMireille str (painting-The Old Mill), the garden of the Boulevard des Lices (public garden), the Alyscamps…etc
Then you may plunge into the heart of the Alpilles Regional Natural Park starting with the discovery of the remarkable village of Baux-de-Provence.
Perched on a 245-meter rocky spur, this spectacular village perfectly illustrates the Provencal art of living
The village of Baux de Provence is registered: Remarkable Site for Taste and Most beautiful villages of France.
The village of Baux-de-Provence is an exceptional, prestige site in the Alpilles.
You will be given some free time in order to visit its historic pedestrian center, to stroll its narrow streets and to discover the small squares, the shaded terraces, its castle, the Santon museum, the Hôtel des Porcelets or the church of Saint-Vincent. …
You will also admire the beautiful views of the Alpilles range from this perched village.
You can use this free time for discovering,
A not-to-be-missed stop in Provence!
Free time will be given during the day for your lunch (not included)
In the course of your tour, you will also be offered the opportunity to make a photo stop in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, on the site of the Antiques of Glanum in order to immortalize the splendid landscapes often painted by Vincent Van Gogh.
You may also photograph architectural treasures such as the Arc de Triomphe or the Mausoleum dating from the 1st century BC located near the Glanum site.
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