Are you enthusiastic about art and culture? If so, this package, the discovery of the life of Vincent van Gogh while in Provence, is for you. We offer a travel guide that traces his life, his spirit, and his paintings.
Stay description:
On February 20, 1888, Van Gogh arrived in Arles. He travelled the region on foot, painting landscapes, harvest scenes, and portraits.
For the six days of this tour, you will immerse yourself in the life of Vincent van Gogh, discovering and being surrounded by the unique ambiance and locations that inspired his dramatic landscapes.
You will rendezvous with the sites where Van Gogh was drawn to paint and sketch, the places where he lived and locations, he wanted to visit that we have rediscovered.
The stay:
We propose the following “in the footsteps of Van Gogh” tour to those locales which he visited and painted.
Day 1:
Arrival at night.
Day 2: Avignon:
Museum visit where the sole painting of Van Gogh in Provence is on exhibition.
Day 3: Arles:
Visit a spectacular abbey which inspired Van Gogh. Then, follow a pedestrian route in Arles, retracing Van Gogh's steps, and the places he lived.
Day 4: Saintes Maries de la Mer:
Embark on a 1h30m cruise to discover the Camargue landscape.
Day 5: St Rémy de Provence:
Visit the monastery where Van Gogh stayed for more than a year. After the visit, follow another pedestrian route in St Rémy that retraces his travels in the town.
Day 6: Les Baux de Provence:
Visit an exhibition on Van Gogh and enjoy a wine tasting in the vineyard where Van Gogh stopped to paint one of his famous tableaus (east-side of le Mas).
Day 7: Marseille:
Guided tour of a popular neighbourhood which Van Gogh dreamed of visiting. Then, embark on a cruise to discover the Calanques (famous limestone valleys in the Mediterranean).
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
- 6 nights in a hotel of your choice
- The cruises
- The wine tasting
- Entry fee for all sites
- Illustrated travel guide
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Catering
- Holiday Rates
- Tax
- Transportation
- Drinks
- Personal Expenses
The + of the stay:
- You will immerse yourself in a unique ambiance and atmosphere to discover this famous artist.
- You will discover fabulous landscapes.
Offer valid the entire year.
Option:
According to the season, more activities can be added, and the stay can be adapted:
- Avignon: Palais des Papes (Pope’s Palace), Pont d’Avignon (Avignon Bridge).
- Arles: The small train of the Alpilles (only in summer) and/or the Van Gogh foundation
- Saintes Maries de la Mer: horseback riding
- Visits may be made with a qualified guide, following the steps of Vincent van Gogh.
Location
Several tourist sites for your discovery:
- Alpilles Natural Park
- Camargue Natural Park
- Arles
- Avignon
Accommodations
Your choice of: B&B, hotel, or vacation rental
Food
Meals are not included.
Possibility of arranging other meals upon request.
Accompanying Individual
None provided.
Possibility of a guide upon request.