Arles, Les Baux & Saint-Remy from Aix: Van Gogh & Roman sites

Three towns, two markets, Roman ruins and the places where Van Gogh lived

A full-day tour from Aix-en-Provence visiting Arles, Les Baux de Provence and Saint-Remy de Provence with a professional guide and air-conditioned minibus. You'll browse the open-air Provençal markets in both Arles and Saint-Remy, see Saint-Paul de Mausole monastery where Van Gogh stayed, explore the cliff-top village of Les Baux, and view the Roman Amphitheatre and other UNESCO-listed monuments in Arles. The guide speaks English or French. Children from age 4 are welcome. Lunch and monument entry fees are on your own.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit markets and villages in Provence

• Visit St Rémy de Provence market
• See St Paul de Mausole
• Free time in Les Baux de Provence
• Lunch on your own
• Explore Arles and Roman ruins

The experience

Eight and a half hours takes you through three of Provence's most visited towns in a single day. The minibus picks you up in Aix-en-Provence and heads first to Saint-Remy de Provence, where you'll walk through the open-air market (Saturday or Wednesday depending on the day you book), then visit Saint-Paul de Mausole, the monastery where Van Gogh was admitted after the ear incident and where he painted some of his most recognizable works. The guide walks you through the grounds and explains what drew him there and what he created during his stay.

From Saint-Remy, the route climbs to Les Baux de Provence, a fortified village perched on a rocky ridge with views across the Alpilles valley. You have free time to wander the narrow streets, sit in the square or grab lunch at your own pace. The minibus then descends to Arles, the UNESCO-listed Roman town where Van Gogh spent his most productive months. The guide shows you the Arles Amphitheatre, one of the best-preserved Roman structures in France, and points out the streets and cafés that appear in his paintings and letters. You'll also browse the Provençal market in Arles before the return journey to Aix-en-Provence.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or French.
• air-conditioned minibus transport from Aix-en-Provence.
• access to the open-air markets in Arles and Saint-Remy de Provence.
• entry to the grounds of Saint-Paul de Mausole monastery.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and SaturdayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by A la Francaise Aix-en-Provence

Is this one for you?The tour departs from Aix-en-Provence and returns there at the end, so you don't need a car or local transport to reach the three towns. The minibus handles the route and the driving. This works well if you're staying in Aix or arriving by train, since the pickup and drop-off are in the city itself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Saint-Paul de Mausole and why did Van Gogh go there?

Saint-Paul de Mausole is a monastery in Saint-Remy de Provence where Van Gogh admitted himself in 1889 after cutting off part of his ear. He stayed for a year, painted over 140 works there including Starry Night, and the guide explains the connection between his time in the monastery and the paintings he created.

Do I need to pay extra to enter the monuments and museums?

Monument entry fees are not included in the tour price and are paid separately if you choose to enter. The guide will point out the Arles Amphitheatre and other Roman sites, but you decide whether to buy tickets for any of them.

What happens during the free time in Les Baux de Provence?

You have free time to explore the cliff-top village on your own. You can walk the medieval streets, sit in the main square, have lunch at a local restaurant, or visit the Carrières de Lumières (a multimedia show in former quarries) if it's open, though that ticket is separate and not included.

Are the markets open every day the tour runs?

The Provençal markets operate on specific days: Saturday and Wednesday in both Arles and Saint-Remy. The tour is scheduled to coincide with market days, so you'll see the stalls and vendors when you visit.