Van Gogh in ProvencePrivate full day tour from Avignon
In February 1888, Vincent Van Gogh arrived in Arles, where he lived for two years. Strongly impressed by the light and colors of Provence, Van Gogh worked on over 400 paintings and drawings during this period. Saint Rémy de Provence. Visit the Saint Paul de Mausole monastery, which became an asylum in the 19th century. Van Gogh took refuge here in 1889/18890 just before killing himself. A bronze statue in the entrance lane pays homage to Van Gogh. Drive through the Alpilles along the beautiful Val d’Enfer road. Les Baux de Provence The road up to Les Baux from the southeast passes trough olive groves and vineyards and passes the Cave Vignoble du Mas Saint Berthe where you can stop and taste the local wines. And after...the sightseeing is amazing. There are incredible rock formations in this part of the Alpilles, with the road seemingly cut through thre solid rock with single strokes of some giant’s knife. The village area is a stone and cobblestone medieval village. Just inside the entrance to the village are narrow cobblestone streets, terrace cafés, souvenir shops. Cathedrale d’images invites you to its new show on Picasso, beginning February 27th, 2008. Arles Evocation of Van Gogh’s life, amidst the setting where he lived, source of some of his most beautiful paintings. See the Hôpital van Gogh, Langlois bridge, the Alyscamps, Place Lamartine...)
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9.00 AM to 6.30 PM
