GP limousine :: Tour Provence - Arles and the Alpilles

Arles and the Alpilles

Saint Rémy de Provence, Les Baux de Provence, Arles: 8h

GP Limousine proposes a one-day excursion to discover the outstanding atmosphere of the Alpilles. This chalky rock known for its fabulous colors gave birth to charming villages. First, visit St Remy de Provence, Van Gogh place with its little lanes, then go to the Alpilles chain, where you'll admire the medieval les Baux de Provence. End with Arles and its Roman architecture. This town inspired many painters like Van Gogh or Picasso.

Saint Rémy de Provence

Saint Remy de Provence is in the heart of the Alpilles and welcomes you with magnificient restored houses, ancient lanes, nice fountains and terraces to enjoy the sun. This village has an outstanding cultural heritage with hotels converted into museums, art galleries, chapels and convents. You'll visit the great baths and the archeological center with the Sade hotel. With its beauty and its charm, this little town welcomed Van Gogh who painted near 150 paintings of St Remy de Provence.

Les Baux de Provence

Les Baux de Provence is ranked among the Most Beautiful French Villages with its natural regional park of the Alpilles. This town is rich of historical heritage with around 22 Historical ranked monuments like Baux Castel, Saint Vincent Church, Louis Jou foundation and Yves Brayer Museum. The beauty of this area is made of little places, shaded terraces and narrow lanes. Historical remains can be discovered by foot. Gourmets will be delighted by a meal at the Oustau de Baumaniere, a 18th century house, 2-star gastronomic rstaurant in the Michelin guidebook.

Arles

Arles is 60km away from Aix en Provence: Provence traditions and historical heritage are its landmarks. Arles has many historical and cultural World UNESCO Heritage Monuments. You'll visit the Antic Arles Museum, Romain arenas, the cathedral and the Saint Trophisme cloister. Arles is the door to the Camargues: swamps, salines, ponds, whites horses and red flamingos. This is a cultural place, refuge for Van Gogh, Gauguin or Picasso.

L’Oustau de Baumanière in Baux

Simple and subtle meals rewarded this restaurant with 2 stars at the Michelin Guidebook. Wines menu offers an impressive selection of best wines.

Jardin des Arts in Arles

An exceptional setting under the vaults of the Tinaitres cloister and a nice atmosphere are on top of a refined cuisine made of fresh products. All assets for an enjoyable meal.

Suggestion for your day

Glanum

Antic city, Glanum is located 2 km away from Saint Remy de Provence. A Gallic tribe settled down near a source from 5th century bc. Romans and Greeks also lived here what generates an original architecture.