Saint-Rémy, Les Baux + olive oil tasting and the Pont du Gard

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(3 reviews)
Avignon, France

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This small-group tour in the heart of the Alpilles will let you discover its heritage and unique scenery. It starts in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, a village with a typically Provençal charm. You’ll make a stop at Les Antiques, Roman ruins located at the entrance of the old town, and then at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole Monastery, one of the last places Vincent van Gogh lived, where he found a great source of inspiration.

Next, you’ll be taken to the heart of a family-run estate for a guided tasting of AOP Baux-de-Provence olive oils.

The discovery continues in Les Baux-de-Provence, a hilltop village ranked among the most beautiful villages in France. Stroll through its characterful streets and enjoy some free time to soak in the surroundings.

Finally, you’ll head back on the road to end the day with a visit to the Pont du Gard, the famous Roman aqueduct listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

What's Included

Olive oil tasting in Castelas Mill
Pont du Gard entry
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point
Office de Tourisme d'Avignon

In front of the tourist office entrance.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Saint-Remy-de-Provence

    Start your excursion with a visit to the village of Saint Rémy de Provence located in the heart of the Alpilles Regional Natural Park

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Les Antiques

    Passing in front of the Saint Paul de Mausole hospital where Vincent Van Gogh stayed for nearly a year and during which he found a great source of inspiration for his famous painting, and stopping at the Antiques site (photo stop), the entrance to the ancient Roman city of Glanum.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Moulin Castelas

    You can't discover the Alpilles Regional Natural Park without tasting its precious green gold! At the foot of the village of Les Baux-de-Provence, dive into a family craft through a guided tasting of AOP olive oil from the Vallée des Baux-de-Provence.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Les Baux de Provence

    Discover the village of Les Baux De Provence perched on its rocky spur and dominated by the remains of its medieval castle. This village, classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France, will amaze you with its panorama and its sometimes steep streets.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Pont du Gard

    You will cross the Rhône during the drive to reach the site of the Pont du Gard, classified as a World Heritage Site by Unesco, a 1st century masterpiece built by the Romans to supply water to the city of Nîmes.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Provence Excursions

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Half-day Tours
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Private and Luxury
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Cancellation Policy

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