Things to do in Villeneuve-les-Avignon, Occitanie: The Best Private Tours

This 10-hour tour takes you into the heart of historic Provence, such as Saint Remy de Provence where Van Gogh produced several of his masterpieces and with its authentic Provencal market on Wednesday. Go to Les Baux de Provence for a visit of the Medieval village. Discover Arles, a historical and cultural city, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a unique visit of a reconstituted roman winery, followed by a wine tasting (according to opening times). Finally explore the Pont du Gard, the world famous aqueduct, and it's historic architecture.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Free visit of a wine museum with audioguide, followed by a wine tasting

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Other entrance fees

This 10-hour small-group tour will take you to some of the main highlights of the Provence region. Visit the Fontaine de Vaucluse spring, the Gordes hilltop village followed by the Lavender Museum. Visit Roussillon with its amazing colors, and Saint Remy de Provence to admire the Van Gogh's reproductions. Explore Les Baux de Provence village and gaze at the famous Roman aqueduct, and UNESCO World Heritage site, Pont du Gard.

Inclusions: Local driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off from downtown Avignon

Exclusions: Food and drinks

We begin the tour with a short drive from Avignon (also available from Aix-en-Provence or Marseille) to the famous Roman aqueduct - Le Pont du Gard, spanning the Gardon river, an impressive 160ft high bridge from the 1st century regarded as one of France's most important structures from the Roman period. Next the medieval village of Villeneuve Les Avignon for a walking tour to explore the interesting and unique village and on to visit La Chartreuse de Villeneuve Les Avignon that dates from the first half of the 14th century. Commissioned by Pope Innocent VI it is a magnificent building that connects with and helps to tell the story of the Pope's of Avignon. Time for a short lunch break before we head to the famous wine growing region of Châteauneuf du Pape and visit the middle-age castle and village and wine tasting at one of the most highly regarded wineries of the region. Time permitting one last surprise stop at one of the best chocolate makers in the region before the drive back.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Admission to both historic sites - Pont du Gard & Orange, Wine tasting

Exclusions: We allow a stop for you to enjoy lunch with wine - excluded in the price

Avignon once centre of the Catholic world, today a magnificent urban landscape, overlooking the river Rhône & the Saint Bénezet Bridge - the famous Pont d’Avignon. Start with a visit to the Palais and a walk to the famous bridge of Avignon. Afterwards a short drive to the other side of the River Rhône to visit the medieval village of Villeneuve Les Avignon and La Chartreuse de Villeneuve Les Avignon that dates from the first half of the 14th century. Commissioned by Pope Innocent VI it is a magnificent building that connects with and helps to tell the story of the Pope's of Avignon. On our way, a short stop to marvel at the Tour Philippe-le-Bel, a tower that was once at the point of entry of the famous bridge of Avignon, almost a kilometre away in the city of Avignon.

Inclusions: Admission to the Palais des Papes - Avignon, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Admission to the Pont St Bénézet Avignon, Transfers to Villeneuve Les Avignon & admission to La Chartreuse de Villeneuve Les Avignon

Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks

This is an exceptional guided day tour to visit both Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and Avignon the city of the Popes. It's only the river Rhône that separates them both, but history indisputably links them. Around 1000 AD Benedictine monks built St André Abbey on Mount Andaon. It's here that we begin our tour with a visit to the Abbey private gardens and Fort. The market town of Saint André became a fortress under the influence of the King Philippe Le Bel, who wanted to control access to the Rhône between Avignon and the Gard following annexation to the French crown. From here we take a walk down to visit La Chartreuse, a former monastery at the centre of the village. Exquisite frescoes connected to the Palais des Papes and an opportunity to explore the site before taking a break for lunch. Then return to Avignon via the Tour Philippe le Bel, once the entrance to the famous Pont d'Avignon. A walk on the bridge before a guided tour of the Palais des Papes, a most spectacular historic monument.

Inclusions: Admission to FIVE historic sites including La Chartreuse & Palais des Papes, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch