Top 10 Literary, Art & Music Tours in Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

In this full day private tour, you will first head-up to the old town of Hyères to discover the 2 400 years of Roman heritage. Afterward,  you will be driven to Le Lavandou where you'll enjoy some scenic views. Finally you'll go to Saint-Tropez the village of arts, artists and jet-set.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Private tour, Port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Discover in one day the three greatest places in Provence ; Marseille, Aix-en-Provence and Cassis! they are all very specials & different. . .

Inclusions: Guided tour in English, driver, minivan with AC & WiFi, parking, gas, insurance, taxes, water and my undivided attention.

Exclusions: Entrances to Museum, boat ride, lunch, souvenir shop, drinks, snack.

Visit the main historic cities and places Provence is famous for. Small group tour. Kind and professional driver/guides. Fully air/conditioned vehicles.

Inclusions: Experienced guide

Exclusions: Bottled water, Gratuities, Entrance fees to the visited sites

Enjoy a small-group tour from Avignon to follow the steps of Van Gogh with an experienced guide. During this half day tour we will guide you through the wonderful marriage of art and history. Following Van Gogh steps, we will visit Arles and Saint Rémy de Provence where he lived and painted. Explore the incredible perched village Les Baux de Provence one of the most visited destination in France.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

Explore the Roman city of Arles during a private half-day tour from Aix-en-Provence. Visit the historic center to see the main monuments on a 1-hour of guided walking tour and drive to the medieval hilltop village of Baux de Provence. Visit the village and 10th century fortress or enjoy a unique art show in the Carrières de Lumières.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Lunch, Guided tour in Baux de Provence village, Tips

Depending on your predilection, Château la Coste, north of Aix-en-Provence, is either an estimable winemaker with a sideline in contemporary art or a marvel of modern architecture with open-air gallery that happens to have a vineyard attached. Whatever the viewpoint Château La Coste is an exceptional discovery of art, architecture & fine wine. Wine tasting included. 'La Coste combines all the elements of the perfect French Art de Vivre - a unique artistic experience in an atmosphere of calm luxury. It's an atypical art estate in a protected environment. Strolling through see over thirty major art installations scattered throughout the domain amongst oak trees, hundred-year-old pines, vines & lavender fields. Enjoy the creations of architecture from - Tadao Ando, Jean Nouvel, Renzo Piano & Frank O.Geary. Artworks include Louise Bourgeois, Alexander Calder, Larry Neufeld, Ai Weiwei, Sean Scully, Andy Goldsworthy, Michael Stipe, Tom Shannon, Tracey Emin and Liam Gillick.

Inclusions: Ticket for access to the park to visit the estate and the artworks, Wine tasting at the end of the visit - you have the option to purchase wine and other local produce, Visit to the 'Chais' - the wine making & wine production feature

Exclusions: There is a choice of a snack lunch on the terrace (no reservations) or a superb sit-down lunch in the Tadao Ando arts centre restaurant (reservations required) ask for details

Follow in the footsteps of a Post-Impressionist master on this 5.5-hour Van Gogh in Provence small-group day trip. Follow in Van Gogh’s footsteps through the Roman ruins in St-Rémy de Provence. Picture the hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence from a panorama view point in the Alpilles hill-range. Attend the light and sound show in Les Carrières de Lumières, the show in 2020 will be dedicated to Salvador Dali. Visit UNESCO-listed Arles and discover many of the sites which stirred Van Gogh’s creativity. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to eight people. The show at Les Carrières de Lumières in 2021 will be dedicated to the painter Cezanne.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan (8 seats), Carrieres de Lumiere show

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pick up / drop off

We will start our day with a visit of downtown Aix en Provence, its fountains, mansions and the cathedral Saint Sauveur (1:30). We will then leave for an immersion in the world of the painter Cézanne with the visit of his workshop (ticket not included 6,5 euros). Going through "the painters' field" and "Cézanne's portal". The ideal place for a picnic in the heart of Provence of the famous painter. After being energized, we will continue our journey towards Château Lacoste and where we will enjoy the various exhibitions of contemporary art, a visit to the vineyards and a wine tasting to end this day. in beauty ! Possible stops will be possible in Aix (city center), according to the timing, in some shops of local products (chocolate Puyricard, olive oil, confectionery, lavender).

Inclusions: Bottled water, Wine tasting

Exclusions: Lunch

Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Cezanne, Pablo Picasso, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Raoul Dufy, all these masters found inspiration in the pure skies of Provence. THIS 7 DAYS- 6 NIGHTS HOLIDAY PACKAGE We will take you in the footsteps of these great masters discovering all the places that have inspired them. The program was carefully designed with a art teacher and local artist with a degree in fine arts. Together, we have selected the best places in Provence in the footsteps of Great painters in Provence. Each day, the group will participate in a 2 hours workshop with a art teacher. We can select a lower hotel category to offer lower rates.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Art workshops & material, Visits, museums, sightseeings, Tour guide, Accommodation in 4* hotels

Exclusions: Snacks and alcoholic beverages

This is an exceptional day's visit that takes you around both the north and the south face of the iconic Montagne Sainte Victoire. To the north discover hidden lakes - Lac de Bimont, rich forests and tiny Provençal villages including Vauvenargues, Picasso's burial place at the beautiful Château of Vauvenargues. From here we drive to the tiny medieval village of Puyloubier, a village set against the backdrop of the south side of the mountain and a gastronomic treat with a lunch stop on the terrace of the tiny village square. In the afternoon a drive through the national park with a stop and a visit to Domaine St Ser, one of the highest vineyards set against the backdrop of the mountain. Sample the delicious wine before we drive through the park back towards Aix-en-Provence. A full day out that combines all the elements of the perfect French Art de Vivre.

Inclusions: Wine tasting at the end of each visit - you have the option to purchase wine and other local produce, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: There is a choice of a snack lunch on the terrace (no reservations) or a superb sit-down lunch in the Tadao Ando arts centre restaurant (reservations required) ask for details