Day Trips in Provence

Discover Provence's lavender fields and enchanting villages with a 5-hour trip from Avignon. Travel through the countryside by comfortable coach, marveling at the bursts of color that make up the region's Mediterranean landscape. See the ochre quarries of Roussillon, visit the hilltop town of Gordes and enjoy a refreshing walk in Fontaine de Vaucluse. The small-group format ensures a custom experience for all!

Be inspired by Van Gogh's Provence on this 5-hour small-group tour from Avignon and learn how the region's extraordinary light affected his work. See the real-life locations depicted in Van Gogh's 'Starry Night Over the Rhone' and 'Caf e Terrace' as you explore historic Arles, then visit Saint R emy de Provence where the troubled artist was hospitalized for over a year. Finally, see works by Van Gogh and other iconic artists at the unique Carrières de Lumières, a multimedia art installation housed in an old quarry.

Get to know the wildlife and landscape of Camargue on this day trip from Avignon with a small group. Travel in a comfortable minivan through the countryside, listening to your guide's insightful commentary while looking out for flamingos, black bulls, and wild horses. See the local salt pans and rice fields before visiting the Ornythological Park of Pont-de-Gau to learn about bird life. Other highlights include Aigues-Mortes and Saintes-Maries-De-La-Mer.

Journey back in time to historic Provence on this half-day tour from Avignon. Visit the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard "“ a towering Roman aqueduct "“ and the rugged hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence to wander and explore key sites like St Vincent Church, Hôtel des Porcelets and the ruins of Baux's medieval castle. Then continue to other perched villages like beautiful Gordes and Rousillion (this stop available with upgrade).

Discover the beauty and heritage of Provence on a full-day tour of Orange, Les Baux de Provence and Arles from Avignon. In a small group, visit the UNESCO-listed town of Orange to view the beautifully preserved Triumphal Arch and Roman theater. Then head to the perched village of Les Baux de Provence for panoramic pastoral views, and Arles "“ the city famously captured by Van Gogh in paintings like Le cafe de nuit.

Departing from Avignon, set out to explore the charming villages and vineyards of Provence's Luberon region on a small-group tour. Stop at the mythical source of the Sorgues River, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, and savor stunning panoramic views from Gordes, a village of enchanting white-stone structures perched on the foothills of Monts of Vaucluse. Embark on a leisurely hike along the Ochre Trail before  perusing the cafes and courtyards of Bonnieux and M enerbes. Cap off your excursion with a  Provençal tasting session at a family-run winery.

Discover the wonderful world of Van Gogh on a half-day tour of Provence from Avignon. Journey to Saint Paul asylum in Saint-Remy-de-Provence and the perched medieval village of Les Baux de Provence to watch the audiovisual show of Les Carrières de Lumières" (show 2018 : Picasso). End in beautiful riverside Arles "“ the UNESCO-listed town that inspired Van Gogh to create some of his most famous works.

From June to August each year, the fertile lavender fields of Sault are widely considered among the most popular sights in Provence. This convenient 5-hour combination bus and walking tour from Avignon takes you to the heart of France's lavender country. Stroll along rows of purple lavender, visit a local lavender farm, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour - limited to eight people.

Experience Provence at its storybook best as you journey through rolling vineyards, medieval villages and artist's havens on this full-day tour from Avignon. Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh in Saint-Paul-de-Mausole; explore the Provencal market town of Arles and take in the views from hilltop Les-Baux-de-Provence. Then, step back in time with a visit to the Roman aqueduct Pont-du-Gard, before sampling fine Rhône Valley wines with a tour and tasting at the wine museum in Chateauneuf-du-Pape.

Take off from Aix-en-Provence to visit Moustiers Ste-Marie and Manosque on this 9-hour tour. Along the way, visit remarkable sights, such as Verdon Gorge (Gorges du Verdon), Lake of Ste-Croix, and Notre Dame de Lorette. Plus make a stop to tour the high-end cosmetics company, L'Occitane's factory.