Legendary Art and Provence – The Tour

A five-day/four-night trip from Paris to Avignon to experience the Provence region of France

Six-day art pilgrimage from Paris following Van Gogh and Cézanne in Provence. Visit artists' studios, walk in their footsteps through Arles and Saint-Rémy, see Starry Night locations, and experience the luminous light that inspired masterpieces. Expert guides and luxury accommodations included.

Pricing & Details

3-Star Hotels: $2,950 per person
4-Star Hotels: $3,150 per person
Single Supplement: $150 per night
Duration: 6 days, 5 nights
Departure: Before 10:00 AM from Paris
Meeting Point: Avignon TGV station
Group Size: 2 minimum

What's Included

• 5 nights accommodation: 3 nights Aix-en-Provence + 2 nights Arles
• Daily breakfast and city taxes
• English-speaking driver/guides throughout
• Private transfers on arrival and departure
• All art museum and studio entrance fees
• Boat trip in Martigues canals
• Van Gogh foundation and studio visits
• Carrières de Lumières sound and light show

Your 6-Day Art Journey

Day 1: Arrival in Aix-en-Provence

Private transfer from Marseille Airport to centrally located hotel. Evening exploring Aix-en-Provence at leisure.

Day 2: Martigues - "Venice of Provence"

Full-day tour of charming Martigues with canals and bridges that inspired Dufy and Ziem. Visit Ziem Museum where Renoir came to see "Ziem's Venice." One-hour boat trip through historic canals.

Day 3: Cézanne's Aix-en-Provence

Guided tour of Cours Mirabeau and old town. Visit Cézanne's Studio displaying the painter's belongings where he created The Bathers. Explore Hôtel de Caumont 18th-century art center with major exhibitions.

Day 4: Van Gogh's Arles

Transfer to Arles, visit sites painted by Van Gogh that remain visible today. Musée Réattu and Fondation Vincent van Gogh exploring his creative peak (1888-1889) and impact on contemporary art.

Day 5: Alpilles Region & Saint-Rémy

Visit Les Baux de Provence perched village and Carrières de Lumières sound and light show featuring Van Gogh and Vermeer. Tour Saint Paul de Mausole psychiatric hospital where Van Gogh created 150 paintings including The Starry Night. Walk through famous wheat field and reconstructed bedroom.

Day 6: Departure

Private transfer to Marseille Airport or rail station for return to Paris.

Art Experience Highlights

• Cézanne's Studio: Original workspace where The Bathers was created
• Van Gogh's Arles: Sites he painted that remain visible today
• Saint-Rémy Hospital: Where Van Gogh created The Starry Night
• Ziem Museum: Martigues collection inspiring Renoir and Picabia
• Foundaton Van Gogh: Artist's peak creative period and contemporary impact
• Carrières de Lumières: Immersive Van Gogh and Vermeer projections
• Footsteps Walk: 19 artwork reproductions in Saint-Rémy locations
• Luminous Light: Experience the quality that captivated masters

Perfect For

Art enthusiasts, Van Gogh and Cézanne admirers, cultural travelers, couples seeking luxury art experiences, and anyone wanting to understand Provence's artistic legacy firsthand.

Not Included

Rail to/from Paris, most meals (except breakfast), personal expenses, tips

Walk in the footsteps of artistic legends and experience the light that inspired masterpieces. BOOK NOW for your comprehensive art pilgrimage through Van Gogh and Cézanne's Provence!

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