1. Pope’s Palace (Palais des Papes)

The residence of the sovereign pontiffs in the 14th century is the largest Gothic Palace in the world. 25 areas to visit : ceremonial halls, chapels, cloister, the Pope’s private apartments with their priceless frescos, as well as a stenographic area, the Musée de l’Oeuvre, which presents the development and history of the building since it was build. Ranked as UNESCO world heritage.

  1. Pont du Gard and Wine Tasting

Visit two of the most impressive Roman ruins in Provence and sample the region’s renowned wines on this half-day small-group tour from Avignon. Marvel at the grand aqueduct of Pont du Gard, visit the UNESCO-listed Roman Theater in Orange, then enjoy wine tasting at a Chateaneuf du Pape winery.

  1. Le Grand

Step back in time on a full-day historic tour of Provence from Avignon. Admire the Provençal countryside, blanketed in vineyards and lavender fields, as you travel to Orange to view feats of Roman architecture and Châteauneuf-du-Pape to sample fine local wine. View the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard, a protected Roman aqueduct, and visit the rocky perched towns of Les Baux de Provence, Roussillon and Gordes, widely consider France’s most beautiful village.

  1. In the Footsteps of Van Gogh

Live the story of Van Gogh on a private half-day tour of historic Provençal landmarks from Avignon. Journey to beautiful seaside Arles, where the tortured artist was inspired to create famous works such ‘Le Café de Nuit’ and ‘La Maison Jaune’. With an expert guide, see where Van Gogh lived — including the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum — and learn about his sometimes tragic life. Conclude with visits to the ancient Roman sites of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and the UNESCO-listed Arles Amphitheatre.

  1. Orange, the Roman City

This beautiful Roman city will hide no secret to you! This visit will mainly concern the heavy historical past of Orange from the Roman times till the Princes. You’ll be taking some “off the beaten track” paths around Roman ruins that have remained undug, so you’ll be needing good walking shoes and a camera! Beautiful panoramic views are to be captured on top of the hill where you’ll get a great overview of the whole city and its Roman monuments. Absolutely breathtaking!

  1. History, Chocolate and Wine Tour

Liven up a day of sightseeing with fine wine and delicious chocolates as you journey around Provence on this full-day tour from Avignon. Visit the magnificent Roman theatre of Orange, see the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard aqueduct and trace the footsteps of Van Gogh in Saint Rémy de Provence. Look out over the Alpilles from the hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence, then pair regional wines with homemade chocolates at a special tasting workshop in Châteauneuf du Pape.

  1. Baux-de-Provence, Saint-Remy-de-Provence, Gordes and Roussillon

See some of the top sights of Provence in one day on this small-group tour from Avignon. Destinations include Arles, Les Baux-de-Provence, St-Remy-de-Provence, Gordes, Roussillon and Luberon National Park. You’ll have plenty of photo ops of Roman landmarks, medieval architecture, hilltop villages and much more.

  1. In the Footsteps of the Romans

Follow the trail of the Romans through ancient Provence on this private half-day tour from Avignon! With an expert guide, visit celebrated Roman ruins and hear tales of Roman emperors, conquests, engineering and architecture in southern France and beyond. See the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard aqueduct and travel to the city of Nîmes to view the Magne Tower, the Arena of Nîmes and the remarkable Maison Carrée (Square House), a masterfully preserved Roman temple.

  1. Beauty of Lavender

Walking through the lavender fields, what a beautiful and romantic experience ! Let us introduce you to the French Capital of Lavender, where you will learn more about its properties by visiting the distillery and taste lavender ice cream (non included).

  1. Roman Abbey of Montmajour

Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Roman Abbey of Montmajour in Provence by pre-booking your tickets in advance. Explore inside the magnificent Montmajour Abbey on a self-guided tour, learn more about the historic landmark, and take in the views from the Pons de l’Orme Tower.

 

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