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HIKE IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF VAN GOGH  

Do you like to hike while learning and discovering things?  

This excursion is made for you!  

During this excursion we invite you to discover exceptional landscapes for 7 hours while talking about the life of Vincent Van Gogh and the landscapes he painted.  

…   (Flexible duration and price according to your level).  

Ready?   Put on your walking shoes and discover the Alpilles range the way Vincent Van Gogh saw them.  

 

ROUTE OF THIS HIKE IN SAINT RÉMY DE PROVENCE  

The start of this day takes place from the Antiques site in Saint Rémy de Provence.  

You will admire the landscapes around one of the most beautiful archeological sites of Provence.  

The fragrance of guarrigue will accompany you for 4 kms, on the way to the Crete of the Alpilles.  

The hike continues with the discovery of a marvelous panorama:   The Baux de Provence  

One of the most beautiful villages of France is offered to you.  

An orientation table will help you comment this marvel for the eyes.  

It ends by a return to Saint Remy de Provence by a different route.   

This final portion of the hike will allow you to enter into the imaginary universe of the Dutch painter Van Gogh.  

The circuit is dotted by reproductions of the works of Vincent Van Gogh, painted in Saint-Rémy itself.  

 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION ON THIS HIKE IN SAINT RÉMY DE PROVENCE  

The day hike is open to all who like to walk.  

You need good shoes, a picnic and enough water.  

The price for adults is 30€ per person and 22€ for children. (minim um 8 years old)  

Minimum 6 participants – Maximum 15 participants  

Optional:  

We can prepare an organic picnic basket for you for an additional fee.  

Visit of the Carrières de Lumière show in the Baux de Provence for an extra fee  

Visit of the Castle of Baux de Provence with an audio guide for an extra fee  

Visit of the Mausole cloister and of the reproduction of Van Gogh's bedroom for an extra fee  

Visit of Glanum as an extra  

The circuit can be modified to 3 h - 5h for hiking lovers.  

How to make a reservation for this day: :   Hike in the footsteps of Van Gogh  

For lodging we also offer a selection of vacation rentals in the Alpilles  

You can find all our vacation rentals in Provence by clicking here .