In the footsteps of Van Gogh in Provence from Avignon
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
Follow in the footsteps of a Post-Impressionist master on this 5-hour Van Gogh in Provence small-group day trip. Visit UNESCO-listed Arles and discover many of the sites which stirred Van Gogh’s creativity. In St-Rémy de Provence, you will visit Saint-Paul de Mausole, the mental hospital where the painter stayed for a year. This is a tour for Van Gogh's lovers.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Children under 4 years old are not allowed on tours
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Arles
Discover the sites painted by Van Gogh
Place du Forum
See the Café La Nuit painted by Van Gogh
What‘s Included
Saint-Paul de Mausole entrance
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan (8 seats)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pick up / drop off
Entrance tickets to monuments, unless specified
Options
8:00am Departure
Reviews
102 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Hreat Experience’
karenI7080XP,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emile was excellent, very knowledgeable and his English easy to understand, you learn so much more on a tour than simply reading in a guide book. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Great tour visiting Arles and St Remy with a stop at sanatorium where Vincent was treated.
rickt100,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joanna was a superb guide with vast knowledge about Van Gogh and the areas that we visited. Her enthusiasm was contagious- very professional and she made the tour fascinating.
Interesting and enjoyable
Diana B,,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed this tour. Léonie was friendly and knowledgeable, and the others in the group were good company. There were only 6 of us, though, and I suspect it might have been a bit of a tight squeeze in the van had there been 8 of us. The tour was fairly comfortably paced, with no sense of being rushed from one place to the other - although another 15 minutes at the hospital/monastery and also at the lunch stop would have been very welcome.
Provencial insights into Van Gogh
rond7,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a well designed tour, that explored several of the major haunts of Van Gogh during the time he lived and painted in Provence. Our guide, Joanna, did an outstanding job of providing insight from Van Gogh's personal history that helped to make sense out of his approach to painting. She also talked about his painting style, and what was new about it. It was wonderful to stand before some of the buildings, and along the banks of the Rhone River in Arles in the exact spot where Van Gogh stood when he painted his river scene there, and discover what inspired him. I would give this excursion/expersion a big two thumbs up. Really enjoyable and informative. And Joanna was simply outstanding.
Fun in Van Gogh’s Footsteps
Cindy C,,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent fun and super interesting walk through the footsteps of Van Gogh in Arles and charming St Remy. Whether or not you’re an art fan, this tour includes local architecture, history, and lore. A pretty comfy van with enough stops. Eat before you go. Our guide Martine was a great driver and the best guide. She’s great!
A wonderful insight into the life of Van Gough
Judith S,,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful day exploring Van Gough, seeing where he painted some of his works coupled with a detailed tour of Arles and st Paul de Mausoleum finishing in the beautiful Saint Rémy de Provence. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and I would have no hesitation recommending this trip. Truly money well spent.
A Joy Ride
I8129JPchristineh,,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joanna was extremely knowledgeable, pleasant and entertaining. We learned more than expected about Van Gogh as well as Arles, St. Remy and the history of Provence.
We had a good time,The...
Pierre B,,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a good time,The guide was friendly. very informative. We enjoyed it and recommended. thank you you
Excellent trip for Van Gogh fans
Dreamer18155702946,,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great trip for Van Gogh lovers or anyone just interested in seeing something a bit off the beaten track. Jeremy was an amazing guide - super knowledgeable, very friendly. The tour was well timed - I didn't feel rushed (or bored). Seeing the places that inspired some of the most beautiful paintings was amazing, particularly the hospital where Van Gogh stayed and painted "Bedroom in Arles".
Like exploring the filming locations for movies … except with Van Gogh’s art 🎨🖼️✨
jeremyaQ3616FN,,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00My only complaint is that it wasn’t longer! I enjoyed it thoroughly and could’ve kept going. So, it’s really a 5/5, but with room to grow.
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Operated by A la Francaise Tourisme