Let’s go on the roads that Van Gogh took during his two years of life in Provence, through Arles, Les Baux de Provence and St-Rémy. Along the olive groves, rocked by the mistral wind, we will explore the scenes of life that served as models for the paintings of the greatest painter who lived in the region.
We will start the day with a visit to Arles, the first town where Van Gogh came to Provence in a certain month of February 1888. Through the alleys of this magnificent Roman city, we will follow in the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh in the most famous parks. Alleys up to the Café “la nuit” renamed “Café Jaune” after his famous painting that described it.
Then the time will come to set off on the roads of the Alpilles in the splendor of the scenery offered by vineyards and olive groves to the ladies’ domain, which the painter had painted in his country walks.
Alongside your WSET 3 sommelier guide driver, you will learn all about the wines of this small family estate, from the creation of the wine to its tasting. You will even have the opportunity to taste the famous Baux de Provence AOC olive oil recognized worldwide.
The time will therefore come for a well-deserved lunch break in a family setting in Maussane or grandiose in Baux de Provence.
After that we will immerse ourselves again in the life of Vincent Van Gogh towards Saint Rémy de Provence city in which he stayed in hospital and provided some of his most beautiful creations in this extraordinary setting.
So many emotional and pictorial stories sprinkled with wine and fresh food will have satisfied our beautiful day before returning to your place of residence.
