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Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Les Baux-de-Provence: discover a breathtaking panorama from the top of the rocky outcrop. And let yourself be tempted by the visit of the Carrières de Lumière. Saint-Rémy-de-Provence: photo stop near the Roman monuments. Opportunity to visit the reconstruction of Van Gogh's bedroom at the Saint-Paul de Mausole hospital (market on Wednesdays). The Baux de Provence. Possibility, depending on the crowd, to visit the Carrières de Lumières* from March to December (theme of the 2023 show: From Vermeer to Van Gogh, the Dutch masters), optional visit requiring a reservation with the Carrières. The village has kept its medieval character with its narrow cobbled streets and the ruins of its castle. Arles (Saturday market): visit the places that inspired Van Gogh and the exceptional architectural heritage of this ancient Roman city.
*If you wish to visit the Carrières de Lumières, we recommend that you book your entrance tickets (skip the line) in advance on the website https://www.carrieres-lumieres.com/: On Mondays, take a time slot between 12:30 p.m. and 2:40 p.m., Wednesdays between 12:20 p.m. and 2:10 p.m., and Saturdays between 12:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.


➜ Commented excursion / Guaranteed departure from 2 people
➜ Departure from the Tourist Office at 9 a.m.
➜ Duration: 8h30
➜ Children from 4 years old
​➜ Animals are prohibited

Reservations with the stay advisors of the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office or on the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office website.

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From Aix-en-Provence, enjoy a gourmet stroll and discover the villages of the Luberon. This historical and gourmet walk alongside your A la Française guide will introduce you to the cultural riches and local culinary specialties. Follow the guide along the famous Cours Mirabeau punctuated by these mossy fountains, contemplate the facades of Renaissance private mansions, evoke the life and work of local artist Paul Cezanne... Enjoy a toast of black or green tapenade, peck a piece of cheese, taste the wine from one of the Provençal PDOs or let yourself be tempted by a local sweetness such as nougat. The key words of this morning? Contemplation and temptation! Let yourself be seduced by the art of living and the atmosphere that reigns in this charming Provençal town.
During your afternoon, be charmed by the authenticity and character of the most beautiful villages in the Luberon.Start with a stop in the village of Lourmarin in the south of the Luberon, Lourmarin known for its castle dating from the Renaissance. Its green setting makes it an essential stopover during your stay in Provence. You will then pass through the famous valley of Lourmarin which crosses the Luberon from one end to the other. The combe offers exceptional landscapes before arriving in Bonnieux for a photo stop, admire the top of its church. You will be amazed by the beauty of the view offered by this village over the Luberon. Crossing the Calavon, you can admire the Pont Julien, a bridge dating from Roman times. Then take the direction of the ocher village, Roussillon, where you can discover the ocher cliffs and the village where each house is painted a different color. Be amazed by its astonishing palette of flamboyant colors, with fifty shades of red.

Finally, let yourself be charmed by a visit to Gordes, a majestic village located on the borders of the Luberon Regional Natural Park. It represents the perfect image of the Provençal perched village, as you can imagine.Built in dry stones, it is through a winding road that you will reach its summit. From the top of its summit, olive trees and cypresses as far as the eye can see will give you the impression of dominating the Luberon.


➜ Commented excursion / Guaranteed departure from 2 people
➜ Departure from the Tourist Office at 9 a.m.
➜ Duration: 10h30
➜ Children from 4 years old
​➜ Animals are prohibited

Reservations with the stay advisors of the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office or on the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office website.

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Discover the beauty of the Aix landscapes by bike, effortlessly thanks to the electric assistance. A wine tasting at the foot of the Sainte-Victoire mountain enhances this outing. After training on the operation of approved e-bikes, you reach the Sainte-Victoire mountain by the Route Cezanne and cross the villages of Tholonet, Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon and Puyloubier. You will stop at a winery for a tasting.

When lunchtime strikes, you pull a picnic from the bag. If the weather allows it, it can be envisaged to make a provisioning in a grocery store or on a Provençal market.
The restaurant option is possible, in this case your guide will reserve a table for you that has been tested and approved by him.

An experience to enjoy with family or friends.

➜ Language: French / English
➜ Distance traveled: 50 km
➜ Duration: about 5 to 6 hours

⚠️ Children from 1 meter 50

Reservations with the stay advisors of the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office or on the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office website.

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The Gorges du Verdon are one of the most spectacular sites in France. Beware of vertigo! Along the way, admire the hidden treasures of Provence. In June and July, pass endless fields of lavender that stretch as far as the eye can see. Direction the plateau of Valensole where you will stop at a local producer. Enjoy some free time in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, famous for its earthenware. You will take the winding roads of the Gorges du Verdon to the lake of Sainte-Croix. Free time at the lake (possibility of swimming)

➜ Commented excursion / Guaranteed departure from 2 people
➜ Departure from the Tourist Office at 9 a.m.
➜ Duration: 9h
➜ Children from 4 years old
​➜ Animals are prohibited

Reservations with the stay advisors of the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office or on the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office website.

Take the road to Cap Canaille, the highest sea cliff in Europe, to discover an exceptional panorama. Free time in the charming little fishing port of Cassis, accompanied by your driver. Embark on a one-hour cruise* in the creeks to admire its narrow valleys with steep edges, partly submerged by the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean (tickets not included).
*Depending on weather conditions.

➜ Commented excursion / Guaranteed departure from 2 people
➜ Departure from the Tourist Office at 9 a.m.
➜ Duration: 4 hours
➜ Pets are prohibited

Reservations with the stay advisors of the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office or on the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office website.

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A "well-being" parenthesis at the gates of the city. In the tranquility of the large Sainte-Victoire site, immersed in the pine forest, initiation to mindful walking, meditative activity with relaxing properties. From the parking lot of the Bimont dam, in Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde, come and recharge your batteries during a forest bath along the cliffs of Bibémus, in the pine forest to the Bibémus quarries. A short meditation session is planned. Bring a picnic.

Let go, breathe, connect to nature and awaken your 5 senses. Enjoy the panoramic view of Sainte-Victoire all along the hike. A great way to escape from everyday life, just a few kilometers from civilization.

Learn the history of the hydraulic dam.
Tasting of organic syrups from local producers.
In winter: organic herbal tea to warm up (yogi tea type)

➜ Being transported
➜ Level: medium. Small drop: +/- 150m
➜ Duration: 3h30​
➜ Language: in French and English
➜ Equipment required: picnic, 1.5 liters of water, notched walking shoes, sun hat.

Reservations with the stay advisors of the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office or on the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office website.

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Aix-en-Provence is full of curiosities and wonders, sometimes hidden or forgotten. Come and discover the stories of its squares and fountains. Along the streets, fountains and shaded squares, we invite you to explore the riches of Aix-en-Provence. Indeed, you will discover unmissable places such as the Place de la Rotonde, the Cours Mirabeau, the Saint Sauveur Cathedral, or the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville and many others. With more than 150 mansions, scattered between the old town and the Mazarin district, Aix is an elegant city that will seduce you with its relaxed lifestyle.

Behind these sumptuous facades, a whole host of curiosities await you. During the visit, we will show you hidden details that evoke the character and customs of their owners. Finally, we will not forget to tell you the little crisp and romantic anecdotes of the former capital of Provence!

A visit that allows you to discover the unmissable places of Aix-en-Provence while having fun with the incredible stories of the Aix aristocracy.

➜ Walking tour
➜ Language: in French
➜ Duration: approximately 2 hours

Reservations with the stay advisors of the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office or on the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office website.

After an ascent of about 40 minutes on a tortuous path and a staircase bordered by the life-size scene of the Crucifixion of Jesus, you arrive on the esplanade of the grotto, facing an exceptionally beautiful panorama. The indoor temperature is 13° in winter and summer. To the right of the cave entrance, attached to the wall, is a seminary still inhabited.

Le Château l'Arc Golf Club fait indéniablement partie des plus beaux lieux golfiques de la région Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur.

Le parcours, créé en 1985 et dessiné par Robert Trent Jones II, est idéalement situé aux portes d'Aix-En-Provence et Marseille.

Ce par 70 de 5817 mètres propose une expérience golfique variée grâce à son dessin qui serpente entre pins et garrigue dans un environnement d'exception puisqu'il donne une vue fantastique sur la montagne Sainte-Victoire.