Travelling to Arles or St Remy, in Provence? Take a private Arles and St Remy tour with an insightful, delightful guide from ToursByLocals!

See the popular attractions in both cities, and experience their culture, history and local charm with a guide who's eager to share the best of Arles, St Remy, and the hidden gems of Provence with you.

Arles-St-Remy

In a typically Mediterranean landscape, wander around the lagoon to explore the vineyards of Picpoul de Pinet and Grès de Montpellier and taste the oysters of the Thau lagoon.

I'll personally pick for you a special and secret place near the Thau Lagoon, only known by the locals. It's a small oysters farm (a family business) and I'll explain the process involved in oyster farming. . . you'll be surprised to learn :)
You won't be able to taste fresher oysters in another place! They come directly from the lagoon to your plate - this is a one of a kind experience!

After that, we'll go to a winery and taste a local wine that goes amazingly well with the oysters - the perfect combination!

Visit a winery and an oyster farm by the Thau lagoon (driving, available for Shore Excursion)

Private half-day wine and oyster tour

Forget the beach and the noise of the city, get off the beaten track with a local. Spend a surprising day visiting old villages and discovering beautiful natural sites!
Take the time to discover the landscapes and heritage of the South of France. Enjoy sites that are both grandiose and unknown to the general public. On my side, I will do my best to make your day friendly and memorable.

Discover two emblematic sites of the region:
- In the morning, the cirque of Moureze and the lake of Salagou.
- In the afternoon, the Gorges de l'Hérault, Saint Guilhem Le Désert and its famous abbey classified by UNESCO.

It is also a great opportunity to discover the legends and the past of the Hérault hinterland.

Included by person:
- Basket of the terroir
- A glass of wine

Visit the most beautiful sites around Montpellier: Moureze, Saint Guilhem Le desert, Salagou.

Medieval villages and natural sites tour

Day tour from Nimes or Montpellier to Carcassonne

I will drive you to the Heart of the Cathars country, to enjoy Carcassonne, one of the most beautiful medieval towns of France, situated on the left bank of the River Aude, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
The famous and impressive medieval town is one of the most visited locations in France and if you love heritage and old buildings you will have a great time exploring the architectural treasures of Carcassonne.
I will walk with you around and then I will leave you so you can take your time to enjoy the little streets and shops of the old town.
If there is enough time, on the way back I will stop at a winery as it is the best way to enjoy the countryside.

The main gate of the fortified town is called "Porte Narbonnaise".

View on The countryside from the ramparts.

Inside the Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Celse Basilica of Carcassonne.

A day tour to discover the largest fortified city in Europe, with its 3 kilometers of ramparts and its 48 towers.

Highlights of Montpellier + château winery! Full-day private tour

Visit of the old medevial city center of Montpellier, the largest pedestrian area in Europe. Learn about its history and main monuments during a walking tour then have some free time for lunch and shopping in this charming and lively city. In the afternoon I will drive you to a beautiful "Folie" dating back from the 17th century, this was the name given to elegant houses located in the countryside and surrounded by magnificent gardens, used as sumptuous summer houses by the gentry of the time. You can't miss it!
I will guide you through the gardens, the cellar and taste the wines at the end of the tour to make some unforgettable memories!

Walk through the old town and don't miss the wine tasting! - available for Shore Excursion

Navacelles Tour: one-day visit of a grandiose natural site

Without doubt one of the most beautiful sites in Europe, Navacelles is a grandiose site, a treasure left by Mother Nature. A day of surprise after surprise. . .
Start the day with a 360 degree panoramic view from the top of Mont Saint Baudile, the highest point in the region. A great start but it's only the beginning of the day.
Arriving at the belvedere of the baume d'Auriol, you will be able to observe the cirque of Navacelles and its 300m high cliffs.
A little further down, by taking a small picturesque road, you will reach the medieval village. Behind the village, a beautiful waterfall and the Vis, a river with translucent waters. An ideal place for a swim or a French-style picnic.
Beyond the breathtaking views, a small hiking trail leads us to the Foux mill. Here too, you can contemplate the work of nature.
We will take the time to discover the landscapes and the heritage and as always, flexibility and conviviality will be in the spotlight.

Included by person:
- Basket of the terroir(picnic at the water's edge)
- A glass of wine


Visit the village of Navacelles, its grandiose circus without forgetting the surprising mill of La Foux.

The Aubrac Xperience - Exclusive holidays

If you were asking me where is paradise located, I would answer it's an hidden place in the center of France, around a mythic plateau named Aubrac ; but I'd would probably keep it for mycause, because hey i'm like that!

So if you can't stand anymore overcrowded tourist sites, if you're tired of going where everyone else is going ; BUT if you're into panoramas that will take your breath away, empty scenic routes, countryside food and gastronomic cuisine, lots of cows, ageless and authentic villages, lost medieval castles, world renown craftsmanship, exciting activities and cheese… Oh so so so much cheese… well then welcome to a FRENCH PARADISE!

Below is our suggestion for a 4 days program but the tour could be from 3 to 8 days (Cantal with hot air ballon "fly with the birds" experience, volcano spa, villages of the Lot valley, Conques, Rodez, Albi, etc. ), with a departure from any city of the south of France.

Via podiensis, the pilgrimage trail, UNESCO world heritage

Conques, on the Via Podiensis, one of the 3 most beautiful village in France

Multiday tour in the heart of France

Châteauneuf du Pape & the lower Rhône valley intensive vineyard & fine wine experience

If your a lover of fine wines & want to experience a special day visiting some of the best vineyards of Châteauneuf du Pape, including Château Fortia who's history dates back to the 17th century and in the 19th century under the ownership of Baron Le Roy, created France's first AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) it's the world standard for wine. Time to stop for lunch in the adorable French bistro in the nearby village. Châteauneuf du Pape is the heart of a region full of history, culture and joie de vivre. At the summit stands the ruined château built by the popes in 14th century as a summer residence to escape the city heat of Avignon. The popes planted the town's first vineyards. An introduction to the iconic Châteauneuf du Pape wines that produce wine where tradition is enhanced by modernism & excellence, and tasting of course. This is an exceptional day out with quite a few surprises along the way.

If your a lover of fine wines & want to experience a special day visiting some of the best vineyards of Châteauneuf du Pape

Private full-day wine and olive experience from Montpellier

Grape Vines and Olives! What would the Mediterranean landscape be without these two plants, so closely linked to the culture and history of the region? During this full day tour discover and taste the wines from two wineries located in the Pic Saint-Loup wine area and visit an olive oil producer.

Taste delicious olive oils and the famous Pic Saint Loup wines in my driving tour- available for Shore Excursion

Wine and waterfall in red soil, Saint Jean de la Blaquière

Discover the terroir of the "Terrasses Larzac". A really surprising region. In a few minutes your eyes will be surprised to turn green from the vine and scrubland to the red of the ruffles. The ruffe is a characteristic rock that gives these lands a unique character to the landscapes but also a particular taste to the wine of the terroir.
Before visiting an estate and enjoying a wine tasting, a short hike will take you to see the incredible canyon of the ruffles. Let yourself be charmed by a surrealist setting, dunes and a waterfall in the middle of nowhere.

Flexibility and user-friendliness will be highlighted!

Included by person:
- Basket of the terroir
- A glass of wine
- Soft drink in minibus

Pretty walk in red soil and visit of a vineyard "Terraces Larzac".

The Luberon is an art of living to be discovered alongside a driver guide native to the region.

Located in a pretty valley surrounded by small mountains, the Luberon region is known for its mild climatic conditions, blue skies and rich colors.

On every part of the valley are villages steeped in history and secrets.

From Roussillon ocher to the charming rocks of Lacoste, discover these wonders in a relaxation area that has been made world famous by Peter Mayle and his book "a year in Provence" then

Ridley Scott "Une Grande Année", where he will invite in particular the actors Marion Cotillard and Russell Crowe to tread the alleys of many villages in the region.

Splendid villages

Luberon

Private full day tour Sete highlights + wine and oyster tasting

In a typically Mediterranean landscape, visit of the charming city of Sète known as the little venice of the South, enjoy beautiful views over the sea and the lagoon, then wander around the lagoon to taste the oysters and the wines of our family winery.

I'll personally pick for you a special and secret place near the Thau Lagoon, only known by the locals. It's a small oysters farm (a family business) and I'll explain the process involved in oyster farming. . . you'll be surprised to learn :)
You won't be able to taste fresher oysters in another place! They come directly from the lagoon to your plate - this is a one of a kind experience! I will then drive you to my family vineyard to enjoy a tasting of our wines confortably seated under the wooden pergola facing the vines.

Visit the charming city of Sete, a winery and an oyster farm by the Thau lagoon (driving, available for Shore Excursion)

Discover the landscapes covered by vineyards in the hinterland and taste the diversity of Languedoc wines raised on a terroir bathed in sunshine and refreshed by the sea breeze. During this tour visit and taste the wines of two wineries (no walking involved)

Taste and learnt the famous Languedoc wines in a driving tour - available for Shore Excursion

Private half-day wine tour 

Day tour from Nîmes or Montpellier to les Baux-de-Provence

I will drive you to the Alpilles regional country park and we will stop in Les Baux-de-Provence, a gorgeous village located on a rocky plateau, 245 meters high. An amazing view of the landscapes of Provence can be seen from the look-out points! The village is officially classified and labeled as "one of the most beautiful villages of France".
I will guide you in the village and then will leave you some free time for lunch or shopping.
After that time in Les Baux, I will take you to Les Carrières de Lumières (Quarry of Lights), a former quarry with an immersive digital exhibition, in a space of 7000 square meters. The one hour 2022 show is: "Venice, La Serenissima" (long program) and "Yves Klein, Infinite Blue" (short program).

Walking in the streets of Les Baux-de-Provence

Enjoying the view from the top of the castle.

The water gate, the main entrance of the village until the 19th century.

A full day tour to enjoy the marvelous village of Les Baux-de-Provence and to experience an art-based multimedia show.

Full day Tour to Avignon, Villeneuve lès Avignon, Les Baux de Provence and Saint Rémy de Provence

First let's go back in history! In the 14th century, Avignon was the seat of the papacy.
The Palais des Papes, an austere-looking fortress, dominates the city, the surrounding ramparts and the remains of a 12th-century bridge over the Rhône.
In the 6th century the Benedictine abbey of St André was founded on Mount Andaon, and the village which grew up round it took its name. The city itself was founded by Philippe le Bel and boasts a castle he built, Fort Saint-André.
Les Baux de Provence with Its paved streets, renaissance houses will amaze you!
It offers spectacular views of the vines, the olive groves, the Camargue… as far as the sea !
Located in the heart of the National park of the Alpilles, Saint Rémy is one of the must of Provence.
Its verdant valleys and subtly perfumed, its beautiful houses restored with taste and its charming old streets have made its success . . . The ruins of the Roman city of Glanum, including a triumphal arch, can still be seen on the southern outskirts of the city.

Visit the best of Provence in one day for a unique experience !

Provence has a rich history, sometimes dramatic, often happy, and contributed to what we today call the "French lifestyle".
It is AIX-EN-PROVENCE, Provenc historic capital, but also the most beautiful and elegant city in the region, that you will best taste the weight of history and this elegance so typical of Aix-en-Provence.

Provence is also a large variety of exceptional landscapes, including a unique waterfront that is distinguished by the presence of creeks (calanques) and steep cliffs. It is located in the CALANQUES NATIONAL PARC that I invite you to discover it.
At the heart of the park is the famous fishing village of CASSIS, a Provencal postcard like no other.

The historic capital of Provence and the Calanques National Park with a tour guide

Cassis & Aix-en-Provence - Full Day Tour

Van Gogh in Arles, Saint Rémy and Les Baux de Provence full day tour

Arles is encircled by an environment of exceptional beauty: the banks of the Rhône river, the arid plains of Crau. Once a metropolis of Roman Gaul, then Arles became a symbole of ardent Christianity as can be seen through the arena, the Alyscamps burial grounds, the amphitheater and the Roman baths of Constantin.
Walk in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh and admire places where he painted most of his masterpieces in Arles.
Visit the mental hospital and the room in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence where he spent one year at the end of his life.

Located in the heart of the Alpilles, Saint Rémy is one of the must of Provence. Its verdant valleys and subtly perfumed, its beautiful houses restored with taste and its charming old streets have made its success.

The small village of Les Baux de Provence in the Alpilles mountain range provides some of the most dramatic scenery in the region and its bauxite quarry is the backdrop to a breathtaking show that projects multiple images on its ceiling, floor and huge rock walls.

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