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Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Arles, located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, is a captivating city with a rich historical heritage. Famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Roman monuments such as the amphitheater and the Baths of Constantine, Arles invites you on a journey through time. The city has also inspired many artists, including Vincent Van Gogh, whose works are showcased at the Van Gogh ...See more

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Cycling along the ViaRhôna
6.1 km

Cycling along the ViaRhôna

Travel by VTC the last stretch of the ViaRhôna, along the Rhone River between Arles and the Mediterranean Sea. From the Van Gogh Bridge, head towards the bike lane towards Port-Saint-Louis Mas-Thibert. Go along the canal from Arles to Bouc This route is an old railway line rehabilitated. 1 - In Mas-Thibert, continue straight, follow the sign ViaRhôna. VARIANT : At Mas-Thibert, turn left, cross the bridge and then turn right towards the Vigueirat marsh. Continue on the bike path. In the Vigueirat Marshes, return to the village of Mas-Thibert. Retreat the bridge and head to the left. Follow the ViaRhôna. 2 - At the wind turbines, continue to the right and continue until the D35. 3 - At the intersection with the D35, turn left and turn right towards Salin-de-Giraud. 4 - At the Barcarin ferry boat, take the foot of the dike on the left. Follow this path for 4 km along the Bois François area. 5 - On arrival at Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, pass the barrier then take the path on the right. Follow the indications "parcours santé" Bois François along the banks of the Rhone. Follow the main path. 6 - At the intersection, take the path that goes to the right. 7 - Arrived on the Abri du Rhône port, along the banks of the Rhône (picnic areas) to the Tour Saint-Louis (which houses the Tourist Office). 8 - Take the path on the right after the Tourist Office. Cross the small blue bridge and go to the first street on the right towards Napoléon beach. Continue along the Anatole France Avenue along the Rhone and continue straight on Napoleon Road for 6.5 km to the beach.

3 h
55 km
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Around the Craponne canal by bike
8 km

Around the Craponne canal by bike

A loop around the Craponne Canal, between Crau and Camargue, between town and countryside! Back to the Hortus garden, facing the river, head towards the Rhone banks. 1 - Under the bridge of the 2x2 lanes and at the outlet, go to the right then take the bike path to reach the city center. Continue for more than 1 km, pass the Tourist Office. 2 - At the crossroads, follow the direction of the Alyscamps on the right. 3 - Then turn left towards the Alyscamps, cross the old railway and then take a left. Continue and go under the bridge of the railway track. 4 - At the traffic light, turn right and continue until the Pont-de-Crau roundabout. 5 - At the roundabout, take the first exit and follow the bike path on the left towards Pont-de-Crau. Walk along the aqueduct then at the end of the bike path, continue on the path of the tops that climbs slightly to the right. Turn left, Chemin du Trabac then continue for 1 km. 6 - At the stop, turn left and continue for 500 m. At the second stop, head to the left. Cross the bridge over the canal. At the roundabout, take the first exit towards Moulès. Continue for 600 m then turn right, Route de Servannes. Continue on this road that becomes a path for more than 4 km. 7 - Turn right, Villarde Communal Road and continue for more than 1 km.8 - Turn left, Route le Crau then turn right towards Mas-Thibert. Go over the motorway and continue towards Mas-Thibert for about 3 km. 9 - Turn right, Chemin des Canons. At the end of the Chanoines path, turn right towards Arles and after the bridge over the Vigueirat canal, turn to the right to take the ViaRhôna to Arles. 10 - At the Van Gogh bridge, continue Jean Charcot street then at the end of this street, turn left, Pont de Langlois street. At the roundabout, follow the direction of the Ancient Arles Museum. Return to the starting point.

3 h
30 km
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Around the Craponne canal by bike
8 km

Around the Craponne canal by bike

A loop around the Craponne Canal, between Crau and Camargue, between town and countryside! Back to the Hortus garden, facing the river, head towards the Rhone banks. 1 - Under the bridge of the 2x2 lanes and at the outlet, go to the right then take the bike path to reach the city center. Continue for more than 1 km, pass the Tourist Office. 2 - At the crossroads, follow the direction of the Alyscamps on the right. 3 - Then turn left towards the Alyscamps, cross the old railway and then take a left. Continue and go under the bridge of the railway track. 4 - At the traffic light, turn right and continue until the Pont-de-Crau roundabout. 5 - At the roundabout, take the first exit and follow the bike path on the left towards Pont-de-Crau. Walk along the aqueduct then at the end of the bike path, continue on the path of the tops that climbs slightly to the right. Turn left, Chemin du Trabac then continue for 1 km. 6 - At the stop, turn left and continue for 500 m. At the second stop, head to the left. Cross the bridge over the canal. At the roundabout, take the first exit towards Moulès. Continue for 600 m then turn right, Route de Servannes. Continue on this road that becomes a path for more than 4 km. 7 - Turn right, Villarde Communal Road and continue for more than 1 km.8 - Turn left, Route le Crau then turn right towards Mas-Thibert. Go over the motorway and continue towards Mas-Thibert for about 3 km. 9 - Turn right, Chemin des Canons. At the end of the Chanoines path, turn right towards Arles and after the bridge over the Vigueirat canal, turn to the right to take the ViaRhôna to Arles. 10 - At the Van Gogh bridge, continue Jean Charcot street then at the end of this street, turn left, Pont de Langlois street. At the roundabout, follow the direction of the Ancient Arles Museum. Return to the starting point.

3 h
30 km
9 Boulevard des Lices 13200 Arles
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Discovering Vaccarès by bike
8.1 km

Discovering Vaccarès by bike

A walk through market gardens and rice fields to soak up the unique atmosphere of the Camargue! Back to the Arles Tourist Office, turn left on boulevard des Lices then turn right on Gambetta street towards Trinquetaille. Cross the Rhone via the Pont de Trinquetaille and continue towards Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer by the streets of the Camargue and the Verrerie. Continue for 1.5 km on the Avenue de la Camargue. At the roundabout, take the C108 direction Gimeaux. Continue on the road to Gimeaux for 3 km. 1- Turn left towards the arenas. Turn left on the C112 after passing the arenas. 2 - Take a right onto the D570 and continue for 250 m. Head to the left on the Dougue road (C125). Continue straight for 1.5 km. 3 - Turn right on the C154, then at the junction, continue on the small path of Sainte-Cécile. Continue towards the Vaccarès pond 4 - Take a right on the intersection with the D37. Continue for 250 m to the observation point of the Mas Neuf Vaccarès set up by the Camargue Regional Natural Park. Go back to step 4. Stay on the D37 towards Arles, for more than 6 km. In Villeneuve, continue straight. 5 - Turn left in the bend, 500 m after the restaurant "Chez Bob", on the road to Romieu (C132). 6 - Continue on the left at the intersection with the Azegat road (C133) for 2 km. Then turn left towards Gageron. At Gageron, continue on the C130, for 8 km 7 - At the junction with the path (C131) of Sainte-Cécile, keep right on Route de Bouchaud and continue straight for 3 km to point 3. Join Arles by the D570 then by Gimeaux on the same route as the outbound.

4 h
47 km
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The Alyscamps necropolis and Saint Honnorat church
8 km

The Alyscamps necropolis and Saint Honnorat church

Les Alyscamps, a Christian necropolis listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a walk lined with remarkable sarcophagi. At the heart of the site, the church of Saint-Honorat marks the starting point of the Chemin d'Arles to Compostelle. This emblematic site, immortalized by Vincent Van Gogh in his works, is a veritable treasure trove of Provence. With every step you take between the majestic rows of slender cypress trees, you'll feel the evocative power of this place steeped in history. Les Alyscamps is much more than just a Roman cemetery. History lovers will find an alley of sarcophagi and chapels. Pilgrims will find the starting point of the Chemin d'Arles (a UNESCO World Heritage site) to Santiago de Compostela. And everyone will find a haven of tranquillity, where time seems to stand still. At the very heart of the Alyscamps site is the church of Saint-Honorat, a jewel of medieval architecture that plays a key role for pilgrims. Dating back to the 12th century, this spiritual site marks the starting point of the Chemin d'Arles, one of France's main routes to Santiago de Compostela. With its carved portal and serene atmosphere, the church invites contemplation and is the perfect introduction to this historic and spiritual route. With Luma Arles and Frank Gehry's modern Tower in the background, Les Alyscamps is a testament to the link between past and present, a place where history, art and nature blend harmoniously. To visit this site is to immerse yourself in a unique experience, where the soul of the place is revealed to those who take the time to explore it. To make the most of your visit, we recommend purchasing a pass (available from our online ticketing service), which will enable you to visit the city's various museums and monuments more economically. Guided tours and cultural events take place during every school vacation. Please note that although most of the site is accessible to people with reduced mobility, some areas may be difficult to access.

Avenue Des Alyscamps 13200 Arles
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Lavender Fields and Tour of the L’Occitane© Factory
41 km

Lavender Fields and Tour of the L’Occitane© Factory

During the lavender blossoming season, discover the beauty of the fields in bloom along the Provençal countryside! Be swept away by the colours and scents in the different villages before visiting the famous cosmetics factory, “L’Occitane©”.  DURING THE LAVENDER BLOSSOMING SEASON (JUNE 15 TO AUGUST 15), DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF THE FIELDS IN BLOOM ALONG THE PROVENÇAL COUNTRYSIDE. BE SWEPT AWAY BY THE COLOURS AND SCENTS IN THE DIFFERENT VILLAGES BEFORE VISITING THE FAMOUS COSMETICS FACTORY, “L’OCCITANE©”. Start your day with a tour of Valensole, the entrance to the regional Nature Park of Verdon. Follow the “Lavender Routes” for a sensory experience that can only be had in Provence. Discover the colourful summer landscape, combining the blue from the lavender with the gold from the wheat.  Then, journey to Moustiers Sainte Marie, located at the gates of the Verdon Gorges measuring 630 metres high. Spend a pleasant moment in this charming pottery town, registered as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Your guide will then take you along the Lake of Sainte Croix, recognised for its wooded environment and Provençal fragrance due to the neighbouring fields of lavender, thyme and rosemary. Appreciate this relaxing moment in a natural and preserved environment. End your Provence-themed day with a guided tour of the l’Occitane© factory, the famous and world-renowned cosmetics brand, before heading back to Avignon on your minibus. 

Cours Jean Jaurès 84000 Avignon
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Provençal Excursion: Discover the lavender fields and the hilltop villages
41 km

Provençal Excursion: Discover the lavender fields and the hilltop villages

Meander through the Provençal countryside by minibus on a one-day trip! Explore the wonderful hillside villages and marvel at the landscapes of the lavender fields and the olive trees!   Start your trip by visiting Roussillon; this village ranked as one of France's most beautiful will captivate you with its variety of colours! Perched upon an ochre cliff, this village offers breathtaking panoramic views of the region. You will be charmed by this picturesque village!  You will enjoy its Provençal market (Thursday). Your next stop is to the medieval village of Gordes. This town built entirely of "Lauze" stones will amaze you with its architecture and typical regional atmosphere! Discover Gordes market (Tuesday). Next, visit Fontaine de Vaucluse and discover where the Sorgues starts. Then, head to see the amazing Gard bridge. Admire the architecture and the vestiges of the Nimes aquaduct, which is listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Following the aquaduct, the tour will go to the village of Baux de Provence. Situated on the top of a hill, enjoy the spectacular view of the surrounding landscape, and let yourself be charmed by the authenticity of the village! From here drive to Saint Remy de Provence, and stop along the way to photograph the famous  "Les Antiques" which are known for their triumphal arc and Roman mausoleum. If you take the tour on a Sunday, you will enjoy an extra visit to Isle sur la Sorgue. Explore this village famous for its charming antique shops and its Provençal market! At the end of the day, you will return to Avignon accompanied by your driver. Through this tour you will discover the Provençal way of life and the region's magnificent landscapes!

Cours Jean Jaurès 84000 Avignon
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