Marseille, France

In the Footsteps of van Gogh

Wheat Fields and Vistas of van Gogh’s Paintings Contemplate van Gogh’s artistry in the fields, monasteries, chapels and villages depicted in his paintings. Begin your journey with a drive to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, celebrated for its artistic heritage—artists such as Yves Brayer and Auguste Chabaud were heavily inspired by the town and some of Vincent van Gogh’s most famous works were created here, including The Starry Night and Irises . Continue to the St. Paul de Mausole Monastery, a masterpiece of Provençal Romanesque art. From the top of its two-story square steeple, topped by a pyramidal roof, you can see the wheat field that van Gogh painted during his year of confinement. After lunch in the eagle’s-nest village of Les Baux-de-Provence, cap your day with a guided walk along narrow, winding streets and past the 12th-century Church of St. Vincent and the 17th-century Chapel of the White Penitents. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or standing may exceed 3 hou