Discover Arles Through the Letters of Vincent Van Gogh
Highlights
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Meet Vincent Van Gogh through the written word while seeing the sights that inspired him
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Revel in the beauty of the South of France
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Enjoy the same light and air that the artist captured on canvas after canvas
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Learn the secrets of a small town that the painter loved through the eyes of the mail carrie
Summary
Breathe in the air of Arles that inspired 300 masterpieces in the 16 months. The mail carrier will tell you of the town that meant so much to Van Gogh, houses and fields and, above all, light.
Tour info
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group Size
15
Pricing (From)
Adult:
(18-99 years)
€69.90
Child:
(4-10 years)
€34.90
Youth:
(11-17 years)
€49.90
Infant:
(0-3 years)
€0.00
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
Soak up Arles as you follow its mail carrier street by street, down to the river and into the meadows, showing you the places that inspired the vibrant brush of Vincent Van Gogh. Live a long moment by its slow rhythms under brilliant sun and warmth, far from the hustle of gray Paris that he fled. Feel the brightness illuminate your path over the warmed stones of the lanes of this sleepy town where the genius painted. Through his brush he immortalized its workers - men and women- its seasons, its countryside and its waterways with such care, respect and striking talent.
Stroll along the streets he walked, with the mail carrier as guide, while she delivers letters to the townsfolk he knew. See the sights he himself saw, including the hospital he turned to after his shattered genius led him to slice off his ear
While you follow the postal route, the artist will come alive for you through the frank yet poetic writings traded between Vincent and his brother Theo. In his own vivid but humble words, you will learn of his days and nights, his family, his money worries, his health, and his unquiet mind. But you will also learn of his art, his ideals and his philosophy, all through the letters he exchanged with his brother, the last one found in his pocket the day he took his own life.
As the mail carrier brings your visit to an end she will deliver a letter addressed to you personally, one of Vincent’s, painted with his words much as he painted with colors, a letter that you will open again time after time, long after you will have left Arles, an unforgettable memory of a town and the painter who loved it.
What’s included?
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Fully guided walking tour with a professional actor-guide -
Limited groups of 15 people or fewer -
Hotel pick up/drop off
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Gratuities
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 1h 30m
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Instant confirmation
Before you go
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Mobile tickets accepted
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Not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Redemption information
Please note this tour requires a reasonable amount of walking. Montmatre is on a hill and many of the streets are cobblestones. Please wear comfortable shoes!
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
About operator:
Memories France is a small, experienced team, working together to offer our guests unforgettable experiences in and around Paris. Living and working in Paris, we are a truly local company! We work with the very best guides, professionals who are fully accredited, fluent in English and passionate about sharing their knowledge and love of their city. We source first-rate local partners, uncover hidden treasures and put together unique tours that allow our guests to experience world famous sites in the most relaxed and memorable way possible, and to discover the authentic, local aspects of our beautiful city. We are committed to quality, to ensuring that each experience is special, and to sharing the very best that our city has to offer, so that our heritage becomes your memories.
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