Stories of Provence: theatrical tour in Aix-en-Provence
Highlights
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Enjoy a unique walking tour led by a professional actor
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See Provence through the eyes of two of her native sons.
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Delight in their perceptive messages underlying the enchantment of their words
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Meet Blanchette, the goat who has charmed French schoolchildren for ages
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Delve into the works of two of France’s most beloved literary masters
Summary
Breathe in the light and color of Provence, an inspiration to artists for centuries. Get to know this land through her storytellers, Giono and Daudet, with their deep feel for her nature and poetry.
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 the brilliant sun and bright hues of the South of France, long celebrated in song and story. Two tales from this special place will illuminate your sense of its breathtaking landscape and colorful culture. Two famous French tellers of tales, Jean Giono and Alphonse Daudet, so different in tone but so close in their love of the land, will leave you yourself enamored of Provence and its people.
Discover Jean Giono, one of literary France’s giants, whose long list of works have often lit up the silver screen, showing the world the wonders of his beloved birthplace. The story you will hear, The Man Who Planted Trees, is a hymn to the flora and fauna of this region, with a strong ecological consciousness, though written in 1953. An allegory of the beauty of nature, both its fragility and its power, its ability to both heal and be healed. The tale will speak to all of us, with its profound lesson of learning the importance of our place within the web of earth’s creation.
Delight in Daudet’s fable, set further back in a timeless nineteenth-century, which tells of a lonely goat and her owner Monsieur Seguin. In his care, Blanchette has everything a goat could hope for, except for a rope at her neck. How she stares at the mountain beyond! How it calls to her to break loose and run free! Then one day, she does. What will happen when she gains those heights only to meet with a wolf? Generations of French children have heard the tale over and again to the same enjoyment, with its wisdom for the ages.
These stories are deeply beloved in Provence and by readers everywhere in France and beyond. Come discover them all over again in this richest of homeland settings.
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. 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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