Provence Holidays by Rail

F rom the red soil to the fields of lavender and sunflowers and the blue shutters on village houses, it’s hardly surprising that the colours of Provence have inspired a profusion of Impressionist paintings. You can find out more about the artists who worked here but also discover picture-postcard mountain villages, wonderful Roman remains, artistic cities and the joy of a long al fresco lunch with a pichet of Luberon wine.

Suggested Tours in Provence

Van Gogh Tour from Avignon

This tour will give you an insight into Van Gogh’s life in Provence and the landscapes which inspired him. Visit Arles, where Van Gogh produced many of his works and and Saint Rémy de Provence where he spent time in the asylum at Saint Paul de Mausole. Your tour finishes in Les Baux de Provence.

from £72 per person
Full Day Luberon Villages Tour from Aix

Visit some of the Luberon’s most photogenic villages on this full-day tour from Aix en Provence. Stops along the way include the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque, surrounded by lavender fields, the hill-top village of Gordes and pretty Isle-sur-Sorque.

from £94 per person
Rhone Valley Wine Tour from Avignon

Discover the appeal of Rhône Valley wines on this half-day tour from Avignon, led by an expert wine guide. Visiting two wine estates in Rhône Valley’s most prestigious winemaking regions, your tour includes samples galore of esteemed AOC-classified wines. Numbers are limited to eight on this small-group wine tour, ensuring personalised attention from your guide.

from £62 per person
Camargue Tour from Aix en Provence

Explore the wild and wonderful Camargue region in Provence on this half-day trip from Aix. Travel to pretty coastal capital, Les Saintes Maries de la Mer for a quick tour and then spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Bring a bathing suit for a swim in the sea, or visit (own expense) the bird sanctuary of Pont de Gau Ornithological Park to see the region’s pink flamingos.

from £63 per person