Van Gogh Trail Tours in France: 11 Worth Clearing a Day For

1.Giverny Monet’s Garden & Auvers-sur-Oise with Van Gogh House Full Day From Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $266Our pick

Travel from Paris in an air-conditioned minivan with up to seven other people. Explore Monet’s gardens and home in Giverny, then visit Van Gogh’s room at Auberge Ravoux, his grave, and the places that inspired his final paintings. Guides such as Alice, Izzy, Clement, and Alphonse add art history, local tips, and a personal touch.

“Great day trip out of Paris especially if you are an art lover and a big fan of Impressionism. It’s a treat to see the objects and locations which provided inspiration for Monet and Van Gogh paintings right before our eyes. Highly recommended if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Paris.”

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2.Hiking Adventure in Van Gogh’s Footsteps with 6 miles walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $96Best value

Meet Victor at Gare du Nord for a small-group walk through the countryside and villages around Auvers-sur-Oise. Over roughly 6 to 8 miles, you’ll see Van Gogh’s lodging, painting sites, the church from his famous work, and his grave. Bring lunch, 1.5 liters of water, sturdy shoes, and enough energy for a brisk pace.

“Victor was an excellent guide and enjoyed the hike and stories about Vincent Van Gogh. We learned so much today about Van Gogh’s life and work.”

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3.Small-Group Giverny and Van Gogh’s Room in Auvers from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 168 reviews · 10 hours · from $259

Spend 10 hours with an English-speaking guide and no more than seven other guests, visiting Monet’s house and gardens, his tomb, Van Gogh’s room at Auberge Ravoux, Auvers-sur-Oise, and the artists’ graves. The $259 price includes transport and entrance fees, but not lunch.

“Great tour! Our tour guide Brunde so kind and informative. She really made it a special trip.”

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4.In the Footsteps of Van Gogh in Provence

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 108 reviews · 5 hours · from $116

Travel from Avignon in an air-conditioned minibus with a live English- or French-speaking guide. Walk through Arles to see places linked to Van Gogh, then visit Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, where he spent a year. Guides may include Gislain, Emile, Sylvia, Jos, or Joanna. Expect real walking, good photo stops, and limited free time.

“We had a wonderful time participating in this tour. Gislain was a wonderful guide and gave many views and information on the life of Gogh in the Provence region. The towns we visited were also beautiful and we would love to come again someday!”

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5.In the footsteps of Van Gogh in Provence from Avignon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Travel from Avignon in an eight-seat, air-conditioned minivan to Arles and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Walk past Van Gogh sites, see the Café La Nuit setting, visit Espace Van Gogh, and enter Saint-Paul de Mausole. Guides such as Florian, Mathilde, Ghislain, and Nicolas add local history, Roman lore, and practical context.

“Flo was a wonderful guide. Very attentive and knowledgeable. A lovely day to learn more about Van Gough”

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6.Arles, Les Baux, & Saint-Rémy Full-Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 77 reviews · 8h 30m · from $175

Travel by minibus from Aix-en-Provence with an English- or French-speaking guide to Saint-Rémy, Les Baux, and Arles. You’ll have free time at each stop, with market visits on Wednesdays or Saturdays, a Van Gogh photo stop, medieval ruins, Roman monuments, and time for lunch on your own. Guides such as Romain, Audrey, and Emmanuel add context along the way.

“Alex was amazing. The most knowledgeable guide ever. The three towns were a marvel of diversity, history, food, beauty. A wonderful day.”

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7.Arles, Les Baux & Saint-Remy de Provence from Aix

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174

Travel from Aix-en-Provence by air-conditioned minibus to Arles, Les Baux-de-Provence, and Saint-Rémy. Expect a professional guide, market time on select Wednesdays or Saturdays, and roughly two hours to explore each town independently. Guides such as Sébastien, Greg, and Thomas have been especially praised for clear commentary and friendly service.

“I thought the trip was great but it should not be called on the trail of Van Gogh because not much was discussed about the famous painter.”

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8.Arles, Les Baux & Saint-Rémy Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 39 reviews · 10h 30m · from $182

Travel from Marseille in an air-conditioned minibus with an English or French driver-guide and a maximum of eight participants. Visit Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, the medieval hill village of Les Baux, and Arles, with Van Gogh sites, Roman monuments, scenic views, and free time for lunch and wandering. Entrance fees are extra.

“Beau trajet! Trop court à St Rémy de Provence”

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9.Half-Day Van Gogh Tour of Provence from Avignon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $101

Follow Van Gogh’s footsteps from Avignon in a small van with up to eight people. Walk through Arles, visit Saint Paul de Mausole in Saint-Rémy, and enjoy the hilltop views at Les Baux de Provence. Guides such as Anne, Kelsey, Nathalie, and Gordana bring the paintings, Roman ruins, and Provençal scenery into focus.

“Somehow day was wrong. Should have been for December. Credit appreciated. Signed up for December 11 2025 as originally intended.”

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10.From Avignon: Half-Day Van Gogh & Carrières de Lumières Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 36 reviews · 5 hours · from $106

Spend five hours with a live English- or French-speaking guide tracing Van Gogh’s Provence, from Arles and the Langlois Bridge to Saint-Paul de Mausole. You’ll also visit Carrières de Lumières in Les Baux-de-Provence, where projected art fills a vast limestone cave. Transport, both entrance fees, and a photo stop are included.

“Gostamos muito do tour e da forma como o Guia ( Terry) acho que não está correto o nome, mas gostamos muito do Guia e da forma como conduziu o tour. Os caminhos do Van Gogh conhecer foi maravilhoso e o dia ensolarado nos proporcionou uma viagem pelas estradas com cenários maravilhosos. A exposição do Carrières de Lumieres eh fantástica e complementa esse tour nota 10.”

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11.Van Gogh & Carrières de Lumières Half-Day Tour from Avignon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108

Travel from Avignon in an air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of eight people. Walk through Arles along Van Gogh’s former path, visit his room at Saint-Paul de Mausole, and see Carrières de Lumières in an ancient quarry. Guides may include Jacques, Nicolas, Fred, Thierry, or Julian.

“Had like slight miscommunication with tour agency but was al good and sorted. We were lucky to have our own private tour with Jacq. Weather also wasn't great. Guides english isn't greatest, but good enough to have conversation and make it interesting. Has pleasant manner and knowledgable about region and sights in area. Started with Van Goh tour visiting sights of note in Arles, but highlight was definitely Carrieres des Lumieres worth it just by itself, all other hack tours didn't have this incorporated so super glad with this decision. Ended tour at small village Les Baux with picturesque views of valley and some interesting little shops, we didn't spend…”

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