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mondoramas * Aix and Arles : Christmas Traditions


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Nativities and delicacies in the heart of Provence, santons (small terracotta nativity figurines), the 13 desserts and Christmas markets.

3 days / 100 km - 28th November to 23rd December
Ref: 09B018


Dates

November ,  December

D1 Arles Traditions

Arrive in Arles, a roman capital with its beautiful Gallo-roman relics. Lunch. Visit of Arlaten Museum and retrace the provincial lifestyle through its costumes, tools and household objects. (On option, sample the Thirteen desserts in a coffee shop). Dinner. Accommodation.

D2 Exhibitions of Santons and Santonniers (the producers of Santons) in the Alpilles (50 km)

Depart for Arles and visit the International Santonniers Exhibition in the superb halls of St Trophyme Cloister. Continue towards Baux de Provence. Lunch. Free time to visit this charming town. (On option, visit the animated santon museum or discover the village of the santons "la petite Provence du Paradou".) On the way back, visit an oil mill and sample the produce. Dinner. Accommodation .

D3 Christmas market in Aix en Provence (50 km)

Free time to visit the city of the Good King and Cézanne, and discover the traditional work of the local craftsmen on the Santon Fair. Free time on the Christmas market. Visit a calisson factory followed by a tasting session. Lunch.





Service details

Full board, (excluding drinks) in a 2-star hotel from lunch on D1 to lunch on D3
Guided visit (with tasting) : olive oil mill, calissons factory
Entry : Arlaten Museum, Santonniers Exhibition
Free : 21st person in a single or shared room. 42nd person in a twin room


Possible supplements

Individual room (2 nights) : 56 €
Snack of the 13 desserts
Workshop in Cézanne
Animated Santon Museum
Petite Provence of Paradou