تور آرل با راهنما

11 بررسی برای تور آرل با راهنما

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   دارای 5 از 5

   تازه از تعطیلات خانوادگی برگشتم… – 11 جولای, 2025

   تازه از یک تعطیلات خانوادگی در جنوب فرانسه برگشتم.
   مادرشوهرم و چند تن از اعضای حزب ما به جنبش امپرسیونیستی علاقه زیادی دارند و من می خواستم یک تور خصوصی مختص زندگی ون گوگ در آرل ترتیب دهم..
   من از طریق تورهای پروونس یک تور با بررسی خوب را به صورت آنلاین رزرو کردم.

   مایه خوشحالی ماست, فراتر از همه انتظارات بود. ما با راهنمای خود آشنا شدیم, رومین, در ایستگاه قطار آرل برای تور چهار ساعته ما در این جولای.
   گذراندن بعد از ظهر با او لذت مطلق بود. او ما را با پای پیاده در شهر برد و جزئیات زیادی از زندگی ون گوگ قبل و بعد از اقامتش در آرل به اشتراک گذاشت..

   او به خوبی از برخی از مسائل حرکتی گروه ما آگاه بود و به استراحت های مکرر لطف داشت, حتی برای یک نوشیدنی در یکی از کافه‌های جذاب شهر به ما ملحق می‌شوید.
   رومن اشتیاق عمیقی به هنر دارد, به طور خاص ون گوگ. من فکر می کردم جذاب است که پسر کوچکش را به نام برادر وینسنت نامگذاری کرده است, تئو. من به طور اتفاقی مدرک تاریخ هنر دارم و او با جزئیات زیادی در مورد حرفه وینسنت و زمینه بزرگتر آن دوران مرا شگفت زده کرد..

   من نمی توانم به اندازه کافی در مورد این تجربه بگویم و آن را به همه کسانی که علاقه عمیق یا حتی گذرا به امپرسیونیسم دارند توصیه می کنم..

   تادئوس دلونیس
   ایالات متحده

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   دارای 5 از 5

   آرل با رومن راهنما پروونس – 24 ژوئن, 2024

   این سومین تور از 4 تور استثنایی خصوصی بود که با راهنمای تور رومن از Guide Provence انجام دادیم. خیلی خوش گذشت! ما خیلی چیزها یاد گرفتیم! این تور ارزش هر پنی را داشت. من به شدت راهنمای پروونس و رومن را برای تمام نیازهای تور خصوصی شما توصیه می کنم!

   هنگام بازدید از پروونس به مدت 8 روز, من و پسر بالغم در 2 مکان مستقر شدیم — ابتدا در آوینیون به مدت 3 شب, سپس به مدت 5 شب در Aix-en-Provence.

   یکی از مشکلاتی که من ناخواسته ایجاد کردم وقتی فقط 3 شب در آوینیون رزرو کردم, به دنبال آن 5 شب در Aix, این است که اگر قرار بود در چهارمین روزمان به خارج از آوینیون سفر کنیم, ما باید خیلی زود از هتل خارج شویم, وقت کافی برای ترک آوینیون در همان صبح بگذارید, مکان مورد نظر را بگردید, بازگشت به آوینیون, سپس از یکی از 2 ایستگاه قطار بگیرید (TGV با موقعیت نامناسب اما بسیار سریعتر, یا غیر TGV با موقعیت راحت تر اما بسیار کندتر) to our second base of operation (Aix) … before checking into that second hotel late in the evening. Phew. We didn’t want to be that busy all day, nor did we want to check into our second hotel that late!

   Five to 6 weeks before arriving in France, I had hired Romain for 2 private tours via the Guide Provence website. Our first private tour was to be a city walking tour of Avignon, where our first hotel was located. Our second private tour with Romain was to be a city walking tour of Aix-en-Provence, where our second hotel was located.

   I wanted to hire Romain for a third tour on our 4th day in Avignon, but that was the day we needed to check out of our Avignon hotel and into our Aix hotel … which revealed itself to be a logistical problem that I really wanted to avoid.

   So, a few weeks before I departed for France, I asked Romain if there was any way he could take us and our luggage to Arles after we checked out of our Avignon hotel, give us a great walking tour of Arles, then drive us to our hotel in Aix instead of returning us to Avignon. That would be a wonderful day for us, would solve our logistics problem, and would give my son and I a quiet evening in Aix for a nice dinner and stroll around town.

   Romain happily accommodated us. He told me how to book this custom tour on his website so that he would earn the commensurate amount for his time, which I very happily did. (Another reason I like to hire a private guide — there’s so much more flexibility that way and one’s vacation time is used so much more efficiently.)

   But before booking our trip that way, I wanted to ensure that Romain’s car’s trunk would adequately hold our luggage so that it would be completely out of sight. (I had read several reviews of other tourists’ visible luggage being stolen from parked cars while the rightful owners were touring various sights. What a nightmare that would be!) Sure enough, Romain’s car was not only extremely comfortable and roomy for me and my 6’6″ tall adult son; the trunk of his car was also equally roomy and could easily hold our 2 large suitcases and 2 smaller carry-ons safely out of sight. مشکلات همه حل شد! متشکرم, رومین!

   تور ما در آرل, که پر از خرابه های رومی است, معماری جالب, هنر, تاریخ, و خیابان های جذاب, کافه ها, و مغازه ها, به اندازه 2 تور قبلی ما با رومن جالب و گیرا بود (نقاط برجسته آوینیون و Pont du Gard).

   متاسفانه, پسرم آن روز حالش کمی بد بود (که من و رومن هرگز در مورد آن صحبت نکردیم), و (حداقل به من) نشان داد. مسلماً حال و هوای او در روز من در آرل کمی تضعیف کرد, و همچنین به خاطر تمام چیزهایی که در آنجا یاد گرفتم. اما من نکات برجسته را به یاد دارم, و از زمانم با رومن لذت بردم! و رومن, طبق معمول, آیا اطلاعات شگفت انگیز زیادی در طول روز به شما منتقل می کند. فقط خاطره من از آن گشت شهری به دلیل استرسی که آن روز احساس می کردم به اندازه خاطره من از سایر تورها واضح نیست. — که کاملاً بی ارتباط با رومن و استعداد استثنایی او به عنوان راهنمای تور بود.

   داده شده است, پسر من به طرز باورنکردنی در تاریخ روم مسلط است, و من نیستم. بنابراین شاید دورنمای یک روز دیدنی‌های تاریخی روم به اندازه من برای او جذاب نبود. (اگرچه من قبلاً برخی از تاریخ گسترده روم را می دانستم, فکر می‌کنم از دیدن ویرانه‌های رومی واقعی که پشتیبان آنچه آموخته بودم، هیجان‌زده‌تر باشم!) من و پسرم مخاطب نامتعادلی برای آنچه در این ویرانه‌ها می‌توانست بیان کنیم، بودیم, من تقریباً هیچ چیز نمی دانم و او خیلی چیزها را می داند. بلکه آن روز, پسرم بیشتر از من به مغازه ها و کافه ها علاقه داشت. او روزی را برای گشت و گذار در مغازه ها و کافه ها تصور می کرد … در حالی که به طور خلاصه برخی از مناظر کلیدی را در طول مسیر مشاهده می کنید, در حالی که من تصور می کردم هر چه می توانستم را از راهنمای فوق العاده آگاه خود بیاموزم. اصلا علاقه ای به مغازه و کافه نداشتم, جز رزق مختصر و قهوه.

   در زمان مقرر, پسرم کاری را که من به او پیشنهاد کرده بودم در همان ابتدای روز انجام داد, آیا او شروع به احساس بدخلقی غیر قابل تسلی کند — او مودبانه خود را از تور خصوصی ما با رومن معاف کرد و به راه خود در سراسر شهر رفت, انجام کارهایی که آن روز بیشتر دوست داشت انجام دهد … در حالی که من کاری را که بیشتر دوست داشتم انجام دهم: تور با رومن.

   وقتی برای اولین بار به آرل رسیدیم (ما در Le Parc du center پارک کردیم, btw), در یک کافه پیاده رو جذاب در خیابانی سنگفرش شده توقف کردیم تا از هر کدام یک قهوه و نصف ساندویچ لذت ببریم., به علاوه از سرویس بهداشتی استفاده کنید.

   ما به عنوان یک گروه 3 نفره شروع کردیم (رومین, پسر من, و من) در تئاتر عتیقه d’Arles, یکی دیگر از میراث جهانی یونسکو, این یکی در حدود 12 قبل از میلاد ساخته شده است, فوق العاده در برخی مکان ها به خوبی حفظ شده است, و هنوز در حال استفاده است. فوق العاده و تاثیرگذار بود! رومن همه چیز را در مورد مکان به ما گفت. کسانی که در تئاتر حضور داشتند (تقریباً همه از همه طبقات اجتماعی). جایی که طبقات مختلف اجتماعی و VIP های منطقه نشسته بودند. او درباره نحوه استفاده از تئاتر در زمان رومیان به ما گفت, نحوه استفاده از آن در سالهای میانی (به عنوان یک معدن سنگ در قرون وسطی), و امروزه چگونه از آن استفاده می شود. ظاهراً همیشه مکانی برای عاشقان بوده است, و برای قرارهای عاشقانه در عصرها. او به ما از اهمیت تئاتر و فرهنگ در جامعه روم گفت, هم برای مردم, و در حکومت مردم.

   We then moved on as a group of 3 to the remarkably well-preserved two-tiered Arles Amphitheater (Arenes d’Arles) which dates back to 90AD and is still in use today for various cultural events, like concerts and bullfighting. We climbed the sometimes narrow, curving steps to the arena’s very top observation point where Romain pointed out various geographical features; the north-south and east-west axes of the town; other historical sights; the Rhone, which branches off in two directions to form the Camargue delta; and the 2 lions that once stood at the end of a 19th century railroad bridge which once crossed the Rhone in Arles. (The 2 lions on the one side of the Rhone, along with the bridge’s abutments on each side of the Rhone, are all that remain of the bridge today. The bridge itself was destroyed by the Allies during WWII to disrupt German shipping.)

   My son then politely excused himself and split off on his own to enjoy his day his way, which is fair since it’s his vacation, too.

   While on my own with Romain, we continued to the lovely Musee Reattu where we viewed a few Picassos as well as the works of many other artists over the centuries (a few of whom I recognized), several wonderful sculptures, and other interesting works of art.

   The building itself is a work of art in its own right. It was built in the late 15th century as the seat of a medieval commandery (also “commandry”) which housed the knights of the Order of Malta. At the time of the French revolution, a decree from the constituent assembly of the Kingdom of France ordered the confiscation and sale of all possessions belonging to the Order of Malta in France, to include this large medieval building then known as the Grand Priory of the Order of Malta. The building was sold in pieces … and artist Jacques Reattu then purchased it in pieces … over a period of 30 years beginning in 1796. He lived and worked in this vast building until his death in 1833, whereupon the building and its art collections passed to his daughter, Elisabeth Grange. In 1867, she sold both the building and the art to the Municipality of Arles, in exchange for a pension and the right to continue to live there. The next year, in 1868, it officially became a museum.

   Though Romain and I were only there briefly, with enough time to whisk through room after room with bursts of explanation from Romain, I thoroughly enjoyed the uniqueness of this museum, the captivating historic building with it’s large windows, some of which beautifully revealed the building’s surprising (to me) location directly on the banks of the Rhone, its interesting architectural features, its somewhat mis-matched variety of well-curated art in a multitude of different rooms, the refreshingly cool temperatures inside the building, and all of the twists and turns of this meandering one-time administrative center for an order of medieval knights.

   Much (or all?) of the Musee Reattu’s art was annotated only in French, and I, sadly, cannot read French, so it was especially helpful to be accompanied by a well-informed French guide. Lucky me!

   After the Musee Reattu, Romain led me to the Thermes de Constantine (the Roman hot baths), which date to the early 4th century. Emperor Constantine made Arles one of his imperial residences and he directed that these thermal baths be built there. This bath house was just one part of a vast array of significant spaces that existed between the forum and the banks of the Rhone river to the north. Romain showed me how the water was heated, which pool was intentionally kept cool, who attended the baths, their significance in Roman society, and how the various portions of these ruins would have looked back in the day.

   Next, I saw the Place du Forum, the intimate town square that was the heart of Arles in ancient Rome. He pointed out the Cafe la Nuit that’s still on the square and told me about Van Gogh’s choice of color for his painting — particularly about the bright yellow color he chose to paint it, and why he chose it. He pointed out other artistic and historical details and told me a about life at the forum in ancient times.

   Next, he showed me the Espace Van Gogh. On the way there, he began the tender story of Theo and Vincent van Gogh, Theo being Vincent’s younger brother. The two were very close and the story is intertwined with elements of career and personal lives, physical and mental health, conflict and close-connectedness, and the eventual death of both brothers. The Espace Van Gogh is the peaceful courtyard of the former hospital of Arles where Van Gogh was hospitalized after cutting off his own ear. The building is painted yellow and white today and colorful garden beds still fill the courtyard. Romain told me of the long and unique relationship between artists Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh, which started in Paris and essentially ended in Arles — and of Theo’s place within that relationship. (Gauguin and Van Gogh became roommates when Guaguin moved into Van Gogh’s Yellow House in Arles, which Theo encouraged and even financially supported.) About 2 months later, during an altercation between the 2 friends, Van Gogh famously cut off part of his own ear. He was then hospitalized for his mental health in the building known as Hotel-Dieu-Saint-Espirit, which was built around 1600 give or take some years. Meanwhile, Gauguin swiftly returned to Paris. Though they corresponded from time to time after that, the two never saw each other again. Theo was gravely affected by these events and it is said that he felt the weight of some responsibility for his brother’s downfall.

   Next, Romain took me to the Place de la Republique, the city center of Arles, on which sits a 4th century obelisk with an interesting history. The Eglise Saint-Trophime is also on the plaza. It’s an absolutely stunning piece of mostly Romanesque architecture, most particularly the intricately sculpted West Portal, which dates back to the late 11th or early 12th century. Like many old churches, this church was built over a long period of time, mainly between the 12th and 15th centuries. The Obelisk and the Eglise Saint-Trophime, along with many other buildings of Arles, are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites as part of the Arles, Roman, and Roman Monuments group.

   From there, Romain and I took the short walk along the Boulevard des Lices, back to the peaceful and shady 19th century Jardin d’Ete, where we started our tour of Arles hours earlier. My son re-joined us here — happy as a clam, in a much better mood, and once again greatly appreciating the time spent with Romain and with me.

   This was a fabulously stunning tour of all kinds of things I had never seen before, learning about all kinds of things I didn’t know before, and being exposed to all kinds of things I have long loved — remarkable architecture, intriguing art, a host of beautiful spaces, lovely gardens, and all sorts of history and stories of how people lived over the years.

   I highly recommend Guide Provence and tour guide Romain! I definitely got far more than my money’s worth on this expert-led tour and, despite my son’s initially irritable mood on this one day of our vacation, he and I departed Arles with wonder and contentment. We also both looked forward to the next day’s private tour with Romain — a walking tour of Aix and then onward to the seaside town of Cassis. What fun!

   If interested, I also posted a general review of Guide Provence and Romain’s outstanding service here:
   https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187253-d17733634-Reviews-Guide_Provence-Marseille_Bouches_du_Rhone_Provence_Alpes_Cote_d_Azur.html

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   We had a wonderful day tour in Arles… – 10 آوریل, 2024

   We had a wonderful day tour in Arles with Romain, who is so knowledgable, قابل انعطاف, and very easy going company.
   Would not hesitate to recommend!

   Tania Suster

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   Excellent tour of Arles and the surrounding area – March 31, 2024

   We did a walking tour of Arles and a driving tour of the area between Arles and Avignon, including some of the smaller villages along the way.
   Romain is extremely knowledgeable about the area and listened to us carefully so he could customize our tour to include things we were particularly interested in. It was an excellent tour and gave us a wonderful understanding of the history of the area.

   Elsa

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   History and culture – 2 اکتبر, 2023

   Romain was not only engaging but also knowledgeable and courteous.
   Our one-on-one time with him gave us an historical and cultural perspective that greatly enhanced our appreciation of the rich heritage this region. We were glad to have chosen this for one of our mornings in Arles.

   Thomas

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   Arle both Roman and art history. – April 27, 2023

   The city is beautiful.
   Romain helped us understand not only the history of Arles but also the story behind the facts. He was well spoken and went at a relaxed pace.
   We enjoyed our tour a lot.

   Sharon

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   Walkable Old town – April 9, 2023

   Wonderful old town all major sites are walkable
   Be sure to stay near the old Roman center
   If you are driving pick a hotel with parking.
   The day trip to Carmargue in late March allowed us to see many hundreds of flamingos and the famous white horses
   The town is much smaller than Avignon and much less crowded, so it was more relaxing to visit.

   Tally
   Harvey, Louisiana

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   Excellent tour in Provence – November 7, 2022

   Excellent tour in Provence with Alexandra. She shew us wonderful places and we tasted local food.
   یک روز دوست داشتنی !

   Emily G.

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   Sensational experience – 28 سپتامبر, 2022

   We visited Arles with Olivier.
   He was very knowledgeble and took time to explain all the history of the city and its monuments.
   He also shew us everything about Van Gogh. It is a sensational experience to enter the hospital where he stayed. We recommend this tour and this city.

   Delia W.

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    WONDERFUL TOUR – July 20, 2022

    Wonderful tour with a professional guide. We visited the arena and learned a lot about Van Gogh with Matilde.

    Pierre

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    Yasemin D. – December 4, 2011

    Arles is a very historical city. I am really happy that we did this tour with a professional guide. Sylvie was a great guide.