Tour Options in Provence

Private Guides: Bus tours through the Camargue, departing from Avignon with a passenger pickup in Arles (behind the tourism office, in front of the Atrium hotel, 9:45 am) are offered by Self-Voyages Provence 42 bd. Raspail, 84000 04-90-14-70-00www.self-voyages.fr) for about €45. Ask about the optional riverboat trip down the Rhône.

Taxis: T.R.A.N. 04-66-29-40-11) can take you round-trip from Nîmes to the Pont du Gard (ask the taxi to wait while you explore for 30 minutes).

Walking Tours: The tourist offices in Arles, Nîmes, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, and Marseille all organize a full calendar of walking tours (some in summer only).