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Private Tour Marie Madeleine Cave & St Maximin Basilica

Private Tour Marie Madeleine Cave & St Maximin Basilica

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Car Tour (driver & guide)

Joined 2022

Nathalie S.

5.00 / 5

(6 reviews)

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Aix en Provence

English (Native), French (Native), Spanish

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Nathalie S.)

Up to 8 people

Enjoy a nice hike (MUST BE FIT TO WALK UP HILLS) on the footsteps of Marie Madeleine while visiting the cave where she spent more than 30 years as an ermite

Lunch in St maximin la Sainte Baume

After lunch a stroll through the streets of St Maximin for a visit of the Basilica where you can see the relic of Marie Madeleine

Itinerary

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09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Aix en Provence OR Cruise terminal of Marseille OR Marseille Hotel

- Aix en Provence OR Cruise terminal of Marseille OR Marseille Hotel

10:30 AM

Ste Baume Marie Madeleine Cave

Enjoy a nice hike on the footsteps of Marie Madeleine while visiting the cave where she spent more than 30 years as an ermite

01:00 PM

St Maximin la Ste Baume

Lunch in St maximin la Sainte Baume

02:00 PM

Basilique St Maximin

stroll through the streets of St Maximin for a visit of the Basilica where you can see the relic of Marie Madeleine

Ending Point

same departure point OR agreed place with client

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

professional guide

Mercedes A/C van transportation

toll fee

gasoline

What‘s not included

lunch

snacks

Tour Important Information

Must be fit to hike as it is uphill walk for at least 30mn

Important message from the supplier

Lavender Luberon available June 15th to July 20

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2022

Nathalie S.

5.00 / 5

(6 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Nathalie S.

Hello from Provence, South of France !

This year has been an incredible busy year with many tourists visiting Provence.

Provence IS the place to visit with so many different attractions such as: beautiful scenery, excellent gastronomy, great wine experience, large variety of architecture dated from as far as Roman time, Renaissance to now and of course our famous lavender fields!

I have been a tour guide in the region of Provence & Côté d'Azur for more than 6 years, I can easily plan day tours or multiday tours to the liking of any visitors looking for a beautiful memorable vacation in our region.

Reviews

Kathy W.

5 / 5

Oct 23, 2026

Private Tour Marie Madeleine Cave & St Maximin Basilica

Oct 23, 2026

Aix en Provence

8 hours

“Private Tour St. Maximum Basilica and Cave”

Amazing day with Nathalie! She picked us up from the train station and off we went to the mountain where we hiked 40 minutes uphill until we reached the cave where Mary Magdeline lived the last 30 years of her life. You need appropraite shoes and be somewhat fit to do this. Nathalie hiked with us as well and provided great info about the cave, area, etc. The grotto has an active church inside and many people make pilgrimages here. Very moving. Once we descended we went into the town of St. Baume and had lunch and then toured the Basicilica of St Maximin where we viewed the relic of Mary Magdeleine. Can't say enough good things about how communicative Nathalie was during the entire booking process and during the day of our tour. Her price reflects the one on one attention and level of expertise of the area. Nathalie offers other tours of Provence and if we ever get the opportunity to return we will defiently give her a call!

Nathalie S.

Merci Kathy It was lovely to spend the day with you and Keith Great memories!!!

Gayle C.

5 / 5

May 6, 2026

Arles, Les Baux de Provence, St Remy de Provence

May 6, 2026

Aix en Provence

8 hours

“Nathalie Rocks!!!”

Oh my. We thought we knew what we wanted to see in Provence and THEN Nat had ideas about additional adventures and experiences. Her suggestions were always excellent. She is knowledgeable, flexible and so very kind - and a GREAT sense of humor. We were a group of 6 with varying degrees of mobility and travel experience so flexibility was essential. I highly recommend you book your adventures with Nat.

Nathalie S.

Merci Gayle It was a pleasure Meeting your family I enjoyed myself too!!!

Severin S.

5 / 5

Jan 4, 2025

Aix en Provence and highlights of Marseille

Jan 4, 2025

Marseille

4 hours

“A Five-Star Guide to Aix-en-Provence Memories”

Nathalie, what a wonderful guide you’ve been, Nurturing our journey through Aix with a smile so keen. Notable sights we’ve seen, like Cézanne’s own painting retreat, Nourishing food we tasted, each bite a delightful treat. Never forgetting this trip, thanks to you, Now we leave with memories, vivid and true. All, thanks to you! The Sorensens

Nathalie S.

Thanks so much for this great review Loved having your group touring today Thank you