Mary Magdalen Cave & Basilica of St Maximin on a private tour
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Mary Magdalene was close to Jesus and the Virgin Mary.
Expelled from Palestine at the beginning of the 1st century, she arrived in Provence by sea in a small boat.
She dedicated her life to carrying the voice of Jesus through Provence, then she retired to the cave of the Massif de la Sainte Baume, where she lived in Hermite the last 30 years of her life.
Whether you are a Pilgrim, or simply fascinated by the incredible history of Saint Mary Magdalene, I suggest you live a journey into the past by discovering the cave.
You will have time to pray or meditate, and if you wish, you will be able to attend the Mass which is held daily at 11am.
You will climb alone, at your own pace.
We will then go to the city of Saint Maximin la Sainte Baume, you can stroll through the alleys and have lunch there.
Finally, you will have free time to visit the basilica where the relics of Mary Magdalene lie.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Grotte de Sainte Marie Madeleine
A true journey into the past, you will discover the cave or Saint Mary Madeleine lived in Hermite the last 30 years of her life. The path that leads through the forest, mixes calm, beauty and serenity. You will all have time to make the ascent at your own pace, as well as to meditate or pray on site. If you wish, you can attend the Mass which is held daily at 11am. Important: Provide walking shoes for the ascent (about 40 minutes)
Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume
After visiting the cave, we will go to Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte Baume, a city preserved from Mass tourism. You will have lunch there and you can stroll through the alleys of the old town that leads to the Basilica of Saint Mary Magdalene.
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Mary Magdalen Cave & Basilica of St Maximin on a private tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Entrance cave Sainte Marie Madeleine
Bottled water
Private transport in Van Mercedes-Benz Air-conditioned
Basilica entrance of Saint Mary Magdalene
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very pleasant experience...
nz25q5hxgd,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very pleasant experience thanks Anthony. He was friendly, prompt and did a great job showing us the sites
Second day with the family
geraldinegJ6982SC,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful 2d day Thank you for the tours, we loved them! Anthony gave us a great tour and is very kind; his vehicle is remarkably clean. I highly recommend him.
Wonderful Day
AnnaMMM2026,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful day with Anthony. We visited the Marie Madeleine cave. It was like traveling through time ! A day filled with emotions, far from mass tourism. Thanks to Anthony for his kindness. We will keep great memories!
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