South of Avignon Attractions

South of Avignon Lugares de interés

Les Baux-de-Provence
The charming Medieval Mountain top village in the Alpilles mountains, 32 km South of Avignon, is highly popular and considered one of the most beautiful villages in France. The village is famous for its 11th century Coteaux-des-Baux fortress overlooking the village. Enjoy the scenic mountain road leading to the village offering beautiful landscapes of the Rocky Mountains, the plains, and the Mediterranean in the distance. Stroll the village narrow alleys and admire the 16th century townhouses, the partially preserved village walls, and the 19th century Porte Mage and Porte d'Eyguieres gates. Window shop the small local shops and enjoy the Coteaux-des-baux-en-provence red and rose wines. Visit the 12th century Saint Vincent and the Penitents Blancs chapel, and the Musee des Santons, home to a collection of 17th and 18th century Naples’ figurines. Continue to the Hotel de Porcelet with its beautiful windows, 17th century frescoes and the Yves Brayer Museum. in the Hotel Brion home to the Foundation Louis Jou and explore its collection of Medieval books and engravings including those of Durer and Goya. Climb the old stairs to the large and impressive fortress of Chateau des Baux, a highly popular destination in the village and stroll its grounds. Explore the ruins of the walls and towers, the small 12th century chapel, the houses carved into the rock, and the Dovecoat with its 2,000 Pigeon nesting holes. During April through to September live demonstrations of full-size replicas of Siege Weapons with knights in armor are held in the fortress grounds. The demonstrations includ the biggest Trebuchet (Catapult) in Europe, a Battering Ram, and a Ballista. Close to the village, North of the road to Maillane, visit the highly recommended Carrieres de Lumiere, the Cathedrale d'Images, an ancient quarry in which beautiful artworks are projected on its walls with surrounding music. It’s a fabulous spectacle of light and sound.

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Saint Remy de Provence
A small, picturesque town in Provence, 20 km south of Avignon and 25 km north of Arles, presenting the impressive remains of the Roman town of Glanum on its southern border, and the beautiful landscapes of the Alpilles mountains which rises above town. Stroll the shaded avenues and the narrow cobbled streets of the Medieval historic center, to enjoy the small squares with the beautiful fountains and the Renaissance mansions. The small local shops present among others beautiful local Pottery, and the numerous art galleries reflect the town popularity within the artistic community. Saint Remy de Provence is famous for being the birthplace of Nostradamus, and for the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole monastery where Vincent van Gogh was admitted as a patient for a year in 1890, and while there he painted numerous paintings including the famous Starry Night, the Sunflowers, and the Cypress. Surrounded by a circular 14th century wall, admire the two ancient gates of the old town, Porte du Trou in the north and the Portail Saint-Paul in the south leading to the town main square, Place Pelissier, where the town hall is located. Explore the Roman Glanum archaeological site and its Roman monuments including the Triumphal Arch, the Jules Mausoleum, and the ruins area presenting the forum, thermal baths, and various temples. Visit Hôtel de Sade, home to the Glanum archaeological findings collections. In the Provencal Romanesque Saint Paul de Mausole cloister visit the "Van Gogh Cultural and Tourist Center", enjoy the contemporary art in the Musee Estrine, including the works of the Cubism painter Albert Gleize, and visit the Van Gogh Interpretation Center. Continue to the Renaissance Mistral de Mondragon hotel home to the Alpilles ethnological museum. Relax in one of the numerous cafes and restaurants and absorb the lively vibes of Republique square home to the Wednesday market. There are a few special events in town during the summer including the Creators Market, the Provencal bullfighting and the Ramado parade in mid-August, the Jazz Festival on the 3rd week of September, and others. The Alpilles mountains offer numerous outdoor activities opportunities including hiking, cycling, horse riding, fishing, air gliding, and more. Spend a day in this lovely town as a day tour from Avignon or Arles.

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South of Avignon Lugares de interés

Les Baux-de-Provence

Saint Remy de Provence