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What to see in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence ?
2 places curated by Hozy - landmarks, nature, hidden restaurants and activities.
MAP · OVERVIEW
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence amounts to a handful of narrow streets lined with plane trees and a light that became an obsession for Van Gogh. The town operates at two speeds: the Wednesday morning market on Place de la République, frequented by locals for centuries, and the tourist flow that drifts towards the Antiques and the archaeological site of Glanum, a discreet Graeco-Roman remnant dense in history.
Spring (April–May) and autumn offer an unbeatable quality-to-crowds ratio; summer transforms the centre into perpetual gridlock. Two days suffice to explore the town and its immediate surroundings, preferably by bicycle-the Alpilles are easily accessible from the centre. Don't spend too much time in the soap and lavender sachet shops: they consume half a day without yielding anything worthwhile.
Nature & parks (2)
Wikipedia (fr) - CC BY-SAVallée des Baux trail
Nature
An accessible hiking route from Avignon towards the Alpilles, crossing garrigue landscapes, olive groves and limestone rocks typical of Provence. Less crowded than the Gorges du Verdon, it reveals true Provençal nature.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SAAlpilles Mountains – Baux Ridge
Nature
Hike along the limestone ridges of the Alpilles with 360° views over the Camargue, Crau plain and Luberon. Lunar landscape of white limestone inhabited by Bonelli's eagles – 20 minutes from Arles.