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Eyguières

5 km West of Salon de Provence by the D17 or the D569.

Discover the village of Eyguières in the Alpilles

A village full of pretty fountains

Eyguieres is a small town at the eastern edge of the Alpilles which claims to have the largest number of wells and fountains in the area. Whatever the season or weather, in summer as in winter, the water always seems to flow in Eyguieres.

Fontaine à Eyguières

So many opportunities to admire the beautiful fountains such as Coquille, Cocotte or the Bormes fountain.

The pretty streets and squares of the centre

Walking around the village you'll pass by the typical local houses including imposing town houses, some of which have now been transformed into administrative office.

Tourisme à Eyguières

Some pretty small shady squares can be found which will help you to forget the busy main road which goes through the village.

Walk to the summit of the Alpilles at an altitude of 498 metres

Tour des Opies

An extremely beautiful walk takes you up to the highest point in the Alpilles: Tour des Opies. From the summit at 498 m altitude there is an exceptional panoramic view over the fabulous landscapes of the Alpilles. Not to be missed !

The market in Eyguières

The Eyguières market takes place every Tuesday morning on the Place Monier (rue des Frères Perret). It's a great little market where you can stock up on Provencal produce and local crafts.

Our map of Eyguières (postcode 13430)

To help you find your way around the small town of Eyguières, this page features an interactive map of the town. This will enable you to locate the various points of interest in Eyguières as well as our accommodation recommendations for spending your holiday or a pleasant weekend here.

Our photos of the village

Discover the typical charm of this Alpilles village through photos taken by our team in Eyguières. This slideshow of photos, located at the bottom of this page, will give you an idea of the beauty of this village and hopefully inspire you to visit and spend your holiday in the Alpilles.

A good restaurant in Eyguières?

If you're looking for a nice, tasty restaurant in Eyguières, we have two addresses to recommend. "Le Petit Rossini", a very fine restaurant which is well worth a visit as it is not in the centre of the village. "L'Art des Mets" is also a very good place to treat your taste buds in Eyguières.

What to see

Archeology Centre (Old town hall).
Tour des Opies, highest point in the Alpilles (498m).
Feudal Gateway. Rue Calade. Parish Church.
Ruins of the former chateau, Sade family.
Ruins of the XI° century chateau. Castellas de Roquemartine.

Leisure activities

Walking, hiking.
Boulodrome.
Summer Events.

Bed and breakfast

La Demeure des Alpilles
Eyguières (Alpilles) | Salon de Provence : 9km - St Rémy : 30km

4 spacious charming bed and breakfast incl 1 suite and 1 duplex 4 people in a village house of the 18°C.
Swimming pool - Landscaped garden - Fitness room, sauna, massage

95€ - 150€

Holiday rentals

La Demeure des Alpilles
Eyguières (Alpilles) | Salon de Provence : 9km - St Rémy : 30km

2 charming vacation rentals 2 to 4 people in a village house of the 18°C.
Swimming pool - Landscaped garden - Fitness room, sauna, massage

300€ - 900€

Accomodations

Hotels.
Bed and breakfast.
Holiday rentals.

YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TOWN OF EYGUIÈRES.

You have sent us many questions about the town of Eyguières. Here are our answers to your most frequently asked questions.

Where to stay in Eyguières? An 18th century house with swimming pool.

As indicated above, we recommend that you book at "La Demeure des Alpilles". This is a superb 18th century house, with the typical charm of old stones, a superb swimming pool and an excellent location in Eyguières. This establishment offers both bed and breakfast and holiday rentals.

What to do in Eyguières Tourism and relaxation.

Visitors to the village enjoy discovering the various fountains in the village as they wander the narrow streets and squares of the old centre. Climb up to the Tour des Opies to admire a magnificent panorama of the Alpilles, visit the remains of the de Sade family castle, admire the feudal gateway, the Rue Calade and the Eyguières church. Enjoy a pleasant moment on the terrace of a Provencal restaurant or café.

Where is Eyguières?

The canton of Eyguières is located in the Alpilles in the Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur region of southern France. This pretty village in the Bouches du Rhône is close to Salon de Provence and Aureille. Saint Rémy de Provence is not far either.

How many people live in Eyguières?

There are 7,000 inhabitants in Eyguières, and the village is attracting more and more year-round residents. There are more and more primary residences, although the Alpilles' great appeal to tourists means that there are more vacant homes out of season, due to the large number of second homes.

NEIGHBOURING TOWNS AND VILLAGES

Salon de Provence (7 km), Aureille (6 km), Mouries (13 km) et Saint Martin de Crau (20km).

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