Saint Rémy de Provence

The Bouches du Rhone Departement - Alpilles Nature Park - Population : 9,977 inh.

25km south of Avignon par la D571.

Saint Remy de Provence, collegiate church

Situated in the heart of the Alpilles, Saint Remy is one of the "must-sees" in Provence. Surrounded by lush green perfumed valleys, its ancient streets are lined with beautifully restored old houses... you will soon be seduced by Saint Remy's charm!
While strolling through the narrow winding streets you will discover fantastic old fountains, shady squares, picturesque restaurants and elegant boutiques.

From the place Jean Jaures to the gates of the old town, you will come across a long succession of "hôtels particuliers" (often converted into museums or art galleries), convents, chapels, and ornate houses from the 17th and 18th century.
The beauty of the countryside and the quality of light has inspired many artists, writers and painters.

Without a doubt, the most famous was Vincent Van Gogh who produced more than150 paintings of the countryside surrounding Saint Remy de Provence.
You can walk to the very same places painted by the artist and discover the mountain of St Remy, fields of wheat and coquelicots (wild flowers), olive trees and cypruses - all just as it was more than a century ago.

Saint Remy de Provence - Triumphal arch in Le Glanum

Saint Remy de Provence is an historic village built on one of the oldest archeological sites in Europe. Visitors can fossick among the remains of the "Comptoir de Glanum" which was founded in the 3rd century BC, before control passed to the Romans under Julius Cesar.
The ruins have seen the passing of several civilisations and you can visit the "grands Thermes", the long residential avenue, the temple and the natural spring of a true gallo-roman city, dating from 30 to 10 years before Christ.
Two important monuments are visible next to the site: the Triumphal arch and the Mausoleum of the Antiques.
Following a logical procession of the excavations at Glanum, you can then visit the archeological centre at the Hotel de Sade, a splendid example of 15th century architecture.

Saint Remy de Provence, street with restaurants and shops

If you love history, art or charming boutiques, you will feel quite at home in Saint-Remy. The beautiful residences on the outskirts of the village and the shady cafes of "la place Jean-Jaures" not only attract tourists but celebrities as well.
Far from the crowds of the Cote d'Azur, artists and movie stars are known to seek refuge here, where they can appreciate the unhurried pace of life. As soon as you arrive in Saint Remy, you won't want to leave...!

What to see:

Excavations of Glanum (gallo-roman city).
The Antiques (Arc and Mausoleeof the roman era).
Monastery Saint-Paul de Mausole.
(psychiatric centre which treated Van Gogh).
Collegiate chuch Saint-Martin 14th and 18th century.
Glanum archeological museum (Hotel de Sade)
Alpilles Museum (Arts and crafts, local customs, hotel particulier from the Renaissance era).
Van Gogh Art Centre (18th century Hotel Estrine).
Fondation Mario Prassinos (Chapel ND de Pitie). Aroma Museum.

Leisure activities:

Hiking, tourist trails, horse-riding, mountain biking.
Electric bikes rentals by Sun E Bike with road book on carefully selected itineraries.
Guided visits: Van Gogh, Nostradamus and the Glanum site.
Tennis, horse-riding, gliding, swimming pool, pÃ©tanque and fishing.
Numerous cultural events, arts and craft markets, exhibitions and festivals...

Saint Rémy de Provence

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270 € - 350 €

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