Provence is an incredibly rich region! Here are a few ideas to make your stay in Provence as pleasant as possible.
Charming villages
Saint-Rémy de Provence
Its historical center saw the birth of Nostradamus. With its small streets, squares and fountains, its shaded boulevards…no doubt, the art of living in Provence has found its ideal. Saint-Rémy is appreciated for its numerous cafés and restaurants, beautiful boutiques and art galleries, its Renaissance or 17th century mansions.
Les Baux de Provence
Perched on a rocky spur, the village has 22 listed or classified Historic Monuments. The ruins of the castle bear witness to the eventful history of the seigniorial city. The cobbled streets of the village where you can find many stores, galleries and workshops are ideal for a stroll. From the top of the village or from the surrounding peaks, you will be overwhelmed by the breathtaking view. On the spot, take the opportunity to visit the “Carrières de Lumières” or stroll along the paths in the middle of the garrigue..
Eygalières
Surrounded by the superb landscapes of the Alpilles, you will discover a village full of charm which has managed to preserve its authenticity. With its vast fields of olive trees, its scents of pine forest, the ruins of the Castle, the very photographed Sainte-Sixte Chapel located at 1,5 kilometer of the center of the village, Eygalières is a small village full of life where it is good to spend the day to walk and to stroll in terrace. (Flea markets every last Sunday of the month)
Outdoor escapes
Saint-Remy – Les Paysages de Vincent Van Gogh : Free walking tour of 1km, about 1h, through the landscapes that inspired Vincent Van Gogh.
Saint-Remy – Le Lac de Peïroou – artificial lake. Its initial use was to supply water to the town of Glanum. The Lake of Peiroou is also associated with the dam of “Pirou”, the first known arch dam, which was intended to supply water to the site of Glanum.
Saint-Remy – Les planeurs à Château Romanin Romanin – for an exceptional view of the Alpilles (first flight possible) https://www.aeroclub-alpilles.fr
Saint-Remy – L’écobalade des saveurs : discovery of the Alpilles massif through a supervised walk (hike, road bike, mountain bike, trail) with a tasting of local products – Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Site
Maussane-Les-Alpilles – Le Petit Roman, horseback riding- site
Orgon – La Serine des Alpilles. Discovery of the vineyard and local producers in a vintage car (Delage 1931) ending with a picnic among the olive trees – site
Golfs
Les Baux de Provence – Domaine de Manville. . An 18-hole course full of character that blends in well with the surrounding vegetation – site
Mouriès – Golf de Servane – 18-hole course designed at the foot of the white rocks of the Alpilles and in the middle of 400 olive trees. site
Barbentane – Golf de Barbentane – A 6-hole golf course, perfect for small games in a friendly spirit. site
Mallemort – Golf de Pont Royal – His Ballesteros course was voted Best Course in France 2021 by the World Golf Awards. site
Miramas- Golf Club de Miramas – Golf de 18 trous avec un parcours assez technique. site
Salon de Provence- Golf de l’Ecole de l’Air et de l’Espace – Course of 18 holes, you may have the chance to see the French patrol in training, aerobatic teams, world champions.
Bike rental
- Saint Andiol – Yes Provence : Vintage car rental – site
- Saint-Rémy-de-Provence – Vélo Passion – site
- Saint-Rémy-de-Provence – Sun-E-Bike : Rentals of classic and electric bikes. Also offers thematic day trips, with their good addresses. – site
- Eygalières – Chez Nicolas – On the large parking lot near the bowling green – email
A byciclette
Gourmandise(s)
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence – Fromagerie Roumanille – Organic breeding – Direct sale at the farm (pure organic farm goat with raw milk, organic pork meat, organic charcuterie) –Facebook
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence – Manade Caillan – Camargue bull farm – site
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence – Terre et Blé – Offers fresh breakfasts, then, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the chef Mina Kandé offers a refined and mainly vegetal cuisine with a unique menu (starter-main course-dessert) – site
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence – Le Jardin des Alpilles – Fruits, vegetables, cheeses, wine, olive oil
Eygalières – Domaine La Vallongue : Wines, olive oil and cosmetics – site
Eygalières – Chez Emily : Cheesemonger, high quality farm delicatessen and organic vegetables. Facebook
Mouriès – Domaine de Lauzières : Producteur de Vins et Truffes – Culture Biodynamie – site
Provence daily markets – 1 market every day ! – site
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence – Milligramme, your house of delicacies: spices, condiments, fresh products, home-made preparations, wines, spirits – Facebook
Mouriès – Domaine de Lauzières : Wine and Truffle Producer – Biodynamic Culture – site
Restaurants
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence – Edù Restaurant : produits frais, locaux et de saison dans une ancienne pépinière – site
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence – Café de l’industrie : cuisine 100 % maison de produits frais aux saveurs de Provence – site
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence – L’Estagnol – Plats d’ici et d’ailleurs, préparés avec des produits frais, de saison et locaux. Ambiance décontractée, tapas, produits de la mer. site
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence – Le Bistro de Saint Rémy – L’endroit est très agréable et décoré avec goût, et les produits sont d’excellentes qualité.
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence – Bien Bon – Cuisine française dans une jolie maison du centre historique, avec des associations de saison pertinentes. site
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence – L’Auberge de Saint Rémy de Provence * – Restaurant gastronomique étoilé dans une bâtisse du 15e siècle. site
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence – Aïoli et Clafoutis : un concept inédit exclusivement autour de l’aïoli et des clafoutis de saison ! – site
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence – Jana La Cuisine de voyage : inspiration de la cuisine de plusieurs continents avec une carte différente chaque mois. – site
Eygalières – Resto Hache* : hommage savoureux à la Provence et aux Alpilles. 1 étoile au guide Michelin – site
Eygalières – chez Paulette : démarche écologique, saine et naturelle, produits frais, de qualité, tous issus de producteurs locaux. Jolie Terrasse ombragée – Facebook
Eygalières – Café le Progrès : restauration familiale avec une merveilleuse terrasse couverte et ensoleillée.
Eygalières – Luigi : restaurant Italien – Facebook
Eygalières – Sous les Micocouliers : une carte saisonnière et locale, qui change toute les semaines. site
Entre Saint-Rémy-de-Provence et Saint-Etienne-du-Grès – Mon père était pâtissier : une formule unique midi et soir en fonction du marché, et des menus plus gastronomiques le week-end. Facebook
Must-see around the Alpilles
Avignon : Admire the splendor of the Palace of the Popes (the only one built for a pope outside of Rome, but also the largest Gothic palace in the world with its 15,000m2) The Saint Bénezet Bridge, more commonly known as the Bridge of Avignon. We also go there for the biggest theater and live show festival in France (in July) and its bohemian atmosphere!
Arles, a city classified by Unesco, and source of inspiration for Vincent Van Gogh, you can discover its ancient monuments such as the Amphitheater, the Ancient Theater, the Cryptoportics or the Baths of Constantine.
Isle sur la Sorgue : nicknamed the Venice of Comtadine, the city is known as a capital of bargain hunters. Stroll through the alleys of the antique shops, visit the “Filaventure” Brun de Vian-Tiran and discover the 15 steps of the fabrication of a fabric in this Sensory Museum. You will also find many restaurants along the waterfront
Pont du Gard, , a true masterpiece of Antiquity, this 3-story bridge is the highest Roman bridge in the world. You can admire the technical prowess of its construction between two hills but also dip your feet in the Gardon!
Gordes, a real favorite for this stone village perched on the hillside. As you walk through the narrow cobbled streets, you will discover the old village with its vaults, its porches, its old doors, its fountains, its castle… Finish by visiting the village of Les Bories.
Nîmes, known above all for its arena, you can discover its famous Maison Carrée, a Roman temple, the only one in the ancient world preserved in its entirety.
La Camargue reserve and incredible ecosystem and totally exotic! We go there for its long deserted beaches, its white horses in freedom, its exceptional number of birds among which the pink flamingo, the Camargue atmosphere with the bulls, the gypsy folklore, the endless horizons, the smell of salt and the noise of the waves.
Rustrel, often compared to the Provence Colorado : discover its ochre quarries and its hiking trails. From luminous yellow to deep red, let yourself be amazed by its festival of flamboyant colors.
Aix en Provence, the city of a thousand fountains! Push the door of Cézanne’s studio and enter the intimacy of the artist, relax in the famous Thermes Sextius without forgetting to stop in one of the numerous confectioneries of the city to taste the speciality of Aix: the Calisson
Marseille is an urban city, but above all it is bordered by the sea, the pine trees and the Calanques National Park! Do not miss the Palais Longchamp, the iconic place of the Phocaean city: the Old Port and its fish market which takes place every morning.
It is also in the 9th district that you will find the most beautiful spots like the Calanque of En-Vau, Sugiton, or Sormiou.Cassis at the foot of the Calanques and the Cap Canaille. Cassis is full of beautiful landscapes. Discover its small port, its creeks: the creeks of Port-Miou (a natural harbor that welcomes many sailboats), the creeks of Port-Pin (the smallest, it has a beach lined with pine trees and its famous “trou souffleur”)
