A one-day itinerary to discover the Alpilles, the Provencal hills that have inspired artists and writers.
From Saint-Rémy-de-Provence to Eygalières, a journey through nature, history and culture in Provence.
The Alpilles are a group of hills in Provence, France, offering enchanting scenery, history and culture. Here is an itinerary on the Alpilles:
– Leave from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, the capital of the Alpilles and the place where Vincent van Gogh spent a year of his life. Visit the Roman ruins of Glanum and the archaeological site of Les Antiques, as well as the historic village center with its fountains and stores.
– Continue to Les Baux-de-Provence, a fortified village perched on a rock overlooking the valley. Admire the breathtaking view and medieval castle, and visit the Carrières de Lumières, a multimedia exhibition inside a stone quarry.
– Descend to Fontvieille, a Provençal village with four windmills, including that of Alphonse Daudet, the writer who set some of his works here. Follow the path of the mills and discover the history and tradition of this place.
– Head to Mouriès, the main olive-growing town in France, surrounded by more than 90,000 olive trees. Taste the olive oil of the Vallée des Baux and take a walk through the fields and forests.
– End the tour in Eygalières, an authentic Provençal village offering magnificent views of the Alpilles. Enjoy the quiet and relaxing atmosphere of the village and visit the Romanesque church of Saint-Laurent.