Eygalières

Crossing Eygalières, seduced by the streets and houses in the old village stone. To best conduct the visit of Old Eygalières, a guide is offered. You will find in particular the incredible Saint Sixtus Chapel today listed historical monument. Built in rubble in the twelfth century, the Provençal Romanesque building reveals a particularly imposing porch of the seventeenth century or a bell tower with a single bell bay.

Listed building, the St. Lawrence church is the oldest in the village. Built in the twelfth century and modified in the seventeenth, it takes place in the heart of the old village. A newer church built in the early twentieth century is to discover in the city center.

Walking through the town, you will also enjoy the castle ruins, the chapel of the Penitents of the seventeenth century or the Mas de la Brune, an incredible Renaissance mansion now classified historical monument. The Museum of Old Eygalières will also be an opportunity to learn a little more about the history of the town.

On the hilltop village, do not forget to admire the stunning views of the Alpilles, discover also along several marked hiking trails nearby, like the GR6.

• The market is held every Friday morning.
• Every last Sunday of the month, nice flea market in the village center.
• Exhibitions, concerts and bowling tournaments are offered throughout the year.
• In August: Musical Nights in partnership with the International Piano Festival of La Roque-d'Anthéron.
• In early August, the town offers its votive feast of St. Lawrence.
• The first weekend of October takes place the fair with old, evocation of St. Teresa as it took place in 1900.
• In October, Traditional Arts Festival: old church of St. Lawrence and Maison des Consuls - Entertainment and concerts in all bars and restaurants in the village.

• Hiking in the Alpilles.
• Hiking around Eygalières, rural heritage (guide available).
• Visit the Carrières de Lumières in Baux-de-Provence.
• Visit the villages of Alpilles Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Maussane, Mouriès, Fontvieille...
• Castle of La Barben.