Les Baux-de-Provence

Les Baux-de-Provence

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownLes Baux-de-ProvenceMaussane-les-Alpilles at 3.4 km (7 min)
Insee code13011Paradou at 3.9 km (8 min)
Postcode13520Fontvieille at 9.1 km (14 min)
Latitude43.7438870Mas-Blanc-des-Alpilles at 9.3 km (18 min)
Longitude4.7954950Mouriès at 10 km (20 min)
AltitudeFrom 52 to 310 metersSaint-Rémy-de-Provence at 11 km (20 min)
Surface18.07 km²Maillane at 12.1 km (24 min)
Population369 inhabitantsSaint-Étienne-du-Grès at 12.5 km (23 min)
Density21 inhabitants/km²Graveson at 14.8 km (30 min)
National labelsEyragues at 16.5 km (31 min)
Chief townMarseille (at 86 km, 65 min)Tarascon at 17 km (31 min)
DepartmentBouches-du-RhôneAureille at 17.5 km (36 min)
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

One of the Most Beautiful Villages of France.

The village of Les Baux de Provence, perched on a rocky outcrop, has an incredibly rich architectural heritage. Its citadel dominates natural sites of extraordinary beauty.

Exceptional Sets for reviving the testimonies of the past, perpetuate traditions, art house men came to settle there, hosting prestigious events.

These places steeped in history offers many more temptations yet. The tradition of receiving well is greater than ever thanks to its gourmet restaurants and charming accommodation.

The appellation of Les Baux de Provence is a symbol of quality: the wine, born of rock and sun are warm, its olive oil is fruity and fiery.

At the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles Station Ranked, Most Beautiful Villages of France, site of Remarkable Taste, the city of Les Baux de Provence is unique because a little magic and a few more shows. However, the essence that makes the charm and flavor so distinctive Provencal villages is there: small squares, shaded terraces, narrow streets and shops.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Castle of Baux.
  • Yves Brayer Museum: works by Yves Brayer, and temporary exhibitions.
  • Museum of Santon.
  • Fondation Louis Jou: collections incunabula, old books, prints by Dürer, Rembrandt, Bresdin, etchings of Goya.
  • Sports:
  • Circuit Tremaïe, walk an hour around the rocky outcrop of Baux.
  • Golf.
  • For Kids and school:
  • Château des Baux: treasure hunt.
  • Château des Baux: educational workshops for school groups and children from April to June
  • The PaleoLab center of Archaeology and Prehistory initiation. Educational workshops for school children and groups (by appointment).
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Les Baux-de-Provence
Leisure centresFoundation Louis Jou des Baux-de-Provence,   Golf Course of the Baux de Provence,   Museum of History and Archaeology of the Baux-de-Provence
MonumentsCastle of the Baux,   Chapel Saint-Blaise,   Church Saint-Vincent

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Castle of Baux - Shooting the catapult and weapons medieval: April to September.
  • European Festival of the Photograph of Nude: May.
  • Castle of Baux - Falconry Horse riding: the Ascension.
  • Festival des Alpilles - Music of the Earth in June.
  • Feast of St. John: The fourth Saturday of June.
  • Zin Zan Festival, Traditional Music of the Great South in August.
  • Medieval Fair - Assault the castle and the village of Les Baux: the third weekend of September.
  • Festival de la Pierre and Heritage: the second weekend of October.
  • Castle of Baux - Legends fantastic Provence: the last weekend of October.
  • Christmas in Baux-de-Provence during the school holidays in December.
PHOTOS
Village and Chateau des Baux de Provence
 
Admission Calade of Baux-de-Provence
groves of the valley of Entreconque
 
Les Baux-de-Provence, stone vessel
Window Renaissance Post Tenebras Lux
 
Vineyards AOC Baux de Provence
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WEATHER
Sunday 3 June
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Min. 17°C - Max. 27°C
Monday 4 June
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Min. 15°C - Max. 26°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Min. 14°C - Max. 26°C
RESTAURANTS 
La Bastide d'Eygalières
Eygalières
Charming hotel with restaurant, in the heart of the Alpines. Terrace, conference and banketting room. Fresh products and organic vegetables.
Located 13.4 km from Les Baux-de-ProvenceFrom 25 € to 40 € per person 
Lou mistralou
Saint-Andiol
A unique setting surrounded by green spaces typical Provencal. A place where calm and serenity. It was in this hotel and family restaurant that Gloria Jean-Luc Aubert welcome you. In...
Located 15.7 km from Les Baux-de-ProvenceFrom 20 € to 45 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Mas dom pater    
9.7
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
The Farmhouse Dom Pater, is a beautiful property, at 3 minutes of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, in the middle of 2 hectares greenery. With many hundreds year old fig trees, the sunshine and...
Located 5.7 km from Les Baux-de-ProvenceFrom 98 € to 130 € the double room 
Le Mas d'Emilie    
9.8
Fontvieille
Fontvieille welcome to the Mas d'Emilie located in the countryside to the village 2mn At the heart of the Valley of Baux de Provence, in the nature of the Alpilles, Fontvieille has...
Located 5.9 km from Les Baux-de-ProvenceFrom 80 € to 105 € the double room 
Le clos du passant  
Fontvieille
At 800 m from the village, a property closed and quiet. A suite for 2-4 persons (2 bedrooms) and a bedroom for 2 people, rooms and toilet waters indépendants. Tout comfort, kettle,...
Located 7.2 km from Les Baux-de-Provence85 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Les Cigalons
Maussane-les-Alpilles
At the foot of the Alpilles, in the Natural Park of the Alpilles. Rents cottage with pool for 4 persons, 40 m ², air condition, including: -1 Sejour. -1 Room bed 140. -1 Small room...
Located 2.4 km from Les Baux-de-ProvenceFrom 300 € to 500 € per week 
Résidence les lavandins
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Cottage ground floor facing south for 4 places. Three rooms and shower room with toilet terrace with garden facing the mountain Alpilles in St. Remy de Provence Open all year. (Animals...
Located 4.9 km from Les Baux-de-ProvenceFrom 290 € to 430 € per week 
Maison de Charme idéalement située
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Conveniently located in the famous town of Saint-Remy close to the Alpilles and to the Gallo-Roman city of Glanum, our house is 5 minutes walk from downtown. In a very quiet area, away...
Located 5.3 km from Les Baux-de-ProvenceFrom 350 € to 1000 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping Monplaisir    
9.4
  SPECIAL OFFER
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
The campground is located Monplaisir 800 m northwest of the town of Saint Remy de Provence, the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles in the heart of the Provence-Alpes-Côte...
Located 6.3 km from Les Baux-de-ProvenceFrom 15.50 € to 27.60 € per day 
La chapelette    
9.4
Saint-Martin-de-Crau
Camping Family shaded the very heart of Provence - rentals mobile home - pool - playground - bowls - ping pong - lively evening - snack bar.
Located 13.6 km from Les Baux-de-ProvenceFrom 13 € to 16 € per day 
L'arlesienne    
9.2
Arles
The campsite is located in Arles and 2 km from the city center and arena. The campsites are surrounded by hedges. On site: rental mobile homes, sale of ice, washing machine, games for...
Located 14.7 km from Les Baux-de-ProvenceFrom 16 € to 21 € per day 

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HOTELS
Le Fabian des Baux     
8
Les Baux-de-Provence
Located a 5-minute drive from Les Baux-de-Provence, this hotel is surrounded by olive trees and offers far-reaching views of the Alpilles Mountains. It features an outdoor swimming...
Located in Les Baux-de-ProvenceRoom from 75 €
Benvengudo     
8.3
Les Baux-de-Provence
Benvengudo is a former traditional Provencal house that has been restored as an elegant hotel with chic interior design, and modern rooms. It is located in picturesque Les Baux-de-Provence....
Located in Les Baux-de-ProvenceRoom from 130 €
La Cabro D'or     
8.7
Les Baux-de-Provence
Nestled in a wonderful garden at the heart of the Alpilles mountains, the Cabro D'or is a family-friendly hotel with facilities including tennis courts, a fitness centre, health spa...
Located in Les Baux-de-ProvenceRoom from 165 €

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