Les Alpilles
named Le Triangle d'Or...

...the mildness of the landscape and the light stemming from the white rock of the Alpilles mountain chain.

It contains numerous villages in the purest of provencale tradition implanted in the wonderful landscape. The contrast of the shapes and the colors of the Alpilles gives this region a charm echoed by famous writers such as Alphonse Daudet.

Saint-Rémy de Provence

At the foot of the Alpilles, the success of Sanit Remy is due to its ancient street-walks full of charm, it's green valleys with a scent of refined perfume but also it's beautiful properties restored tastefully.
The countryside of Saint Remy is known through more than 150 art-works of the painter Vincent Van Gogh.
In the historical center you can find beautiful ancient fountains, small squares comfortably shadowed with inviting terrace restaurants.
Individual hotels, monasteries, chapels, and sumptuous residences from the XVII and XVIII centuries.
Since a couple of years, Saint Remy has the pleasure of being host to a part of world-wide show-biz, artists and celebrities wanting to enjoy the tranquille atmosphere of Provence.

Les Baux de Provence

The village of Baux-de-Provence, situated in the heart of the Alpilles with incomparable charm.
Must see : The site of the castle, the chapel of Saint Blaise that presents a museum of olives and diapo's of the painters of the land of the olive-tree "Gaugin, Van Gogh and Cezann" as well as the ruines of Donjon and the defense towers.
In the village : The museum of the "Santons", the hotel of Manville and it's patio, the hotel of Jean of Brion.
The museum Brayer in the hotel of Porcelet, the chapel of Penitents, decorated by Yves Brayer, and finally the church Saint Vincent linking roman and gothique culture.
At the exterior, in the Valley of the Foutain, the Pavilion Renaissance of the queen Jeanne and the valley of hell.
Must not miss : The impressive sound and lights of the Cathedral with images projected on the glass-walls.

Eygalières

Among the most beautiful villages existing in Provence by the quality of its harmony and the site, attracting artists, painters and big name photographers since a number of years. You should take time to visit the Chapel of Saint Sixte on the road to Orgon.
One of the most beautiful views of Eyglieres is offered by access north that reserves in front the olive trees and village with the Alpilles curtain as background.

Fontvieille

Contains the three most beautiful mills, among others Daudet.

Maussane les Alpilles

Premier maker of French Olive oil.
You can admire the mills of olive oil, the ancient oratories, the very beautiful fountains ; the four seasons, the chapel and the castle of Monblan.
The museum of Santons is animated on the road of Saint Remy and Baux.

Mouriès

15 km south-east of Saint-Remy.
Mouriès is the first commune oleicole of France and it's olive oil is most reputed by it's quality and variety of its taste attributes.
The archeological site of Caisses de Jean-Jean is worth a detour ; as well as the protestant temple, the church Saint Jacques and the oratories.
Numerous castles and old mas/properties in the neighborhood.

Pedestrian walks
The Alpilles is a paradise for mountain-walkers, with hundreds of kilometers of indicated walks with different degree of difficulty at your disposal to better profit from the panorama.

Horseback riding
Not far from Camargue, horses are also abundant in the Alpilles and is a faster way to discover the small street-walks.

Tennis, VTT, Escalade, etc...
Multiple sports facilities allows you to enjoy your favorite sports in the magnificent environment of the Alpilles.

Golf
Two golf courses - Mouriès and the Baux de Provence is situated in the heart of the Alpilles - both are waiting for you with it's magnificent views on the white rocks.

Overflights by plane or by helicopter
Several choices are open to you to admire the sky, the Alpilles, but also Camargue or the Rhone Valley.

Enological circuits
Different associations allows you to visit caves, wines, vineyards, but also a number of exploitations reputed for certain of it's grand cru wines.