Things to do in Alpilles: the must-see sights

Area guide · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 5 places to discover

A small limestone range with jagged reliefs between Avignon and Arles, the Alpilles cast a unique Provençal light that inspired Van Gogh, amid perched villages, olive groves and ancient remains.

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The 5 must-see places in Alpilles

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Les Baux-de-Provence Must-see

A village perched on a rocky spur, dominated by the ruins of its medieval fortress offering an exceptional panorama over the plain.

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Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Must-see

Birthplace of Nostradamus where Van Gogh stayed, between lively Provençal markets and the ancient remains of Glanum.

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Glanum Archaeological Site

An ancient Greco-Roman city with remarkably preserved funerary monuments, at the gateway to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.

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Olive Groves of the Alpilles

Valleys covered in centuries-old olive groves producing renowned olive oil, under a light that inspired many Provençal painters.

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Montmajour Abbey

A former Benedictine abbey built on a former rocky islet, at the gateway to the Alpilles.

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