Just 1km south of St. Rémy-de-Provence, you can enter a world more than 2,000 years old. Here the Celtic-Ligurians, Greeks and later, the Romans, settled down in a strategic valley and built and rebuilt a town that was known as Glanum.
Glanum, near St Remy de Provence
Astounding Roman monuments and ancient settlement
Until 1921 the ancient settlement was lost, buried under earth and rocks. The major road in les Alpilles went right over it. Only the well-preserved Mausoleum of the Julii and the Triumphal Arch of Glanum were the reminders of this old settlement. These two impressive monuments (known as les Antiques) were an indication of the importance of Glanum.
The mausoleum (of c.30 BC) is believed to have been a memorial, not a tomb, to an important Roman family, once believed that of Caesar. Today, historians are not so certain. The arch was most likely constructed in the days of Emperor Augustus. It was and is the triumphal entrance to the old town of Glanum.
When you cross the street from the arch, you'll see a vast plain of ruins, walls, a lopped-off tower, the pillars of a temple, with the majestic mountains of les Alpilles in the background. This is Glanum, the town that was sacked by Germanic tribes in 270 and then abandoned by its people. Only in 1921 did the first excavations begin, and they continue to this day. The road to St. Rémy that covered the ruins had to be diverted.
Before you enter the ancient town, it's best to spend a little time at the small visitor centre, where you also buy your ticket. There, with the help of models, you can get a sense of what the town must have looked like during its three phases of occupation. The museum also offers insightful guides and displays a number of objects, or casts of them, that have been found on the site. The majority of the precious ones can be seen in the museum Hotel de Sade in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.
With plan in hand, you then wander over the vast site of old Glanum. For the most part, you're free to wander about, enter what's left of the temple of Valetudo, goddess of health, discover the bath in a citizen's home, hunt for treasures, such as the inscription on this base.
The site of Glanum is open throughout the year except for public holidays.
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Events in Saint-Remy-de-Provence
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Beaujolais Nouveau
The new Beaujolais has arrived!
The third Thursday in November is when this year's Beaujolais hits the shelves and is cause for celebration across France.
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Fête de la Musique
Music festival celebrated across France on the summer solstice
The Fête de la Musique is a celebration that takes place every summer solstice on 21 June in cities, towns and villages across France.
Sights & Attractions in Saint-Remy-de-Provence
Sights in Saint-Remy-de-Provence
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Musee des Alpilles, Saint Remy de Provence
Archeology, natural sciences, ethnology, graphic arts and photography exhibits
Created in 1919, this museum is located inside a former townhouse, the Hôtel Mistral de Montdragon, which dates from the Renaissance period and is classified as an historical landmark.
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Carrieres de Lumieres, Les Baux de Provence
Spectacular multimedia show in a disused quarry
Originally a stone quarry, the Carrieres de Lumieres has been transformed into a backdrop for a stunning audio visual show, where images are projected on to the walls and the floor. Each year a different artist and theme is chosen to lead the display.
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Musee Estrine, Saint Remy de Provence
Exhibitions of contemporary painters and artists work
Since 1989 the association ‘Présence Van Gogh’ has developped an important artistic programme, loyal to the desires of the great Dutch artist who lived in St.Remy de Provence between 1888-1889 who wished that ‘living artists are not unjustly unknown’.
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Monastere de St-Paul-de-Mausole, St Remy de Provence
The asylum where Vincent Van Gogh retreated after cutting off his ear
After your explorations in Glanum, it's worth visiting the asylum where Vincent van Gogh spent one year after the dramatic incident in Arles. The Monastère de St-Paul-de-Mausole is just a short ride from Glanum. Since 1605 it has functioned as a psychiatric hospital, remaining so today.
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Musee Yves Brayer paintings, Les Baux de Provence
A beautifully restored 16th Century building
Opened in 1991, the Yves Brayer Museum displays a hundred or so canvas paintings, watercolours and drawings representative of the artist's work.
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Château des Baux, Les Baux de Provence
Wonderful interactive medieval castle with far reaching views
This is one of the best castles we have ever visited, and not just in France! Situated on a rocky outcrop, this fantastic medieval castle has a strong military background, where it was used in the defence of the realm of Provence.
Dining in Saint-Remy-de-Provence
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Fanny Rey Restaurant, Saint Remy de Provence
Authentic Provençal cuisine in a great setting. Michelin starred.
Situated in the Auberge de la Reine Jeanne Hotel, this restaurant offers Provençal and Mediterranean dishes made only with fresh regional ingredients in a menu that is constantly evolving.
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Domaine de Manville Restaurant, Les Baux
Gourmet Provençal restaurant in a luxury 5 star hotel
Fine regional cuisine by a Michelin-star experienced chef, made only with fresh local produce. Located at the Domaine de Manville Hotel.
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L'Oustau de Baumaniere Restaurant, Les Baux de Provence
Three Michelin starred restaurant with fantastic views of the Alpilles
Beautifully presented French cuisine awaits you at L'Oustau de Baumanière. The elegant dining room is set in a vaulted stone hall and it opens up on to a terrace for dining during the warmer seasons.
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Le Chateau des Alpilles Restaurant, Saint Remy de Provence
Elegant French cuisine in a stunning setting
Situated in Le Chateau des Alpilles Hotel, this restaurant serves modern French recipes with a focus on healthy eating.
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Le Vallon de Valrugues Gastronomic Restaurant, Saint Remy de Provence
Gastronomic restaurant serving creative French cuisine
Located near the centre of Saint Remy, this restaurant offers a luxury fine dining experience in their elegant dining room or their relaxing terrace. Chef Thibaut Serin Moulin has worked in various Michelin-starred restaurants and now creates imaginative dishes made with fresh produce.
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La Cabro d'Or Restaurant, Les Baux de Provence
Gourmet restaurant in the beautiful Alpilles region of Provence
Head chef Michel Hulin uses fresh produce from the restaurant's extensive organic kitchen garden, as well as locally grown olive oils.
Nightlife in Saint-Remy-de-Provence
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21 Chai d'Oeuvre Bar, Saint Remy de Provence
Wine and champagne bar with a terrace
This bar is located in the centre of Saint Remy de Provence. It has a good selection of wines by the glass, as well as bottles and champagne. They even serve charcuterie and cheese plates.
Things to do in Saint-Remy-de-Provence
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Domaine de Manville Golf Course, Les Baux
Golf course of the 5 star hotel Domaine de Manville
The Domaine de Manville has a renowned architect and landscaper designed 18-hole golf course allying technicality and game attraction in an eco-responsible and respectful way to produce a truly very special course.
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Parc de Loisirs des Alpilles, Saint Remy de Provence
Mini golf, adventure playgrounds & petanque in Saint Remy
This leisure park in the Alpilles located in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence offers entertainment for young and old: fun activities, sports activities and ultimately outdoor activities.
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Parc Naturel Regional des Alpilles
The Alpilles regional park - the largest in France
This large natural area envelops 16 small towns and villages between the Luberon and the Camargue, not far from Arles.
Watersports in Saint-Remy-de-Provence
Watersports in Saint-Remy-de-Provence
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Caminaterra Activity Company, Vedene
Adventure tourism company with a wide range of activities
This company offers all kinds of activities, from climbing and pot-holing to canyoning, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and via ferrata.
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Canoe Evasion, near Isle sur la Sorgue
Canoe trips between Fontaine de Vaucluse & Isle sur la Sorgue
This company offers a 2 hour river descent from Isle sur la Sorgue to Fontain de Vaucluse in canoes.
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Kayak Vert, Fontaine de Vaucluse
Canoe along the green coloured rivers of the Sorgue
This company offers an 8 kilometre canoe trip along the river near Fontaine de Vaucluse.
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Le lac de Monteux, Monteux
Leisure centre with plenty of water based fun & activities
Located in the heart of the EcoQuartier Beaulieu, Lake Monteux is an open every day of the year. Ideal for the whole family, this area offers a multitude of activities.
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AFDA Canoe & Kayak, Lauris
Canoe or kayak trips along the river in the South Luberon
This company offers two different types of excursions by kayak or canoe for either an hour and 15 minutes or 3 hours.
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Mistral Kite Passion Watersports, nr Salon de Provence
Kite surfing school in the Camargue
If you're looking to try out kitesurfing for the first time, this company can help you get to grips with the basics from professional instruction.
Holiday Rentals in Saint-Remy-de-Provence
Holiday Rentals in Saint-Remy-de-Provence
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Mas Malhana Villa, Maillane
7 bedroom Villa in Maillane. Sleeps 12
Le Mas Malhana is a beautiful ancient stonehouse, perfectly renovated, ideal to spend your holidays in the heart of the Alpilles.
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Domaine Bellevue Villa, Saint-Remy-de-Provence
7 bedroom Villa in Saint-Remy-de-Provence. Sleeps 14
An exceptional location for your next holidays with a view on the Alpilles: Domaine Bellevue
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Mas Jasmin Villa, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
6 bedroom Villa in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Sleeps 12
This very welcoming farmhouse is located in the heart of the Alpilles, close to unmissable places such as the Baux de Provence, Eygalières, and Maussane.
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Mas Formiga Villa, Cavaillon
6 bedroom Villa in Cavaillon. Sleeps 12
Come and spend your holidays in a quiet haven in the very heart of Provence - Mas Formiga
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Paradou Villa, Paradou
4 bedroom Villa in Paradou. Sleeps 8
Beautiful 250m2 modern villa just a stone’s throw away from the center of Maussane-les-Alpilles.
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Bastide Du Vallon Villa, Saint-Etienne-du-Gres
7 bedroom Villa in Saint-Etienne-du-Gres. Sleeps 14
Superb bastide in the heart of its private valley for your holidays in the Alpilles. Let yourself be seduced by the charm of this 19th century property!
Hotels in Saint-Remy-de-Provence
Hotels in Saint-Remy-de-Provence
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La Mirande Hotel
Opulent luxurious & historical hotel with a gourmet restaurant
La Mirande is a 5 star 'grand dame' luxury hotel that has been decorated with 18th century interiors, period tapestries and chandeliers.
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L'Oustau de Baumaniere Hotel, Les Baux
A luxurious boutique hotel with a 2 Michelin Starred Restaurant
This unique hotel has a two Michelin-starred restaurant and is located within the Les Baux region of Provence, famed for its vineyards and incredible hilltop castle.
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L'Horloge Hotel
Charming central hotel with easy access to all that Avignon has to offer
This lovely hotel is full of character and is ideally situated in historic 19th century building in the heart of Avignon's historic centre, just a short walk from all local attractions.
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Le Vallon de Valrugues Hotel & Spa, St Remy
Elegant & modern hotel with a luxurious spa in the historical Roman town
The Vallon de Valrugues is located in the centre of St Remy, a stylish Provencial town filled with chic boutiques and galleries.
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Europe Hotel
Luxury hotel, with Michelin-starred restaurant in the centre of Avignon
The former residence of the Marquis of Graveson, the Hotel d'Europe is a luxury residence in the centre of Avignon.
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Cloitre Saint-Louis Hotel
Historical city hotel in the West of Provence
Originally a 16th century Jesuit seminary, the Cloitre Saint Louis is set in a peaceful cloister within Avignon's old town.
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Helicopter Transfers & Scenic Flights
Helicopter charter company based in Monaco with over 25 years experience
With a long history and experience in the VIP transport industry this company is proud of its personal and high-quality services.
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Avignon Taxis
Taxis in Avignon and the entire region
Avignon City Taxis at your disposal 24/7 for taxi services and transfers airports and railway stations in Avignon and in the entire region.
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Helicopter Airport Transfers & Scenic Flights
Monaco - Nice Helicopter Shuttles, plus French Riviera Scenic Flights
Created in 1976 this company has grown and has now transported well over 100,000 passengers. They have a fleet of 12 craft to meet client demands.
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Helicopter Transfers & Scenic Flights
Passenger transport, aerial photography, freight , etc...
Helitec caters for all your helicopter needs from passenger transport to aerial photography, filming, transport of heavy goods, leisure flights over Provence and the South of France. A great way to see the most beautiful spots from the air.
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Private Jet & Helicopter Transfers
Aircraft & helicopter charter company based at Nice Airport in the South of France
With an International fleet of jets and helicopters based across Europe it is quick and easy to get a private charter flight for business, pleasure or an airport transfer.
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Marseille Taxis
Taxis in Marseille
300 vehicles at your disposal. All taxi services and transfers airports and Railway stations.
Property For Sale in Saint-Remy-de-Provence
Property for Sale in Saint-Remy-de-Provence
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A Provencal villa at the foot of the village of Grimaud.
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4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 237m² Villa in Var
A peaceful villa with unobstructed views of the countryside
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4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 250m² plot in Var
Contemporary villa with two building plots
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5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 314.73m² Villa in Var
Exceptional provençal property in the heart of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez
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Hotel for Sale | STZ250294
12 bedroom, 614.69m² hotel in Var
Located just 100 meters from the sea, this unique property, currently operated as a charming 4-star hotel, enjoys a spectacular view of the sea and Saint-Tropez.
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4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 240m² Villa in Var
Set in the prestigious Domaine de Terre Blanche, Villa Augusta is the epitome of contemporary luxury.
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