A great walk in any season as it gets the sun throughout the day and is sheltered from the sometimes strong, Mistral wind.
Les Alpilles, Col de Vallongue-Pas de l'Aigle
A great hike in the Alpilles between Saint Remy and Eygaliere
What to bring
This hike can be found on IGN 3042 OT Tarascon
What to see
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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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Glanum archaeological site, near Saint Remy de Provence 
Glanum archaeological site, near Saint Remy de Provence
Astounding Roman monuments & ancient settlement
Just 1 km south of St. Rémy-de-Provence, you can enter a world more than 2000 years old. Here the Celtic-Ligurian, Greek and later, the Roman people, settled down in a strategic valley and built and rebuilt a town that was known as Glanum.
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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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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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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.
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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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Where to lunch
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L'Atelier de Jean-Luc Rabanel Restaurant
One of the finest restaurants in Arles with two Michelin stars
This wonderful contemporary-styled restaurant features dishes that you may never have suspected to have existed.
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L'Autruche Restaurant 
L'Autruche Restaurant
Great value, good quality fresh food with plenty of variety from day to day
Small restaurant where you will never eat the same thing twice. Their menu is solely based on what good fresh ingredients the local market has to offer in the mornings.
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Mickael Feval Restaurant
Fine dining restaurant with 1 Michelin star
This elegant restaurant is a must-visit for any lovers of modern cuisine and cooking methods. They embrace local produce and evolve their dishes according to the seasons.
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Le Temp de Vivre Restaurant, Uchaux 
Le Temp de Vivre Restaurant, Uchaux
Good value small restaurant with great food for non fussy eaters
Le Temps de Vivre is situated in the little hamlet of Les Farjons just down the road from Uchaux.
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L'Epice & Love Restaurant 
L'Epice & Love Restaurant
Charming homely restaurant serving delicious dishes at fantastic prices
This is a popular place with both locals and travellers. It has a small cosy interior so if you want to dine there, best to get there earlier rather than later.
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La Chassagnette Restaurant
The only organic Michelin Starred restaurant in Europe
This organic Michelin starred restaurant is situated just 12km outside Arles on the road to Sambuc and is run by the chef Armand Arnal.
What to do
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Aqualand Waterpark, St Cyr Sur Mer
11 super water slides, rapids & a flying boat, great for the family
Aqualand in St Cyr Sur Mer offer you 11 wicked slides in a great park environment with drinks, food, and shops for you to enjoy.
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Bike Tours & Rentals
Guided bike tours and bike rental around Provence
Enjoy cycling in Provence with experienced local guides, premium electric bikes and a choice of guided tours or independent rides. From tailored cycling experiences and wine-tasting tours to Mont Ventoux climbs, there are options for different abilities and interests, with convenient bike delivery to your accommodation also available.
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Domaine Le Sagittaire Waterpark, Nyons
Aquatic leisure park within a 5star campsite close to Nyons
In the depths of the Drôme countryside in the French Provence, this 5 Star Residential Campsite comes complete with an entirely heated Aquatic Complex, which is open to the public.
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Wave Island Waterpark, Monteux
The largest waterpark in France not far from Avignon
This huge waterpark covers an area of 4.7 hectares and includes a surf simulator, waterslides and a river feature called river land.
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Aqualand Waterpark, Frejus
19 super water slides on one site, with toboggans & the black hole
With numerous slides, including the King Cobra - unique is western Europe - this is the largest waterpark on the Cote d'Azur! Inludes a rest area, show area, clockroom, fast food, grill and pizzeria, ice creams, drinks, and shop.
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Aqualand Waterpark, Sainte Maxime
A really family orientated waterpark with slides & a flying boat
This is probably the most family orientated waterpark on the Cote d'Azur. With several friendly slides, a fun pool, food and drinks, ice creams, and shopping all at hand.
Where to stay
Cycling Hotels in Provence
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Lou Cardalines B&B, near Bedoin
A B&B with views of Mont Ventoux and a swimming pool
Set in a traditional Provencal building, and carefully renovated, Lou Cardalines offers two guest houses with direct garden or terrace access.
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La Garance Hotel, Bedoin
A 2 star hotel with a swimming pool and a view of Mont Ventoux
Set in a renovated farmhouse surrounded by vineyards and olive trees, the hotel has 16 bedrooms with a choice between queen-size or twin beds.
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L'Escapade Hotel, Bedoin
A 2 star hotel with a restaurant at the foot of Mont Ventoux
Located in a charming small village, with free parking and bike storage.
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La Bastide des Bourguets B&B, Sault
A quiet little B&B with a swimming pool overlooking the village of Sault
Perched on a small cliff, this B&B enjoys great views of the village of Sault below.
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Le Guintrand Hotel, near Bedoin
Small hotel with a bar restaurant, popular with cyclists
This small hotel lies just to the east of Bedoin village in Sainte Colomb, within easy reach of Mont Ventoux.
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Le Grand Jas B&B, near Sault
A restored stone farmhouse with great views of Mont Ventoux
This B&B has unbroken views of the mighty Mont Ventoux and is decorated with a charming mix of old and new fixtures and fittings.
Directions
From Saint-Remy-de-Provence travel east on the D99 then after roughly 5km take a right onto the D24. Follow this road for just under 3km and you will see the parking where the GR6 crosses the road.
The walk starts along the GR6 (here a forest road) westwards. After about half an hour you turn left and follow the forest road around its first right bend at the end of the field. Very soon your will see a signpost for the ridge path and follow this into the woods on the left (still marked GR6). It will take half an hour to reach the Col de Vollongue.
The GR path continues on the ridge for roughly 45 minutes, here the path takes a sharp right turn and head up towards the top of the ridge. Once on the top the views are exceptional and the walking mellows out. Continue along the ridge for another 30 minutes where the trail descends sharply and then continues up again towards the Pas de l'Aigle. At the lowest point you will see a path leading left down from the ridge. This is the return path, but if you have the time continue along the path and stop for lunch at the Pas de l'Aigle, then return to this path.
On the way down from the ridge the descent only takes roughly 10 minutes. It ends up on a forest road. Do not take the first road but continue along another 50 meters and take the left just after the sharp bend. The return then follows the GR6 which runs adjacent to the D24. Follow it back to the car park.
