THE ALPILLES
The Baux de Provence
The village of Baux-de-Provence, perched on a rocky outcrop, has an incredibly diverse heritage.
Stroll through the small cobbled streets of the city, classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France.
Discover the monuments and architectural elements that make up the richness of this place steeped in history.
Since ancient times, the hand of man has shaped them. The limestone cliffs have been cut by generations of quarry workers.
An exceptional panorama of olive groves and vineyards, pastoral lands characteristic of the Vallée des Baux.
Discover from the top of the Alpilles ridges, a whole mosaic of landscapes.
The Careers of Lights
In 1821, the quarrymen discovered a red mineral. It will be used for the extraction of aluminum and called bauxite after the name of the neighboring town of Baux-de-Provence.
Based on an original idea by Mr Albert Plécy: “the Cathedral of Images” from 1977 to 2011.
Stroll through these old stone quarries, immerse yourself in the works of artists and painters of recent decades, projected onto all walls from a height of more than 14 meters.
More Informations : Les Carrières de Lumières
2024 / 2025 program from February 17, 2024
--- Annual closure from January 15 to February 16, 2024 ---
• SHOW 2024 from April 19, 2024
- l'EGYPTE DES PHARAONS
DE KHÉOPS À RAMSÈS II - (Long program)
- LES ORIENTALISTES
INGRES, DELACROIX, GÉRÔME... - (Short program)
• Additional evening show:
• Jimmy Nelson
The Guardians of Humanity - The Last Sentinels
22 exceptional evenings starting July 3, 2024
SATURDAYS September 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2024
⌛ Duration: 40 minutes
Doors open from, from 7 p.m. in September.
Single price: €13
Free for children under 7
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Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
A stone's throw from the city of Baux-de-Provence, discover Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Visit the Greco-Roman archaeological site of Glanum.
Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh, stroll through the alleys of these villages with Provençal charm.
At the gates of the old town and these narrow streets, you will come across beautiful old fountains as well as small shaded squares.
The beauty of its landscapes and the quality of its light have inspired many artists, writers and painters.
The most famous of them is undoubtedly Vincent Van Gogh who painted more than 150 canvases in the countryside surrounding Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.
• Market day: Wednesday morning in the center of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
(No market during the votive festivals of September)
The Unmissables :
- Glanum, an ancient city at the gates of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.
The remains of the Comptoir de Glanum founded in the 3rd century BC, then reworked by the Romans under Julius Caesar. You can visit the Grands Thermes there.
Eygalieres
Discreet little village inhabited by many celebrities on the other side of the Alpilles where you can spend a moment walking, admiring the Regional Natural Park of the Alpilles.
Arriving at the foot of the village, the eye is immediately drawn to the top of its rocky peak, which offers a magnificent panorama.
The Unmissables :
- the Saint-Sixte chapel
- on Friday mornings, the village comes alive with its Provencal market
