Villages to visit in the Bouches-du-Rhône, South of France (25)

Nestled in the heart of the protected natural park of the Alpilles, this charming village has retained its authenticity. From the top of this perch, a breathtaking panorama of olive groves, green valleys and vineyards awaits you. Eygalières also has magnificent private residences that can be rented for a summer.

This small picturesque village, located in the heart of the Alpilles and surrounded by hills, olive groves and vineyards, is the first olive-growing commune in France. It is also a typical Provençal town where life is good. For lovers of calm and authenticity in search of nature, and gourmets wishing to know more about southern gastronomy.

At the foot of the Alpilles chain and a few kilometers from Baux-de-Provence, Maussane is a pleasant village which stretches out in a valley in the middle of olive groves. Center of olive production, it has some historical curiosities and offers visitors typical Provence activities.

Paradou, locally called Le Paradou, is a small medieval town full of charm located between Les Baux-de-Provence and Maussane-les-Alpilles, at the foot of the Alpilles chain. It is the Provençal village par excellence! It is good to stop there, to discover its rich past and to taste its sweetness of life.

About twenty kilometers from Aix, this charming village has a rich historical past and a generous heritage. In the heart of the Pays d'Aix and Provence, it is the ideal starting point for exploring the region. You will appreciate its terroir, its cultural and festive events.

Welcome to the capital of the Alpilles and one of the oldest villages in France! About twenty kilometers from Avignon, Saint-Rémy is an elegant little town that has been the centre of art and culture in the region for centuries.

Ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, Les Baux-de-Provence, perched on a rocky outcrop in the heart of the Alpilles, is surrounded by breathtaking panoramic landscapes. Its pretty cobbled streets, shaded squares, museums and rich historical heritage make it one of the most visited tourist sites in the region.

15 kilometers from Avignon and Cavaillon, Noves, north of the Alpilles, is a pleasant little village that is both peaceful and lively. It is the ideal starting point to visit many sites and villages as there are many within a radius of 20 kilometers.

Maillane is a small village located in the Provence region of southeastern France. It is situated in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône and the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

In the heart of the Alpilles regional natural park, nestled in the hollow of its white stone quarries, this lively and festive village remains very attached to the preservation of its Provençal traditions and its cultural heritage. But above all, Fontvieille is a land of mills and a place where people like to eat well!

Porte des Alpilles, the village is at the crossroads of the roads going from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence to Tarascon and Arles on the one hand, from Arles to Avignon on the other. The commune covers both the northwestern part of the Alpilles and the Crau plain. Two territories with very different landscapes. This picturesque village has kept the calm, the tranquility it has always claimed.

Graveson is a typical Provençal village, located in the north of the department, at the foot of the Montagnette massif. Located between the Rhone and the Durance, you will discover around Graveson all the poetry of the landscapes of the Alpilles with its hills of pines, olive trees or cypresses.

The capital of the Camargue, meeting place for photography, music and bullfighting… is a city of art and history, classified by UNESCO as world heritage of humanity for its old center and all of its Roman and Romanesque monuments. A luminous city which for a time attracted the painter van Gogh…

Barbentane is a village located in the Provence region of southern France, specifically in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône. It is situated between Avignon and Arles, on the banks of the Rhône River. The village has a population of approximately 3,500 people.

The famous city of water and art, Aix is the perfect place to stroll through historic streets and visit exceptional museums. Discover the Cours Mirabeau, shaded by plane trees, a multitude of pretty squares adorned with fountains and learn more about Cézanne, the painter who was inspired by Aix and its surroundings.

About thirty kilometers from Marseille, this pretty seaside resort, in the heart of the famous Blue Coast, is the perfect vacation spot. Beaches of rare beauty, a port with incredible charm, a ledge offering splendid views ... If you want to enjoy the sea and nature, it is in Carry-le-Rouet that you must stop!