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Saint-Rémy-de-Provence sits twenty kilometres south of Avignon TGV station, a thirty-minute drive or bus ride away. The town is known for the Roman ruins of Glanum, traditional olive mills, and the Romanesque asylum of Saint-Paul de Mausole. Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is worth visiting if you want morning markets, Roman ruins, and easy cycling among the Alpilles olive groves. Look elsewhere if you need late-night transport, raucous bars, or direct access to the sea.
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
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The old town curves inside a circular boulevard built along the path of medieval walls. Daily life revolves around morning espresso on Boulevard Mirabeau, leisurely lunching under plane trees, and afternoon strolls out to the Roman arches. It suits travellers who prefer exploring on foot, appreciate unhurried provincial cooking, and want an easy base for discovering the quiet farms and limestone peaks of the Alpilles.
24 hours in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Provence France
Start early at Les Antiques and the Glanum ruins before the sun heats the limestone basin. Walk ten minutes back into town for lunch on Place Favier, ordering garlic-braised rabbit. Spend the afternoon at Saint-Paul de Mausole, then finish with pastis at a sidewalk café along Boulevard Gambetta. Select 1 Day above to see it.
2 days in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Provence France
Day two takes you south along the D5 road to Les Baux-de-Provence, climbing its ruined castle battlements before noon. Return through the Val d'Enfer for an afternoon olive oil tasting at an estate mill. Dine in Saint-Rémy on grilled dorade and chilled Côtes de Provence rosé on Rue de la Commune. Choose 2 Days to expand the plan.
3 days in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Provence France
A third day lets you ride a bicycle east through shaded lanes to Eygalières, taking in the small Romanesque chapel of Saint-Sixte. Stop at a roadside farm stand for chèvre and figs, then return for an unhurried dinner of slow-braised beef daube at an unassuming bistro near Place Jules Pélissier.
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Ancient History in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Provence France
Walk the 1st-century BCE mausoleum at Les Antiques, then step into Glanum's excavated Roman baths, temples, and forum beneath the limestone bluffs.
Markets & Produce in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Provence France
Wednesday mornings fill Place de la République with goat cheeses, Cavaillon melons, tapenade, and jars of dark lavender honey from local beekeepers.
Art History in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Provence France
Tour the Romanesque cloister and preserved patient room at Saint-Paul de Mausole, where Van Gogh painted Starry Night among the asylum olive trees.
Wine & Vineyards in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Provence France
Sample biodynamic red blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre under the Les Baux-de-Provence AOP designation at Domaine de Trevallon and Château Romanin.
Olive Oil in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Provence France
Taste cold-pressed Picholine and Salonenque olive oils at Moulin du Calanquet, pressed on stone mills within sight of the surrounding family groves.
Hiking in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Provence France
Follow the GR6 trail up to the Rocher des Deux Trous for panoramic views stretching across the craggy Alpilles ridge all the way to Mont Ventoux.
Local Pastries in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Provence France
Stop at pâtisseries along Boulevard Victor Hugo for Navettes scented with orange blossom, Calissons d'Aix, and candied fruits from nearby Apt.
Regional Dining in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Provence France
Order daube provençale simmered in red wine, roasted rack of Alpilles lamb with rosemary, and seasonal ratatouille at classic bistros in the centre.
Sacred Architecture in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Provence France
Visit the 14th-century Gothic bell tower of Collégiale Saint-Martin and its monumental Pascal Quoirin organ, restored after nineteenth-century collapses.
Cycling in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Provence France
Rent a hybrid bike to pedal flat, cypress-lined country roads between Saint-Rémy and the neighbouring stone village of Eygalières along route D99.
Craft Traditions in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Provence France
Browse local Santon clay figurines fired in regional workshops and fine glazed ceramics sold along the narrow pedestrian lanes of Rue Lafayette.
Day Trips in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Provence France
Drive ten minutes south up the steep limestone outcrop to the ruined medieval fortress and cliffside ramparts of Château des Baux-de-Provence.