A Gateway to the Alpilles
People come to Saint-Rémy for a specific reason—the market, Glanum, the light—and they stay for everything else. Centuries-old plane trees, peaceful terraces, and, just a ten-minute walk away, the ruins of a Gallo-Roman city dating back twenty-six centuries.
A village lively enough to spend several days in, yet small enough to make you feel right at home from the very first morning.
A place where old-world charm blends with village life, without ever giving way to one or the other.
In the Footsteps of a Genius
Vincent van Gogh painted nearly 150 paintings during the year he spent at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole monastery, including The Starry Night. A trail marked by reproductions allows visitors to follow in his footsteps all the way to the Romanesque cloister. Nearby, the archaeological site of Glanum—with its mausoleum, ancient arch, and thermal baths—is worth spending an entire morning exploring.
Where to Dine in Saint-Rémy
A selection rooted in the local community.
- GourmetSaint-Rémy Inn — Provençal cuisine in a vaulted dining room.
- ConfidentialLes Comptoirs du Gigot — a leisurely lunch.
- AliveEdù — Mediterranean tapas, former nursery.
- Chic BistroL’AO — Two Brothers, seasonal cuisine, Marceau Blvd.
- ExceptionThe Château des Alpilles — a 19th-century country house, since 1994.
Top 10 Activities
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The Wednesday Market
The big event, in the square and on the streets of downtown.
Glanum Site
A Gallo-Roman settlement, a mausoleum, and an ancient arch, all just ten minutes from downtown.
Saint-Paul-de-Mausole
The monastery where Van Gogh painted *The Starry Night*, with its Romanesque cloister.
Van Gogh Trail
A path lined with reproductions of his paintings.
Estrine Museum
Modern and contemporary art in an 18th-century mansion.
Alpilles Museum
Local Heritage at the Hôtel Mistral in Mondragon.
Hike to Peiroou
A lake nestled among the rocks, a twenty-minute walk through pine trees and scrubland.
Cycling in the Alpilles
Quiet roads winding through olive groves; electric bikes available on site.
Nostradamus's House
In the heart of the historic center of Saint-Rémy.
Artists' Market
On summer Tuesday evenings, local artisans are open until 11:30 p.m.
Hours and Reservations: Alpilles en Provence Tourist Office →
Camille's Journal
What Camille recommends to her guests—places you won't find in guidebooks, but that you'll remember for a long time.
Ravi — olive oil ice cream, the Provençal surprise.
Café Caché — Tonka latte, Espace Mirabeau.
Castellas — l’institution locale.
Les Pieds dans l’Eau — large terrace, Victor Hugo Boulevard.
At Honoré's — A well-presented brunch, warm atmosphere.
La Troprovençale — Orange Blossom Brioche, Victor Hugo Blvd.
L’Ambar — sunset, with the Alpilles in the background.
Le Jardin des Alpilles — wine cellar and cheese shop.
Terre è Provence — Handmade earthenware, since 1993.
Our Homes in Saint-Rémy
Each one chosen for her soul, never for her outward appearance alone.