Around the villa: Provence on your doorstep

Staying at L'Orée des Alpilles means setting down your bags at the heart of one of the finest playgrounds in Provence. Between the Alpilles hills, the colourful markets, Van Gogh's legacy, the vineyards and the hilltop villages, every day holds a new discovery.

Hiking in the Alpilles hills near Saint-Rémy

The Alpilles

A regional nature park of limestone ridges, olive groves and pine woods. Minutes from the villa, the walking and cycling trails offer stunning views — especially beautiful at sunrise.

Provençal market in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Provençal markets

The famous Wednesday morning market in Saint-Rémy is an institution: fresh produce, olives, cheeses, soaps and Provençal fabrics. Each nearby village has its own market day to discover.

In Van Gogh's footsteps in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

In Van Gogh's footsteps

It was in Saint-Rémy that Vincent van Gogh painted some of his major works. Visit the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole monastery and follow the trail linking the places he immortalised.

Vineyards and tastings around the Alpilles

Vineyards & tastings

The Alpilles slopes produce renowned wines and olive oils. Many estates open their doors for convivial tastings, just a few minutes' drive away.

The village of Les Baux-de-Provence perched in the Alpilles

Les Baux-de-Provence

Listed among the most beautiful villages in France, this hilltop village overlooks the Alpilles. Don't miss the Carrières des Lumières, an immersive show inside former limestone quarries.

And also…

Arles and its Roman arena, the Luberon, Avignon and its Palace of the Popes, the Camargue beaches… Saint-Rémy is a central base for exploring the whole of Provence.

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