10 Things to Do in Saint-Remy-de-Provence That You Shouldn't Miss

Psychiatric centre which treated Van Gogh after he cut off his ear.

At the heart of the magnificent Alpilles Mountains, the archaeological site at Glanum features the remains of an important Roman settlement that prospered from the 6th century BC to the third century AD. This fascinating site includes the ruins of both civic and religious edifices and is unique in Provence. Open: > 1st April to 30th September: from 9.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. > 1st October to 31st March: from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. Closed: > Mondays from 1st October to 31st March. > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 8 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 6,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups

Last massif before the Mediterranean Sea, the Alpilles are lighted up with thousands of glints. On its northern side, between Saint- Rémy-de-Provence and Eygalières, nature has fortuitously drawn a triumphant "V". A geological breach that creates a dynamic and exceptional relief. Perhaps you might behold the gliders' serene ballet above the ruins of a 13th century castle. You have just arrived, indeed, at Château Romanin. In the middle of the mythical and historic Provence, discover a majestic and unique vineyard, cultivated according to the rhythm of nature and biodynamic methods. Embodied by an ancient castle and a modern cellar, Château Romanin is protected and magnified by a real underground Cathedral carved out of rock. Delight yourself with a tour, a wine tasting in the cellar.

Situe dans le centre historique de Saint-Remy-de-Provence, le musee des Alpilles est installe dans l'hotel Mistral de Mondragon, ancien hotel particulier d'epoque Renaissance. Classe Monument historique depuis 1862, le batiment d'une grande qualite architecturale, est construit d'une admirable cour interieure. La visite de ce lieu unique permet de mieux comprendre les paysages actuels, naturels et humains, de cette partie de la Provence qui s'etend entre le Rhone, la Durance et le massif des Alpilles. Promenade dans le temps et dans l'espace, l'exposition permanente evoque diverses facettes insoupconnees ou mal connues du patrimoine regional : de l'Hypselosaurus, gentil dinosaure qui jadis frequenta la contree, au costume traditionnel et a la tauromachie de type camarguais en passant par la culture et le commerce du chardon cardere, du pavot somnifere et des graines de semence. Des oeuvres internationales, signees Vincent van Gogh ou Albert Gleize, sont nees ici. Mais a cote existe aussi le travail souvent remarquable de createurs discrets, anonymes ou de notoriete locale, sur lesquels le musee souhaite egalement attirer l'attention : ex voto deposes aux XVIIIe et XIXe siecles dans les chapelles, cannes et devidoirs ouvrages, santons en terre crue, etonnantes enluminures d'Augustin Gonfond. Le cabinet d'arts graphiques et photographiques ainsi que l'atelier de typographie et de gravure traduisent par ailleurs l'orientation de l'etablissement sur les oeuvres sur papier et la gravure contemporaine.

Opening hours from 01/07/2017 to 31/08/2017: Monday to Saturday: 9.15 a.m - 6.30 p.m Sundays and Holidays: 10.00 am - 12.00 am

Just 10 minutes from Saint Remy de Provence, a beautiful historical organic wine estate, located right at the foothills of the "Chaine des Alpilles". Free wine tastings and visits all year round.