What to do and see in Beaucaire, France: The Best Places and Tips

October 20, 2017 Sachiko Swiger

Discover the best top things to do in Beaucaire, France including Le Vieux Mas, Chateau de Tarascon, Carrieres de Lumieres, Domaine du Grand Fontanille, Musee Departemental Arles Antique, Aqueduc Romain de Barbegal, Abbey of Saint-Roman (L'abbaye de Saint-Roman), Abbaye Saint-Michel de Frigolet, Chateau d'Estoublon, St-Trophime Cloister (Cloitre St-Trophime).
Restaurants in Beaucaire

1. Le Vieux Mas

1352 Chemin de Vegere | Mas de Vegere, 30300 Beaucaire, France +33 4 66 59 60 13
Excellent
68%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 151 reviews

Le Vieux Mas

The old mas is an ecomuseum which makes relive gestures and traditions of our grandparents in 1900a farm as in 1900 magnificent farm of the 18 th century or you find the gestures and traditions of your grand-parents such that they were between 1900 and 1950 farmers in holding of time you welcome and you carry the time of a visit to the discovery of old trades, animals of the farm, the old school of campaign , the house of the farmer....also on Sundays , holidays, the afternoon you'll can see the feeding of lambs ,the workshop of the smith , the placing on the road of the tractor Vierzon of 1950 , the show the food of animals ..... a visit unforgettable and serenity for small and large.

Reviewed By Andreas D - Epsom, United Kingdom

A big farm, with happy animals; a pleasure to walk around; hosted by a lovely husband and wife team who are clearly passionate about the 1900 farm they have brought back to life. A real Antidote to the traditional museum. This exceeded our expectations! The...MoreHi, What a nice review! We are glad you spent a « good day out » at vieux mas. We are looking forward to welcoming you back during your next holidays in France! thank's

2. Chateau de Tarascon

Boulevard de Roi Rene, 13150 Tarascon, France +33 4 90 91 01 93
Excellent
38%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 429 reviews

Chateau de Tarascon

Reviewed By Peter D - Belgium

Erected on the border between France and Provence. Opposite castle Beaucaire. Nice visit at 9.30 in a completely deserted complex. Understand that a building of such magnitude is suitable for art Exhibitions. Unfortunately, the quality of Pascal Monteil's art is not high enough to compete with the silent walls.

3. Carrieres de Lumieres

route de Maillane, 13210 Les Baux de Provence, France +33 4 90 54 47 37
Excellent
83%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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5 based on 4 reviews

Carrieres de Lumieres

In the heart of Alpilles, the monumental “Carrieres de Lumieres” host extraordinary multimedia shows which are unique in the world. Spectators are totally immersed in the images projected onto all the surfaces of the rock. The ground is completely covered, too, and becomes a vast carpet of images. The site has reopened its doors with the show “Gauguin - Van Gogh, painters of colour,” created by Gianfranco Iannuzzi with Renato Gatto and Massimiliano Siccardi.

Reviewed By Ian_Stowe - Carqueiranne, France

O.K., you may have seen one or several son-et-lumieres, but nothing like this ! Although we missed the first year with Klimt, we have managed to visit each of the last three years with the renaissance painters, Chagall and now Bosch, Archimboldo and Bruegel several ties each as it is now a destination for visits of family and friends. 2018 will be Picasso and the Spanish masters. It is worth going even if you are not so interested in teh art as the spectacle is stunning in itself. Be aware it is in an old stone quarry that is ~12-14 degrees in summer and slightly colder in winter - wrap up!

4. Domaine du Grand Fontanille

32 Avenue d Arles | Le Grand Fontanille, 13103 Saint Etienne du Gres, France +33 4 90 49 05 15
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Domaine du Grand Fontanille

The Domain du Grand Fontanille is an organic vineyard. Surrounded by pine and oak groves, the vineyards flourish in an environment filled with the scent of herbs. Several rose and red wines of distinctive character are produced from Syrah, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Our cellar door is open for tasting and the direct purchase from Monday to Friday, 10 am - 6 pm and by appointment.

Reviewed By Madineurope - Koblenz, Germany

Wir waren mit fünf Personen zu einer kleinen Verköstigung dort. Die Weine, die dort angeboten werden, werden als Bioweine produziert. Von Qualität und Geschmack waren wir im besten Sinne überzeugt. Es gibt auch einen sehr guten Cremant. Wir haben Herrn Schmitt, den Besitzer, persönlich kennengelernt. Er erzählte uns von der Historie der Domaine und seiner Philosophie des Weinbaus. Interessant und sehr informativ.
Ich werde mit meiner Partnerin im Sommer wiederkommen und die Domaine erneut besuchen. Es gibt noch einiges zu entdecken und zu probieren.

5. Musee Departemental Arles Antique

av de la 1ere DIV Fr Libre | Presqu'île du Cirque Romain, 13200, Arles, France +33 4 13 31 51 03
Excellent
66%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 1 reviews

Musee Departemental Arles Antique

Reviewed By Cathy C - Olympia, Washington

We visited this in the morning and found a beautiful display of a recently discovered reconstructed 100 foot Roman riverboat. There were a lot of Roman columns, friezes, sarcophagi, statues, and reconstructed models of the ancient Roman Amphitheater and theater in Arles. An hour should be sufficient for a visit.

6. Aqueduc Romain de Barbegal

Fontvieille, Arles, France
Excellent
33%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4 based on 211 reviews

Aqueduc Romain de Barbegal

Reviewed By dennisfr - Chicago, Illinois

The aquaduct is a nice sight, and the surrounding area is lovely. As other reviewers have said, though, don't leave valuables in your car. We were staying at a mas half an hour away, and the owner confirmed the spot is notorious for thieves breaking into cars.

7. Abbey of Saint-Roman (L'abbaye de Saint-Roman)

D999 - route de Nimes | Sortie Nord de Beaucaire, 30300 Beaucaire, France +33 4 66 59 19 72
Excellent
36%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4 based on 125 reviews

Abbey of Saint-Roman (L'abbaye de Saint-Roman)

Near the Pont-du-Gard, in the heart of Provence, an original monument recommended by guidebooks. Nice walk in the Mediterranean forest. Ancient troglodyte monastery dug by ermits andmonks. Vestiges of medieval fortifications. The top of the hill, above the Rhône, offers a wonderful view on Provence.

Reviewed By Nan90 - Melbourne, Australia

If you love history you will find this unusual site fascinating. Taking their inspiration of the Egyptian Desert Fathers, hermits, then monks established their monastery by carving their living and religious spaces out of the rock at the top of the hill. As more people joined the monastery, more spaces were carved out. There are remnants of a later castle that was built on the site and on the hill top are many graves carved out of the rock that by today's standards are child like in size. Well worth a visit. It is not far out of Beaucaire and the road is well signposted. Entrance fee was 5,50€ for 2 adults.

8. Abbaye Saint-Michel de Frigolet

route de Tarascon, 13150 Tarascon, France +33 4 90 95 70 07
Excellent
45%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4 based on 169 reviews

Abbaye Saint-Michel de Frigolet

Reviewed By Terry B - United States

This is an unchanged site for centuries in the middle of the typical provençal ''Montagnette'' (which means small mountain) amidst pine trees and olive trees. The authentic abbey of the order of Prémontrés can be visited and is a roman Catholic pilgrimmage center. A lovely decorated 19 century church, an extremely beautiful Romanic chapel, and large buildings can be visited.
The abbey is a good walking starting point in the Montagnette.

9. Chateau d'Estoublon

route de Maussane, 13990 Fontvieille, Arles, France +33 4 90 54 64 00
Excellent
52%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4 based on 226 reviews

Chateau d'Estoublon

Reviewed By worldtravellerfrance - Avignon, France

We had a lunch in the well restored basement of the Chateau, with only 2 tables the service was friendly and accommodating. The meal was nice but not a "wauw" gastro experience. We ware not overly impressed by the wines, that were only available from their own vineyards no other choice. This restaurant would be ideal for a large group, but not for an intimate "tète à tète"

10. St-Trophime Cloister (Cloitre St-Trophime)

Off place de la Republique, Arles, France +33 4 90 49 36 74
Excellent
54%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 534 reviews

St-Trophime Cloister (Cloitre St-Trophime)

Reviewed By VWriter - Los Gatos, California

The cloister at one time, from the early 13th century on, would have been filled with pilgrims making their way from here, the first stop along the Via Tolosana, to their destination, Santiago de Compostela in Spain. The latter is the traditionally accepted burial place of the apostle, St James.
The capitals atop the columns in the cloister are beautifully carved with biblical figures and acanthus leaves. We were impressed with the history and beauty of this now peaceful cloister.

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