8 days in Saint-Remy-de-Provence Itinerary

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.HistoryThe town is named after Saint Remigius.GeographySaint-Rémy-de-Provence is situated about 20km south of Avignon, just north of the Alpilles mountain range.TransportationThe high-speed train station is 20 km from the city. Visit Chateau des Baux de Provence and Amphitheatre (les Arenes) for their historical value. Discover out-of-the-way places like Espiguette Beach and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Mt Ventoux (in Brantes), Eglise St-Trophime (in Arles) and Nimes (La Maison Carree & Arenes de Nimes). There's lots more to do: explore the galleries of Grand Site de l'Aven d'Orgnac, explore the ancient world of Site Archeologique de Glanum, don't miss a visit to Roman Theatre of Orange, and Head underground at La Grotte des Demoiselles.

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If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport, Marseille Provence Airport and Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport. In August in Saint-Remy-de-Provence, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.