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 Roman Theatre of Orange for their historical value. Relax by the water at Espiguette Beach and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Saint-Remy-de-Provence: Mt Ventoux (in Brantes), Arles (Eglise St-Trophime & Amphitheatre (les Arenes)) and Nimes (La Maison Carree & Arenes de Nimes). Next up on the itinerary: explore the fascinating underground world of Grand Site de l'Aven d'Orgnac, explore the ancient world of Site Archeologique de Glanum, take in the dramatic natural features at Calanques, and take an in-depth tour of Chateau de Grignan.

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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, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.