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 La Maison Carree 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 Chateau de Grignan (in Grignan). There's lots more to do: Head underground at Grand Site de l'Aven d'Orgnac, trek along Le Sentier des Ocres, don't miss a visit to Roman Theatre of Orange, and see where the action happens at Arenes de Nimes.

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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.