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 Amphitheatre (les Arenes) and Roman Theatre of Orange for their historical value. Discover out-of-the-way places like Espiguette Beach and Chateau de Grignan. Venture out of the city with trips to Mt Ventoux (in Brantes), Nimes (La Maison Carree & Arenes de Nimes) and Eglise St-Trophime (in Arles). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Site Archeologique de Glanum, take in the dramatic natural features at Calanques, kick back and relax at Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Beach, and trek along Le Sentier des Ocres.

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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.