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Saint Rémy de Provence

Saint Rémy de Provence

In the majestic setting of the Alpilles, between Avignon and Arles, nestles a gem of a city: Saint-Rémy de Provence. Private mansions from the Renaissance and the 18th century, beautifully restored homes, chapels and convents line the winding streets of the historic centre. Shaded boulevards, squares adorned with old fountains and the terraces of the cafés and restaurants are all invitations to enjoy the Provençal way of life. It's beautiful heritage is crowned by the archaeological site of Glanum and the ancient monuments, such as the Triumphal Arch and the Jules Mausoleum, exceptional legacies of Late Antiquity. The town, which witnessed the birth of Nostradamus, was and still is a source of inspiration for many artists. Seduced by the setting and the town's atmosphere, many have chosen to live here and numerous studios and art galleries thrive in the town centre. 10 minutes from the Mas des Chutes.

Les Baux de Provence

Les Baux de Provence

Raised on a rocky spur, the Citadel of Les Baux de Provence offers an amazing panorama on the massif of Alpilles, the plain of Crau swept by the mistral and the Camargue. Some inhabitants who still live in the surrounding wall, protect jealously a historical heritage restored with patience. With the castle of the Baux and the Careers of Lights, this real outdoor museum is a major stage in Provence. 22 monuments are classified in the historical heritage and testify of a prestigious and tempestuous past. At every corner of the picturesque calades which mark out the old village, masterpieces of architecture offer themselves to the look and deserve that we linger there. Art galleries, crafts, shops, museums and restaurants, everything invites us to extend the stay in an exceptional frame. 10 minutes from the Mas des Chutes.

Les Alpilles

Les Alpilles

The natural site of the massif of Alpilles is established by a chain of limestones hills where its white rocks are of a remarkable beauty! Of the peak at 498 meters, you will admire the panorama which extends of the Mount Ventoux in the Cévennes, and from the Mount Sainte Victoire to the Camargue. Attention the accesses on the massif are restricted during the summer season from June till September because of fire risks. A reason furthermore to come to discover these wonderful reliefs during spring as made it formerly Vincent van Gogh. 15 minutes from the Mas des Chutes.

Fontvieille

Fontvieille

Fontvieille is the village where Alphonse Daudet wrote his famous "Lettres de Mon Moulin". To visit the "Moulin de Daudet" and its small museum, climb the small hill (easy to climb) until you reach the summit where the wind-mill overlooks the valley. From the hill, you will have a superb view of the Alpilles and the "Château de Montauban" where Daudet lived from time-to-time. Only 20 minutes from the Mas des Chutes.

La Montagnette et l'Abbaye Saint Michel de Frigolet

La Montagnette et l'Abbaye Saint Michel de Frigolet

At the heart of the small massif of Montagnette, raises the abbey Saint Michel de Frigolet. At first, simple priory which would have been established by the monks of Montmajour, it increased with the setting-up of Saint Augustin chapter and knew its peak in the XIIth century. Of this period remains the heart of the monastery, the convent, the church Saint Michel and the Romanic chapel Notre-Dame du Bon Remède (these last two buildings can be visited). We cannot speak about the Abbey of Frigolet without speaking about " the elixir of reverend Père Gaucher " or the Frigolet’s liqueur with its beautiful golden green color, made with the herbs of the Montagnette. Around the abbey, numerous paths cross the Montagnette, you can mountain biking and numerous picnic areas complete the frame of this site very appreciated by Patrice. Only 5 minutes from the Mas des Chutes.

Avignon

Avignon

If you came to visit Provence, once in Avignon, the city will bewitch you like a Mermaid and you will not want to leave any more. Nicknamed "City of the Popes" or "Altera Roma", Avignon protects the unchanging imprint of the stay of the Popes in the city which was for a while the capital of the medieval West. It is a radiant cultural metropolis with its all over the world recognized drama festival. Capital of Vaucluse and the Coast of the Rhône, the city of art and museum, theater, cinema, department stores, small shops, Avignon is a town which has everything of a big one ... The historic center, the Popes' Palace, the episcopal ensemble and the bridge Saint Bénezet are registered on the UNESCO world heritage. 15 minutes from the Mas des Chutes.

Arles

Arles

Arles, city of art with its 2500 years of history is nested near the Camargue. Registered by the UNESCO on the world heritage of the humanity, you will discover more than 100 of its Roman monuments situated in the protected historic center: arenas, ancient theater, Constantin's Roman thermal baths, Roman vestiges of the circus, the convent and the gate Saint-Trophime and the Alyscamps, to quote only the most important. Beyond its heritage, the language, the costumes and the traditional parties make of Arles the capital of the Provençal culture. Numerous festivities take place there all year round: in December, Funny Christmas, in April, Féria Pascale, the international matches of the photography in summer as well as the party of the rice at the beginning of September. 20 minutes from the Mas des Chutes.

La Camargue

La Camargue

The Camargue, wild and authentic, in the South of Arles in the delta of the Rhône, this territory extends over a space of 150 000 hectares between sky, earth and sea. Covered with ponds and with lagoons it is an ground convenient to the breeding of bulls and horses, that live free in the middle of the Flamingo and hundreds of the other animal species. Come to discover the gardianne culture and its traditions, horse rides or on foot are organized all year long between sea and ponds. 35 minutes from the Mas des Chutes.

Les Saintes Maries de la Mer

Les Saintes Maries de la Mer

The village of Les Saintes Maries de la Mer, more usually called " Les Saints " lines the sea in the heart of the Camargue. It is a sea resort very appreciated, particularly livened up in summer with its beaches, its cafés, its restaurants and its shops. Les Saints knew how to keep all their charms, their traditions and its authenticity. In winter, you will discover its long sandy and deserted beaches, the iodized air of the sea, the surf and the shout of gulls… until May and the pilgrimage of the gypsies, when the party begins again. 50 minutes from the Mas des Chutes.

Tarascon

Tarascon

At a crossroads between Alpilles, Montagnette and the Camargue, Tarascon possess all the assets of a Provençal city, built at the edge of the Rhône at the heart of the golden triangle Nîmes, Arles and Avignon. Tarascon is the meeting between the history, the architecture, the nature and the legends. From parties to festivals, exposures to concerts, Tarascon is the symbolic case of the counts of Provence, and its heart is beating with passion for the arts and the entertainments all year long. 10 minutes from the Mas des Chutes.

Le Pont du Gard

Le Pont du Gard

World-famous Pont du Gard is an aqueduct bridge built by the Roman 2000 years ago. It is the highest Roman aqueduct bridge of the world (49 meters), the only example of antique bridge in 3 floors still today standing. It is remarkable because of its excellent state of preservation. Near thousand people worked on this colossal construction, finished in only 5 years work. It is a major to be absolutely seen only 35 minutes from the Mas des Chutes away.

Uzès

Uzès

The discreet but ô how much elegant city of Uzès kept within it numerous testimonies of his rich past. Under the arches of the place of Herbs and in the neighbouring streets is held on every Saturday a regional market. You will find there profusion of local products in the warm and colored atmosphere of the markets of Provence. And in quite a different register for the gourmands, make a stop at the shop and the museum of the candy Haribo. 45 minutes from the Mas des Chutes.

L'Isle sur la Sorgue

L'Isle sur la Sorgue

Nicknamed " Comtadine Venice ", L’Isle sur la Sorgue is an attractive city with its river to the never dried up source which gives the strange impression of a supernatural suspension of time. Channels with peaceful course and sinuous alleys give to this city an incomparable charm, you can admire the mansion the Renaissance in the street Ledru Rollin, the Silver Tower which dates from the Middle Ages, the old public Attic which shelters the Tourist office, the paddle wheels on channels and numerous art galleries. Over time the secondhand trade became the international business card of L’Isle sur la Sorgue. The international Antiquities and Secondhand trades Fair which takes place every year in two phases in Eastern and in August, found a place in the sun within the big European market. With the 7 "villages of the Antique dealers", they are more than 350 antique dealers opened all year long the weekend end and the holidays. To see also the market of Sunday morning, in August. Only 30 minutes from the Mas des Chutes.

Fontaine de Vaucluse

Fontaine de Vaucluse

The village Fontaine de Vaucluse had the privilege to give its name to the department and it is the exceptional site of Vaucluse "vallis clausa" that means the closed valley, at the bottom of which arises mysteriously the Sorgue. The charming site "La Fontaine de Vaucluse" do not stop intriguing and attracting the visitors. Fresh and peaceful source in winter and in summer, bubbling and passionate in the spring and in autumn the real Fountain whim of the nature does not stop amazing by its huge volume of water. It results from the emergence of an immense underground network. 45 minutes from the Mas des Chutes.

Gordes

Gordes

Classified among the most beautiful villages of France, Gordes rises in front of Lubéron’s massif. Anchored on the heights of a rock peak and leaned on the south side of the foothills of the Monts duf Vaucluse, the village expresses itself through stones houses, charming narrow and paved alleys, buildings such as two abbeys, water and wind mills and hundreds of dry stone huts. 45 minutes from the Mas des Chutes.

Les Ocres de Rousillon

Les Ocres de Rousillon

Real geologic curiosity, the careers in the multiple natural colors contribute to make of Roussillon one of the most famous sites of Luberon. You can walk in the middle of this real multicolored labyrinth by following the explanatory panels about training and exploitation of these famous careers of ochre. In the village of Roussillon a visit is imperative... you will discover an authentic village, full of charm where the actor Fernandel turned "Heureux qui comme Ulysse". 60 minutes from the Mas des Chutes.

 
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