The Alpilles : a provençal gem
Discover an iconic destination in the south of France!

all posts

DISCOVERING THE ALPILLES : BEAUTY AND PROVENÇAL CULTURE

Located in the heart of Provence, the Alpilles is a must-visit destination. With its limestone mountains and vast olive groves, this region attracts visitors from around the world.

Its unique blend of natural landscapes, historical heritage, and Provençal culture makes it an ideal place for those seeking the authentic charm of Provence. Whether for hiking through the mountains, cultural visits, or simply enjoying the art of living, the Alpilles offers an unforgettable experience.

GEOGRAPHY AND LANDSCAPES


The Alpilles form a chain of limestone mountains in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, stretching from east to west between Tarascon and Salon-de-Provence. The highest point, Mont des Opies, reaches 498 meters. The region is characterized by its steep ridges, verdant valleys, and plateaus covered in garrigue. The iconic olive groves and vineyards create a colorful and varied landscape.

Un Joyau Provençal
La région des Alpilles : Un joyau provençal
La région des Alpilles : Un joyau provençal
La région des Alpilles : Un joyau provençal

VILLAGES AND HERITAGE


The Alpilles are home to charming villages such as Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, known for its Roman ruins and connection to Vincent Van Gogh. Les Baux-de-Provence, listed among the most beautiful villages in France, captivates visitors with its castle and medieval streets. The Carrières de Lumières, where art is projected onto the walls of former quarries, offer a unique experience.

CULTURE AND TRADITIONS


Provençal culture is omnipresent, particularly through local markets and traditional festivals that showcase the region’s terroir and folklore.

The Carrières de Lumières, a site where artworks are projected onto the walls of former quarries, also offers a unique experience not to be missed.

Un Joyau Provençal

ACTIVITIES ET LEISURE


The Alpilles are ideal for nature lovers, with numerous hiking trails and a Regional Natural Park that preserves biodiversity. For those who prefer quieter activities, there are tours of vineyards and olive groves, complete with tastings.

Discover ourprestigious properties
© 2020 - Boschi Immobilier
  • Version française
Your consent
This site uses cookies (or tracers) when you browse. Your explicit consent is required for their use. Click here to find out more
Choose my cookies Deny all
This site and related services may place cookies * (or trackers) on your computer.
They are not installed by default.

Online video distribution platforms (Youtube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, etc.) may place cookies intended for statistical and marketing monitoring of your consultations. Refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.
The refusal of these cookies will not affect their consultation on the current site.

This site is subject to marketing monitoring measures. This tracking allows advertisers to offer you targeted and relevant advertisements.
Refusing these cookies will not affect your user experience on the current site.

This site is subject to audience measurement via the Google Analytics platform. See the Google Analytics privacy policy for more information.
Refusing these cookies will not affect your user experience on the current site.

Social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Trip Advisor, etc.) may deposit cookies intended for statistical and marketing monitoring of your link sharing. Refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.
The refusal of these cookies will not affect your visit to the current site, but will prevent you from sharing the content of this site on your respective networks.

* a cookie is a small file stored by a server in the terminal (computer, telephone, etc.) of a user and associated with a web domain (i.e. in most cases to all the pages of 'same website). This file is automatically returned on subsequent contacts with the same domain.