Travel Guide Saint-Rémy-De-Provence

It is said that Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is the small capital of the Alpilles. And it is true! A town of history that has its roots in the highest antiquity, its foundations were laid in the heart of a wild and anarchic territory made of ridges, valleys and rocks torn apart by the elements. A land of legends and mysteries, if you listen carefully you can still hear the clash of armour and the clash of swords of the ancient lords and knights whose ghosts still haunt this land. The town is a major tourist attraction and now attracts lovers of old stones, art and good living. Well-restored houses and mansions as well as souvenir and craft shops flourish in the heart of these narrow and winding streets, built to withstand the onslaught of the Mistral wind, while the spirit of Van Gogh still hovers in the surrounding countryside - he painted more than 150 canvases there -. Of course, Saint-Rémy is also about gastronomy, with its countless restaurants located mainly around the town. Not forgetting the wine and olive oil, famous throughout the world, which again have their roots in Roman times. A Romanity that has left many traces, including the site of Glanum, dating from the 3rd century. Did the local boy, the famous Nostradamus, foresee such a future infatuation for his city? Don't hesitate to ask yourself this question as you pass by his birthplace.