Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Overview and climate
Built on an irrigated plain at the foot of the Alpilles mountain range, Saint-Rémy has a population of 9,806. The summers are hot and the winters sunny. The irrigated cultivated land to the north brings the shade and humidity the people of Provence love so much. The dry climate of the Mediterranean is typical almost throughout the Alpilles.
History and Notable Heritage
The original site of the town was the Greco-Roman “Glanum”, of which there are some remarkable remains: triumphal arch, mausoleum, and excavations. The modern town is a group of stone houses built from the Middle Ages to the present day. The 16th and 17th century urban residential area is particularly interesting. Outside the town, the monastery of Saint- Paul de Mausole is worth a visit: it was in this Romanesque building, reshaped up until the 18th century, that the painter Van Gogh was incarcerated.
Famous Figures of the Past
Nostradamus was born in Saint-Rémy, where he lived until moving to Salon. Frédéric Mistral (see Maillane) frequented the town. Van Gogh found all the inspiration for his creative genius in the force of the light here.
Museums
At Saint-Paul de Mausole, the presence of Van Gogh with his quest and doubt can still be felt. The rural museum of the Mas de la Pyramide exhibits 3 centuries of country life and tools. The fragrances and perfumes of the Espace Muséographic and the Musée des Alpilles introduce the visitor to life in the hills (garrigue) and invite us to discover the Mediterranean flora. The Renaissance Hôtel de Sade presents objects taken from the archaeological site at Glanum. Monumental works by the artist at the Fondation Prassinos.
General Atmosphere
Saint-Rémy is a chic little town in a rural milieu, its shops and houses attract a population of artists and people who appreciate inland Provence where one takes life at any easy pace. Saint-Rémy is close to Avignon and its festivals and heritage, as well as Arles and its ferias. This town, remarkable for its Roman remains and 16th century architecture is a perfect symbol of inland Provence - proud and discreet.
Local Products
In an area rich in alluvial deposits and agricultural knowhow, fruits and vegetables are the basis of the flavourful cuisine. Visit the market for fresh products and the fruit confectioneries in the town.
Fitness
At the gates to the town, the Alpilles offer all the space hikers and tourists could desire. It is very hot during the summer.
Built on an irrigated plain at the foot of the Alpilles mountain range, Saint-Rémy has a population of 9,806. The summers are hot and the winters sunny. The irrigated cultivated land to the north brings the shade and humidity the people of Provence love so much. The dry climate of the Mediterranean is typical almost throughout the Alpilles.
History and Notable Heritage
The original site of the town was the Greco-Roman “Glanum”, of which there are some remarkable remains: triumphal arch, mausoleum, and excavations. The modern town is a group of stone houses built from the Middle Ages to the present day. The 16th and 17th century urban residential area is particularly interesting. Outside the town, the monastery of Saint- Paul de Mausole is worth a visit: it was in this Romanesque building, reshaped up until the 18th century, that the painter Van Gogh was incarcerated.
Famous Figures of the Past
Nostradamus was born in Saint-Rémy, where he lived until moving to Salon. Frédéric Mistral (see Maillane) frequented the town. Van Gogh found all the inspiration for his creative genius in the force of the light here.
Museums
At Saint-Paul de Mausole, the presence of Van Gogh with his quest and doubt can still be felt. The rural museum of the Mas de la Pyramide exhibits 3 centuries of country life and tools. The fragrances and perfumes of the Espace Muséographic and the Musée des Alpilles introduce the visitor to life in the hills (garrigue) and invite us to discover the Mediterranean flora. The Renaissance Hôtel de Sade presents objects taken from the archaeological site at Glanum. Monumental works by the artist at the Fondation Prassinos.
General Atmosphere
Saint-Rémy is a chic little town in a rural milieu, its shops and houses attract a population of artists and people who appreciate inland Provence where one takes life at any easy pace. Saint-Rémy is close to Avignon and its festivals and heritage, as well as Arles and its ferias. This town, remarkable for its Roman remains and 16th century architecture is a perfect symbol of inland Provence - proud and discreet.
Local Products
In an area rich in alluvial deposits and agricultural knowhow, fruits and vegetables are the basis of the flavourful cuisine. Visit the market for fresh products and the fruit confectioneries in the town.
Fitness
At the gates to the town, the Alpilles offer all the space hikers and tourists could desire. It is very hot during the summer.
Labels: Alpilles, Nostradamus, Saint Rémy
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