Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Set at the very heart of the Alpilles, Saint-Rémy is one of the essentials of Provence. Its green, subtly scented valleys, its fine houses tastefully restored and its charming old lanes have made its success.

The beauty of its landscapes and the quality of its light have inspired many artists, writers and painters. The most famous is without question Vincent van Gogh, who painted more than 150 canvases in the countryside around Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.

A walk through the places the artist painted will take you to the mountain of Saint-Rémy, the fields of wheat and poppies, the olive trees and the cypresses that stand unchanged more than a century later.