Medieval Villages Les Baux and St Rémy de Provence and Alpilles
Medieval villages of Les Baux de Provence, the immersive experience of Carrières de Lumière, Saint Rémy de Provence culture, food & olive oil and the flavours of Domaine de la Vallongue wines.Les Baux de Provence clings precariously to an ancient rocky cliff. A fortified hilltop village one of the most visited in Provence & easy to understand its popularity, narrow cobbled streets, ancient houses run up to the castle ruins. It's where the Baux family ruled from the 9th century 'til 1426 when it was integrated into Provence, subsequently became part of France in 1481. Our visit explores the village & château. Next to Carrières de Lumières, one time 19th century quarry Les Grand Fonds.In the 1960s it found a new function thanks to the visionary genius of Jean Cocteau. Now Art, Music Immersive Experience each year exhibit works from famous artists.Next visit Saint Rémy de Provence, savour the unique flavours of olive oil from Domaine Jolibois & Domaine de la Vallongue Alpilles winemaker.