St Rémy de Provence & Arles from the glory of Julius Caesar and Ancient Rome to the 19th century paintings of Vincent Van Gogh & the monastère Saint Paul de Mausole.At the heart of the Alpilles - Saint Rémy is one of the must-see places. Surrounded by the dramatic backdrop of the mountains, ancient streets lined with old houses. The beauty of the countryside - its lush green olive groves & vineyards plus the quality of light which inspired artists, writers & painters including Vincent van Gogh in the late 19th century. Saint Rémy historic village birthplace of Nostradamus and today one of the most beautiful vibrant small towns of the Alpilles. Arles, city of art, history, photography a Unesco World Heritage Site. Most visitors come in search of Van Gogh & Roman history, look for the cafe he painted & other sites easily recognisable from his work. Arles founded in 46BC by Julius Caesar, developed by Augustus 2000 years ago. Van Gogh arrived in 1888, made 187 paintings whilst there.