What to See & Do
Baux de Provence Overall Appeal ★★★★★
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Village Itself | ★★★★★ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 02 | Viewpoint over Village | ★★★★★ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 03 | Viewpoint Holed Rock | ★★★★☆ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 04 | Stone Quarry Light Show | ★★★★☆ | Multimedia Show | Self | Paid |
| 05 | Castle Ruin | ★★★★☆ | Ruin + Panorama | Self | Paid |
| 06 | Viewpoint South | ★★★☆☆ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 07 | Viewpoint West | ★★★☆☆ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 08 | Pénitents Blancs Chapel | ★★☆☆☆ | Chapel & Fresco | Self | Free |
| 09 | St. Vincent Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 10 | Yves Brayer Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Art | Self | Paid |
| 11 | Santons Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Figurine | Self | Free |
| 12 | St. Blaise Chapel | ★☆☆☆☆ | Chapel | Self | Free |
01. Village Itself
Appeal ★★★★★
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
The village of Les Baux-de-Provence is an extraordinary site, perched atop a rugged hill in the Alpilles mountains, offering visitors a glimpse into the medieval past. Its narrow, winding streets are lined with historic buildings, some shops and cafes, making it a delightful place to explore on foot.
02. Viewpoint over Village
Appeal ★★★★★
Type Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
Offering one of the best panoramic views in the region, this viewpoint overlooks the entire village and the surrounding Alpilles mountains. The vast landscape is a perfect spot for capturing the essence of Provence. Ideal for sunset viewing or simply absorbing the serene beauty.
03. Viewpoint Holed Rock
Appeal ★★★★☆
Type Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
This viewpoint is quite similar to the previous one, but it is slightly lower and is set within a rock formation with a natural hole.
04. Stone Quarry Light Show
Appeal ★★★★☆
Type Multimedia Show
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The Stone Quarry Light Show, known as “Carrières de Lumières,” is an immersive multimedia experience set in a former limestone quarry. The walls of the quarry come alive with projections of famous artworks, synchronized to music, creating a captivating and surreal atmosphere.
05. Castle Ruin
Appeal ★★★★☆
Type Ruin + Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
The first castle dates back to the 10th century and was destroyed and rebuilt several times until its final dismantling in the 17th century following the French Wars of Religion between Catholics and Protestants.
Today, in the lower part of the ruins, medieval siege machines such as ballistae, trebuchets, and battering rams are on display.
The upper part of the ruins offers an exceptional panoramic view of the surroundings.
(The Google Maps marker below is offset to the left from the actual location of the castle.)
06. Viewpoint South
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
This viewpoint, located at the southernmost tip of the village at the end of its rocky esplanade, offers sweeping views, showcasing the rolling hills of Provence.
07. Viewpoint West
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
This viewpoint, located on the western edge of the village, offers a view of the small valley below and its houses.
08. Pénitents Blancs Chapel
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Chapel & Fresco
Visit Self
Cost Free
This small chapel, built in the 17th century and restored in the 20th century, is characterized by its religious frescoes painted on the walls.
09. St. Vincent Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
The village church was built and renovated between the 12th and 16th centuries. It is in the Romanesque style.
10. Yves Brayer Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Art Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
A small museum dedicated to the works of Yves Brayer, a renowned 20th-century French painter known for his figurative art style. The collection includes a variety of paintings, sketches, and lithographs depicting the landscapes of Provence.
11. Santons Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Figurine Museum
Visit Self
Cost Free
A small museumdedicated to the traditional Provençal craft of Santons, small figurines used in nativity scenes.
12. St. Blaise Chapel
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Chapel
Visit Self
Cost Free
A small, simple chapel built in the 12th century in the Romanesque style. The interior is empty except for a tapestry.
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