Campsites in Les Baux-de-Provence
Although the small village of Les Baux-de-Provence is not home to any campsites, there are plenty on offer around the village itself. There are 23 campsites in the vicinity of Les Baux-de-Provence, and here is a selection to help you choose.
- In Fontvieille, the Huttopia *** campsite is located less than 10 km from the village of Les Baux-de-Provence and has wooden chalets for your comfort. This completely renovated establishment has pitches in the shade of pine trees. Enjoy the swimming pool, entertainment and restaurant in the heart of nature. An ideal base for exploring the Parc Naturel des Alpilles, the village of Fontvieille and Les Baux-de-Provence.
- Camping Le Monplaisir **** in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence offers a large heated swimming pool in a quiet, family-run establishment with an intimate atmosphere that dates back three generations. You'll find a typical Provencal atmosphere here, with lavender and tall cypress trees, and you're only 11 km from the centre of the village of Les Baux-de-Provence.
- Mas de Nicolas campsite **** is also located in Saint-Rémy de Provence, with pitches for tents and motorhomes as well as air-conditioned mobile homes and chalets. There's also a spa area and a heated outdoor swimming pool. The campsite's location is ideal for exploring the rich heritage of Provence. You are also less than 12 km from the village of Les Baux-de-Provence.
Must-see places in Baux-de-Provence
The Château des Baux
Built in the 9th century and then incorporated into the County of Provence and the Kingdom of France in 1486, it was partly destroyed in 1632 but classified as a Historic Monument in 1875. A not-to-be-missed site in Provence, the ruins are grandiose, with a semi-troglodytic section carved out of the rock. Here you can see the keep and the various towers, including the Tours de Bannes and Sarrasine, the Tour Paravelle and the Tour du Brau. The chapel is typical of the Middle Ages in its sobriety. Finally, from the castle, you can enjoy an exceptional view of the garrigue, the Alpilles and sometimes even the Mediterranean.
The Lumières quarries
These immersive digital exhibitions have been on show since 2012, at the foot of the town of Les Baux-de-Provence, in a former stone quarry. The work of artists such as Chagall, Monet, Picasso and Renoir has been on show for over 10 years. Now a not-to-be-missed attraction in Provence, they're made for everyone, both artistic and playful, and will amuse children and enthral their parents.
The Louis Jou Foundation
A true architect of books, as the poet Pierre Seghers described him, Louis Jou was an artist whose creations were particularly rigorous. In this museum dedicated to his work, we find art publishing and the world of typology, as well as etchings by Goya, old books and engravings by Dürer and Rembrandt. You can also visit the artist's studio opposite the museum, with the tools and presses he used for his work, as well as some of the Master's paintings and bindings.
A stroll through the village
Inhabited by fewer than 500 people during the year, it fills up with over a million people during the summer season. Wander through the narrow streets, look up and admire the Renaissance houses to soak up the Provencal village atmosphere. And don't forget to try the AOC Les Baux-de-Provence wine and other specialities such as PDO olives and olive oil from the Vallée des Baux, protected by a designation of origin. Finally, walk to Place Saint-Vincent, with its 12th-century church, half-troglodytic and typical of Baussian buildings, and the Pénitents Blancs chapel, which has preserved its 16th-century frescoes,
Museum of Santons
A museum in which a large number of items from different collections are on display. There are 19th-century church figurines, 17th-century figurines from Naples, and traditional ceremonies staged in minute detail. It's also a museum that appeals to children, with an army of santons placed at their height, and to parents, with free admission!