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Les Baux local attractions and things to do in Provence...


During your next Provence holidays at Benvengudo, take the opportunity to wander around the region and discover what Provence is really about: nature, wilderness, landscapes, historical cities and picturesque villages...  Below are some local information, attractions and things to do in the area, provided by your Provence hotel, Benvengudo.


 les baux de provence castle
The village of Les Baux de Provence, with it's ancient castle and citadel ruins, is one of the most picturesque villages in the Provence, and not to be missed when planning your visit to this remarkable region of France… The setting is absolutely stunning, perched on a rocky plateau at 245m above sea level, overlooking the valley below and the surrounding landscape of Les Alpilles...

palais des papes avignon
Hotel Benvengudo is your ideal Provence accommodation base to discover The Palais des Papes [Palace of the Popes] in Avignon, a mere 25 km to the north of Les Baux de Provence, and definitely a must see attraction of the Provence region. The skyline of Avignon looks like a enchanting medieval city. Overlooking the Rhône river, are a unique group of world heritage listed monuments, including the Saint Bénezet Bridge, (the famous « Pont d’Avignon ») and the magnificent Popes’ Palace with it's four mighty towers...

les alpilles
South of Avignon is the wild Chaine des Alpilles, a mountain chain composed of limestone rocks, garrigue and olive groves. Stretched between Rhone and La Durance rivers, its main towns are Saint-Remy de Provence (North) and Maussane-les-Alpilles village (South). More...

camargue wetlands
The Camargue wetlands are located south of Arles, France, between the Mediterranean Sea and the two arms of the River Rhône delta, the eastern being the Grand Rhône and the western the Petit Rhône. Administratively it lies within the département of Bouches-du-Rhône 13, appropriately meaning "Mouths of the Rhône". The Camargue is home to more than 400 species of birds, providing one of the few European habitats for the greater flamingo. Also home to the famous Camargue horses and bulls...

yves brayer museum les baux-de-provence
Yves Brayer is one of France’s most celebrated modern painters. Inspired by the artists of the late 19th century, he was able to capture the true character of his subject. Be it a landscape near Les Baux-de-Provence or a still life. More…

granet museum aix-en-provence
This grand “Musée de France” reopened in 2007, and hosts an impressive collection of over 12.000 works of art, from famous artists like Granet, Ingres, Preti, Puget, Rembrandt, Rigaud, Rubens… and has a very special permanent collection of paintings by Cézanne. More…

arles
Located a mere 20 kilometres from Benvengudo lays Unesco World Heritage listed city of Arles, a strategic spot at the heart of Provence, and an historical town loved by Roman Emperors, Kings and artists. More...


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