Baux-de-Provence tourism and travel guide

Visit Baux-de-Provence: highlights and tourist information

France This Way comment: The village of Baux-de-Provence is small but exceptionally picturesque, and has beautiful views across the Provencal countryside. Unmissable!

Baux-de-Provence is situated in the Bouches-du-Rhone department and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

Attractions in Baux-de-Provence

The Carrieres de Lumieres is a sound and light spectacle based around famous artists works, in the village of Les Baux-de-Provence: Carrières de Lumières in Baux-de-Provence

The Château des Baux-de-Provence is a remarkable ruined castle above the village of Les Baux-de-Provence, with amazing views across the Alpilles: Château des Baux-de-Provence

Tourist classifications for Baux-de-Provence include "most beautiful village".

Popular places to visit nearby include Carrières de Lumières in Baux-de-Provence at 1 km and Saint-Remy-de-Provence at 6 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Baux-de-Provence, France: places to visit and attractions

Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Baux-de-Provence in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Château des Baux-de-Provence

Castle less than one km (direction east)

The Château des Baux-de-Provence is a remarkable ruined castle above the village...

See Château des Baux-de-Provence guide

Carrières de Lumières in Baux-de-Provence

less than one km (direction north-north-east)

The Carrieres de Lumieres is a sound and light spectacle based around...

See Carrières de Lumières in Baux-de-Provence guide

Saint-Remy-de-Provence

at 6 km (direction north-east)

The historic monuments here are a testament to St-Remy-de-Provence's claim to be...

See Saint-Remy-de-Provence guide

Fontvieille

at 7 km (direction west)

This town near Arles has a small historic centre to explore when...

See Fontvieille guide

Tarascon

at 13 km (direction west-north-west)

Tarascon is a pleasant town with a substantial castle on the Rhone...

See Tarascon guide

Chateau de Tarascon

Castle at 13 km (direction west-north-west)

The Chateau de Tarascon is an imposing 15th century castle on the...

See Chateau de Tarascon guide

Beaucaire

at 14 km (direction west-north-west), in the Gard department

Beaucaire is well situtaed for exploring the popular towns of Arles, Nimes...

See Beaucaire guide

Arles

at 15 km (direction west-south-west)

The roman amphitheatre and the traditional pastel-painted houses in the historic centre...

See Arles guide

Roman Arles

Heritage Site at 15 km (direction west-south-west)

The town of Arles contains numerous Roman monuments including the famous amphitheatre...

See Roman Arles guide

Luberon Natural Park

Natural Parc at 22 km (direction east-north-east), in the Vaucluse department

The Luberon Regional Natural Parc includes several of the most beautiful villages...

See Luberon Natural Park guide

Avignon

Heritage Site at 23 km (direction east-north-east), in the Vaucluse department

The Pope's Palace, the Pont d'Avignon and an attractive town centre make...

See Avignon guide

Papal Palace, Avignon

Castle at 23 km (direction east-north-east), in the Vaucluse department

The Papal Palace in Avignon is the most imposing gothic palace in...

See Papal Palace, Avignon guide

Avignon Bridge

Bridge at 23 km (direction east-north-east), in the Vaucluse department

The Pont Saint-Benezet is the remaining part of the bridge on the...

See Avignon Bridge guide

Villeneuve-les-Avignon

at 25 km (direction east-north-east), in the Gard department

Losing out in visitor numbers to famous Avignon across the river, in...

See Villeneuve-les-Avignon guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Bouches-du-Rhone

Map of places to visit near Baux-de-Provence

Markets in and near Baux-de-Provence

• Fontvieille: market Monday & Friday (7km)
• Eygalieres: market Friday (13km)
• Beaucaire: market Thursday & Sunday (14km)
• Arles: market Wednesday & Tuesday & Saturday & Friday (15km)
• Chateaurenard: market Sunday (16km)
• Aramon: market Wednesday (19km)
• Eyguieres: market Tuesday (20km)
• Avignon: market every day except Monday (22km)
• Cavaillon: market Monday (22km)
• Bellegarde: market Friday (22km)

Hotels near Baux-de-Provence

More information about Baux-de-Provence, Provence

Tourist attractions near Baux-de-Provence, France

What to do at Baux-de-Provence? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Baux-de-Provence.

Grand sites of France

• Pont du Gard (31km)
• Camargue (42km)

Heritage sites

• Arles église St Honorat (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (15km)
• Roman Arles (15km)
• Avignon Centre (23km)
• Saint-Gilles ancienne abbatialle (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (30km)
• Orange Roman Theatre (44km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Menerbes (35km)
• Gordes (38km)
• Venasque (40km)
• Roussillon (44km)

National Monuments

• Glanum (6km)
• Montmajour Abbey (11km)
• Fort Saint-Andre (25km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Beaucaire (14km)
• Pernes-les-Fontaines (35km)
• Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (44km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Alpilles (3km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye Notre Dame de Montmajour (Arles) (11km)
• Eglise et cloitres de Saint Trophime, Eglise de Saint-Honorat des Alycamps (Arles) (15km)
• Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Repos de Montfavet (Avignon) (23km)
• Collégiale Notre Dame des Anges (Sorgues) (30km)
• Abbaye de Sénanque (Gordes) (38km)
• Abbaye de Silvacane (La Roque-d'Antheron) (42km)
• Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit et Fenestrelle Tower (Uzes) (42km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin aquatique « Aux fleurs de l'eau (12km)
• Jardin de l'Alchimiste (13km)
• Jardin du château de Brantes (30km)
• Jardins de la Fontaine (36km)
• Jarditrain (39km)
• Jardin de la Louve (42km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Arles (15km)
• Avignon (22km)
• Villeneuve-les-Avignon (24km)
• Saint-Gilles (30km)
• Nimes (36km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Gorges de Régalon (33km)
• Etang de Scamandre (38km)
• Gorges de la Nesque (55km)

Towns of Art and history

• Carpentras (40km)
• Uzes (42km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Istres (30km)
• Martigues (43km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de La Barben (36km)

Geography and distances

Baux-de-Provence is in the south-east of France at 68 kilometres from Marseille, the department capital (general information: Baux-de-Provence is 599 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors fly into the airport at Marseille or drive from the UK with a journey time of around 10-11 hours. For driving distances to Baux-de-Provence from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 5 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Mas-Blanc-Des-Alpilles, Mouries, Paradou, Saint-Etienne-du-Gres and Saint-Remy-de-Provence.

This page in French: Visiter Baux-de-Provence