Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
An elegant small town at the northern foot of the Alpilles, the hometown of Nostradamus and a place tied to Van Gogh, with plane-tree boulevards, markets, and galleries.
Saint-Rémy is the birthplace of the seer Nostradamus. In 1889–1890, Van Gogh stayed at the asylum here and produced around 150 works, including The Starry Night. The old town is ringed by plane-tree boulevards, and its stone lanes are lined with boutiques, galleries, and Provençal restaurants. The Wednesday morning market is one of the most popular in Provence. One kilometer south of town are Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, where Van Gogh lived, and the ancient ruins of Glanum. It's about 20 km from Avignon, around 40 minutes by bus, and is often combined with Les Baux in a single day trip.
Opening hours
Open all day; morning market on Wednesdays
Nearby sights
- Saint-Paul de Mausole
- Glanum
- Les Baux-de-Provence
- Les Halles d'Avignon
- Palais des Papes, Avignon
- Rocher des Doms
- Pont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d'Avignon)
- Château de Tarascon