Les Baux de Provence is a dramatic hilltop village set among the rugged limestone crags of the Alpilles and known for its striking views its medieval ruins and its bright Provençal light. The old streets climb toward the vast château site where terraces towers and rock carved spaces reveal centuries of defensive and noble life. Stone houses small squares and artisan shops create a warm intimate atmosphere within the village. Below the cliffs the landscape opens onto olive groves vineyards and sunlit valleys that add softness to the setting. Nearby the Carrières de Lumières offers immersive art shows inside former quarries and adds a creative modern note. Altogether Les Baux de Provence brings together rock history and southern light in a vivid balanced way.
Part of: France