Holiday in Les Baux-de-Provence
City in France — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇫🇷
Country
France
Type
City
Best time to travel
April to October, Carrières de Lumières year-round
Budget/day
120-200€: Charming hotel in the Alpilles, lunch with a view, olive oil tasting.
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Marseille (MRS) approx. 1.5h, then 1h by car. Or via Avignon TGV, then 30 min by car. No public transport.
About Les Baux-de-Provence
Les Baux-de-Provence, dramatically perched on a rocky plateau of the Alpilles, is one of the most impressive ruined castles in Europe and a must-visit for any traveler to Provence from Germany. The tiny village with only 400 inhabitants welcomes over 1.5 million visitors annually, fascinated by the gigantic fortress ruins and the panoramic view over olive groves to the Mediterranean. The Carrières de Lumières in a former quarry offers one of the most spectacular multimedia art shows in the world, where masterpieces by Klimt, Van Gogh, or Monet are projected onto huge stone walls. The mineral ore bauxite, discovered here in 1821, was named after this place – a piece of scientific history amidst Provençal romance.
Top 4 highlights in Les Baux-de-Provence
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Château des Baux (Rock Castle)
The monumental castle ruin from the 10th century with siege machines in original size and a breathtaking 360° panorama over the Alpilles and the Camargue.
Carrières de Lumières
The immersive multimedia show in a former limestone quarry projects famous paintings onto 14-meter-high walls – an overwhelming art experience.
Village Streets & Chapel Saint-Blaise
The Renaissance houses made of white limestone, craft shops, and the Romanesque chapel with the museum form a perfectly preserved ensemble.
Olivenmühle Castelas
The award-winning olive mill at the foot of the village produces some of the best olive oils in France – tastings and tours available.
Hotels in Les Baux-de-Provence
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Les Baux-de-Provence
Recommended travel time
April to October, Carrières de Lumières year-round
Summer
Hot and dry, 28-35°C, the Mistral provides clear visibility, a bit windier on the rocky plateau.
Winter
Cool, 4-11°C, Mistral can blow strongly, but the Carrières de Lumières are weather-independent.
How much does a holiday in Les Baux-de-Provence cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
55-80€: Accommodation in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (10 min.), combo ticket castle + Carrières.
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
120-200€: Charming hotel in the Alpilles, lunch with a view, olive oil tasting.
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
350€+: Baumanière Relais & Châteaux at the foot of the castle, star dinner, helicopter flight.
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Compare package holidays now4 travel tips for Les Baux-de-Provence
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Be sure to book the Carrières de Lumières online – time slots sell out quickly during peak season.
Combine Les Baux with Saint-Rémy-de-Provence – the birthplace of Nostradamus and Van Gogh's asylum are only 10 km away.
Plan at least 2 hours for the castle – the medieval siege machines and the audio guide tour are excellent.
At the foot of the village lies the Valley of Hell (Val d'Enfer) with bizarre rock formations – Dante's Inferno is said to have been inspired here.
Food & drink in Les Baux-de-Provence
These specialties you must try!
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