A village considered one of the most beautiful villages in France
The village of Les Baux de Provence
A certified resort, a remarkable heritage site, the most beautiful village in Provence... There are plenty of quality labels for Les Baux de Provence. All the charms of the Provençal villages are concentrated in the Baux de Provence: small streets, charming little squares, shaded terraces, fountains, craft shops but also sunshine and joyful spirit. In short, a must if you visit Provence!
In an exceptional environment, in the heart of the Alpilles, nestled on a rocky plateau, the city dominates the Camargue and Arles. The town itself is worth a look, with its 22 listed monuments which confer on it an extraordinary historical and architectural heritage.
The village itself is well worth a stop during your stay. It is a typical Provençal village, which can only be visited walking. You will therefore have to leave the car in the car park and continue the visit on foot. It is a delight to walk through these medieval street. The old houses still have their charm, restored with great taste and flowery.
As soon as you arrive, a museum will tell you about the history of Les Baux and life in the village over the centuries. An essential place, to be visited on any occasion for your holidays in Provence.
The Castle of Les Baux de Provence
Starting with the most monumental and famous of these remains: the Château des Baux. Located on the top of a rocky peak, this fortified town was of major strategic importance throughout history. The fortress was attacked several times. The solid keep still standing in the center of the castle is a powerful reminder of its importance. Standing on the rocky spur of Les Baux, it provided an effective natural protection with steep escarpments from 20 to 45 meters high. In addition, the defensive system was completed with a series of small forts with guards for the plain's protection.
From the castle, the panorama is breathtaking over the entire valley. As a special bonus, reconstructions of siege machines from the time are on display. Two medieval machines are thus reproduced identically according to the techniques used by medieval engineers. Thus you will be able to discover a magnificent trebuchet, a redoubtable wall destroyer. Powerful and precise, it was able to demolish walls with a range of more than 200 meters. The pendulum system had the capacity to propel rocks from 50 to 100 kg. With a weight of more than seven tons, the machine required the presence of 60 troops to operate. This is one of the most popular tourist spots in the area, no matter the season, so be prepared not to be alone! Remember to take your tickets at the ticket office to avoid long queues!
If you want to stop for a few days in this beautiful setting, why not make a holiday rental? Hotel, holiday residence or even holiday home rental... The choices are many and will please all the family members!
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