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Musée Estrine and around
A day in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence · 9:30–17:15 · 5 stops
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mapvivid.com/saint-remy-de-provence/itineraries/musee-estrine-and-aroundA walking day around Musée Estrine, Collégiale Saint-Martin and Promenade Van Gogh, with a lunch break nearby and Les Antiques to end the day.
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Morning
9:301Musée Estrine ↗1 h 30 minClosed Mondays
18th-century mansion with a Van Gogh interpretation centre and modern art.
- Small and calm
- Check exhibition schedule
↓ 2 min walk
11:002Neoclassical church with a famous organ, on the old town's edge.
- Free entry
- Summer organ recitals
↓ 11 min walk
12:153Walking route with panels marking where Van Gogh painted.
- Follow panels from town to Saint-Paul
- About 20 minutes walk
Lunch
13:15Lunch break nearby · Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps ↗
↓ 11 min walk
Afternoon
14:454Monastère Saint-Paul-de-Mausole ↗1 h 30 min
Cloistered asylum where Van Gogh painted around 150 works.
- See a recreation of Van Gogh's room
- Lavender fields bloom in June-July
↓ 4 min walk
16:155Remarkably intact Roman mausoleum and triumphal arch.
- Free to see at any time
- Opposite the Glanum entrance
Good to know. Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence tips
Transportation
- Catch the Zou! bus: Regional Zou! buses link Avignon's bus station with Saint-Remy several times a day, the best option without a car as there is no train station.
- Walk out to Glanum: Follow the Van Gogh trail of painting panels south from the old town to Saint-Paul-de-Mausole and the Roman ruins of Glanum.
- Explore the Alpilles by bike: Rent a bike or e-bike in town to ride through olive groves to Eygalieres and Maussane; the climb toward Les Baux is steep.
Local Hacks
- Come early on Wednesday: Arrive early for the Wednesday market to find parking and browse produce and Provencal fabrics before the tour buses.
- Combine with Les Baux: The hilltop village of Les Baux-de-Provence and the Carrieres des Lumieres light shows are a short drive away for a half day.
- Find Nostradamus: The seer was born in Saint-Remy; look for the Nostradamus fountain in the old town and his birthplace on a lane nearby.
Saving
- Picnic in the Alpilles: Buy bread, tapenade, goat cheese and fruit at the market and picnic among the olive trees instead of a long terrace lunch.
- Choose the lunch formule: Many restaurants in Saint-Remy offer a set lunch menu that is cheaper than dinner, so make lunch your main meal.
- Stay in nearby villages: Chambres d'hotes and gites in villages around the Alpilles are often better value than hotels in town, especially in summer.
Security
- Mind your bag at the market: The Wednesday market fills the narrow lanes with crowds, so keep valuables zipped and in front of you while browsing.
- Check Alpilles fire access: In summer the Alpilles hills can be closed to walkers when wildfire risk is high; check the daily access map before hiking.
- Keep the car empty: Cars parked near Glanum and village edges can be broken into in summer, so never leave bags or phones visible.
Cultural
- Follow Van Gogh: At Saint-Paul-de-Mausole you can see a recreation of the room where Van Gogh stayed and painted many works in 1889 and 1890.
- See the Transhumance: On Whit Monday, flocks of sheep parade through the town to celebrate the ancient seasonal migration to summer pastures.
- Taste the olive oil: The Vallee des Baux-de-Provence olive oil has AOP status; visit a local mill to taste the oils and learn how they are made.
Weather/Clothing
- Prepare for the mistral: The cold mistral wind can blow for days, mostly in winter and spring, so pack a windproof jacket even on clear days.
- Dress light in summer: July and August are hot and dry, so wear linen, a sun hat and sunglasses, and visit Glanum early before the heat builds.
- Enjoy the shoulder seasons: Spring and autumn bring mild walking weather and fewer crowds; a light sweater handles cool Provencal mornings.
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Day 1 of 29:30–17:155 stops
Musée Estrine and around
A walking day around Musée Estrine, Collégiale Saint-Martin and Promenade Van Gogh, with a lunch break nearby and Les Antiques to end the day.
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Morning
109:30 · 1 h 30 min18th-century mansion with a Van Gogh interpretation centre and modern art.
- Must know: Closed Mondays
2 tips
- Small and calm
- Check exhibition schedule
📷 Photos
2 min walk
211:00 · 1 hNeoclassical church with a famous organ, on the old town's edge.
3 tips
- Free entry
- Summer organ recitals
- Market around it on Wednesdays
📷 Photos
11 min walk
312:15 · 1 hWalking route with panels marking where Van Gogh painted.
3 tips
- Follow panels from town to Saint-Paul
- About 20 minutes walk
- Free
📷 Photos
Lunch
Lunch break nearby · 13:15
Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps11 min walk
Afternoon
414:45 · 1 h 30 minCloistered asylum where Van Gogh painted around 150 works.
3 tips
- See a recreation of Van Gogh's room
- Lavender fields bloom in June-July
- Allow an hour
📷 Photos
4 min walk
516:15 · 1 hRemarkably intact Roman mausoleum and triumphal arch.
3 tips
- Free to see at any time
- Opposite the Glanum entrance
- Great late-afternoon light
📷 Photos
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Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.