Location: Saint-Remy-de-Provence in France
The Alpille Mountains can be accessed via footpaths or cycle routes. Van Gogh stayed in this region and painted the countryside, Nostradamus was born here. The villa is 12 miles from Avignon and its famous July festival, and 15 miles from Arles, a Roman town which hosts the International Photography Festival. Just south of Arles is Camargue harbour (Saintes Marie de la Mer). Throughout the summer there are various cultural and traditional shows and festivals. And don?9t forget the 7 miles of Provence beaches. Saint Rémy is near Luberon (24 miles) and Mont Ventoux, the giant of Provence with a peak of 1912 metres. Don?9t miss out on Marseilles and its rocky inlets, 48 miles further south.