One of the most beautiful villages in France: Les Baux de Provence
Today
we will talk to you about Baux de Provence. This rocky shelf located in
the heart of Provence, dominating Arles and the Camargue, offer a
breathtaking panoramic view!
To
return to the history of this city, it all started in the Middle Ages,
with one of the largest Provencal families: the Baux family. Their home
became a fortress and, serving as a strategic place, Louis III, King of
Sicily and Count of Provence, grabbed the medieval castle after the
death of the last princess of Baux and linked it to the crown of count.
Then, when Provence was attached to the crown of France under Louis XI,
the Baux entered the royal ownership. The city became later used as a
shelter and an observatory about history, then it was gradually
abandoned until Raymond Thuillie's arrival after World War 2. At this
point, its tourism and cultural vocation began, when this dear Raymond
opened the famous "Oustau de Baumanière", a gastronomic embassy where
paraded the great of this world! Then, André Malraux entered the town
under the protection of the Ministry of Culture and the Environment,
which started a period of rehabilitation of the city which permitted it
to become one of "The most beautiful villages of France”!
Indeed, this village is incredibly beautiful! It has an incredible historical and architectural heritage with 22 monuments:
The
castle of Baux, Saint Vincent Church, the mansions of the sixteenth and
seventeenth century, hosting art galleries and museums, like the Museum
Yves Brayer and Santon Museum and the Louis Jou Foundation, not to
mention the City Hall which occupies the former Hotel of Manville.
You
can’t miss the Quarries of Lights, which hosts multimedia shows that
are unique in the world! You will assist in particular, from March 4th
to January 8th, to an unprecedented multimedia exhibition of Chagall, "Songe d'une nuit d'été".
This artist with Russian origins and French nationality, communicates
with his show on universal themes such as love, family, roots, scenery,
circus, war and music through the paintings, collages, ceramics ,
mosaics and stained glass.
Whether
you are a family, a couple, or a single traveler, Baux de Provence is a
destination that will suit you. Between tradition and modernity, the
beauty of Provence will leave an indelible mark in your memory. We
guarantee you!
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