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Fontvieille

Tourism and travel guide

In the heart of the Bouches-du-Rhône, the village of Fontvieille seduces with its picturesque charm. In the background? The picturesque landscapes of the Alpilles.

At Fontvieille, nature is always accessible. The village is the starting point of many hiking trails: unevenness, length, you can easily find itineraries suitable for both sportsmen and amateurs. During your stay in the Alpilles, you can also enjoy other activities. Would you like to try climbing or horse riding, for example? Do you want to try tree climbing? These activities are available in the Alpilles.

In Fontvieille, as everywhere in southeastern France, regional specialties are a tourist attraction. You can also take part in the Var departmentious local markets in the region where producers share tasty products with you. The Fontvieille Provencal market is held on Monday and Friday mornings. This large village, with its stores and peaceful atmosphere, offers the friendliness of a village, while having several local stores (bakery, etc.).

In the Alpilles, you can discover a quality historical and cultural heritage: churches and chapels, forts and castles, listed villages, museums… Near Fontvieille, you can visit the Montmajour abbey. The heritage of the Alpilles promises beautiful discoveries. Here, a particularly well-preserved wash house. Here, an old castle from the Middle Ages which still stands its keep.

Would you like to stay close to Fontvieille? Do you enjoy camping? You prefer the standing of a hotel? You like the conviviality of a bed and breakfast? We allow you to book accommodation that meets all your criteria. To find out more about monuments, tourist sites, the local agenda, you can contact the Tourist Office or the Tourist Office.

The Alpilles

Located between the Durance and the Rhône, the Alpilles massif is appreciated for its landscapes and its remarkable biodiversity. For several millennia, men have been shaping this steep territory 30 kilometers long and about 10 kilometers wide. In the heart of the Alpilles Massif, a large number of trails await lovers of hiking, cycling, horse riding…

The Alpilles are also home to picturesque villages and a remarkable heritage, which have long lived from the cultivation of vines and olive trees… From ancient and medieval times have come down to us extraordinary monuments, such as the archaeological site of Glanumand the Château des Baux.

Museums in the Bouches-du-Rhône

You can visit the Daudet mill in Fontvieille, and follow in the footsteps of Alphonse Daudet, a great Provencal writer.

The Museums in the Bouches-du-Rhône department are home to a wide variety of collections. We can mention the museum of history and archeology in Les Baux-de-Provence, the museum of old Saint-Chamas, the René Beaucaire archaeological museum in Istres, the Arles Antique Museum, the museum of aromas and perfume in Graveson, the museum of Salon and La Crau in Salon-de-Provence, the museum of the legionary uniform in Puyloubier.

Visiting Fontvieille: practical information

The Alpilles en Provence Tourist Office provides a wealth of tourist information about Fontvieille:

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