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You may not have heard of Saint Rémy de Provence before; it doesn’t have the world-wide recognition of Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, or other well known provincial cities and towns. But thanks to two famous men who once called it home, Nostradamus and Van Gogh, many have been visiting this quaint little town and finding it to be just as enjoyable as the larger cities in the area. A vacation apartment rental from New York Habitat is a great way to experience Saint Rémy and find your own inspiration.
Saint Remy de Provence, France
Michel de Nostradame, or as we know him, Nostradamus, was born in the sixteenth century in Saint Rémy de Provence, and his childhood home still exists. Though he traveled throughout France and Italy to study and work, most notably for Catherine de Medici, Saint Rémy still holds Nostradamus as a native son and honors to him and his life can be seen throughout the town, such as a fountain made from a bust of him in the historic center.
Vincent Van Gogh is another famous man that Saint Rémy holds dear. For the last year of his life, Van Gogh committed himself to the asylum and former monastery Saint Paul de Mausole, which still serves as a psychiatric hospital to this day, though small tours are permitted. It was here that Van Gogh painted some of his most famous works, such as The Starry Night and Bedroom in Arles. To see some of Van Gogh’s work, go to the Musée Estrine, which organizes a themed exhibit of some of the artists’ paintings each year. The tourism office has also organizes tours of Van Gogh’s time in Saint Rémy which includes many of the landscapes that inspired him and in some places, the exact spot where a painting was completed is marked.
The best way to experience Saint Rémy de Provence as these two great men did would be to rent an apartment from New York Habitat. Stay right in the historic center of town, like Nostradamus, in this 1 bedroom maison de village (PR-790). This historic home is full of provincial charm with its tiled floors, stone walls, and exposed wooden beams. Best of all, everything you could want, from shops and restaurants to the weekly market, is right outside your door!
South of France Accommodation: 2-bedroom rental in Saint Remy de Provence PR-695
If you’d like to stay in the Saint Rémy of Van Gogh, look at this 2 bedroom villa (PR-695), further out in the country around the town but still a short walk away from the historic center. This beautiful house features a large open floor plan with lots of light from the many windows. The outdoor space is equally large and inviting with is terrace, gardens and pool.
Saint Rémy de Provence, a smaller town with its own cultural heritage, is the perfect place for your next vacation in the South of France. Renting an apartment from New York Habitat will really let you feel like a local and get a feel of life here. Let the spirits of its two famous residents, Nostradamus and Van Gogh, infuse and inspire you to create your own great works.
For more about Saint Rémy de Provence, read our other blog article Top Towns to visit in the South of France: #5 Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.
Have you visited Saint Rémy, or other smaller towns in Provence? Please share your experience with us in our comments section.
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The village of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is located within the lush valleys of the Alpilles mountain range. In the heart of the city remains the ruins of the Roman city, Glanum. A wall, built in the 14th century, protected the classic and picturesque interior, but today acts as an archaic entrance to the ancient remnants of the city.
