{"id":356,"date":"2007-08-16T13:13:12","date_gmt":"2007-08-16T17:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2007\/08\/16\/top-towns-to-visit-in-the-south-of-france-5-saint-remy-de-provence\/"},"modified":"2012-10-26T15:15:34","modified_gmt":"2012-10-26T19:15:34","slug":"top-towns-to-visit-in-the-south-of-france-5-saint-remy-de-provence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2007\/08\/16\/top-towns-to-visit-in-the-south-of-france-5-saint-remy-de-provence\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Towns to visit in the South of France: #5 Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img id=\"image357\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/08\/Van-Gogh-Saint-Remy-de-Provence.jpg\" alt=\"Van Gogh Saint R\u00c3\u00a9my de Provence\" height=\"200\" align=\"right\" \/>The <strong>village of <a title=\"Tips to visit Saint Remy de Provence, France\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/south-france\/south-france-travel-guide\/provence\/saint-remy-provence\/\">Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence<\/a><\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p>The city takes great pride in being the birthplace of the physician and prophet, <strong>Nostradamus<\/strong>. Visitors can travel down the Rue Nostradamus to find a beautiful fountain of the same name.<\/p>\n<p>For a <strong>brief time in Van Gogh\u2019s life, Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence was his home<\/strong>. In fact, Van Gogh used the landscape of the village as the inspiration for his much-renowned piece, Starry Night.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday is market day in Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence. The northern and western parts of the village are occupied by merchants. Visitors will also find that the many caf\u00e9s and restaurants are most crowded on these afternoons.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">This historic village is built on one of the oldest archaeological sites in Europe. This town has witnessed many civilizations. Experience the rich antiquity of Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence and immerse yourself in its rich history.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"South France Accommodation: 4 Bedroom Rental in Saint Remy de Provence, Alpilles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/south-france-apartment\/vacation\/557\"><img id=\"image358\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/08\/4-Bedroom-Rental-Saint-Remy-Provence-Alpilles-PR-557.jpg\" alt=\"4 Bedroom Rental Saint R\u00c3\u00a9my Provence Alpilles\" height=\"200\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>New York Habitat has several charming <strong><a title=\"Accommodations in Saint Remy de Provence, France\" href=\"\/south-france-apartment\/vacation\/provence\/saint-remy\">accommodations available in Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provenc<\/a><\/strong><strong><a title=\"Take a look at our selection of vacation rentals in Saint R\u00e9my de Provence\" href=\"\/south-france-apartment\/vacation\/provence\/saint-remy\">e<\/a><\/strong> including :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <a title=\"South france Accommodation: 2 Bedroom Rental in Saint R\u00e9my de Provence, Alpilles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/south-france-apartment\/vacation\/695\">2-Bedroom Villa in Saint R\u00e9my de Provence Villa (PR-695)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>A <a title=\"South France Accommodation: 4 Bedroom Rental in Saint R\u00e9my de Provence, Alpilles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/south-france-apartment\/vacation\/557\">4-Bedroom Villa in Saint R\u00e9my de Provence Villa(PR-557)<\/a> with a pool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Next week, look for our choice for the #4 Top Town in the <a title=\"Travel tips about the South of France\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/south-france\/\">South of France<\/a>. Also, we welcome any comments about your experiences in Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The village of Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence is located within the lush valleys of the Alpilles mountain range. 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