Welcome to the Cottage, located on our certified organic agritourism estate in the heart of the Alpilles Regional Natural Park. To make your stay unforgettable, here is our complete guide to the area: bike rides, hikes, vineyards, restaurants, and Provençal markets.
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On-site activity in the area: Cooking classes
- Local market : The large market in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence takes place on Wednesday mornings.
- You can then participate in a cooking class with Philippe; it's an immersion in organic, Provençal cuisine with revisited old recipes.
- You taste your preparations as you go; it is advisable not to eat before the class to fully enjoy the flavors.
- Examples of dishes prepared together :
- Pichade
- Tapenade
- Basil pesto, arugula, or tomatoes
- Anchovy dip in bagna fredda
- Cod aioli
- Papeton of eggplants
- Courgette flower tempura
- Ratatouille
- Chilled strawberry soup
- Grandma Louise's Cake
🚴 Cycling & Gravel — Starting from the Domaine
From the portal, you can directly access the Canal des Alpines and the forest trails of the Alpilles Regional Natural Park. Two routes are available:
Route 1 — Eygalières & Romanin Vineyard Loop (~40 km, moderate difficulty)
ℹ️ Asphalt roads + gravel paths. Some technical sections around the Romanin vineyard.
Itinerary :
- Mas des Figues → Val d'Enfer (due south towards the Alpilles)
- Val d'Enfer → Les Baux-de-Provence (medieval hilltop village)
- Les Baux → Maussane-les-Alpilles (village at the foot of the Alpilles)
- Maussane → Le Destet (olive groves and vineyards — stop at the Abbey of Pierredon)
- Le Destet → Eygalières (beer stop + daily special at the village brewery!)
- Eygalières → Pont Romain → Romanin vineyard (bypass of the aerodrome)
- Romanin → Saint-Paul-de-Mausole → Canal des Alpines → Mas des Figues
Route 2 — Gravel in the wild Alpilles: Saint-Gabriel Chapel (~30 km, moderate to high difficulty)
ℹ️ Varied terrain: roads, gravel, technical trails. Good cycling skills recommended.
- Mas des Figues → Mas de Chabert (country lanes, olive groves and orchards, 3-5 km)
- Mas de Chabert → GR6 / Cabane du Garde (moderate climbs, views of the Alpilles, 5-7 km)
- GR6 → Vallon de la Lèque (limestone cliffs, Mediterranean vegetation, technical section, 4-6 km)
- Vallon de la Lèque → Saint-Gabriel Chapel (remarkable Provençal Romanesque architecture, 3-4 km)
- Return via Saint-Étienne-du-Grès and Maussane-les-Alpilles (10-15 km)
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🥾 Hiking — The Alpilles Grand Circuit
An exceptional 25km circuit (6 to 8 hours) starting from Le Mas, crossing the most beautiful viewpoints of the Alpilles Regional Natural Park. Difficulty: moderate to difficult.
ℹ️ Bring water and good walking shoes. Very steep passage between the TV antenna and Romanin — beware of vertigo.
Full itinerary:
- Mas des Figues → Mas de Bovis (20 min, paths lined with olive and cypress trees)
- Mas de Bovis → Mas des Piboules (5 min, agricultural landscapes)
- Mas des Piboules → GR6 via the Gaudre de Bovis (45 min, slightly hilly)
- GR6 → Les 4 Cantons (45 min, rocky path, beautiful views of the mountain range)
- The 4 Cantons → crossing D27 → Orientation Table (20 min, splendid panoramic view)
- Orientation table → Baumayrane (25 min, pines and holm oaks)
- Baumayrane → Watchtower (25 min, fire lookout point, breathtaking view)
- Watchtower → La Caume car park (35 min, crossing D5)
- Caume car park → Rocher des 2 Trous (25 min, unique geological formation, ideal for photos)
- Rocher des 2 Trous → Plateau de la Caume (25 min, 360° panoramic view of the Alpilles)
- Plateau de la Caume → Television Antenna (25 min)
- Antenna → Romanin (45-60 min, very steep and rocky descent — caution!)
Hiking resources
🍷 Vineyards of Les Baux-de-Provence
Mas des Figues is located in the heart of the Baux-de-Provence AOC. Here are our favorite estates:
Heading North
Heading south
🍽️ Restaurants — Our addresses
A personal selection by Philippe, owner of Mas des Figues.
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
In the Camargue (~20 km from Arles)
🗺️ To discover — Orientation table (15-20 km radius)
Mas des Figues is your ideal starting point for exploring the wonders of the Alpilles and Provence.
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Arles (25 km — Southwest)
🛒 Provençal markets & practical information
Markets
Hiking & Parks
Activities in the Alpilles
Tip: take advantage of the Romanin vineyards for a photo or tasting break, and discover the typical landscapes of the Alpilles.
Nature & Landscapes
- Alpilles – Nature & Provençal Villages
Spectacular landscapes, olive groves and typical villages like Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Les Baux-de-Provence. Ideal for hiking and cultural discoveries. - Camargue – Wildlife & Tradition
A unique region with white horses, bulls and pink flamingos. Perfect for lovers of nature and local traditions. - Mont Ventoux Regional Natural Park
Mont Ventoux, a paradise for hikers and cyclists. Trails, panoramas and Mediterranean biodiversity. - Alpilles Regional Natural Park
Typical Provençal landscapes: ridges, olive groves and biodiversity. Ideal for walks and slow tourism.
Cities & Heritage
- Palace of the Popes – Avignon
An iconic Gothic monument steeped in medieval history. - Avignon Bridge – Saint-Bénézet Bridge
A must-see site offering views of the Rhône and the city of the Popes. - Arles – History & Antiquity
Roman city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site: amphitheater, baths and cultural festivals. - Luberon – Villages & Landscapes
Perched villages (Gordes, Roussillon) and ochre hills. Ideal for scenic road trips.
