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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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🚴 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 passages 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)

Bike rental

• Sun e-Bike (electric bicycles)
• Cycles of Life
• Komoot Routes
• Strava tracking

🥾 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

• Alpilles Regional Natural Park
• Parks Paths (Landmark 61 Mas des Vérans)
• The Aurelia Way — route

🍷 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

• Trévallon
• Dalmeran Estate
• Domaine De Métifiot
• Milan
• Romanin Castle
• Domaine de la Vallongue
• Domaine des Terres Blanches

Heading south

• Lauzières Estate
• Mas Sainte-Berthe
• Pierredon Abbey
• Mas de Gourgonnier
• Mas de la Dame
• Estoublon Castle

🍽️ Restaurants — Our addresses

A personal selection by Philippe, owner of Mas des Figues.

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

• The Saint-Rémy Bistro
• The AO
• The Saint-Rémy Inn
• The Industry
• Sophie's Mill
• EDU
• Bistrot de la Galline
• → Michelin Guide Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Around

• Maillane (6 km) — Maison Bernard
• Maussane-les-Alpilles (12 km) — Atelier de Franck et Flo · Bistrot de Saint-Roch
• Mollèges (15 km) — Station bistro
• Eygalières (15 km) — Chez Paulette (trendy) · Café du Progrès (excellent set menu at €25)
• Paradou (18 km) —BEC · Bistrot du Paradou

In the Camargue (~20 km from Arles)

• La Chassagnette
• At Bob's
• Mazet du Vaccarès

🗺️ 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.

East

• Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (4 km) — Roman ruins of Glanum , Saint-Paul-de-Mausole monastery (Van Gogh)
• Eygalières (12 km) — Charming old village, chapel at the top, Roman bridge
• Oppidum of Caisses de Jean-Jean (15 km) — Archaeological site north of Mouriès

Southeast

• Lake and Cave of Peirou (5 km)
• Saint-Clerg Valley (6 km) — Gounod composed the opera Mireille here
• Two Holes Rock and Mount Gaussier Ladders

South

• Les Baux-de-Provence (7 km) — Medieval village, Château des Baux , Carrières de Lumières
• Oppidum des Baux (6.5 km)
• Route du Destet via Maussane → Pierredon Abbey
• Orientation table & Pierced Rock at the summit of Val d'Enfer (5.2 km)

Southwest

• Fontvieille (12 km) — Daudet's Mill
• Barbegal Aqueduct (14 km)
• Montmajour Abbey (14 km) — Impressive medieval architecture
• Saint-Gabriel Chapel (8 km) — Romanesque chapel, municipality of Tarascon

West

• King René's castle in Tarascon + port of Beaucaire (15 km)
• Saint-Michel de Frigolet Abbey — In the heart of the Montagnette

Arles (25 km — Southwest)

• Roman arena and ancient theatre
• LUMA Tower (Frank Gehry architecture)
• Van Gogh Foundation
• Photography Festival
• Actes Sud Bookstore
• Alyscamps Cemetery
• → Heritage of the city of Arles
• → Lee Ufan Arles

• Avignon (22 km)

• You can visit the Palais des Papes , the former residence of the popes in the 14th century, an immense Gothic palace, and the famous "Pont d'Avignon" from the song, overlooking the Rhône. Pont Saint-Bénézet
  A panoramic park overlooking the Rhône, ideal for photos, is the Jardin des Doms.
  The Romanesque Cathedral of Notre-Dame des Doms and its gilded statue of the Virgin.
  A walk around the medieval ramparts of the old town is a must: The Ramparts of Avignon
  One of the world's largest theatre festivals is held every July; it is the Avignon Festival ,
  
   

🛒 Provençal markets & practical information

Markets

• The markets of Provence in the Alpilles

Hiking & Parks

• Alpilles Regional Natural Park
• Park Paths

Activities in the Alpilles

• Hiking — Alpilles in Provence
• Cycling tourism — Alpilles in Provence

Tip: take advantage ofRomanin vineyards for a photo break or tasting, 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 picturesque road trips.