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Itineraries
in the Alpilles
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Dear
visitors, You are 22in the heartland
of Provence, at the core of
Dear local
Provence’s best-kept secret
inhabitants, – the Alpilles. The area is
hemmed by olive groves and vineyards, towered
over by the jagged peaks of the Alpilles range.
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This guide, Flânerie entre les Oliviers helps you
discover the treasures in the Alpilles, threading
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your way among the olive groves. For here in
the Alpilles, the olive tree has flourished in soils
which give rise to
outstanding
which are
1 Moulin
coopératif desavours
Mouriès p.10
2 Mas
de la Tapi
p.10olive tree, immortal
nowhere else to be
found.
The
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you off the beaten
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path along itineraries that we have selected
5 Virginie - Goat cheese p.12
6 Le moulin à huile d’Aureille p.13
7 Denis Fage p.13
8 Mme Chiari - Goat cheese p.15
9 Restaurant Le Terminus p.15
10 Géraldine de Luca p.16
11 Restaurant Les Arcades p.16
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and described to help you discover the depth and
beauty of their character and interest.
The first escapade in a series entitled Exploring
the Alpilles, this is a ramble which takes you to
olive-growers and millers with a keen sense
of hospitality and the desire to share their
ancestral traditions. You will see most of them on
their work sites. This outing includes delicious
ideas, picnic (or siesta!) spots and short walks
which are easy and beautiful, and takes the time
to discover beautiful views that are well worth
leaving the car for.
With this tasty trip, we seek to bring you beyond
the picture post-card images and references, and
show you just what is so very special about the
Alpilles.
Enjoy (re)discovering!
“The Provence of our fathers is the civilisation of the
olive. Nothing is done that the olive is not part of, and the
herbs from the hills”
Jean Giono
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OLIVE GROWING IN THE ALPILLES:
PAST AND PRESENT
The Romans brought the olive tree to the Alpilles, and olives have
been grown here ever since. In ancient times, olive oil was used
as food, to preserve foodstuffs and as fuel for lamps. Olive oil was
also used in making soap, and the height of olive production was
between the 15th and 18th centuries, primarily due to the demand
in industry and soap-making.
The production of olive oil began to dwindle in the 19th century
with the arrival of petroleum. Production continued to decline in
the 20th century, when irrigation canals were built and land use
turned to vegetable crops, and when imports of foreign oils grew.
Severe frosts damaged the orchards and the freeze of 1956 left its
imprint on memories, the landscapes and even the configuration
of the olive trees. The trunks were full of sap after a very mild
January and burst when the temperatures fell drastically (-18°C).
The trees now have three trunks which correspond to the new
shoots which were kept.
The 1980’s stand out as the decade when the healthful properties of olive oil became widely and internationally known. Olive
oil is rich in polyphenols, mono-unsaturated fats, vitamins A and
E and omega 3 all of which help reduce the risk of cardiovascular
diseases.
The olive groves in the Alpilles currently produce approximately
20% of French production of olive oil and 80% of eating olives!
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OUR LANDSCAPES TASTE GOOD!
Three products – olive oil, cracked green olives (olives vertes cassées) with fennel and pricked black olives (olives noires piquées)
from the Baux Valley have been covered by an “Appellation d’Origine Protégée” or AOP (Protected Geographical Status – the
European equivalent of the French AOC). The AOP specifications
define four varieties of olives: Grossane, Salonenque, Aglandau
(also called Beruguette or Blanquette locally) and the Verdale des
Bouches-du-Rhône. AOP olive oils must contain a blend of at least
two of the four varieties. You will however find olive growers who
also make “varietal” olive oils using just one variety of olive. These
oils generally have very specific tastes. The AOP Provence label
identifies oils made with other varieties of Provencal olives.
The Baux Valley AOP covers nearly the entire territory in the
Alpilles Regional Natural Park.
The 1997 AOP brought international renown to Baux Valley oil and
eating olives and promoted the culinary specificities inherent in
these products.
The AOP status distinguishes genuine local products originating
from a given variety, soil and local expertise. These official signs
of recognition of the importance of origin entail strict specifications which define the use of local varieties, location of the orchard
and processing work done within a given geographical area. They
provide recognition of the local savoir-faire and the genuine taste
of the products. The Baux-de-Provence Valley is one of only two
French olive-growing appellations to produce two different types
of AOP olive oil – fruité vert and fruité noir.
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The “fruité” term refers to the savours in the olive oil.
The “fruité vert” is oil made from olives crushed less than 24
hours after harvest. Fruité vert is characterized by plant and vegetable aromas such as freshly-mown hay, fresh artichoke, green
apple. The term used to describe fruité vert oils is “ardence”, or
piquancy – the prickly sensation olive oil can give rise to.
Oil that is described as “fruité noir” is made from riper olives
that are crushed 4 to 5 days after harvesting. Fruité noir oil is
sweeter, with woodsy, cocoa and mushrooms aromas, and notes
of cooked artichoke, even preserved olives. It is milder and has
no bitterness.
There is also a fruité mûr, or ripe flavour (which does not have
the AOP label), obtained from grinding riper olives within 24 hours
of harvest. Fruité mûr is characterized by floral aromas and notes
of ripe fruit.
For more information on Baux Valley AOP oil, see:
http://www.aoc-lesbauxdeprovence.com/
OLIVE OIL: GREEN GOLD THAT IS GOOD FOR YOU
The oil is pressed in mills by the fifteen millers in the Baux Valley.
This operation, called “trituration”, entails four steps: crushing,
mixing, solid/liquid separation then oil/water separation.
The oliveron – or olive-grower – covers every aspect of olive production, from A to Z. He or she grows the trees, harvests the olives,
processes them or has them processed, packs them and sells them.
In Provence, olive oil is used for everything – sautéing, seasoning
raw vegetables, steamed vegetables, and even drizzled over straw
berries, for olive oil is a natural flavour enhancer.
So you see that olive oil is not simply a source of fat.
It is a choice ingredient that can be used raw and cooked. Contrary
to common lore, olive oil can be used for frying as well if not better
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than most other oils, for olive oil’s smoke point (210°) is higher than
the average frying temperature (180°).
In the Alpilles, olive growers innovate all the time, all the while continuing long-standing traditions. You will find many products based on
olives: green and black tapenades, olive pastes and creams, even
olive jams and jellies which go beautifully with foie gras. All these
olive products are used by chefs and in daily culinary preparations
in the home.
ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY,
ENVIRONMENTALLY-PROTECTIVE AGRICULTURE
The traditional growing methods contribute significantly to the
beauty and the uniqueness of the landscapes in the Alpilles. To be
eligible for the AOP, the olive groves must be extensive. The trees
are spaced far apart, and growers use integrated pest management techniques.
Several labels identify products grown in compliance with aesthetics in mind and with environmentally-friendly specifications. This
is the case for the Agriculture Biologique label
and
the Nutrition Méditerranéenne label
which contribute to
sustainable orchard management. Chemical herbicides are prohibited in order to maintain the grassy cover indispensable to biodiversity. Pest management emphasizes targeted predator techniques and confusion processes.
Olive groves serve as fire breaks, helping protect the forest from
the risk of fire. Well-managed orchards slow fire down and facilitate fire-fighters’ work.
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GROWING OLIVES – A YEAR-ROUND ACTIVITY
The olive groves are interesting in every season, for there is
always work to be done. However, fall and winter are by far the
most active time. The harvesting season begins in September,
with the harvest of olives for eating, particularly the olives going
into the famous recipe for the cracked olives from the Baux Valley.
Harvesting for oil generally lasts from All Saints’ Day (1 November) to Christmas. However some years there are so many olives
that picking continues into January. Wafted through the air by the
strong Mistral winds, the smell of oil fills the Alpilles area.
From March to May, the trees are pruned. Olive trees are generally
pruned every other year, to stimulate growth and the production
of good olives. However, there are truly as many ways to prune
as there are rebroundaires (the Provençal word for olive tree
pruners)!
WHO IS BEHIND THESE GOURMAND STOPS?
Professionals, often farmers, who work with local products they
have most often grown or raised themselves, and who choose to
open wide the doors to their farms or their workshops. The notion
of “savoir-faire” here is essential.
Bienvenue à la ferme (Welcome to the Farm):
Farmers who are members of the Bienvenue à la Ferme network
comply with the charter and provide tourist and agricultural
services. They offer a professional, personalized welcome and
promote friendly tourism based on exchange and proximity. The
Chamber of Agriculture validates this network.
Mas de l’Ange, Domaine Plaines Marguerite, L’escargot
des Alpilles, le Rucher des Alpilles, Moulin du Calanquet.
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WHY THESE RESTAURANTS?
The restaurants selected in this guide are all members of the
Alpilles Conservatory of Local Cuisine, an association created at
the initiative of farming and restaurant professionals who share
a clear goal: promote local products through simple, easily-shared
gastronomy. In the Alpilles, 8 restaurants share these values of
authenticity and hospitality, and have joined the Conservatory.
For more information on each restaurant, see:
www.cuisinegrandsud.fr
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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE?
Your journey begins in the village of Mouriès, French capital
of olive-growing. From there,
you will explore 120 kilometres
of the Alpilles range and the
diverse countryside. Discover that
the Alpilles range, as small as it
is, contains some spectacular
extremes. Here you have the traditional crops that thrive on dry
soils – olive groves, almond trees,
vineyards. And you have wetlands by
the arid plains. And in the middle, the craggy
limestone peaks of the Alpilles hills – white lacy rock, like an island
amidst the cropland.
The itinerary suggested herein enables you to discover the entire
range of landscapes in the Alpilles Park. We do recommend that
you follow it as indicated, choosing your stops as you go – visiting
a mill, a grower, a restaurant or an oil maker of your choice.
Picturesque villages with different atmospheres await your visit. The
architecture and vestiges along the way testify to many civilisations
which have successively lived here over the centuries. Open your
eyes, take your time, and when you can, take the time to walk – the
best way to observe the details that reveal history.
The map at the end of the guide shows the entire detailed itinerary
covering 120 kilometres. This itinerary is described herein in the
form of a road book with practical information and GPS coordinates.
An IGN 1/25000th map and a GPS also always come in handy.
Meandering amidst the Olive Groves
is also on-line with an interactive
map on the Alpilles Park website.
Here you will find more information
on the suggested gourmand stops,
and on stops which are not located
on the itinerary itself but are listed
at the end of the brochure.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Fontvieille
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Maussane-les-Alpilles
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Olive growers
Olive oil mills
Restaurants
Gourmand
stops
Outstanding views
Suggestions of walks and visits
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Located between the wetlands in Les Baux
to the west, and the Crau plain to the east,
Mouriès is the southern entrance into the
Alpilles area. Strolling the village of Mouriès,
you realize that here there is another pace to life,
another relation to space. The homes are built of
stone, the mossy fountains flow gently, the strident cicada chants all summer long. Sidewalk cafés
1 Mouriès Cooperative Mill
At the entrance to the village,
the Cooperative Mill in Mouriès
dates from the 17th century.
It still has its authentic press
and has been awarded the
“Company Destination” label in
recognition of its top-quality
welcome. It sells three AOP
olive oils. Moulin cooperative,
Quartier du Mas Neuf
T. +33 (0)4 90 47 53 86
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la Tapi
In the very centre of the
village, Alain and Virginie
Libérato welcome you to Mas de
la Tapi, a shop dedicated to the
olive oil they make. From March
to December, they offer theme
tours of their olive grove. Hear
about pruning, growing, harvesting, grinding, and olive-oil
making.
15 Cours Paul Revoil, Mouriès.
GPS: 43°68’71.80’’N - 4°87’77.75’’E
T. +33 (0)9 53 73 55 84
GPS: 43°68’96.70’’N - 4°87’09.60’’E
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3 Moulin Saint-Michel
Moulin Saint-Michel has been open
since 1774. See the lovely vaulted
ceilings and an authentic mill with
the original presses. Taste olive
oil in the new shop which also has
all kinds of olive products. Moulin
Saint-Michel, Cours Paul Revoil,
Mouriès.
T. +33 (0)4 90 47 50 40
GPS: 43°68’98.70’’N - 4°87’10.80’’E
4 le Vieux Four Restaurant
Annie and Frédéric welcome you to
their lovely big home where they
will tell you the history of this old
olive oil mill. Frédéric is a Maître
Restaurateur, and proposes simple,
elegant cuisine based on fresh
seasonal products: local fruits and
vegetables, most often organic,
AOC Camargue bull meat, Provence
lamb, Alpilles goat cheeses, local
wines, honey and olive oil. Here you
can eat your way through the entire
Alpilles!
73, avenue Pasteur, Mouriès
T. +33 (0)4 90 47 64 94
GPS: 43°41’17.45’’N - 4°52’34.03’’E
line Paul Revoil street under the shady branches of
centuries-old plain trees.Mouriès is peaceful and restful, partly because the inhabitants are away working
in the olive groves which cover 3,800 hectares of town
land. There is a lot to do, for Mouriès, with 80,000
olive trees, is quite simply the French olive capital!
Go up Cours Paul Revoil in the direction of Le
Destet on the beautiful country road D24A , known as
the “Olive Road”, a true secret door into the Alpilles.
Indeed, as you leave the village behind, the road
grows narrow and winds through fields of olive trees.
The shimmering silver-green of their leaves contrasts
with the sparkling white limestone of the Alpilles,
which dominate the landscape. The olive groves are
studded with rows of cypress and pine which create a
fanciful pattern. Here one feels like driving slowly, or
better yet exchanging the car for a bicycle, to wander
at a slow pace. The road takes you to the peaceful
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village of Aureille, built in the foothills of the end
of the Alpilles range. See the ruins of the chateau
and from that vantage point, drink in the views over
the Crau plain, which stretches south of Aureille. A
gourmand stop awaits you south of Aureille, where
every Saturday from March to October, from 4pm
to 8 pm, Virginie 5 can provide you with her
goat cheese, made from the milk of Rove goats
(T. +33 (0)6 79 92 68 53. GPS: 43°41’30.34’’ N - 4°57’08.69’’E).
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Go North along the D25a, the road gradually
climbs in the direction of Eygalières, leaving
fields of olive groves behind. One kilometre
after Aureille, park on the “Civadières” parking lot.
Here, the landscapes beckon to a short walk to the
base of “Les Civadières”
from where gorgeous
views can be had.
Aureille Olive Oil 6
Mill
The olive oil mill in Aureille was
built after the infamous freeze in
1956 which decimated much of
the olive grove in Les Alpilles. The
mill nevertheless uses traditional
grinding stones and scourtin mats
to extract oil.
Route des fiolles, 13930 Aureille.
T. +33 (0)4 90 59 90 14
GPS: 43°69’59.40’’N - 4°93’70.90’’E
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Denis Fage
Denis has been working for 6
years and continually improves
his olive grove. This year, he
competed for the first time in
the Regional Olive Oil Competition in the Provence-Alps-Cote
d’Azur region. Denis’ oil, AOP
Baux Valley oil, won the 2011 Silver Medal. Denis or his mother
welcome your visit to the estate
Monday to Saturday, 6pm to
9pm.
Route des Garrigues, 13430
Eyguières
T. +33 (0)490 59 86 60 or
+33 (0)6 33 89 75 64
GPS: 43°68’90.50’’N - 5°01’54.30’’E
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Eyguières
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Depending on the time of day, this is an ideal place
for a picnic or a siesta!
Continue the D25a, passing the lovely Pas de la
Figuières pass to reach the D25 road below that you
continue in the direction of Eyguières.
Here nature is just beginning to reassert itself after
the terrible fire which swept through the valley in
2003. The road winds gently down to the Plaine
de Roquemartine . Off the beaten path, this is
remarkable geography with severe relief and stretches
of open fields. You see the peak of the Alpilles, the
Opies, which stand out in the background. There is
a lookout tower built in the 20th century as part of
forest fire prevention.
Continue the road to reach Eyguières, famous for the
many springs which you can see by following a lovely
Orgon
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Sénas
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Eyguières
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trail on the subject
on your own or a guided
tour (Tourism Office). The Mediatech is now located
in the lovely old oil mill (“Blood Mill”) where old
presses and grinding stones can be seen among the
library books. Eyguières also has beautiful
count ryside which
you can discover in a
stroll from Eyguières
to the heart of the
Vallon des Glauges ,
probably one of the most
beautiful in the Alpilles.
The vestiges of a Gal- 9 Restaurant Le Terminus
lo-Roman villa testifies Pierre Eychenne cultivates Provencal
to human presence here traditions and authentic family
since ancient Roman cuisine. Olive oil is an important
ingredient for him! Under the
times. The Tourism shady plane trees enjoy the papeOffice offers a descriptive ton of vegetables made with the
map for the walk, easily vegetables grown by Babeth, a
gardener from Sénas, and the
accessible in all seasons. desserts made with honey made
Mme Chiari  8 ( T. by Mme de Luca’s bees (from
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43°67’87.60’’N-5°00’95.00’’E)
awaits your visit to taste
her many different kinds
of goat cheeses. Follow the road facing the
Sénas too!).
7 avenue Gabriel Péri 13560 Sénas
T. 04 90 57 20 08
GPS: 43°44’35.73’’N - 5°04’37.52’’E
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cemetery. Leave Eyguières on the D72 to reach
Sénas, a dynamic medieval village with one of the
most active and authentic farmers’ markets in the
region. Be sure to see Géraldine de Luca 10
(T. +33 (0)4 90 53 34 06 or +33 (0)7 86 63 79 43. GPS:
43°45’11.20’’N-05°05’37.70’’E) a young beekeeper who
is pursuing the family tradition ! Reach Orgon on the
Chemin Donne, which goes along the railroad track.
It is lined by orchards. This way, you reach Orgon by
the Vallée Heureuse, a lovely green setting for Lavau
Lake , a wonderful spot for a refreshing stop.
Orgon is best
known for
its fruit and
vegetable farming, but it
is also home to beautiful
architecture from the
Medieval and Renaissance periods. There are
also paths to follow to
discover Orgon’s great
geological and paleontological interest.
This outstanding heritage is described in a
St-Rémyde-Provence
Restaurant les 11
Arcades
Sophie and Laurent are happy
to welcome you to their
restaurant, where they serve
inventive Provencal cuisine
with a twist.
Route Nationale 7
13660 Orgon
T +33 (0)4 90 73 34 40
GPS: 43°47’26.89’’N - 4°58’27.03’’E
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Voie Aurélia
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guide available at the
Tourism Office. One
path takes you from the
top of the Omya quarry
to the temporary exhibition located at NotreDame de Beauregard 12 Le domaine de . The Tourism Office Valdition
A magnificent lane of Aleppo
also has many other pine leads to the majestic Valvaried and fun guides, dition estate, which covers
including the young 280 hectares, one of the biggest estates in the Alpilles.
geologist’s trail or a The olive production bears the
path for little archaeo- “Nutrition Méditerranéenne”
label and the farming is organic
logists .
at Valdition.
Continue in the direc- Valdition, route d’Eygalières,
tion of Eyga lières Orgon.
on the D24b, here T. +33(0)4 90 73 08 12
GPS: 43°78’46.70’’N - 4°99’99.20’’E
called the Chemin de la
Liberté in a tribute to
Jean Moulin, the famous French resistance
fighter. See the garden and statue of Jean Moulin
who helped organize the French resistance from
a base in the Alpilles. If you are lucky, you can see
Bonelli eagles in flight here. The Bonelli eagle is
truly symbolic of the Alpilles, and four pairs of the
28 Bonelli eagles identified in France nest in the
Alpilles. Make a stop at Saint Sixte Chapel which
crowns a hill covered with thyme, almond trees
and olive trees. Saint Sixte Chapel
is a true
image of Provence, a natural site full of beauty
and harmony.
Orgon
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Eygalières
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Eygalières is a hilltop village which overlooks gorgeous countryside from its rocky promontory
in the heart of the village. From here you see all
the aspects of the Alpilles eco-system – lanes of
plane trees, olive groves, almond orchards, hedges
of cypress and pine. The eye wanders to the Calans
Rocks in the distance.
Leave this beauty behind to go in the direction of
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence on the D99. Now you are
on the northern side of the Alpilles characterised
by a different atmosphere which alternates between
closed and open landscapes. After 3 kilometres,
in the hamlet La Galine, food lovers will want to
stop and taste the honey made by M. Brun at the
Rucher des Alpilles 13 (T. 04 90 92 28 88 - GPS:
43°78’58.20’’N - 4°87’07.50’’E).
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Then, take the direction
of Château Romanin.
We strongly recommend that you park near
the air field to take in
a beautiful landscape
, with stunning perspective over the lacy
peaks of the northern
part of the Alpilles
range.Continue on the
old Roman road, the Via
Aurelia (actually the Via
Domitia!), parallel to
the D99, which takes
you to Saint-Rémy-deProvence.
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de Viret
The Mourre de Viret estate
offers AOP organic olive oil,
made in the old-fashioned trituration way. Well-preserved
Roman bridge.
Domaine Mourre de Viret, Via
Aurélia,
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
T +33 (0)4 90 10 26
GPS: 43°77’88.40’’N - 4°87’68.30’’E
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence has a rich past
which goes back to Roman times, and was
home to many figures who influenced its
history. Nostradamus was born here and of course
Vincent Van Gogh painted some of his most famous
paintings in Saint-Rémy. A city with powerful
appeal, Saint-Rémy has cultural and historical
heritage that draw visitors from far and wide. It
has however been able to retain a good balance
between tourism and everyday life and is enjoyable
all year round.
Farming is still very present and regional products
here are true gastronomic delights.
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Stop at Lilamand
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(T. 04 90 92 11 08 - GPS:
43°79’24.40’’N - 4°83’33.70’’E), to taste gorgeous can-
died fruits. Lilamand candied fruits are a supplier
to the Queen of England! Also make a stop at
Gourmandises de TO 16 (T. 04 90 90 55 34- GPS:
43°47’15.94’’N - 4°49’50.14’’E), where Mme To offers
her apple lace, quince paste, thyme syrup and other
sweets made from their farm’s fruit. Son Rémy is
a passionate pastry chef whose specialty includes
macaroons made from olive oil and olives from the
Baux Valley. Mr. de Méis’s brand l’Escargot des
Alpilles 17 (T. 06 77 79 06 14 - GPS: 43°48’44.80’’N 4°50’03.40’’E), on the Eyragues road, provides snails
à la Provençale, and other recipes. Leave Saint
Rémy on the D99 in the direction of Saint Etienne
du Grès. If you are tempted by discovering many
different types of goat cheese,
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Mistral Gourmand
The Mistral Gourmand restaurant proposes market-fresh cuisine with an ever-changing menu
inspired by market offerings and
featuring regional cuisine and
nouvelle cuisine based on fresh
and preferentially local products. Baux Valley olive oil is on
the table. Wine lovers will enjoy
the wide range of wines.
12 Avenue Durand Maillane,
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
T. 04 90 92 14 65
GPS: 43°47’ 14.20’’N - 4°49’49.45’’E
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Calanquet
The Calanquet Mill was built in
2000 and gave new impetus to
olive oil making in Saint-Rémyde-Provence, where activity had
ceased for over 40 years. The
Moulin du Calanquet is known
for its “varietal” olive oils, made
from the traditional varieties
of olives grown in the Alpilles.
The Moulin du Calanquet makes
blended olive oils, olive products
and regional fruit products.
Moulin du Calanquet, Vieux Chemin
d’Arles, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
T. 04 32 60 09 50
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GPS: 43°78’33.60’’N - 4°78’04.70’’E
take to the right in the
direction of Maillane,
a nd stop a nd see
the Rueda fam i ly
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(T. 0 4 9 0 9 2 07 0 2
- GPS: 43° 8 0 ’14.0 0 ’’N 4 ° 7 8 ’ 8 1 . 7 0 ’ ’ E ) . Then,
go in the direction of
Saint Etienne du Grès
and just before the village of Mas Blanc turn
left to taste the honey
and royal jelly made
by Norbert Maudoigt
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(T. 0 9 72 9 4 6 6 3 6
- GPS: 43° 78’ 9 5. 6 0 ’’N 4°76’76.00’’E). Then, take
22 Château Dalmeran
Getting to Château Dalmeran
means driving along a beautiful olive tree-lined lane,
source of the gorgeous oil the
estate makes. The lane leads
to the 17th-century castle
and grounds, century-old pine
trees, vineyards and beautiful
countryside as far as the eye
can see.
45 Avenue N-D du Château
Saint Etienne du Grès
T. +33 (0)4 90 49 04 04
GPS: 43°46’46.28’’N - 4°44’51.05’’E
the “Ancienne Route
d’Arles” the former Via Aurelia, toward Saint
Etienne du Grès. Stop in at Château Dalmeran,
where they have prepared a short booklet explaining the trail
which takes you into the heart
of the Alpilles to Notre Dame du Château .
From the rocky terrace here you have a view overlooking the north slopes of the Alpilles.
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Follow the direction for the village of Les Baux
on the winding D27 road.
At the pass, take a left of the road which leads to
the orientation table . The view over the village of Les Baux is quite simply stupendous! At
your feet sprawls the chaotic tumble of rock known
as the Val d’Enfer, the work of natural erosion and
of mining activity.
Standing majestically atop a rocky spur
like a proud eagle’s nest, Les Baux de Provence looks out over several valleys in the
Alpilles, and is ranked among the Most Beautiful
Villages in France. The village of Les Baux gave
the name of bauxite to the aluminium ore which
was mined in the outlying area
up until the mid-20th century.
Tarascon
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Domaine du Grand Servan
This estate lies outside of the limits of the
AOC. It produces olive
oil from 8 varieties
selected for their
smoothness and
mildness. Route
de
Boulbon,
D35.
Tarascon.
20
St-Rémyde-Provence
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T. +33 (0)4 90 43 57 90
GPS: 43°83’79.40’’N 4°67’35.30’’E
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D27
les Bauxde-Provence
D78f
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15
18
19
D5
27
25
26
D17
17
24
Fontvieille
D5
24 Le Mas Ste Berthe
The Mas Sainte Berthe lies at
the base of the famous rock
of Les Baux, on the southern
side of the Alpilles. There is a
30-minute walk here, accessible to all ages. The walk
starts from the cellar and
takes you through vineyards,
scrubland and olive groves, to
discover this beautiful land.
Departmental road 27a 13520
Les-Baux-de-Provence
25 Domaine
Castelas
Jean-Benoit and Catherine
Hugues are open every day in a
beautiful AOC Baux Valley setting. See their mill and discover
their products – many different
kinds of olive oils.
Mas de l’Olivier. D27a
T. +33 (0)4 90 54 50 86
GPS: 43°73’65.50’’N - 4°81’86.30’’E
T. 33 (0)4.90.54.39.01
GPS: 43°44’23.42’’N - 4°48’19.13’’E
The ruin of the château that was home to the Lords
of Les Baux is a major touring site. We suggest
you discover Les Baux de Provence slightly differently, by following the Tremaïe Trail . A
trail through Mediterranean vegetation, full of the
fragrances of herbs, you can discover a picturesque
view of the Provencal landscapes and fields all the
way to the Camargue. The olive groves here are
planted in the red bauxite soil.
Leave in the direction of Fontvieille on the D27.
If you are travelling on a Saturday morning, make
a stop to see Natasha the goatherd 26 (T. 07 48
89 14 – GPS: 43°44’50.57’’N - 4°46’41.64’’E) who can
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explain how she works
with the rustic Rove
goat, typical of the
Bouches du Rhône.
Her job may not be easy,
but what joy there is to
take the goats out into
the beautiful hillsides
every day! As you leave
les Baux behind and
drive down to Fontvieille, olive trees once
again fill the landscape,
emanating peace and
order.
27 Mas de
La Dame
The Mas de la Dame was
referred to in Nostradamus’
predictions, painted by Vincent Van Gogh, and described
by Simone de Beauvoir. Mas de
la Dame has been producing
olive oil and wine for over four
generations.
Chemin Départemental 5
Les Baux-de-Provence
T. +33 (04) 90 54 32 24
GPS: 43°44’22.60’’N -4°49’ 22 .42’’E
Fontvieille is famous the world over thanks to
French author Alphonse Daudet and his beloved
“Letters from My Mill”. Though Alphonse Daudet,
who also wrote “Tartarin de Tarascon” and “La
Chèvre de Monsieur Seguin” did live in Château
de Montauban in Fontvieille at the end of his life,
he never actually owned the red-roofed mill. He
did however capture all the poetry of this olivegrowing region in the story of the village which
had 9 olive oil mills in the late 1700’s.
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28 Moulin de la Coquille
Here you will find a range of
olive oils all made from the
estate’s olives, all AOP. Upon
advance reservation, the millers will let you help in picking
the olives, and you can leave
with the equivalent of your
harvest in olive oil. Mas de la
Coquille, route des Baux de Provence, Fontvieille.
T. +33 (0)4 90 54 65 57
GPS: 43°72’82.00’’N - 4°74’95.50’’E
29 Domaine Olivier d’Auge
The Olivier d’Auge estate is
nearly invisible to the eye at
first. Yet, it is well worth discovering for its outstanding olive
oils, labelled Nutrition Méditerranéenne, and because it is
one of the last olive tree nurseries in the Alpilles. To reach
the estate, follow the D33a in
the direction of Tarascon and
turn right when you reach the
“Monument des Souvenirs”.
Domaine d’Olivier d’Auge, route
des Baux, Fontvieille.
T. +33 (0)4 90 54 62 95
GPS: 43°73’36.30’’N - 4°73’34.38’’E
Once you are in the centre of Fontvieille,
follow the direction for the Moulin de Daudet, go past it and continue on the D33
road. Observant visitors can have fun trying to
spot the vestiges of the ancient Roman aqueduct
along the side of the road. The aqueduct channelled water to the Barbegal f lour mill
which
you will reach by turning left a little lower down.
Park your car by the aqueduct and follow the path
which goes along it. The aqueduct was a marvel
of Roman ingenuity. The water channelled to the
mill drove the machinery which ground wheat for
the city of Arles.
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30 Mas de l’Ange
Olive oils, olives, black olives,
olive cream, tapenade, jams …
When you go to Mas de l’Ange,
chez Mr and Mrs Monnier it’s
quite simple – you never want
to leave! And with a little luck,
you will see the centuries-old
olive trees in the heart of the
estate.
Mas de l’Ange, D33a, Fontvieille
T. +33 (0)4 90 54 72 55
GPS: 43°74’22.10’’N - 4°72’35.00’’E
Le moulin de 31
Bédarrides
The Bédarrides mill is the sole
surviving mill from the glorious
period when Fontvieille had
9 mills. The Bellon family has
preserved the mill since 1913.
During the olive harvest, from
All Saints’ Day to Christmas,
the mill goes back into intense
activity.
Moulin de Bédarrides
Fontvieille
T. +33 (0)4 90 54 70 04
GPS: 43°73’00.00’’N - 4°70’60.50’’E
The water drove several
f lour mills. This path
leads to the pierced rock
which provides a magnificent perspective over
the landscapes. A very
good spot for a picnic!
Continue on toward the
D78e by following the
Route de Brunelly, a
transition road between
the limestone hills and
the former swamps
in Les Baux. You will
reach the Tours de
Castillon
via the
Chemin Henry Aubert,
This was a lookout point
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Moulin Saint- Jean
At the Mas Saint-Jean olive oil
mill, run by the Sourdon family,
AOC olives from the Baux Valley
are crushed for olive oil. The
Sourdon family, olive growers
and millers for several generations, makes a Fruité Vert
olive oil with the great, highly
characteristic aromas of apple,
almond and artichokes. This private family mill gives tours of the
estate if you have called ahead.
Moulin Saint Jean,
Quartier Saint Jean, Fontvieille
T. +33 (0)4 90 54 72 64
GPS: 43°74’07.00’’N - 4°71’91.50’’E
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in the Middle Ages and
affords panoramic views
over the entire Alpilles
range. Park and take
off for a short walk
along the crest trail.
Below stretch the former wetlands of Les
Baux, today home to
one of the widest diversities of dragonflies in
France. Lift your eyes
to the heavens and hope
to see the magnificent
blue roller, known for its
turquoise blue feathers!
33 Restaurant Le Patio
An 18th-century Sheepfold is
home to Le Patio where Baux
Valley olive oil is the star. There
is a tasting menu featuring
olive oils from the three mills
in the town and local products
sourced directly from the
growers. Enjoy discovering
this menu by the fireside in the
winter or out of doors under the
acacia trees and the magnolias
in the summer.
119 Route du Nord, Fontvieille
T. +33 (0)4 90 54 73 10
GPS: 43°43’40.96’’N - 4°42’36.53’’E
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Take the D27, in the
direction of Saint MarThe blue
roller
tin de Crau. Just prior
to the village of Caphan,
there is the Mas Doutreleau sheepfold 34
where Claudine Malbosc has raised goats
with ethics and solidarity for over 20 years. Sales at the farm by
appointment. (T. 04 90 47 08 95 GPS: 43°65’97.70’’N
- 4°80’35.10’’E). Not far from there is Les Délices
de la Crau 35 which sells organic sausages, merguez, and pâtés made from the organic beef raised
on the estate. (T. 04 90 47 38 05 - GPS: 43°39’13.12’’N
- 4°48’36.70’’E).
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D33
29
D33a
31
Fontvieille
28
33
D33
D78e
Route de
Brunelly
D27
34
35
36
Domaine de l’Aqueduc
The Domaine de l’Aqueduc is located outside the AOC
limits. Thus it can have higher densities and machine
harvest its olives.
D24, Route de Vergières. Saint Martin de Crau
T. +33 (0)4 90 47 24 51
GPS: 43°59’55.40’’N - 4°80’05.90’’E
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St-Martinde-Crau
Continue towards Maussane les Alpilles
where aqueducts, washing wells, fountains
and wells are all good excuses to stop and
refresh yourselves and walk around. You will reach
Laugier de Monblan Square, in the heart of the
village – the ideal spot to stop and exchange with
the different generations. The Tourism Office has
created a scavenger hunt
– a fun way for children to discover the village!
Near the Cornille mill is the shop for the Provencal products made by Jean Martin 37 (T. 04 90
54 34 63 - GPS: 43°72’27.40’’N - 4°80’06.20’’E) totally
authentic and traditional Provencal recipes.
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Jean Marie Cornille
The Cornille Mill is one of the
biggest in the Alpilles. Built in
1600 by the Lord of Manville, it
became a cooperative in 1924.
Cornille Mill is known for its
“fruité noir” olive oil.
Rue Charloun Rieu, Maussane
les Alpilles.
T. +33 (0)4 90 54 32 37
GPS: 43°72’38.20’’N - 4°80’03.10’’E
39 Le Mas Saint Roman
This estate lies at the base of
the Alpilles in the heart of AOP
Baux Valley land. The Garcin
family is strongly attached to
the traditional home, and welcomes you in the beautifully
Provencal kitchen to taste
estate oils. They like to say
that for them, AOC stands for
Amour, Opinion and Conviction.
Chemin Départemental 5
13520 Maussane les Alpilles
T. +33 (0)4 90 47 61 53 or
+33 (0)6 72 70 80 24
GPS: 43°42’14.83’’N - 4°50’ 35.92’’E
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Enjoy the riste d’aubergine, ratatouille and tapenade for a picnic on the road to Le Destet.
For if there were one road that absolutely must not
be missed in the Alpilles, it is indeed the Le Destet
road (the D78). The Le Destet road is utterly picturesque and exemplifies the Alpilles landscapes
as it winds through vineyards and olive groves. As
you leave the village of Maussane, in the direction
of Mouriès take a left (direction Eygalières). For
those of you who like artisan-made jams and jellies, take a quick right in the direction of the Mas
de Gréoux to taste in the jams made by Martine
and André Camous 40 (T. 04 90 54 36 77 - GPS:
43°42’37.42’’N - 4°49’39.90’’E). The products are carefully made with their farm fruit. All around are
nice strolling opportunities.
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Once back on the D78, pass the hamlet Les Calans
and drive along the curving winding road known
as “Cacalau” (Provençal for snail). At the top, a
dramatic view over the many components which
make up the Alpilles. Here, on the right, you can
see bright red openings in the ground which are
former bauxite quarries.
41 Mas des Barres
In 1992, René Quenin restored
the Mas des Barres which
dated from 1720. The mas has
chosen to produce a single
olive oil which is both mild and
fruity.
Mas des Barres
Petite route de Mouriès
Maussane-les-Alpilles.
T. +33 (0)4 90 54 44 32
GPS: 43°71’56.90’’N - 4°83’62.90’’E
Domaine Plaines 42
Marguerite
For Laurent Israelian, a young
grower and miller, you need
to discover his farm and his
savoir-faire to truly appreciate
his olive oil. Come taste an
olive oil with aromas of almond
and see a site of outstanding
beauty.
Chemin des Plaines Marguerite
Maussane-les-Alpilles.
T. +33 (0)4 90 54 50 97
GPS: 43°42’99.74’’N - 4°50’37.09’’E
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Maussane
37
Paradou
D24
D78
39
42
40
41
43
44
Mouriès
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Slightly farther on the right, take the small road
which crosses the Vallon du Renard. It will take
you to the beautiful series of hills known as
Caisses de Jean-Jean . A topo-rando
map
is available at the Tourism Office to guide you to
the Oppidum, a major archaeological site in the
Alpilles range. The Oppidum was occupied for over
5 centuries. You can keep your eyes open to see an
ancient stone grinding wheel – proof of this area’s
thousand-year-old tradition of olive-growing. If
you feel up to it, climb up the hill – this will give
you a great view over the village of Mouriès, the
end of our stroll through the Alpilles.
Mas de
43
Gourgonnier
The Cartier family has farmed
their 20 hectares of olive groves
and 45 hectares of vineyards
organically since 1977. Their AOP
Baux Valley olive oil is made in
the traditional fashion. Here too
you will find delicious fruit juices.
Try the apricot nectar which is
impossible to resist!
Le Destet-Mouriès
T. + 33 (0)4 90 47 50 45
GPS: 43°43’24.44’’N - 4°53’09.11’’E
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Moulin du Mas de 44
Vaudoret
The mill is nestled at the bottom of a superb valley, and produces organic olive oil from the
estate’s olives.
D24 - Mouriès
T. +33 (0)4 90 47 50 13
GPS: 43°71’51.70’’N - 4°89’52.50’’E
Access to the Alpilles range is regulated for fire safety
reasons. The visits and walks we propose depend on the
regulations in effect. Check with the Tourism Offices or
Town Halls, or call 0811 20 1313 to know the regulations in effect
PREVENTION IS COMMON SENSE:
● In the woods, use of any
kind of fire is totally prohibited.
You could easily start a fire and
inflict grave damage on others.
● A cigarette tossed away or
tossed out of a car window can
easily start a fire.
● Do not park in front of an
access road – this could hinder
emergency service access.
● Check the weather report
and remain updated on the
applicable regulations.
● Take your cell phone with you.
● Remain on marked paths.
IN CASE OF A FIRE:
● Remain calm; panic can
cause fatal accidents.
● Move away from the fire.
● If there is smoke, breathe
through a wet cloth you place
over your nose and mouth.
● Call the fire department (18).
THE ALPILLES RANGE IS VERY FRAGILE,
LOVE IT AND RESPECT IT!
● Remain on marked paths and
trails so as to leave the fauna
in peace, respect the flora and
maintain the surroundings.
● All pets must be on a leash –
pets disturb wildlife.
● Respect the trees, plants and
animals, and all the farmland.
● Carry out all trash and sort
your trash.
● Motor vehicle traffic is
forbidden in nature areas, as
per the law of 03/01/1991.
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OTHER RESTAURANTS IN THE ALPILLES CONSERVATORY OF LOCAL CUISINE
Restaurant Le Garde Manger
321 avenue de la République Saint Etienne du Grès - T. 04 90 49 08 37
Auberge Aux petits Pavés
RD 7 13 660 Orgon - T. 04 90 59 00 22
Restaurant La Maison Jaune
15, rue Carnot 13 210 Saint Rémy de Provence- T. 04 90 92 56 14
OTHER OLIVE GROWERS – MILLERS – OLIVE MAKERS
La Fabresse
Route de la Gare
13810 Eygalières
T. 04 90 92 40 68
www.lafabresse.com/
Les délices de l’Olivier
Zone de Roquerousse
13520 Maussane les Alpilles
T. 04 90 54 74 30
www.delicesolivier.com/
Bicheron Alain
Mas de Fléchon
13520 Maussane-les-Alpilles
T. 04 90 54 46 01
Olives Gonfond
Mas St Roman
13520 Maussane les Alpilles
T. 06 25 16 51 37
www.olives-gonfond.com/
Château d’Estoublon
Route de Maussane
13990 Fontvieille
T. 04 90 54 64 00
www.estoublon.com/
Château Romanin
Route de Cavaillon
13210 St-Rémy-de-Provence
T. 04 90 92 45 87.
www.romanin.fr/
Le domaine du Bois Gentil
3 rue Jaume ROUX
13210 St Remy de Provence
T. 04 90 94 04 38
www.domaineduboisgentil.fr
Schwarz Marion
Domaine d’Eole, Route de Mouriès
13810 Eygalières
T. 04 90 95 99 83
Moulin La Cravenco
Route d’Eyguières
13280 Raphèle les Arles
T. 04 90 96 50 82
Fax. 04 90 96 48 16
www.moulinlacravenco.com
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Olives Arnaud
Rue du Pressoir
ZAC du Roubian
13150 Tarascon
T. 04 90 91 57 80
www.olives-arnaud.com/
Château Grand Brahis
Eyguières
www.grandbrahis.com
Ferme Gratte-Semelle
Route d’Avignon
13150 Tarascon
[email protected]
www.grattesemelle.com
TOURISM OFFICES
Eyguières
Place de l’Ancien Hôtel de Ville
13430 Eyguières
T. 04 90 59 82 44
F. 04 90 59 89 07
[email protected]
www.tourisme-eyguieres.com
Orgon
Place de la Liberté,
13660 Orgon
T. 04 90 73 09 54
[email protected]
www.orgon.fr
Fontvieille
Avenue des Moulins
13990 Fontvieille
T. 04 90 54 67 49 F. 04 90 54 69 82
[email protected]
www.fontvieille-provence.com
Saint Martin de Crau
Maison du tourisme
Place Georges Brassens
13310 Saint Martin De Crau
T. 04 90 47 95 55
F. 04 90 47 95 55
www.ville-saint-martin-de-crau.fr
[email protected]
Lamanon Tourisme Info - Le Cabaret
13113 Lamanon
T. 04 90 59 54 62
F. 04 90 59 63 31
[email protected]
http://www.mairie-lamanon.fr
Saint Rémy de Provence
Place Jean Jaurès
13210 Saint Rémy de Provence
T. 04 90 92 05 22
F. 04 90 92 38 52
[email protected]
www.saintremy-de-provence.com
Les Baux-de-Provence
Maison du Roy - Rue Porte Mage
13520 Les Baux de Provence
T. 04 90 54 34 39
F. 04 90 54 51 15
[email protected]
www.lesbauxdeprovence.com
Sénas
28 Cours Jean Jaurès
13560 Sénas
T. 04 90 59 20 25
F. 04 90 57 79 37
[email protected] www.ville-de-senas.fr
Maussane-les-Alpilles
Avenue des Alpilles
13520 Maussane-les-Alpilles
T. 04 90 54 33 60
F. 04 90 54 41 22
tourisme @maussane.com
www.maussane.com
Tarascon
Le Panoramique - Bd de la République
13150 Tarascon
T. 04 90 91 03 52
F. 04 90 91 22 96
[email protected]
www.tarascon.fr
Mouriès
2 rue du temple
13890 Mouriès
T. 04 90 47 56 58
F.04 90 47 67 33
[email protected]
www.mouries.com
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Tarascon
Mas-Blancdes-Alpilles
D99
St-Étienne-du-Grès
32
D33
22
30
24
D78F
28
D17
38
Paradou
Fontvielle
33
19
26
29
D33A
D17
21
Les Bauxde-Provence
31
Arles
20
D99
D33
D27
Route de Brunelly
D27
St-Martin-de-Crau
1 Moulin coopératif de Mouriès p.10
2 Mas de la Tapi p.10
3 Moulin Saint-Michel p.11
4 Restaurant le Vieux Four p.11
5 Virginie - Goat cheese p.12
6 Le moulin à huile d’Aureille p.13
7 Denis Fage p.13
8 Mme Chiari - Goat cheese p.15
9 Restaurant Le Terminus p.15
10 Géraldine de Luca p.16
11 Restaurant Les Arcades p.16
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MEANDERING ITINERARY
SUGGESTED WALKS
MAIN ROADS
OLIVE GROVES
17
St-Rémy-de-Provence
15
18
13
D99
16
14
Voie Aurélia
Eygalièr
D5
D24
27
25
D5
D25
D24
Maussane
Les Calans
37
39
D17
40
D78
43 Le Destet
D25A
42
41
Aureille
D78B
D24
1
2
4
3
44
D24A
Mouriès
6
D17
D5
12 Le Domaine de Valdition p.17
13 Rucher des Alpilles p.18
14 Domaine du Mourre de Viret p.19
15 Confiserie Lilamand p.20
16 Gourmandises de TO p.20
17 l’Escargot des Alpilles p.20
18 Restaurant Mistral Gourmand p.20
19 Moulin du Calanquet p.20
20 Rueda - Goat cheese p.21
21 Norbert Maudoigt - Beekeeper p.21
22 Château Dalmeran p.21
23 Domaine du Grand Servan p.22
24 Le Mas Ste Berthe p.23
25 Domaine Castelas p.23
26 Natasha - Goat cheese p.23
27 Mas de La Dame p.24
28 Moulin de la Coquille p.25
29 Domaine Olivier d’Auge p.25
30 Mas de l’Ange p.26
31 Moulin de Bédarrides p.26
32 Moulin Saint-Jean p.26
33 Restaurant Le Patio p.27
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Avignon
Cavaillon
N7
Orgon
N7
11
N7
Che
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12
n
Don
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res
N7
Sénas
10
9
D569
D25
D72
D538
Lamanon
5
D17
7
Salon-de-Provence
8
Eyguières
34 Mas Doutreleau - Goat cheese p.28
35 Les Délices de la Crau p.28
36 Domaine de l’Aqueduc p.28
37 Boutique Jean Martin p.29
38 Moulin Jean Marie Cornille p.29
39 Le mas Saint Roman p.29
40 Martine et André Camous p.30
41 Mas des Barres p.31
42 Domaine Plaines Marguerite p.31
43 Mas de Gourgonnier p.32
44 Moulin du Mas de Vaudoret p.32
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Guided tours – tastinGs – Workshops – Classes
Domaine Plaines Marguerite
Maussane-les-Alpilles
Moulin du Castelas
Les Baux-de-Provence
April to September, visit the mill every
day 10 to 12 and 2:30 to 7 pm.
October to March: Tuesday to Saturday
2 to 5:30 pm. Free of charge.
T. 04 90 54 50 97
April to September: introduction to
olive-oil tasting every Tuesday and
Thursday at 10 am. Free of charge.
Book ahead.
T. 04 90 54 50 86
Mas de la Tapi
Mouriès
Moulin Saint-Jean
Fontvieille
All year long: visit the olive groves
and hear about the crop, pruning,
harvesting, processing. 5 persons
minimum. 8€
March to May: pruning for ornament
or production: 8€
T. 09 53 73 55 83
Visit the mill February to October.
From June to September, visit every
Tuesday morning. Information at the
Tourism Office in Fontvieille.
T. 04 90 54 67 49
Mouriès Cooperative Mill
Archaeology and olive oil. 5 persons
minimum. Mr. Mora offers a visit of the
olive groves and the Barbegal roman
Aqueduct, followed by a commented
visit of the Cravenco Mill, where
there is also a shop with olives and
tapenades…
T. 04 90 42 58 20
Visit the mill Tuesdays at 3:30 and
Fridays at 10 am in July and August.
T. 04 90 47 53 86
Moulin de la Coquille
Pick olives and take home oil.
T. 04 90 54 65 57
La Cravenco
Raphèle-les-Arles
eVents
Pruning competitions
During the Mill festivities, 2nd weekend in April. Fontvieille.
The Green olive oil celebration in Mouriès.
Lovely Provencal dancing and traditional dress. Taste olives, olive oil and tapenade.
3rd weekend in September. Mouriès.
New olive oil celebration
when the olive harvesting season is over, it’s time to celebrate the new oil!
All the millers in the Baux Valley bring a symbolic amphora of their newly-pressed
oil. Induction of new members into the Brotherhood of the Tastaire d’Onour.
Tastings, sales, events. Early December.
Information at the SIOVB : 04 90 95 90 24
More info: www.parc-alpilles.fr
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Création : www.E330.Fr / Mise à jour 2012 : INSErCALL - Traduction: Mary PODEVIN - Cette brochure a été imprimée dans le respect de l’environnement par Espace Imprimerie - Labellelisée Imprim’Vert - Mars 2012
The olive tree, an
immortal tree with a
gnarly trunk, flourishes
in the Alpilles, a unique
terroir expressed in the
savours of the juice of the olive, which we know
better as olive oil. The itinerary we have put
together for you here starts in Mouriès, the
French capital of olive-growing. Follow the
itinerary closely, and select your stops, visiting
mills, growers and processors along the way.
Feel free to stop as often as you like; for each
one is different, each one has something to say!
If however you do not have the time, do as
much of the itinerary as you can. You can
even change the direction. In the Alpilles, you
can do as you like, because everything is so
close together.
This guide is published by the Alpilles Regional Natural Park
10-12 Av Notre Dame du Château, 13103 St-Etienne-du-Grès
T. 04 90 54 24 10 / F. 04 90 54 31 97
With the participation of the Bouches-du-Rhone Tourism and the
Tourism Offices in the Alpilles.
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