The PACA region's hidden treasures

Les Baux de Provence. A perched village sweltering under a blazing sky, home to a Michelin-starred restaurant, a citadel, and a past that stretches back millennia, all set against breath-taking landscapes. This village that inspired artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Jean Cocteau, and Yves Brayer offers a welcome break in time, a chance to catch your breath and simply sit back to enjoy.

Venture down into the Carrières de Lumière, Les Baux-de-Provence's sprawling underground quarries now used as monumental canvases against which masterpieces by the world's greatest painters are projected. Prepare for a fully immersive experience featuring floor-to-ceiling colour and an ethereal atmosphere that plunges visitors into the heart of the paintings themselves.

Somewhere in the Alpilles, winding little streets meander their way past sumptuous mansions, ancient fountains, and shaded squares. Saint-Rémy de Provence weaves its magic, luring visitors in with its languid atmosphere and Provençal charms.

Pleasure, leisure, and culture meet here in the coolness of the boutiques and the ancient archaeological sites studded around town. Delve into the Musée des Alpilles museum or follow in Van Gogh's footsteps with a trip to the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole monastery.

Wander off the beaten paths for a hike or take shelter from the sun on a café terrace. Saint-Rémy is enchantment personified, from the beauty of the surrounding landscapes, to the town's unhurried hum.

Cool down with an ice cream along the Cours Mirabeau promenade, wander through the old town's narrow winding streets, and trail your fingers through the chilled fountain waters. Experience the flavour rush of a calisson of Roy René and learn how these regional specialities are made as the icing melts on your tongue.

Savour a moment so sweet you won't ever want to leave…Make like Cézanne and Picasso, and wait for night to fall over the Sainte Victoire, painting the mountain in twilight's twinkling shades.