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Chateau of Les Baux de Provence
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Discover Les Baux de Provence and the Chateau of Les Baux
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A medieval fortress located at the intersection of the Languedoc, Comptat Venaissin and Provence regions, the Chateau des Baux de Provence stands witness to a turbulent military past punctuated by repeated assaults. The stout keep dominating the site is a reminder that at one time, numerous people wanted to take control of Provence. The Sarrasine tower gets its name from the fact that it faces south, where Saracen raiders came from. The Paravelle tower was mainly used as a lookout tower, rising high above the Château des Baux de Provence courtyards on one side and over the valley on the other.
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| The Culturespaces tour of the Chateau of Les Baux de Provence |
• The Tour´s Circuit
Implanted on a rocky outcrop, the site offer a unique panoramic view over the vineyards and olive orchards of Provence, all the way to the sea. The eventful tour covers the ruins of the Chateau of Les Baux de Provence : towers, keeps, the chapel, underground passages,... Letting the visitor discover this exceptional château. |
• The Audioguide Tour
The audioguide recounts the history of Provence and takes us on a journey back to the time of the knights, rebellious lords, wars and tournaments, damsels in distress... It causes the vaults of the château to resonate with medieval music, the voices of the warriors, the laughter from banquets...
The audioguide is available in 7 languages (French, English, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish and Japanese) and is handed out for free to each visitor who can then do the tour at his or her own rhythm, according to their desires, and completely independently.
• The films
An audio-visual exhibit in the Chapelle Saint-Blaise entitled "Van Gogh, Gauguin and Cézanne in Olive Country" details the Provençal landscape as interpreted by these famous artists.
•The treasure hunt
A fun and enriching way to discover the Villa through a series of puzzles. Learn through play : a free booklet of games for children aged between 7 and 12 years.
• Continuing events
Culturespaces, in its policy of welcoming the public and bringing to light the site, offers a dynamic tour, based on spectacular shows and exhibits. The catapults, impressive in their size. |
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