Nestled against the side of the Alpilles, Saint-Etienne-du-Grès acts as a crossroads between Saint-Rémy de Provence, Arles and Tarascon. The area around the small town is dotted with attractive, recently restored properties - farmhouses, small private houses and 'bastides'.
In the heart of the Alpilles, Saint-Etienne du Grès invites you to share in its traditions and the incomparable charm of its hills.
Moving a bit further from the centre of the village, there are some wonderful walks on the slopes of the Alpilles, in the shade of the pine trees. The heights witness processions of pilgrims climbing to Notre-Dame-du-Château chapel, which is perched on a rocky outcrop. From here you will have a superb view of the Vallée des Baux and Saint-Rémy de Provence. Saint-Etienne du Grès is renowned for its traditions and celebrates Provençal culture with a number of events, such as the pilgrimage to Notre Dame du Château, the festivals of Saint Eloi and the courses camarguaises.
Saint-Etienne du Grès is an ideal place to stay in the heart of the Alpilles and has some wonderful accommodation (hotel, restaurants, gîtes and guest rooms) and a number of local shops. Saint-Etienne du Grès is also the site of one of the last factories to still produce Provençal fabrics, Les Olivades, whose shop is open to visitors. The large local producers' market held every day except Sunday forms an important part of the commune's identity.
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Almond tree of St. Etienne-du-Grès - Outdoor activities
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You are at the western gate of the Alpilles, before the fruits and vegetables wholesale market of Saint-Etienne-du-Grès, which was the crossroads of ancient roads until the middle ages. Overlooking the village: the chapel of Notre-Dame-du-Château of Romanesque style from the 12th century that can be reached from the old road to Arles.
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Les Olivades - Producers, artisan, local
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Les Olivades has been creating and printing fabrics in Provence since 1818. This family business, run by Jean-François Boudin, endeavours to skilfully perpetuate the ancestral art of printing on material, using the flat frame technique. These remarkable collections supplement the decorative items, tableware and ready-to-wear clothes.
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Le Mas Sainte-Anne - Producers, artisan, local
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Olivier Boutaud invites you to discover the Ecole Andalouse de Doma Vaquera at the Mas Sainte-Anne. The Mas Sainte-Anne stables, dressage, traditional Andalusian equestrian events, courses, accessories' shop and sale of horses. The Mas Sainte-Anne is located at the foot of the Alpilles, in the heart of the triangle formed by Arles, Saint-Rémy de Provence and Tarascon. Vast installations covering four hectares: 15 loose boxes, an outdoor ring and an indoor ring, both flood-lit. A club-house, a harness-room...
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Domaine de Trevallon - Producers, artisan, local
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The Domaine de Trevallon is located on the north slope of the Alpilles, near Saint Rémy de Provence. Eloi Dürrbach created the vineyard In 1973 on an extraordinary site of both garrigue and limestone rocks. Open by appointment only.
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Le Garde-Manger - Restaurants and cafés
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The restaurant, in a former coaching inn, consists of 2 small rooms combining old stonework and resolutely contemporary materials. Françoise and Alain are in the kitchen and infuse the cuisine with a 'different' spirit to that of the region. From the bread to the desserts, all the dishes are prepared creatively. The menus change according to the season and the trends and desires of the moment. There is a terrace behind the restaurant, shaded from the wind and the times.
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Chapelle Notre Dame du Château - Heritage
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Private property; can only be seen from outside. Known under the name Notre Dame de Piargue, this chapel was built by the side of the old Via Aurelia. Although Notre Dame de Piargue is of modest architectural beauty, it faces an exceptional landscape; opposite its old walls lie the magnificent Alpilles, which inspire visitors to stop and admire one of the most harmonious views in this corner of Provence.
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