Fontvieille

Giving modernity, authenticity and tradition, Fontvieille village offers an exceptional quality of life at the gates of the Valley of Baux. Valley where the Alpilles deploys some of its 30,000 hectares of pine forest and scrubland. Because of its location, Fontvieille allows easy reach to all the villages of this beautiful corner of Provence immortalized by Alphonse Daudet in "Les Lettres de mon Moulin". The proximity to Les Baux de Provence, and its citadel the Middle Ages the ancient past of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence pages reveal true history. Also located on the outskirts of Arles the "Roman" Fontvieille allows easy access Camargue deep and wild or semi-desert plain of the Crau.
Because of its authentic Provencal village with its houses with barrels, old sinks its old streets, Fontvieille impose its charm through its historical strengths, and cultural heritage, Me Moulin de Daudet and the beautiful avenue of century-old pine trees are the point of organ. Throughout the years the stone Fontvieille traditions of Provences with among others the Camargue races, parades of traditional costumes, the feast of the village votive The cultural field is also in the spotlight with "The Days Daudet's Children" and the "Salon du Livre de la Jeunesse", or part of many art exhibitions. This excitement leads a life that flows smoothly under the sun, blue sky and the song of cicadas.
Many artists who have rocked their works in the shadow of the mills and the pinewood fontvieilloise. The most famous remain Alphonse Daudet and the painter of Arlésiennes Leo Lele. In the area of Home, Fontvieille has a comprehensive network of professionals in the hotel, catering and tourist facilities suitable for a wide range of local products and regional specialties like Provençal décor with typical fields of Olivier de la Vallée des Baux and the beautiful hills of the Alpilles massif wonderful. Fontvieille, Provence is all year round!