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Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
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Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is a commune of southern France, in the Bouches-du-Rhône département, in the former province of Provence. Population: 9,429.
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Geography
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is situated about 20 km (12 miles) south of Avignon, just north of the Alpilles mountain range.
Sights
The ruins of the Roman city of Glanum can still be seen, including a "Triumphal Arch".
Miscellaneous
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence was the birthplace of Nostradamus a 16th century author of prophecies.
The painter Vincent van Gogh was treated here in the psychiatric center at Monastery Saint-Paul de Mausole (1889-1890).
External links
- Tourist office website
- Saint-Rémy-de-Provence at provenceweb.fr
- Saint-Rémy-de-Provence at beyond.fr
- saint-remy-de-provence.com (in French)
- Saint-Rémy-de-Provence at villes.enprovence.com (in French)
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