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Château des Baux
Perched on the rocky spur of Les Baux-de-Provence, bordered by two sheer ravines, the château des Baux, both a grandiose site and a monument of legend, covers nearly 7 hectares. Its majesty and many points of interest make it an essential visit for anyone wishing to discover Provence. A medieval stronghold on the borders of Languedoc, the Comtat Venaissin and Provence, the château des Baux was at the heart of conflicts for centuries: Provence was then the object of every covetousness. Visitors thus discover the tumultuous past of Provence, thanks to a free audioguide, the time of Saracen invasions and troglodyte houses, the courts of courtly love in the medieval period, the Renaissance, the Lords of Les Baux and their relations with royalty...
