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Key points
- A regional nature park created in 2007: 17 municipalities, 51,000 hectares.
- Around Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Les Baux-de-Provence, characterful venues, often with a spa or golf course.
- Access via Avignon, about 20 km from Saint-Rémy.
Why the Alpilles
The Alpilles Regional Nature Park was created by decree on 1 February 2007. It comprises 17 municipalities over 51,000 hectares, including Les Baux-de-Provence, Eygalières, Fontvieille, Maussane-les-Alpilles and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, as well as partially included “gateway” municipalities such as Arles, Tarascon and Saint-Martin-de-Crau.
For a corporate retreat, the Alpilles offer an unspoilt setting, characterful venues and often upmarket hotels, close to Avignon, Arles and the Camargue.
Getting there
| Journey | Time or distance | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Paris → Avignon TGV | 2 h 40 min | Avignon Tourisme |
| Saint-Rémy-de-Provence → Avignon | 20 km | Mairie de Saint-Rémy-de-Provence |
| Saint-Rémy-de-Provence → Arles | 25 km | Mairie de Saint-Rémy-de-Provence |
| Saint-Rémy-de-Provence → Marseille | 90 km | Mairie de Saint-Rémy-de-Provence |
Types of venue
- Provençal mas available for exclusive hire, for small groups and leadership teams.
- Characterful hotels with a spa, in Saint-Rémy or Les Baux.
- Estates with a golf course, to combine work and relaxation.
Published prices
| Venue | Town | Day meeting | Residential | Excl. / incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Vallon de Valrugues | Saint-Rémy-de-Provence | from €72 | from €225, single room | not stated |
| Baumanière | Les Baux-de-Provence | from €155 | from €515 | not stated |
Prices per person, recorded from the official websites on 11 November 2026 (for Baumanière, from the English version of its website). These venues are not, to date, partners of Guide Séminaire.
Our venues in the Alpilles
We are currently visiting the venues in this area. Venue profiles are published after each visit. In the meantime, we pass your request on to suitable venues: describe my event.
Our advice
- Aim for small groups: many venues have limited capacity, ideal for up to a few dozen people.
- Arrange transfers from Avignon TGV station.
- Combine with half a day in the Camargue or Arles for a richer programme.
Sources and method
Information checked on 11 November 2026.
- Les chiffres clés — Parc naturel régional des Alpilles : created in 2007, 17 municipalities, 51,000 ha
- L’histoire du Parc — Parc naturel régional des Alpilles : decree of 1 February 2007
- Villes et villages — Parc naturel régional des Alpilles : Park municipalities and gateway towns
- Se rendre à Saint-Rémy — Mairie de Saint-Rémy-de-Provence : distances to Avignon, Arles and Marseille
- Comment venir — Avignon Tourisme : Paris → Avignon in 2 h 40 min
- Séminaires au Vallon de Valrugues — Hôtels Prestige Provence : published packages
- Professional events — Baumanière : published packages
Frequently asked questions
How do we get to the Alpilles?
Via Avignon (TGV, 2 h 40 min from Paris): according to the Saint-Rémy-de-Provence town hall, Avignon is 20 km away and Arles 25 km. Marseille Provence Airport is the nearest airport.
How much does a corporate retreat in the Alpilles cost?
Published examples: at Le Vallon de Valrugues (Saint-Rémy), day meeting from €72 and residential from €225 per person; at Baumanière (Les Baux), day meeting from €155 and residential from €515 per person. Recorded on 11 November 2026.
