The Must-sees :
- The Map of France in Cut Stone.
- Napoleon III Wash House.
- Sainte-Croix Church.
- Fountain of the Four Seasons.
- Small Wash House and Fountain of the Planet.
- Laugier de Monblanc Square.
Maussane-les-Alpilles is a nice village extended in the Vallée des Baux in the middle of vast olive groves and beautiful landscapes.
Lying at the heart of the southern slopes of the Alpilles mountain range, Maussane-les-Alpilles represents the authentic Provençal way of life. Delight in the shade of one hundred-year-old plane trees or in the coolness of the Fountain of the Four Seasons at your own pace.
Nowadays, Maussane-les-Alpilles and its neighbouring village Mouriès are the leading producers of olive oil in France. Maussane has nearly 37,000 olive trees and its two remaining mills produce AOP (PDO - Protected Designation of Origin) olive oil of exceptional quality. In addition to this speciality, Maussane-les-Alpilles offers magnificent Provençal landscapes, a rich history and a deeply rooted cultural heritage.
Depending on what you like best, you can go on themed discovery walks, meet passionate local producers, enjoy the food at our restaurants or experience nature on foot, by bike or on horseback in an exceptional environment.
MAUSSANE-LES-ALPILLES, AT YOUR OWN PACE AND ACCORDING TO YOUR DESIRES.
The Must-sees :
Maussane-les-Alpilles offers numerous traditional and festive events : Camargue races or “taureau piscine” (game where bulls are lured into a small pool) at the arena, “jeux de gardians” (mounted cattle herdsmen games) in the streets of the village, traditional parades, the "Fête du Temps Retrouvé" (Festival of Times Retrieved)…