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Voykit pocket guide · France
Les Baux-de-Provence
Spend half a day exploring the castle and Carrières de Lumières; add a night at Auberge de la Benvengudo for a relaxed evening.
Les Baux-de-Provence is a tiny medieval hilltop village in the Luberon. Its main draws – the Château des Baux, the Carrières de Lumières show, and a few historic chapels – fit into a half‑day visit. A single night lets you enjoy sunset views and a quiet dinner without rushing.
- Country
- France
- Best months
- Apr–Sep
- Avoid
- Nov–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Contactless cards work in most shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Daily spend
- Budget €40–60 excl. bed · Mid €60–90 excl. bed · High €90+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Fire and ambulance 18 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; type E sockets have an earth pin sticking out, so Schuko (type F) plugs need a C/E hybrid or an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Leave small change, €0.20–1.; Restaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro or two.; Hotel porter or housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or per night.; Tour guide: €5–10 per person for a half day, more for private guides.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise. Restaurants must serve a free carafe of tap water on request.
- Toilets
- Paris has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €2–3 |
| Croissant | €1.5–2.5 |
| Meal at L'Oustau de Baumanière (tasting menu) | €150–200 |
| Bus ticket Les Baux‑Arles | €2–3 |
| Castle entry | €8–12 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MRS · Marseille Provence Airport
- Bus or shuttle to Les Baux about 1 h
Typical fares
- Bus Les Baux → Arles (return)
- about €3 per person (check)
- Carrières de Lumières entry
- ≈ €15 per person (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The village is pedestrian‑only; park outside and walk. Regional buses from Les Baux to Arles, Saint‑Rémy‑de‑Provence run hourly.
See and do
Known for
- Château des Baux
- Carrières de Lumières
- Chapelle Saint‑Blaise
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Arles | Bus from Les Baux station, ~30 min | ~45 min round trip |
| Saint‑Rémy‑de‑Provence | Bus ~20 min | ~40 min |
| Camargue (Saintes‑Marques) | Bus to Arles then regional train, ~1 h total | ~2 h |
Sleep
- Auberge de la Benvengudo
- Just outside the village, approx €100 per night
- Le Prince Noir
- Only B&B in the historic centre
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pardonpardon |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?c’est combien |
| Where is the toilet? | Où sont les toilettes ?où sont les toilettes |
| Can I pay by card? | Est‑ce que je peux payer par carte ?est‑ce que je peux payer par carte |
| I would like a table for two | Une table pour deux, s’il vous plaîtune table pour deux s’il vous plaît |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'bonjour madame/monsieur' on entering any shop, bus or office; avoid: Asking a question before saying bonjour — it is read as rude
- Cheek kisses (la bise): Follow the other person's lead; one to four kisses depending on region; avoid: Initiating la bise with strangers or in business
- Addressing people: Use 'vous' and titles until invited otherwise; avoid: First names and 'tu' with older people or staff
- Restaurants: Wait to be seated in restaurants; call the waiter 'monsieur' or 'madame'; avoid: 'Garçon', snapping fingers, asking for the bill before you are finished
- Conversation: Debate is a pleasure; food, politics and philosophy are fair game; avoid: Asking about salary or religion; loud voices on trains
- Dinner at a home: Bring flowers (not chrysanthemums), chocolates or a good bottle; arrive 10–15 minutes late; avoid: Cutting the tip off a cheese wedge or asking for ketchup
- Dress: Smart-casual in cities; covered shoulders in churches; avoid: Beachwear in town centres
Scams and watch-outs
- Castle and Carrières open daily April‑September only; check dates before travel.
- Steep, uneven streets – wear sturdy shoes.
- Limited dining options; book dinner in advance if staying.
Generally safe; watch for uneven steps and keep valuables secure in crowded market areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Les Baux-de-Provence yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Château des Baux
- Carrières de Lumières
- Chapelle Saint‑Blaise
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Les Baux-de-Provence: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Les Baux-de-Provence, revision 5239390 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239390
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/les-baux-de-provence). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.