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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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Airport
- MRS
- Nights
- 0–1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Les Baux-de-Provence17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Les Baux-de-Provence, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for uneven steps and keep valuables secure in crowded market areas.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMRS Marseille Provence Airport (Bus or shuttle to Les Baux about 1 h).
- Getting aroundThe village is pedestrian‑only; park outside and walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Les Baux‑Arles€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Museum or sight ticketCastle entry€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- Budget bedAuberge de la Benvengudo room, a night, per person€100 (≈ US$120)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €100 (≈ US$120)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MRS Marseille Provence Airport (Bus or shuttle to Les Baux about 1 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Dec (9 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Les Baux-de-Provence: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is pedestrian‑only; park outside and walk. Regional buses from Les Baux to Arles, Saint‑Rémy‑de‑Provence run hourly.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Arles
goDoor to door: ~45 min round trip
Bus from Les Baux station, ~30 min
Roman arena and markets, good for a quick visit.
Saint‑Rémy‑de‑Provence
goDoor to door: ~40 min
Bus ~20 min
Market town with weekly market on Tuesdays.
Camargue (Saintes‑Marques)
cautionDoor to door: ~2 h
Bus to Arles then regional train, ~1 h total
Wild wetlands; best with a guide.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Auberge de la Benvengudo
Just outside the village, approx €100 per night
Le Prince Noir
Only B&B in the historic centre
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €40–60 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- High
- €90 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Auberge de la Benvengudo room2 × 1 night × €120 | €240 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| Bus Les Baux ↔ Arles (return)2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Carrières de Lumières entry2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €43 |
| Trip total≈ €239 per person per day, bed included | €477≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rentals excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Croissant | €1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Meal at L'Oustau de Baumanière (tasting menu) | €150–200 (≈ US$180–250) |
| Bus ticket Les Baux‑Arles | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Castle entry | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Marseille (check address); other embassies in Paris.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Les Baux → Arles (return): about €3 (≈ US$4) per person (check)
- Carrières de Lumières entry: ≈ €15 per person (check)
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (c’est combien)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (où sont les toilettes)
- Est‑ce que je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (est‑ce que je peux payer par carte)
- Une table pour deux, s’il vous plaît — I would like a table for two (une table pour deux s’il vous plaît)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Les Baux-de-Provence. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, limited opening hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Auberge de la Benvengudo for sunset views.
- Combine with a day in Arles for a full Luberon experience.
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