📍 13 - Bouches-du-Rhône | 👥 14.100 inhabitants | ✉️ 13310
In the heart of the Crau, this stony plain unique in Europe at the gateway to the Camargue and the Alpilles, Saint-Martin-de-Crau offers a spacious and affordable rural setting for remote work near Arles.
Saint-Martin-de-Crau is a town in the Bouches-du-Rhône nestled in the heart of the Crau, a vast stony plain unique in Europe. At the gateway to the Camargue and the Alpilles, the commune offers a singular landscape between arid steppe and green irrigated meadows. It is ideally placed to explore two of Provence's finest natural spaces, while benefiting from close proximity to Arles and Les Baux-de-Provence.
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Things to see and do
- The Écomusée de la Crau traces the natural and human history of this unique plain, from arid steppe to sheep farming and ancestral agropastoral practices.
- The Crau steppe, a national nature reserve, is one of the rare examples of semi-arid steppe in Europe, home to rare birds such as the pin-tailed sandgrouse.
- Le Jardin de Gaston is a green space appreciated by families for walks and relaxation in the heart of the town.
- La Ferme de Sedona and local farms offer a chance to discover Provençal livestock farming and local produce.
- Moulin Castelas, nearby, is one of the most renowned olive oil producers in the Alpilles, with visits and tastings available.
- Arles, just 15 km away, offers its Roman arenas, Musée de l'Antique and history-laden lanes, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Les Baux-de-Provence and the Carrières de Lumières, less than 30 km away, are a must-see excursion in the Alpilles.
- The Camargue is accessible in just a few minutes: flamingos, bulls and white horses in an unforgettable landscape of marshes and lagoons.
- Horse riding and cycling tours through the Crau and the Alpilles allow you to discover these landscapes at a gentle and privileged pace.
- The local market in Saint-Martin-de-Crau is a convivial gathering for regional flavours: olive oil, Crau lamb, cheeses and fruit.
Useful info
- City of Saint-Martin-de-Crau (in French)
- Paca Saint-Martin-de-Crau Tourism
- Top things to do - Tripadvisor
Activities & Events
- Alentoor (in French)
Food & Drinks
Aeroplane
Train
Bus / Tram
Taxi
- Taxis in Saint-Martin-de-Crau (in French)
- Uber
Hotels
Campsites
Other accommodations
Nearby cities Arles (15 km) | Miramas (16 km) | Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (17 km) | Istres (20 km) | Tarascon (22 km)
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