Alpilles, Crau and Camargue

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The Ribet or Saint-Pierre mill was built in 1814 and operated until 1915, when wheat was requisitioned for the war. It is the most recent of the four mills in Fontvieille. In 1935, it was this mill, which was the best preserved at the time, that the Société des Amis d'Alphonse Daudet restored. This is the reason why it is commonly referred to as the Daudet mill.

The aqueduct of which vestiges remain near the Barbegal flour mill is a deviation from the so-called "caparon" aqueduct which carried water from the southern slope of the Alpilles. The construction techniques of the segment preceding the flour mill differ from those observed on the course of the Caparon aqueduct.

There are two opposing styles within the castle itself: a medieval tower, steeped in history, and a Renaissance facade, with refined looks. Two castles in one, a unique rarity in the South of France. The medieval tower was built by the Romans to watch over the Barbegal aqueduct. The body of the castle, a fortified farm in the 14th century was transformed into a stately home at the beginning of the 19th century. Its consecrated chapel and its French-style garden, of which the portico remains, make it a major asset for your receptions. Finally, the carriage garage, which served as a post relay until the beginning of the 20th century, adds an atypical touch to the entrance to the castle. Discover Barbegal Castle, a strong element of your heritage.

Named after the employee responsible for guarding and handling it, the "Langlois Bridge" gained worldwide fame thanks to representations made by Van Gogh at the end of the 19th century. The Van Gogh Bridge today The bridge that can be seen a few kilometers south of the city center, over the Arles-to-Bouc canal, is not, however, the one painted by the artist. It is also not in its original location. Technological progress, changes in town planning and the vagaries of war have meant that today we only see an identical example, once installed in Fos. However, the desire to evoke the painter, as well as to restore an old technique, made it possible to replace the work in its functional integrity, and in a landscaped setting similar to that seen by Van Gogh.