LES BAUX DE PROVENCE - Chemin des Trémaïé

Look away from the Baux rock can admire the panorama. The way, it is possible to contemplate the landscape mosaic that overlooks the castle of Les Baux for centuries. This mosaic is the result of man, who has fashioned his own way, through its many activities. Hedges, groves structure the plain which is surrounded by Baumayrane north and south Entreconque rocks.

The swallow rocks, like the Wallcreeper, lives in rocky areas up to 2000 m altitude, but returns the winter at lower mass to enjoy milder temperatures. Unlike the swallow that one meets more often (in white and black plumage), it is rather dark, with a spotted neck. Small, it shows very little, which makes it more difficult to observe.

The chapel dates from the 19th century, and was the place of pilgrimage for many Christians. It was erected in honor of the stele, which is above its roof, which according to Christian tradition, represents the Holy Mary Magdalene, Mary Jacobe, and Mary Salome, who came to Saintes-Maries-de-la -Mer to convert the region. It is said that it was actually three Roman characters, which included the general Caius Marius and his wife Julia, aunt of Julius Ceasar.

The Blue Rock Thrush is a bird that takes its name from the color of its plumage. If the male is completely blue, the wings being darker, this is not the case of the female is brown. This bird likes rocky environments in the northern part of the Mediterranean. It feeds mainly on insects, but also varied diet with lizards and berries. He loves to fly back and forth between two areas of the cliff.

The Wallcreeper is a mountain bird, which is easily recognized by its rounded wings and red spotted. It is a bird that lives in rocky environments, where it can easily be hidden by the color of his head and his body is intertwined with that of the stone. Its long bill allows it to feed on insects. This bird is visible in the Alpilles only in winter, when it comes a few months to enjoy the warmer weather.

At the end of the trail is the Black Madonna of Baux, in the shadow of the rock on which is built the village. The statue, representing St. Mary of Baux, was erected in 1860. It was during the pilgrimage from May 25 to Trémaïé a necessary stop when the procession was the complete tour of Les Baux rock.

Les Baux-de-Provence, which has the label most beautiful villages in France, is the only village located in the heart of massive, atop a rocky outcrop. Les Baux-de-Provence are characterized primarily for the castle there, witness the power of the family of Baux. Feel free to wander the narrow cobbled streets of the village and discover the history of this place where the occupations of men have followed.

The Alpine Accentor is a bird who used to nest in mountain environments, up to 4000 m altitude. The village of Les Baux-de-Provence is an ideal spot for all those birds who spend the winter at lower altitudes. Nesting in the crevices of rocks, one can recognize him with his gray body and red wings, black and white.