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Eygalieres Provence, History of a 12 th Century Town in Provence
The procession covers about a mile to
the chapel.
This area was a Roman territory in the
1st century AD. Later the area was
Christianized and by the 12 century the
St Sixte Chapel was built.
Eygalieres makes a stunning sight as
you approach from St. Remy; the
remains of the 12 th Century church
and château occupy the hilltop and are
viewable for many miles.
For the hikers who come on the trails
through the olive groves and vineyards
or for the bikers who come from
Mouries and Les Baux, the hilltop is no
less stunning. The village center of
Eygalieres is a welcome stop for a
coffee or a glass of wine at the
sidewalk cafés.
the chapel.
This area was a Roman territory in the
1st century AD. Later the area was
Christianized and by the 12 century the
St Sixte Chapel was built.
Eygalieres makes a stunning sight as
you approach from St. Remy; the
remains of the 12 th Century church
and château occupy the hilltop and are
viewable for many miles.
For the hikers who come on the trails
through the olive groves and vineyards
or for the bikers who come from
Mouries and Les Baux, the hilltop is no
less stunning. The village center of
Eygalieres is a welcome stop for a
coffee or a glass of wine at the
sidewalk cafés.
Tour groups hike from villages like
Eygalieres to other villages or to
lodging in vineyard farmhouses on
a vast network of trails through
olive groves, vineyards, and
grazing land.
Eygalieres to other villages or to
lodging in vineyard farmhouses on
a vast network of trails through
olive groves, vineyards, and
grazing land.
Usually no more than 8 to 10 miles separate each village and this offers plentiful
lodging while hiking or biking Provence.
lodging while hiking or biking Provence.
Provence is a land full of ancient
buildings, many in ruins.
The area has for thousands of years
produced olive oil and wine and was
once an important region to the Romans
for grain, olives and wine.
For the modern visitor, wine, fresh fruit
and Herbs de Provence will enliven the
culinary adventures while during the day,
the many ancient church buildings built
above the vineyards and groves will color
the hikes and bike rides.
Trails through the Alpilles, Luberon,
Vaucluse and Camargue deliver some
spectacular scenery and some historic
towns, none more beautiful than
Eygalieres.
buildings, many in ruins.
The area has for thousands of years
produced olive oil and wine and was
once an important region to the Romans
for grain, olives and wine.
For the modern visitor, wine, fresh fruit
and Herbs de Provence will enliven the
culinary adventures while during the day,
the many ancient church buildings built
above the vineyards and groves will color
the hikes and bike rides.
Trails through the Alpilles, Luberon,
Vaucluse and Camargue deliver some
spectacular scenery and some historic
towns, none more beautiful than
Eygalieres.
Eygalieres in Provence has a long history as a
village with a 12th Century hilltop church.
Eygalieres still honors its history with festivals
but is known today for its Hiking and Biking
village with a 12th Century hilltop church.
Eygalieres still honors its history with festivals
but is known today for its Hiking and Biking
Eygalieres, Provence
The old church of St Laurent on the hilltop at
Eygalieres is a small remnant of a once grand
edifice dedicated to an early Pope of the
Christian church who was martyred by the
Romans in 258 AD.
St. Laurent is the Patron Saint of Eygalieres.
Another saint important to the town, St. Sixte II, is
revered in an annual procession through the town
held on the Tuesday following Easter.
Eygalieres is a small remnant of a once grand
edifice dedicated to an early Pope of the
Christian church who was martyred by the
Romans in 258 AD.
St. Laurent is the Patron Saint of Eygalieres.
Another saint important to the town, St. Sixte II, is
revered in an annual procession through the town
held on the Tuesday following Easter.
Eygalieres is more appropriately called a commune,
the simplest level of French administration,
The village is located in the Bouches du Rhone
Department. (State) near St. Remy and Les
Baux-de-Provence.
the simplest level of French administration,
The village is located in the Bouches du Rhone
Department. (State) near St. Remy and Les
Baux-de-Provence.
Eygalieres Nearby Villages
Les Baux de Provence (11 miles), Saint Rémy de Provence (7 miles ), Aureille (6 miles).
Les Baux de Provence (11 miles), Saint Rémy de Provence (7 miles ), Aureille (6 miles).
Eygalieres hikers might find the remains of an aqueduct that the Romans built
to bring water from the northeast of Eygalieres to join with springs in Maussane
on their way to turn mill stones for the production of wheat flour at Barbegal in
Fontvieille near Arles. Near Arles the aqueduct still stands
From Arles the Romans built a canal beside the Rhone where they could ship
the abundant produce of Provence to their empire.
The 12 th century chapel on the road to Orgon not far from the center of the
village of Eygalieres was dedicated in 1222 to Saint Sixte II, a Pope of the early
Christian church who was martyred by the Romans in 258 AD.
Another church at the top of the hill in Eygalieres commemorates St Sixte II's
successor, St Laurent, also executed by the Romans three days after the death
of St Sixte.
to bring water from the northeast of Eygalieres to join with springs in Maussane
on their way to turn mill stones for the production of wheat flour at Barbegal in
Fontvieille near Arles. Near Arles the aqueduct still stands
From Arles the Romans built a canal beside the Rhone where they could ship
the abundant produce of Provence to their empire.
The 12 th century chapel on the road to Orgon not far from the center of the
village of Eygalieres was dedicated in 1222 to Saint Sixte II, a Pope of the early
Christian church who was martyred by the Romans in 258 AD.
Another church at the top of the hill in Eygalieres commemorates St Sixte II's
successor, St Laurent, also executed by the Romans three days after the death
of St Sixte.
Hills and meadows bordering the low rocky Alpilles surround Eygalieres and provide grazing for huge
herds of sheep. Hiking trails including the GR 6 lead to the nearby villages of St Remy, Les Baux,
Mouries, and Maussane.
The Remains of a Roman aqueduct winds southwest from Eygalieres towards Maussane and Arles.
herds of sheep. Hiking trails including the GR 6 lead to the nearby villages of St Remy, Les Baux,
Mouries, and Maussane.
The Remains of a Roman aqueduct winds southwest from Eygalieres towards Maussane and Arles.
The churches of St. Sixte and St. Laurent are mentioned
in church documents dated 1155.
St Sixte Chapel was dedicated by the people of
Eygalieres in 1222.
The builders located St, Sixte's Chapel over a neolithic
monument to a water God from which a spring of fresh
water seeps. This had long been a sacred place for the
farmers of Eygalieres.
in church documents dated 1155.
St Sixte Chapel was dedicated by the people of
Eygalieres in 1222.
The builders located St, Sixte's Chapel over a neolithic
monument to a water God from which a spring of fresh
water seeps. This had long been a sacred place for the
farmers of Eygalieres.
The country road from St Remy to Eygalieres, the
D-24 is a quiet back road for hiking and biking
that leads to stunning views of the ancient town
of Eygalieres.
D-24 is a quiet back road for hiking and biking
that leads to stunning views of the ancient town
of Eygalieres.
Eygalieres had been in the news in 2008
because Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt
shopped for an 850 year old house there, the
$19 million former cloister for the 12 th
Century St Sixte Chapel, according to the
rumors.
because Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt
shopped for an 850 year old house there, the
$19 million former cloister for the 12 th
Century St Sixte Chapel, according to the
rumors.
The prosessioners walk from Eygalieres
to the Chapel of Saint Sixte and
celebrate mass in the ancient language of
Provencals.
The site of the chapel once held a
neolithic altar to the rain God and this
spring ceremony is a continuation of that
plea to the Gods for favorable rains.
to the Chapel of Saint Sixte and
celebrate mass in the ancient language of
Provencals.
The site of the chapel once held a
neolithic altar to the rain God and this
spring ceremony is a continuation of that
plea to the Gods for favorable rains.
Aureille 6 miles from
Eygalieres near the
GR 6 hiking trail
Eygalieres near the
GR 6 hiking trail
Eygalieres has remnants of its 11th century buildings
although only a small portions of the old walls remain.
On the Tuesday after Easter each year, the people of
Eygalieres form a procession and carry the likeness
of the martyred Pope St. Sixte II towards the chapel
dedicated to this 3rd Century saint.
The procession is accompanied by Camargue
Gardians on white horses and men and women
dressed in the costumes of mid 18th century Arles.
although only a small portions of the old walls remain.
On the Tuesday after Easter each year, the people of
Eygalieres form a procession and carry the likeness
of the martyred Pope St. Sixte II towards the chapel
dedicated to this 3rd Century saint.
The procession is accompanied by Camargue
Gardians on white horses and men and women
dressed in the costumes of mid 18th century Arles.
Biking on
the back
roads
between
Saint
Remy and
Eygalieres
the back
roads
between
Saint
Remy and
Eygalieres
Chapel of Saint Sixte
Camping: Les Oliviers Campgrounds
Avenue Jean Jaurès, 13810 Eygalières
Eygalières, Provence Alpes Cote, France
Avenue Jean Jaurès, 13810 Eygalières
Eygalières, Provence Alpes Cote, France
Camping Eygalieres
"Le Pesquié" - Route du Mas d'Aubergue - 13810
EYGALIERES
Tel: 0 (033) 4 90 95 99 50 - Fax: 0 (033) 4 90 95 96 63 -
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"Le Pesquié" - Route du Mas d'Aubergue - 13810
EYGALIERES
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Activities
near Eygalieres:
Rock climbing sites: Orgon,
Aureille, Mouriès, Walking
Trail (GR-6) Roman Ruins,
Cycling and mountain bike
routes, Golf near Les Baux,
Tennis, horseback riding,
gliding
near Eygalieres:
Rock climbing sites: Orgon,
Aureille, Mouriès, Walking
Trail (GR-6) Roman Ruins,
Cycling and mountain bike
routes, Golf near Les Baux,
Tennis, horseback riding,
gliding
Eygalieres still carries on the traditions of honoring its ancient
customs and its patron saints.
A May festival honors St. Sixte and St. Laurent.
The 12th Century Church of st. Laurent occupies the hill above the
village.
customs and its patron saints.
A May festival honors St. Sixte and St. Laurent.
The 12th Century Church of st. Laurent occupies the hill above the
village.
Eygalieres Provence preserves a small portion of its
12 th Century Town at the top of the hill.
12 th Century Town at the top of the hill.
July and August are high season in Provence
and the roads can be crowded, but May, June,
September, and October bring great weather,
fewer visitors, and plentiful rentals of B&Bs,
vacation houses, and vacation apartments.
and the roads can be crowded, but May, June,
September, and October bring great weather,
fewer visitors, and plentiful rentals of B&Bs,
vacation houses, and vacation apartments.
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Eygalieres History,
The museum of history located in Eygaliere's Chappelle des Penitents will
attest to the presence of residents in Neolithic times but historical times for
Eygalieres began around the 12th Century when the Chapel of St Sixte, the
church of St Laurent and later, a château, were constructed at the top of the hill
above the center of the village.
attest to the presence of residents in Neolithic times but historical times for
Eygalieres began around the 12th Century when the Chapel of St Sixte, the
church of St Laurent and later, a château, were constructed at the top of the hill
above the center of the village.
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