Holiday homes in Graveson

Graveson, an authentic Provençal village in the Bouches-du-Rhône

Graveson is a charming, typically Provençal village in the far north of the Bouches-du-Rhônedépartement, between the hills of the Montagnette and the massif of the Alpilles. The village lies in green, Mediterranean surroundings between the Rhône and the Durance and breathes the calm and tradition of real country life in Provence.

In the heart of the village you will find cosy streets, shady little squares with plane trees and terraces where Provençal life comes alive over an aperitif or a trip to the market.

🏛️ Sights in Graveson

✨ Musée des Arômes et du Parfum
A unique aroma museum where you can learn about aromatic plants, essential oils, old stills, perfumes and aromatherapy, a sensory experience for young and old.

🎨 Musée Auguste Chabaud
This museum is dedicated to the famous French painter and sculptor Auguste Chabaud, one of the pioneers of Fauvism. You can see an impressive collection of his work here and walk through the village past the places he painted.

⛪ Église de la Nativité de Marie
A beautiful Provençal church with a 12th-century Romanesque core, in the medieval centre of the village.

🌳 Jardins des 4 Saisons and Aux Fleurs de l'Eau
Beautifully laid-out gardens and a water garden with ponds and plants, ideal for a quiet stroll or a family day outdoors.

🎉 Traditions and events
Throughout the year Graveson hosts plenty of local festivities, such as fêtes folkloriques, the Saint-Éloi festivities with colourful parades and traditional processions, and local markets with Provençal products.

Location and surroundings: an ideal base

Graveson's location makes it a perfect starting point for trips in central Provence. By car you can quickly reach some of the most beautiful towns and natural areas in the south of France:

• 🚗 Saint-Rémy-de-Provence: about 10 km (10 to 15 min), a charming Provençal town with art, cafés and markets.
• 🚗 Avignon: about 13 km (around 15 min), world-famous for the Palace of the Popes, the old town walls and the lively centre.
• 🚗 Arles: about 24 km, Roman ruins, art and atmosphere on the Rhône.
• 🚗 Les Baux-de-Provence: around 15 to 20 min, a medieval village with castle ruins and panoramic views.
• 🚗 Nîmes: about 36 km, Roman heritage such as the amphitheatre and the Maison Carrée.
• 🚗 Pont du Gard: about 31 km, an impressive Roman aqueduct over the river Gardon.

Graveson also puts you close to beautiful natural areas such as the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles and a short drive from the Camargue or the Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon, perfect for walks, bike rides and day trips.