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Le Puy Sainte Réparade Population : 4.437 h. |
17 km North of Aix en Provence via the N96 and then the D561.
From
Ancient history Puy Sainte Réparade has seduced men thanks to its elevated
position. It was inhabited by the Romans and then in the XII° century,
the Archbishops of Aix built their château
there because of their interest
in the agricultural qualities of the area. Unfortunately there are only
a few remains left in the village.
Vast
vine fields and agricultural lands surround the village, with the arable
crops on the plain and the vines on the hills. The wine produced is
very high quality. There is a beautiful walk up to the Sainte Réparade chapel and when you arrive at the summit there are superb panoramic views over the Durance plain, the Luberon and the Alpilles hills.
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Parish Church Sainte-Marie XVIII° century. |