About the Port
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence charms with its shaded boulevards, Provençal markets, and the nearby ruins of Glanum, a Roman settlement whose columns and archways still rise from the surrounding countryside. The town is equally known for the Saint-Paul de Mausole monastery, where Vincent van Gogh spent a formative year and painted some of his best-known works amid the olive groves and cypress trees that still define the landscape.
A short drive away, Châteauneuf-du-Pape sits above the Rhône Valley, its name recalling its history as a summer residence for medieval popes. The village is now synonymous with the robust red wines produced in its stony vineyards, offering a taste of the region's terroir. River vessels typically dock in nearby Avignon, placing its walled medieval old town within easy walking distance for those who prefer to linger before or after venturing into the countryside.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Saint-Remy-de-Provence & Chateauneuf du Pape.
Explore the Glanum Ruins
Wander the excavated Roman town just outside Saint-Rémy, with its well-preserved triumphal arch and mausoleum still standing amid open countryside. Allow about an hour to walk the site.
Follow Van Gogh's Footsteps
Visit Saint-Paul de Mausole, the monastery-turned-asylum where the artist painted Starry Night and other masterpieces; a marked trail links viewpoints to the landscapes he depicted.
Taste Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reds
Sample the region's celebrated wines at a family-run cellar amid the famous stony vineyards overlooking the Rhône; a short drive from Avignon, book ahead for a guided tasting.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Saint-Remy-de-Provence & Chateauneuf du Pape
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2027 | Tauck River | ms Lumiere | 13 | $10,390 | |
| Apr 29, 2027 | Tauck River | ms Lumiere | 13 | $10,990 | |
| May 31, 2027 | Tauck River | ms Lumiere | 13 | $10,990 | |
| Jul 24, 2027 | Tauck River | ms Lumiere | 13 | $9,490 | |
| Aug 18, 2027 | Tauck River | ms Lumiere | 13 | $9,490 | |
| Sep 19, 2027 | Tauck River | ms Lumiere | 13 | $10,990 | |
| Oct 14, 2027 | Tauck River | ms Lumiere | 13 | $10,990 | |
| Nov 8, 2027 | Tauck River | ms Lumiere | 13 | $9,490 |