Wow.
Les Baux-de-Provence is magnificent--a 12th-century castle, alongside a 17th-century village, perched on a hill in
Les Apilles overlooking the "Valley of Death."
The Baux family was a major force during the Middle Ages, controlling enormous amounts of land in Provence before the region was annexed by the King in the late 15th century. If a bit touristy, the fortress and village of Les Baux is still a grand example of feudal Europe.
Our little
chevaliers (knights) had a great time letting their imaginations go . . .
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| A "dovecoat" used to house pigeons, which were a delicacy and used as carriers. |
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| Romanesque arches. |
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