At the heart of Mistral and Chabaud’s Provence, between the “Montagnette” and the Alpilles, Graveson is packed with enchanting things to do and places to visit: the makers of “santons” – crib figurines –and the old candle factory, the parks full of varied species, botanical activities...and the lovely “montagnette” with its unspoilt valleys.
We invite you to explore this peaceful village and enjoy the wealth of feelings that it inspires…
Welcome in the village of painters and pleasures..Located between Arles and Avignon, Graveseon is an inevitable place to go, a door between the Camargue and the Alpilles.
Graveson is renowned to be a holiday resort where quality prevails on quantity, but also to be a crossroads between the culture and the history of Provence. On the south, Arles, land of history with monuments linked to our Roman civilisation belonging, come and discover the arena, the antic theater or the Alycamps. On the north, you could discover Avignon, its Palais des Papes, and its festival ; and not far away from there, the "Pont du Gard", a real architectural piece of art. In Saint Rémy de Provence, only 10km far from Graveson, enjoy the Provençal "farniente", and if you want to go deeper into the culture of the south, have a drop by Marseille (le Vieux Port, la Canebière, Notre Dame de la Garde…), 80km far from Graveson.
Nowadays, and thanks to its background, our city becomes rooted in its time. The know-how of our forebears is perpetueted and can be visited. The country maket brings back to life the flavours of yesteryear.
Our celebrations (Corso, St Eloi's and votive celebration) are still ruled by tradition.
Touristic attractions highlight the authentic and unique identity of the village and of the inhabitants. In order to develop the fame of the village, as a painters village, the city puts the emphasis on its pictorial inheritance and is still working on the developement of fine art. Land of Auguste Chabaud's, he has his own museum with a permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. If you follow Auguste Chabaud's steps, you will discover his village and his pieces of art wonderfully reproduced on enamelled lava. Through the event "Pictural & Mural", you will feel the dynamic of this village if you observe the painting walls. If you admire the letterbox painting by the inhabitants, or by the members of the association of the Gravesonnais artists, you will meet a working association for the development of art. This association organizes the decorated and painted letterbox project, exhibitions and artists performances in the streets, but also meeting with artists from other towns.
Definitely, painting is in the heart of Graveson life.
Hope this virtual escape will arouse you the desire to come here in Graveson..
