{"id":987515046,"date":"2024-06-03T13:08:27","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T11:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/the-alpilles-and-saint-remy-de-provence-vestiges-of-a-past-splendor\/"},"modified":"2024-09-28T17:49:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-28T15:49:02","slug":"the-alpilles-and-saint-remy-de-provence-vestiges-of-a-past-splendor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/the-alpilles-and-saint-remy-de-provence-vestiges-of-a-past-splendor\/","title":{"rendered":"The Alpilles and Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence: Vestiges of a Past Splendor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the heart of Provence, at the entrance to the ancient city of Glanum near Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence, stand Les Antiques, two remarkably well-preserved Roman monuments: a triumphal arch and a mausoleum. These remains, dating from the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD, bear poignant witness to the grandeur of Roman architecture and civilization in Gaul.<\/p>\n\n

A Monumental Duo<\/h2>\n\n

The Arc de Triomphe<\/h3>\n\n

The triumphal arch, erected in honor of the Roman conquests, marks the entrance to the ancient town of Glanum.\nAlthough its bas-reliefs have been eroded by time, they continue to recount military exploits and scenes from Roman mythology.\nThis monument symbolizes the power and influence of Rome in the region. <\/p>\n\n

The Mausoleum of Julius<\/h3>\n\n

A few steps from the arch, the Mausoleum of Julius, a funerary tower dedicated to the family of Julius, combines elegance and majesty.\nTopped by a detailed frieze depicting battle scenes between Gauls and Greeks, this mausoleum is one of the best preserved in the Roman world.\nIts three-level structure illustrates the architectural mastery of the Roman builders. <\/p>\n\n

Window on the Past<\/h2>\n\n

The Antiques of Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence are more than just a tourist attraction; they are a window onto the past, allowing visitors to plunge into the ancient history of Provence.\nThese monuments bear witness to the cultural and historical richness of the region, marked by Greek and Roman influences. <\/p>\n\n

An Inspiring Site<\/h2>\n\n

The charm and history of the Antiques have inspired artists throughout the ages.\nThe famous painter Vincent van Gogh, who stayed in Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence, immortalized these monuments in several of his works, capturing their timeless beauty in the unique light of Provence. <\/p>\n\n

Visit and Discovery<\/h2>\n\n

Located in the immediate vicinity of the hospital where Van Gogh lived, Les Antiques are open to the public all year round.\nThey are the ideal starting point for exploring the archaeological site of Glanum, where excavations have revealed a city rich in Greek and Roman history, with its streets, temples and forum. <\/p>\n\n

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The Antiques of Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence are a must-see for history buffs and lovers of Provence.\nWith their grandeur and exceptional preservation, these monuments offer a moving journey through time, recalling the splendor of antiquity.\nTo visit Les Antiques is to connect with the region’s millennia-old history and pay homage to the civilization that shaped Provence’s cultural landscape. <\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In the heart of Provence, at the entrance to the ancient city of Glanum near Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence, stand Les Antiques, two remarkably well-preserved Roman monuments: a triumphal arch and a mausoleum. These remains, dating from the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD, bear poignant witness to the grandeur of Roman architecture and civilization in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":987514739,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[158],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-987515046","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-discoveries"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/987515046","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=987515046"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/987515046\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":987515047,"href":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/987515046\/revisions\/987515047"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/987514739"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=987515046"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=987515046"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=987515046"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}