A lot of people have been to Les Baux de Provence, the lovely ruins and small village near Saint Rémy de Provence. But I think that many of you pass up the other "attraction" of Les Baux -- the Cathédrale d'Images.

Okay, it's kind of cheesy, but I still go there every few years when I am in the area (currently I am at the Festival d'Avignon). Today, I took some pictures which might interest you into actually taking a look for yourselves one day: http://tinyurl.com/2wbyfx5

This is great- thank you for sharing! I visited Les Baux and the Cathedrale d'Images when the exhibit was a focus on Van Gogh. I thought it was one of the best "attractions" I have ever experienced. I loved it and like you, I will return whenever I am in the area.

I saw the Van Gogh one also a few years ago. It was indeed excellent.

Terrific, kerouac. Thanks for such really useful info. This was already on my list for next summer and it's nice to know how long it may take, what to expect, etc. (Thankfully, less time than I thought it might, so I think we can squeeze it in.) It's the kind of thing my teen would really like. Hopefully, next year's show will be just as well-done.

we were there in 2002 and saw the Portraits of China - it was grand - thanks for the reminder - it's now on my itinerary for next year .

I was there when it first opened. Be sure to bring a sweater. It'chilly in there.

Another great post from Kerouac, many thanks! I collect aboriginal art from Australia and I saw a number of images from my paintings in your photos.

CATHEDRALE D'IMAGES : Permanent audiovisual show in former quarries of Les Baux de Provence.
www.cathedrale-images.com/english/index.php

Thanks for sharing, I visited it once several years ago, quite interesting.

Thanks for sharing this information. We just returned from Provence and visited Les Baux but missed this attraction. We plan to return next year and will definitely put this on our list.

Thanks Kerouac,

This area is a great favorite of mine. La Riboto de Taven is a joy to stay in. This is a different world..very laid back and clean, clean air.

Joan

Thanks Kerouac, great post. What is the Festival d'Avignon?

Jobo, the festival d'Avignon is the largest performing arts festival in the world. While the "official" festival only has about 60 programs this year, the unofficial festival has 1100 programs. The festival lasts most of the month of July.

We were on a river cruise and signed up for Les Baux and Cathedrale (the Picasso show). I was surprised at my reaction - I loved Le Cathedral (even tho I am not a Piocasso fan) and thought Les Baux was the cheesey attraction. Shops, shops and more shops in a town that seemed non-functional (can you tell I am not a shopper!)I now findly remember Le Cathedral as one of the better attractions I've seen redently on my European travels.

We, too, saw the van Gogh exhibit in 2008 - fabulous. I'm a real van Gogh fan (my Mastercard has "The Starry Night" on it) and seeing his paintings projected on the huge limestone walls and even the ground was very moving. In fact, at least two of the images did "move" - crows flew over the field! If their other exhibits are anything like the van Gogh one, it's definitely worth a visit to Le Cathedrale d'Image.

fantastic.

Used Les Baux as a touring base for a few days a zillion years ago. If you stayed in a hotel in the old town, there was no parking charge. The ruins were quite nice after the end of the day around sunset when there was no entry charge and no tourists. We bought nothing in the shops. Did not know what the cathedral was, thought it was a church and didn't go. Oh, well, next time.

Ha ha... yes, the name can throw you off.

We saw the Australia show and it was outstanding ! Not very Provencal I confess...but worth the ride

Well, don't forget that most of the people who go there are French, and they want something exotic.