{"id":1211,"date":"2022-12-21T17:12:35","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T16:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/alentours\/camping-fontvieille\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T10:08:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T08:08:22","slug":"camping-fontvieille","status":"publish","type":"alentours","link":"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/camping-fontvieille\/","title":{"rendered":"Camping near Fontvieille between the Alpilles and the Camargue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a68260e3bde6 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a68260e38eaa wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a68260e38774 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a68260e37fff wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/centre-ville-de-Fontvieille-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Historic centre of Fontvieille in the Alpilles near Camping Saint Gabriel\" class=\"wp-image-8954\" title=\"\u00ab Ch\u00e2teau de Tarascon \u00bb by Wolfang Staudt is licensed under CC BY 2.0 DEED\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/centre-ville-de-Fontvieille-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/centre-ville-de-Fontvieille-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/centre-ville-de-Fontvieille-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/centre-ville-de-Fontvieille.webp 1535w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<h2 id=\"discover-fontvieille-from-camping-saint-gabriel\">Discover Fontvieille from Camping Saint Gabriel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Located in the heart of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/camping-in-the-alpilles\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/camping-in-the-alpilles\/\">Alpilles<\/a>, <strong>Fontvieille<\/strong> charms visitors with its authenticity, preserved landscapes and rich Proven\u00e7al heritage. Known for its connection to <strong>Alphonse Daudet<\/strong>, this characterful village offers a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for discovering a more authentic side of Provence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Just <strong>15 minutes from Camping Saint Gabriel<\/strong>, Fontvieille is a must-see excursion during a stay in the Alpilles. Its prime location allows visitors to combine cultural discoveries, nature walks and visits to some of the most beautiful villages in Provence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">By staying at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/\">Camping Saint Gabriel<\/a>, you can enjoy a peaceful natural setting while remaining close to <strong>Fontvieille, Arles, Les Baux-de-Provence, Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence<\/strong> and the region\u2019s main tourist attractions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a68260e3844f wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<h2 id=\"daudet-s-windmill-and-the-legacy-of-alphonse-daudet\">Daudet\u2019s Windmill and the Legacy of Alphonse Daudet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Impossible to mention Fontvieille without talking about the famous <strong>Daudet\u2019s Windmill<\/strong>, which has become one of the symbols of Provence. Associated with the celebrated <em>Letters from My Windmill<\/em>, it attracts many visitors each year who come to discover the writer\u2019s world and the landscapes that contributed to the village\u2019s reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Around the windmill, several trails allow visitors to discover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\"><li>Sourdon Windmill,<\/li><li>Ramet Windmill,<\/li><li>Tissot Windmill,<\/li><li>the typical landscapes of the Alpilles.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Easily accessible from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/\">Camping Saint Gabriel<\/a>, this walk is an ideal half-day excursion to discover the heart of Provence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/moulin-de-daudet-a-Fontvieille-1024x546.webp\" alt=\"Daudet\u2019s Windmill in Fontvieille in the Alpilles, Provence\" class=\"wp-image-8958\" title=\"\u00ab Ch\u00e2teau de Tarascon \u00bb by Wolfang Staudt is licensed under CC BY 2.0 DEED\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/moulin-de-daudet-a-Fontvieille-1024x546.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/moulin-de-daudet-a-Fontvieille-300x160.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/moulin-de-daudet-a-Fontvieille-768x410.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/moulin-de-daudet-a-Fontvieille-1536x819.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/moulin-de-daudet-a-Fontvieille.webp 1717w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a68260e38bb1 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Chateau-de-Montauban-a-Fontvieille-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Ch\u00e2teau de Montauban in Fontvieille linked to Alphonse Daudet\" class=\"wp-image-8962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Chateau-de-Montauban-a-Fontvieille-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Chateau-de-Montauban-a-Fontvieille-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Chateau-de-Montauban-a-Fontvieille-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Chateau-de-Montauban-a-Fontvieille.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h2 id=\"chateau-de-montauban-and-the-heritage-of-fontvieille\">Ch\u00e2teau de Montauban and the Heritage of Fontvieille<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Among the village\u2019s must-see landmarks is the <strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Montauban<\/strong>, an elegant 19th-century residence closely linked to the history of <strong>Alphonse Daudet<\/strong>. Today transformed into a cultural venue, it hosts exhibitions and showcases the local heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Visitors also enjoy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\"><li>the streets of the historic centre,<\/li><li>the former stone quarries,<\/li><li>the Proven\u00e7al chapels,<\/li><li>the characteristic landscapes of the Alpilles.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">A few minutes from Fontvieille lies the remarkable <strong>Barbegal archaeological site<\/strong>, famous for its Roman aqueduct and ancient hydraulic mills, considered one of the most important industrial installations of the Roman era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Thanks to its strategic location between <strong>Fontvieille, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/visit-and-stay-at-the-campsite-in-arles\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/visit-and-stay-at-the-campsite-in-arles\/\">Arles<\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/camping-baux-de-provence\/\">Les Baux-de-Provence<\/a> and<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/camping-st-remy-de-provence\/\">Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/\">Camping Saint Gabriel<\/a> provides easy access to the region\u2019s major cultural sites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a68260e392d6 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h2 id=\"hiking-nature-and-landscapes-of-the-alpilles\">Hiking, Nature and Landscapes of the Alpilles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Fontvieille is one of the best starting points for discovering the landscapes of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/camping-in-the-alpilles\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/camping-in-the-alpilles\/\">Alpilles<\/a>. Between pine forests, olive groves, limestone cliffs and panoramic trails, there are countless opportunities for outdoor walks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\"><li>hiking trails,<\/li><li>cycling routes,<\/li><li>walks through olive groves and garrigue,<\/li><li>remarkable viewpoints over the Alpilles.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">After a day exploring the Proven\u00e7al trails, return to the comfort of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/\">Camping Saint Gabriel<\/a>, its swimming pool and its peaceful setting to extend your stay under the best conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/balade-dans-les-alpilles-a-Fontvieille-1024x766.webp\" alt=\"Hiking trail in the Alpilles near Fontvieille in Provence\" class=\"wp-image-8966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/balade-dans-les-alpilles-a-Fontvieille-1024x766.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/balade-dans-les-alpilles-a-Fontvieille-300x224.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/balade-dans-les-alpilles-a-Fontvieille-768x575.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/balade-dans-les-alpilles-a-Fontvieille.webp 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a68260e3973e wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/rue-pietonne-a-Fontvieille-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"Typical street in the historic centre of Fontvieille in Provence\" class=\"wp-image-8978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/rue-pietonne-a-Fontvieille-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/rue-pietonne-a-Fontvieille-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/rue-pietonne-a-Fontvieille-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/rue-pietonne-a-Fontvieille.webp 1537w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h2 id=\"what-to-do-around-fontvieille\"><strong>What to do around Fontvieille?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">From Fontvieille, several must-see destinations are easily accessible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">_ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/camping-tarascon\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/camping-tarascon\/\">Tarascon<\/a> and its medieval castle: 10 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">_ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/camping-baux-de-provence\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/camping-baux-de-provence\/\">Les Baux-de-Provence<\/a>: 10 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">_ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/visit-and-stay-at-the-campsite-in-arles\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/visit-and-stay-at-the-campsite-in-arles\/\">Arles<\/a>: 15 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">_ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/camping-st-remy-de-provence\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/camping-st-remy-de-provence\/\">Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence<\/a>: 20 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">_ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/alentours\/visiter-sejourner-camping-camargue\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/alentours\/visiter-sejourner-camping-camargue\/\">Camargue<\/a> : 30 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">_ Avignon : 30 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">_ Pont du Gard: 35 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Visitors can combine the discovery of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/camping-in-the-alpilles\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/camping-in-the-alpilles\/\">Alpilles<\/a>, historical heritage, Proven\u00e7al gastronomy and vast natural landscapes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a68260e39bb9 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h2 id=\"stay-at-camping-saint-gabriel-near-fontvieille\">Stay at Camping Saint Gabriel near Fontvieille<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Located just <strong>15 minutes from Fontvieille<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/\">Camping Saint Gabriel<\/a> is an ideal base for exploring the Alpilles and the main tourist attractions of Provence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">From the campsite, you can easily reach <strong>Fontvieille, Arles, Les Baux-de-Provence, Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence<\/strong> and even the <strong>Camargue<\/strong>, while enjoying a peaceful setting away from the tourist crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Discover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">_ our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/rentals\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/rentals\/\">comfortable mobile homes<\/a>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">_ our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/locations\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/locations\/\">spacious and shaded pitches<\/a>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">_ our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/aquatic-area\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/aquatic-area\/\">swimming pool<\/a>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">_ our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/services\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/services\/\">restaurant<\/a>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">_ our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/activities-animations\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/activities-animations\/\">summer activities and entertainment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">After a day spent discovering heritage sites, nature and Proven\u00e7al villages, return to the friendly atmosphere of <strong>Camping Saint Gabriel<\/strong> for a relaxing holiday in the heart of <strong>Provence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/camping-batisse-et-restaurant-2-1024x771.webp\" alt=\"Camping Saint Gabriel near Fontvieille between the Alpilles and the Camargue\" class=\"wp-image-8760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/camping-batisse-et-restaurant-2-1024x771.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/camping-batisse-et-restaurant-2-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/camping-batisse-et-restaurant-2-768x578.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/camping-batisse-et-restaurant-2.webp 1445w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a68260e3b357 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/site-archeologique-de-Barbegal-a-Fontvieille-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"Roman aqueduct of Barbegal near Fontvieille in Provence\" class=\"wp-image-8982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/site-archeologique-de-Barbegal-a-Fontvieille-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/site-archeologique-de-Barbegal-a-Fontvieille-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/site-archeologique-de-Barbegal-a-Fontvieille-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/site-archeologique-de-Barbegal-a-Fontvieille.webp 1537w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"725\" src=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/balade-sur-lancienne-voie-ferree-a-Fontvieille-1-1024x725.webp\" alt=\"Family riding a v\u00e9lorail in Fontvieille in the Alpilles\" class=\"wp-image-8974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/balade-sur-lancienne-voie-ferree-a-Fontvieille-1-1024x725.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/balade-sur-lancienne-voie-ferree-a-Fontvieille-1-300x212.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/balade-sur-lancienne-voie-ferree-a-Fontvieille-1-768x543.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/balade-sur-lancienne-voie-ferree-a-Fontvieille-1.webp 1491w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h2 id=\"faq-staying-near-fontvieille\">FAQ \u2013 Staying near Fontvieille<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a68260e39fd8 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ou-sejourner-pour-visiter-tarascon\">Why is Fontvieille famous?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Fontvieille is mainly known for the famous <strong>Daudet\u2019s Windmill<\/strong>, associated with Alphonse Daudet\u2019s <em>Letters from My Windmill<\/em>. The village is also renowned for its Alpilles landscapes, former stone quarries and Proven\u00e7al heritage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a68260e3a335 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ou-sejourner-pour-visiter-tarascon\">Can you visit Daudet\u2019s Windmill?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Yes. The <strong>Daudet\u2019s Windmill<\/strong> site is freely accessible and is one of Fontvieille\u2019s must-see attractions. Several walking trails also allow visitors to discover the other historic windmills nearby.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a68260e3a67d wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ou-sejourner-pour-visiter-tarascon\">What can families do in Fontvieille?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Fontvieille is ideal for a family outing thanks to its easy walks, natural surroundings, historic windmills and quick access to the main tourist attractions of the Alpilles.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a68260e3a9d1 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ou-sejourner-pour-visiter-tarascon\">Fontvieille or Les Baux-de-Provence: which should you choose?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">The two destinations complement each other perfectly. Fontvieille appeals with its authenticity and peaceful atmosphere, while Les Baux-de-Provence attracts visitors with its medieval castle and the Carri\u00e8res des Lumi\u00e8res.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a68260e3ad17 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ou-sejourner-pour-visiter-tarascon\">What can you see around Fontvieille?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Besides <strong>Daudet\u2019s Windmill<\/strong> and the <strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Montauban<\/strong>, visitors can discover the <strong>Barbegal archaeological site<\/strong>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/camping-in-the-alpilles\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/camping-in-the-alpilles\/\">Alpilles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/visit-and-stay-at-the-campsite-in-arles\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/visit-and-stay-at-the-campsite-in-arles\/\">Arles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/camping-baux-de-provence\/\">Les Baux-de-Provence<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/camping-st-remy-de-provence\/\">Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a68260e3b04e wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ou-sejourner-pour-visiter-tarascon\">How long does it take to visit Fontvieille?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Half a day is enough to discover the village\u2019s main attractions. A full day is ideal to also visit the windmills, the Ch\u00e2teau de Montauban and the Alpilles trails.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a68260e3baf8 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h2 id=\"book-your-holidays-near-fontvieille\">Book your holidays near Fontvieille<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Looking to discover <strong>Fontvieille<\/strong>, the famous <strong>Daudet\u2019s Windmill<\/strong>, the <strong>Barbegal aqueduct and Roman mills<\/strong>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/camping-in-the-alpilles\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/camping-in-the-alpilles\/\">Alpilles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/visit-and-stay-at-the-campsite-in-arles\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/alentours\/visit-and-stay-at-the-campsite-in-arles\/\">Arles<\/a> and the most beautiful villages of Provence?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Camping Saint Gabriel<\/strong> welcomes you just <strong>15 minutes from Fontvieille<\/strong>, in a peaceful and natural setting, ideal for exploring the region\u2019s cultural treasures and remarkable landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Discover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">_ Discover our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/rentals\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/rentals\/\">accommodation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">_ Discover our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/locations\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/locations\/\">pitches<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">_ Discover our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/aquatic-area\/\">swimming pool<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">_ Discover our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/services\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/services\/\">restaurant<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6a68260e3b798 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/reservation.secureholiday.net\/en\/4791\/\"><strong>Book your stay<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-23-mai-2026-14_43_27-3-1024x489.png\" alt=\"Swimming pool at Camping Saint Gabriel near Fontvieille in Provence\" class=\"wp-image-6211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-23-mai-2026-14_43_27-3-1024x489.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-23-mai-2026-14_43_27-3-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-23-mai-2026-14_43_27-3-768x367.png 768w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-23-mai-2026-14_43_27-3-1536x734.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-23-mai-2026-14_43_27-3.png 1815w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours\/1211"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/alentours"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.campingsaintgabriel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1211"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}