Alpilles

The chain of the Alpilles (Little Alps) extends east of the Rhône between St-Rémy-de-Provence to the north and Les Baux to the south. In spite of its relatively modest height the steep limestone massif has a thoroughly Alpine appearance. Geologically the Alpilles are a continuation of the Lubéron, the mountain range adjoining on the east which runs parallel to the northern bank of the Durance. The western (Alpilles de Baux) and the eastern (Alpilles d'Eygalières) parts are different in character. The first discoveries of bauxite were made in the Alpilles.