February 20, 2012

St-Maximin-la-Ste-Baume and Gourmet Food in Provence

St-Maximin-la-Ste-Baume and Gourmet Food in Provence

The village of St-Maximin-la-Ste-Baume is located in a valley a short 30-minute drive south of Aix en Provence. Vineyards surround the town and just to the south is the Massif de la Ste-Baume. The town was named after St Maximinus, who reportedly converted the residents to Christianity and where a 6th century parish church was built and named in his honour.  The church was later demolished when the basilica was constructed. (more…)

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