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Vaucluse
Following the Rhône-river to the west and the Durance to the south, The Vaucluse is the gate to the Prealps to the east. A part of the region is flat and goes under the name of the Comtat Venaissin. To the south you will find the impressive mountain range of the Lubéron with its vast and relatively untouched, regional park, le Parc Régional du Lubéron, and to the northeast there are the extraordinary and curious looking peaks of the Dentelles. The main part of the area is covered by another big mountain range, le Plateau de Vaucluse, which has, as its northern boundary, the highest mountain of Provence, the legendary Mont Ventoux (1912 m) with its permanently white summit.
Read more about Vaucluse All holiday homes in VaucluseThe Vaucluse offers a wide range of sports activities such as walking and hiking, climbing, horseback riding, canoeing, sailing, cycling, paragliding and golfing. Here, you can explore the beautiful nature scenery, visit idyllic medieval villages like Gordes, an incarnation of a Provencal village and probably the most interesting one as well. You can also visit some of France’s finest wine cellars, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, or you can enjoy the refined cuisine with its abundance of herbs, fruit and vegetables.
The Mont Ventoux, blooming cherry trees in Malaucène, vast fields of lavender in Sault and the copper shaded mountains of Roussillon, these are some of the things to enjoy in the Vaucluse. It is also here you can find one of nature’s biggest wonders in France, the powerful springs of the Sorgue river in Fontaine de Vaucluse. The cultural pearl of the Vaucluse is the ancient fortified papal city of Avignon with its impressive Palace of the Popes. The heritage of the Romans is in evidence in the old Roman city in Orange with two of Europe’s finest monuments from Roman Times: a Roman theatre from the 1st century A.D., one of the best preserved antique theatres in the world and an imposing triumphal arch from the same period - or in the important archaeological sites in Vaison-la-Romaine. Carpentras is another Roman city, deserving closer attention; also, France’s oldest synagogue is to be found here.
The Vaucluse has a mild temperate coastal climate. The summer is hot with an average temperature of 30°C, while the winter is relatively cold with an average temperature of 5°C. The rainy season is in the autumn and spring, periods also marked by the strong Mistral wind.
Apt
Apt is known for its local very high quality products and the town can also boast of being classified as”site remarquable du gout” (a remarkable place for flavours). Apt has primarily specialised in candied fruit, truffles, pottery and bottled lavender essence. The local market in Apt offers a rich choice of the regions produce and attracts many...
Beaumes-de-Venise
Beaumes-de-Venise is well-protected from the Mistral wind below the jagged mountain ridge of the Dentelles, and it is precisely this location that has given the local winegrowers fantastic opportunities for winemaking for centuries. It was the Greeks who brought the Muscat grape to Beaumes-de-Venise in the Middle Ages, and it's the Muscat grape...
Bédoin
Bédoin can boast of having one of the largest and most interesting forests (6300 hectares) in France. It is without any doubt the forest in Vaucluse with the most diversified vegetation. - There are more than 1200 different species of plants. Guided walking tours are arranged for those interested in the area’s fauna and flora. The most remarkable...
Carpentras
The old part of town, surrounded by broad boulevards, has narrow streets, well restored houses, spacious squares, and lots of shops, restaurants and bars. Carpentras was in the Middle Ages the home of an important Jewish society. As a monument to that period Carpentras has France’s oldest synagogue –dating from the 15th century. Carpentras also...
Caseneuve
Caseneuve is nothing but a small spot on the map, but the town has, however, lots of attractions. It is a typically Provencal, medieval village with narrow streets, old stone houses, vaulted passages and old fortification walls. Some of the newer houses are integrated in the old fortification walls where there are three original towers. The town...
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
The town’s greatest sight is the springing source of the Sorgue-river, amongst nature’s greatest wonders in Provence. Above the village, at the foot of a 230 metres high cliff the water breaks through as a full river. It is the most powerful spring in France and the fifth most powerful in the world. Every year 630 million cubic metres of water...
Gordes
Gordes is primarily known for its impressive location on top of a small cliff. At first glance, it looks as if the village may at any moment crash from the top of the cliff to which the houses cling. But over the centuries, this distinctive location has greatly helped the city's defenses. Gordes has had an extremely interesting past. It has...
Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is most of all known for its many brocante and antique shops. Twice a year, at Easter and over the 15th of August holiday, more than 500 antique and second hand dealers expose their finds at the important fairs - les salons d’antiquaires et les foires internationales à la brocante. L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is an extremely...
Le Barroux
Le Barroux is a typical Provencal mountain village with narrow, winding streets, old well-restored stone houses, small shady squares and several old fountains. The town is dominated by an enormous castle which originally dates back to the 12th century. In the 16th century it was transformed into a very beautiful renaissance castle, one of the...
Maubec
Coming from Robion in the west to Maubec, one can’t overlook the beauty of old Maubec lying in the midst of the vineyards. The old part of town is typically Provencal with old, well-restored houses, narrow, winding streets, old doors nicely faded over time, and a baroque style church with its bell tower, dating back to the18th century.
Ménerbes
Ménerbes is nominated one of the prettiest villages in France and Ménerbes has, in fact, managed to retain big parts of the cultural and historic relics from its turbulent past. Ménerbes was a protestant stronghold during the religious wars in the 16th century. In Ménerbes one can find several historical monuments, amongst others la citadelle, la...
Mondragon
In Mondragon one can still today find the remains of the town’s medieval fortifications. In Rue du Moulin there is a gate with embrasures, bearing the town’s coat of arms. At the top of the town there is a medieval castle which is still inhabited although it was badly damaged during the religious wars. The castle’s strategic position enabled its...
Orange
Orange is an incredibly exciting city with a great many historic and cultural remains. First of all Orange is home for two of Europe’s finest monuments from Roman Times, le Théâtre Antique and l’Arc de Triomphe. Theatre Antique is from the 1st century A.D., and one of the best preserved antique theatres in the world. The theatre is famous world...
Robion
Robion is a typical Provencal mountain village with lots of charm. The town has narrow alleys, steep paved stairways, old stone houses, small shady squares, a very beautiful old fountain, which is surrounded by huge plane trees and a big Roman church with a beautiful bell tower. In the upper part of the town one can find the remains of the...
Roussillon
Roussillon is built decoratively on red cliffs and surrounded by pine forests. The soil is rich in ochre and since Roman Times this has been extracted from the quarries and used for paint, cosmetics and numerous other things. The region is special in character because of the red, yellow and brown cliffs and the town is very interesting with its...
Sarrians
Sarrians is a typical Provencal medieval village with narrow streets, old stone houses and small pleasant squares. There are still remains from the old town walls and at some places the houses are built against them, at other places they are built directly on their foundations. In Sarrians one can also find a church from the year 1000 and an 18th...
Saumane-de-Vaucluse
Saumane-de-Vaucluse is a typical Provencal medieval village with narrow winding streets, beautiful stone houses and fountains as well as remains of the old ramparts. Right at the top of the village there is an impressive fortified castle, Château de Saumane, which, at the time, belonged to the uncle of the very famous French author Marquis de...
St-Roman-de-Malegarde
The old part of the village in St-Roman-de-Malegarde is built on a hill. It is a typical Provencal mountain village with narrow winding streets and charming old stone houses. In the village one can find a 13th century church whose facade is decorated with a sundial dating back to the 18th century and a Maltese cross. At the highest point of the...
St-Saturnin-lès-Apt
Saint Saturnin-lès-Apt is situated on the ancient Roman via Domitia, constructed in the year 120 B.C. to link Italy with Spain. This has contributed to the town’s cultural and historic richness. The village is dominated by the remains of a medieval castle and an old windmill from the 17th century. Saint Saturnin-lès-Apt is a typical Provencal...
Vaison-la-Romaine
In Vaison-la-Romaine two archaeological sites display a magnitude of historic relics. A Roman bridge leads into the quarter with the sites. In the “upper site” there are ruins, statues, mosaics and a beautiful Roman theatre, one of the best preserved from Emperor Augustus’ time. The theatre is still used for cultural events in the summertime. In...
Villelaure
Villelaure is a typical Provencal village. It does not have that much to offer but if you enjoy silence and exploring the beautiful Provencal hinterland, Villelaure is a perfect starting point for the holiday. In Villelaure one can find the remains of Château de Trésémines, a testimony to the town’s turbulent past. After having passed through the...
Avignon
Avignon is one of the most exciting cities in southern France. The inner city is still today enclosed by its 5 km fortification walls with 39 towers and 7 gates. Inside the walls is a city with a very rich culture, its own opera and university, schools for foreigners and several theatre troops. The city’s historical centre has, since 1995, been...
