Oppède · Vaucluse
La Royère - Olive Oil Museum
In Oppède, the museum at La Royère explains the stages from olive harvesting to oil production. Objects and multimedia displays introduce this Provençal activity.
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Places to discover : Vaucluse
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61 · Places to discover
Buoux · Vaucluse
Le Fort de Buoux
Above the Aiguebrun valley, Fort de Buoux preserves the remains of a medieval defensive complex. The route crosses a rocky site with ramparts, water reservoirs and traces of former dwellings.
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Caumont-sur-Durance · Vaucluse
The Roman garden of Caumont-sur-Durance
This garden in Caumont-sur-Durance showcases the remains of a Roman villa and its long ornamental pool. The route combines archaeological discovery with planted areas inspired by antiquity.
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Vaison-la-Romaine · Vaucluse
Vaison-la-Romaine Archaeological Park
Vaison-la-Romaine Archaeological Park lets you explore part of the ancient city around Puymin, among streets, house remains and monuments. Continue your discovery at the Théo-Desplans museum. An activity booklet is av…
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Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt · Vaucluse
The gardens of Château de Bourgane
In Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt, the gardens of Bourgane surround an 18th-century country house. Tree-lined avenues, box hedges and pools reveal the layout of an old Provençal estate.
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Gargas · Vaucluse
Mines de Bruoux
In Gargas, a guided tour takes you through part of the former ochre mining galleries. The site offers an insight into this underground work and the industrial history of the Pays d’Apt.
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Avignon · Vaucluse
Musée Angladon
Visit the former home of art collectors, where paintings sit alongside furniture and decorative art. The musée Angladon features works by Degas, Cézanne, Van Gogh and Modigliani from the Jacques Doucet collection. The…
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Cabrières-d'Avignon · Vaucluse
Musée de la Lavande Luberon
In Coustellet, this museum presents Provence's fine lavender through a collection of stills, documentaries and an audio-guided route. The visit explains how the plant is grown, harvested and distilled. Allow around on…
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Richerenches · Vaucluse
Truffle and Wine Museum
Within the Templar commandery complex in Richerenches, this museum presents truffles and the village's winemaking traditions. Tools, documents and audiovisual displays introduce this gastronomic heritage.
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Avignon · Vaucluse
Musée du Petit Palais
Step inside the former archbishops’ palace to discover Italian painting and medieval Provençal art. The Petit Palais houses the Campana collection on loan from the Louvre, as well as sculptures linked to Avignon’s his…
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Avignon · Vaucluse
Musée Lapidaire
Explore the ancient collections of the musée Lapidaire in the former chapel of the Jesuit college. Sculptures, vases and inscriptions introduce the Greek, Roman and Gallo-Roman worlds. The Tarasque de Noves and the wa…
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Avignon · Vaucluse
Musée Requien
Explore the natural history of Vaucluse at Muséum Requien. The permanent exhibition presents the region’s geology, while temporary exhibitions highlight some of the collections of fossils, minerals, animals and plants…
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Roussillon · Vaucluse
Ôkhra – Ochre Ecomuseum
Housed in the former Mathieu factory in Roussillon, Ôkhra explains ochre production and colour-related trades. The route explores basins, kilns and mills linked to this activity. Guided tours, workshops and courses co…
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Avignon · Vaucluse
Palais des Papes
Explore the great halls, chapels and living spaces of the Palais des Papes to understand Avignon’s role in the 14th century. The painted decoration and architecture give a sense of the scale of this papal residence. T…
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Avignon · Vaucluse
Palais du Roure
Discover Provençal culture in the former hôtel des Baroncelli, now Palais du Roure. The collections explore the history, language and traditions of Provence in a residence remodelled over the centuries. The collection…
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Sorgues · Vaucluse
Park and Garden of Château de Brantes
In Sorgues, the Brantes park combines tree-lined paths, pools and a Tuscan-inspired garden. Visits must be arranged by appointment with the owner. The château remains a private residence: the interior is not part of t…
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Bonnieux · Vaucluse
Pont Julien
Cross the Calavon on the Pont Julien, a Roman bridge now reserved for pedestrians and cyclists. Its arches and large stone construction reveal the skill of the builders of the Via Domitia. Stop to view the bridge from…
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Vaison-la-Romaine · Vaucluse
Roman bridge of Vaison
Cross the Roman bridge between the lower town and the medieval quarter of Vaison. Its single arch spans the Ouvèze, offering a chance to see a structure preserved since antiquity. Take time to look at its construction…
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Avignon · Vaucluse
Pont Saint-Bénézet
Walk onto the pont Saint-Bénézet to discover the Rhône and learn about the history of Avignon’s famous bridge. The surviving arches give a sense of the structure that once linked the two banks. Visitor displays and re…
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Avignon · Vaucluse
Avignon city walls
Walk along the ramparts to see the towers and gates surrounding Avignon’s historic centre. These 14th-century walls still help you understand the city’s layout. The official source also indicates access to a section o…
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Vacqueyras · Vaucluse
Rhonéa Vacqueyras
In Vacqueyras, the Rhonéa tasting room offers a chance to discover the cooperative's wines and the terroirs near the Dentelles de Montmirail. Tastings, tours and events are advertised throughout the year. Check their …
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Roussillon · Vaucluse
Sentier des Ocres
Explore Roussillon’s former ochre quarries among red and yellow cliffs. Two visit lengths let you explore at your own pace, with information panels on how the rocks formed and were quarried. The maintained path descen…
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Carpentras · Vaucluse
Carpentras Synagogue
Discover the history of the Jewish communities of the Comtat Venaissin in the synagogue in Carpentras. The tour presents the prayer hall and spaces linked to religious and everyday life, including the ritual baths and…
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Orange · Vaucluse
Théâtre antique d’Orange
Step inside the Théâtre antique d’Orange to see its great stage wall and discover the role of performance in Roman society. An audio guide accompanies your visit to the monument, while additional experiences are offer…
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