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178 · Places to discover
Bonnieux · Vaucluse
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
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
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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Marseille · Bouches-du-Rhône
At Porte d’Aix, discover the triumphal arch marking a former entrance to Marseille. Take time to observe its sculpted sides and its setting in the city. The monument can be viewed from the surrounding public space; th…
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Nice · Alpes-Maritimes
The Promenade des Anglais runs along the baie des Anges, between palm trees, beaches and blue chairs. Come for a walk by the water, watch the light on the Mediterranean or stop to take in the sea views. This spacious …
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Avignon · Vaucluse
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
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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Cotignac · Var
On mont Verdaille in Cotignac, Notre-Dame-de-Grâces sanctuary combines a church, an esplanade and a view over the plain. Please note: the official alert of 23 September 2026 states that, following the fires, access is…
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Salon-de-Provence · Bouches-du-Rhône
In Salon-de-Provence, a guided tour of the Marius Fabre workshops introduces traditional Marseille soap-making. The soap factory tour lasts around 30–40 minutes and is free for individual visitors. The museum on the s…
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Roussillon · Vaucluse
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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Aix-en-Provence · Bouches-du-Rhône
In the former tile factory in Les Milles, the Site-Mémorial explores the history of internment and deportation between 1939 and 1942. The visitor route combines historical, commemorative and reflective sections, linki…
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Carpentras · Vaucluse
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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Arles · Bouches-du-Rhône
Discover the remains of the Roman theatre in Arles, its tiered seating, orchestra and the columns of its former stage. The site also hosts performances at certain times. Separate admission conditions apply to monument…
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Orange · Vaucluse
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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Fréjus · Var
A short walk from the old town, the Roman theatre shows how Fréjus already brought city life and entertainment together in Antiquity. The remains, built from Estérel sandstone, are now surrounded by modern seating tha…
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Marseille · Bouches-du-Rhône
Head down to the Vallon des Auffes to discover a small harbour framed by fishermen’s houses and traditional boats. The arches of the Corniche bridge form the backdrop to this waterfront stop. View the traditional poin…
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Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat · Alpes-Maritimes
The visit combines a Belle Époque residence, its collections and nine gardens with different atmospheres on cap Ferrat.
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Beaulieu-sur-Mer · Alpes-Maritimes
Facing the baie des Fourmis, villa Kérylos offers a glimpse of a home designed in the early 20th century, inspired by ancient Greece. Around the central courtyard, frescoes, mosaics and furniture form a visitor route …
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Hyères · Var
In the hills above Hyères, Villa Noailles offers a chance to explore a 1920s building now used as an exhibition venue. The visit connects the story of the couple who commissioned it, Charles and Marie-Laure de Noaille…
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Gordes · Vaucluse
Stroll among the dry-stone huts of the Village des Bories. Sheepfolds, bread ovens, wine vats and enclosures help you imagine how this former rural settlement was organised. Look at the vaults built without mortar and…
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Draguignan · Var
At the Chabran cultural centre in Draguignan, the Departmental Archives preserve documents relating to the history of Var and make them accessible to the public. The venue welcomes researchers and visitors interested …
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Carpentras · Vaucluse
Housed in the Hôtel-Dieu in Carpentras, the Inguimbertine combines collections of old books, artworks and temporary exhibitions. The photograph shows the historic building, not the current galleries.
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Le Beausset · Var
The bust of Jean-Étienne-Marie Portalis is housed in the ceremonial hall of Le Beausset town hall, on place Jean-Jaurès. The tourist listing attributes this sculpture to Louis-Pierre Deseine. It can only be viewed by …
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Les Baux-de-Provence · Bouches-du-Rhône
In the former quarries of Les Baux-de-Provence, discover a venue dedicated to immersive shows combining digital images and music. The daytime programme varies by date: in 2026, the site advertises sessions dedicated t…
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