Venasque
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Venasque is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. ()
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Nearby attractions include: Sénanque Abbey, Malemort-du-Comtat, Carpentras Cathedral, Arch of Carpentras.
Sacred and religious sites, Monastery, Romanesque architectureSénanque Abbey, Gordes
127 min walk • Nestled amidst the rolling lavender fields of Provence, the Sénanque Abbey is a historic gem located in the picturesque village of Gordes, France. This Cistercian abbey, founded in 1148, is a prime example of Romanesque architecture and has been an active monastery...
LocalityMalemort-du-Comtat
47 min walk • Malemort-du-Comtat is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.
Sacred and religious sites, Church, Gothic architectureCarpentras Cathedral, Carpentras
164 min walk • Carpentras Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church and former cathedral in Carpentras, Provence, France. The church was built in the 15th century by the order of Benedict XIII. The site used to be a Roman cathedral.
ArchArch of Carpentras, Carpentras
164 min walk • The Arch of Carpentras is a Roman triumphal arch from the beginning of the first century AD, located at Carpentras in the French department of Vaucluse. It has a single fornix, framed by fluted lesenes and decorated with an archivolt of vine tendrils. At the outer corners there are engaged columns.
LibraryBibliothèque Inguimbertine, Carpentras
164 min walk • The Bibliothèque Inguimbertine is a scholarly library located in Carpentras. It was established by Joseph-Dominique d'Inguimbert, the Bishop of Carpentras from 1735 to 1754. It has been called "the oldest of our municipal libraries" by current chief librarian Jean-François Delmas. It currently contains about 220,000 books.
LocalityFontaine-de-Vaucluse
132 min walk • Situated in the picturesque Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is a charming commune known for its stunning natural beauty and rich history. The town is named after the impressive natural spring that flows from the Vaucluse mountains...
ChurchÉglise Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth, Pernes-les-Fontaines
112 min walk • The church of Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth is a church of Romanesque origin located in Pernes-les-Fontaines in the French department of Vaucluse in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
City gatePorte d'Orange, Carpentras
167 min walk • The Porte d'Orange is located in the commune of Carpentras, north of the city center.
ChurchSaint-Didier Church, Saint-Didier
50 min walk • The Saint-Didier church is located in Saint-Didier, in Vaucluse.
LocalityJoucas, Luberon
177 min walk • Joucas is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. The town is located on the perimeter of the Parc naturel régional du Luberon.
LocalityMazan
111 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Mazan is the Château de Mazan, a magnificent 18th-century castle that has been lovingly restored and converted into a luxury hotel. Steeped in history, the castle offers guided tours that provide insight into its rich past and the...
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur