Venasque

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Venasque is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. ()

Alternative names: Population: 1 thous. (2019)Area: 13.52 mi²Coordinates: 43°59'42"N, 5°8'50"E

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFrance

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Nearby attractions include: Sénanque Abbey, Malemort-du-Comtat, Carpentras Cathedral, Arch of Carpentras.

5 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Monastery, Romanesque architecture
Sénanque 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...
1.8 miN
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Malemort-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.
6.4 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Church, Gothic architecture
Carpentras 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.
6.4 miNW
Arch
Arch 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.
6.4 miNW
Library
Bibliothèque 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.
5.2 miS
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Fontaine-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...
4.4 miW
Church
Église 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.
6.5 miNW
City gate
Porte d'Orange, Carpentras
167 min walk • The Porte d'Orange is located in the commune of Carpentras, north of the city center.
1.9 miW
Church
Saint-Didier Church, Saint-Didier
50 min walk • The Saint-Didier church is located in Saint-Didier, in Vaucluse.
6.9 miSE
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Joucas, 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.
4.3 miN
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Mazan
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...