Castles & Monuments

Wonderful castle between Middle-Ages and Renaissance.

The monumental residence of the pontiffs, a symbol of the Church's influence on the Christian West in the 14th century, is the largest Gothic palace in the world!

During the time of the Roman occupation, this site was already used as a burial grounds, outside of the walls surrounding Avenio.

The Pont Julien was built on the Via Domitia, the oldest road in France, laid out by the Romans to link the Empire to its conquests.

This stronghold developed over the centuries from an oppidum. It was part of a strategic defense system stretching from the Combe de Lourmarin to Sivergues and beyond, providing c…

The Château is a listed site, with its troglodytic dwellings and its theater of greenery, from which you can contemplate the Sainte-Victoire Mountain, the Alpilles mountain range a…

The park of L'Arbousière is the Parc de la Chapelle, it brings together: the village hall of L'Arbousière, the Adventure Park (a playground), the Noria garden and the building wher…

The French Castel Gandolfo

“A Heritage, a region and the pleasure of welcoming" 5,388 inhabitants

Mr. Guiffray, owner of the feudal castle of Entrechaux, through the intermediary of the Association, opens the doors of the site for you to discover its architecture, history and r…

Perched high above the village, the ruins are a very pleasant place to stroll. From there, the view embraces an exceptional panorama of Fontaine de Vaucluse, the spring and a larg…

The Museum of History evokes the daily life of the French between 1939 and 1945.

At the entrance to the Fontaine-de-Vaucluse valley stands a majestic aqueduct, built between 1854 and 1857. This structure allows the passage of the Canal de Carpentras, which is u…

The feudal castle belonged to the Princes of Orange, and was probably used as a secondary residence. Then, in 1678, the Hospices were established here. After the French Revolution,…

The château, rebuilt in 1525, already existed in 1031. Well-preserved and carefully restored, it combines the architecture of the troubled Middle Ages with the new art of living of…

Château Malijay is a 140-hectare wine estate in the commune of Jonquières between the vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas, in the southern area of AOC Côtes du Rhône.

THE most amazing example of the Renaissance architecture in Provence!

Take a free tour of the castle and plunge into the heart of the Middle Ages. A treasure hunt on the fantastic animals of Provence will enliven your children's visit. Join us for a …

These are the remains of a 19th-century aqueduct, with arches resting on circles instead of the conventional square or rectangular pillars. After collapsing in 1945, it has been pa…

Today, only ruins remain, with some ramparts and sections of the wall, traces of the drawbridge, moat and a suspended staircase on the arch and carved into the stone to join it to …

The Château de Fargues was originally the palace of a Cardinal, in the 14th century. Today it belongs to the City Hall of Le Pontet. It houses the Conservatory for the Greater Avig…

Listed historical monument since 1973. Discover the history of this castle and its owner, the curse and all the anecdotes of this monument.

As a crossing point between four departments in the southern Luberon: Vaucluse, Var, Bouches du Rhône and Alpes de Hautes Provence, the Mirabeau Bridge remains a magnificent struct…

Come and push open the door of the Mornas fortress. A host of ladies and lords will tell you all about the customs and traditions of the Middle Ages in an original, entertaining an…

A fortified city. Since the end of the 12th century, the city of Pertuis has had a "barri" or surrounding wall. In the middle of the XIVth century, the Great Companies (1) were thr…

THE KEEP, VESTIGE OF THE COUNT'S CASTLE Vestige of the new castle (1), that William II, Count of Forcalquier, had built between 1190 and 1209 in the cemetery of Saint-Nicolas, the…

Discover the village and its history by following the 6 signposts along the way. Start in front of the belfry.

In the heart of Provence, this ancient and small medieval village of Richerenches, with the Commandery of the Knight Templars and being also the capital of the truffle will surpris…

The Belfry, with its vaulted passageway, is part of the medieval ramparts that bear witness to the Templars' occupation in the 12th century.

Château de Thézan - The Diamond of Provence! In the heart of the old village of Saint-Didier, come and discover this Renaissance masterpiece. Listed as a Monument Historique, the C…

Sorgues 18764 inhabitants

Built solidly on the rock, overlooking the city, it is visible from all directions and serves as an unmissable landmark. The count’s castle is currently undergoing renovation: plea…

Château de Simiane was once owned by Pauline de Simiane, granddaughter of the Marquise de Sévigné. A free cultural venue in Provence, it offers exhibitions, concerts, events and to…

Markings : 15 signs and signposts starting from the Tourist Office.

The architecture of the Ripert Tower is in the Romanesque tradition. It is square in shape and 17 metres high and has three floors and a terrace, to which a small structure has bee…

Important city in the Papal States, Valréas has kept from its past a rich heritage : nearly a thousand years of history to be discovered, with some exceptional events, a prestigiou…