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1 day in Vaucluse

One day is of course a bit short to discover all of Vaucluse !
However, do not miss Avignon, and you can also choose from among the suggestions below.

 
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Avignon

Morning : Avignon


Avignon, also known as the “Papal City” was papal territory for almost five centuries. Seven successive Popes lived in and ruled from Avignon during nearly the entire 14th century, drawing intellectual and artistic influence to the city that continues today. Avignon has over 4 kilometers of ramparts around the centre city, palaces, churches, cobblestone streets and lovely city mansions, beautiful shopping and relaxing city squares …
Be sure to see :
> The Palace of the Popes : A palace that is both fortress and church, one of the most splendid monuments from the Middle Ages.
> The Pont St Bénézet, the famous “ Pont d’Avignon” sung the world over in the beloved children’s song.
> The Angladon-Dubrujeau Museum : with works by Cézanne, Van Gogh, Sisley, Picasso, Foujita, Modigliani, Degas…

Also see :
>  Calvet Museum   (Fine Arts museum)
>  Vouland Museum (Decorative Arts from the 18th century)
>  Petit Palais museum (Italian primitives and the Avignon School)
>  Lambert Collection (contemporary art)
>  The Halles Marketplace (closed on Mondays)

> For more information

 

 

 

Isle sur la sorgue

The Afternoon :

 

Option 1 :

Visit Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape (25 minutes from Avignon)

 

Orange : The city of Orange is internationally famous for its prestigious Roman monuments that are part of UNESCO World Heritage: commemorative Arch of Triumph under which the victorious Roman Legions once marched, and the fabulous Roman Theatre, the best preserved theatre in the world.
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Châteauneuf du Pape : the most renowned wine in the Côtes du Rhône. Internationally famous for its very special characteristics stemming from the strong sunshine and low rainfall and other aspects of the local terroir. Rhone river pebbles cover the soil, storing the day’s heat and releasing it after day is done.
Many tasting cellars are open to the public.
> For more information

 

 

 

l'isle sur la sorgue

Option 2
Isle sur la Sorgue and Fontaine de Vaucluse (25 minutes from Avignon)
Worth a visit at all times, and particularly on a Sunday, go for Isle sur la Sorgue: referred to as “Little Venice”, Isle sur la Sorgue is built on several arms of the Sorgue river which drive the old water wheels. There is a big Provencal market on Sunday morning, and there are over 300 antique dealers open on Saturday and Sunday. Isle sur la Sorgue is famous as the biggest concentration of antique dealers in France outside of Paris.
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Then, on to Fontaine de Vaucluse: Discover one of the strongest resurgences in Europe, which gushes from the earth at the base of a cliff. See the Vallis Clausa paper mill, the Museum of the Underground World, the Santon museum, or the museum devoted to the poet Petrarch, who drew his inspiration from this site.

 

gordes
Option n°3 
Gordes, Sénanque Abbey, Roussillon (Luberon) (40 minutes from Avignon)

Make the trip to the Luberon hills to see the village of Gordes, ranked as one of the "most beautiful villages in France”. Stone homes clinging to the hillside, nestled around the castle which overlooks the village. See the drystone walls and bories which were lived in by farming families up until the early 20th century. Don’t miss a view of beautiful Senanque Abbey, one of the most beautiful Romanesque abbeys in Provence.

Barely 10 minutes from Gordes, stop in the village of Roussillon, also ranked as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in France”, famous for the ochre-streaked cliffs it is built among. Ochre colours in the surrounding area vary from bright yellow to deep red. Stroll the Ochre Path, a 45-minute round-trip trail which winds through the ochre landscape, and learn about the area from informative signs along the way.
> For more information on ochre