Culture and architecture

The architectural heritage in Vaucluse has been left by several civilizations over a long and rich past. The strong Roman presence, the Middle Ages and the Papal court, the Renaissance and the classical period have all added to the rich architectural heritage in Vaucluse, home to man for many centuries.

Man has built and fashioned the landscape in Vaucluse for many different reasons – for spiritual life, whether Christian, Protestant or Jewish, for farming activity and rural development, harmonious co-existence of man and nature.
Today, these past riches provide visitors with countless delights and discoveries, during hikes, outings and visits.

Major sites and monuments...

Vaucluse one big history book just waiting to be read. Roman emperors walked here, the popes ruled from here, the great feudal lords made and unmade alliances, built towns, palaces and chateaux. (...)

Museums...

Museums were founded and opened in the 19th century, most often based on archaeological discoveries and private collections. Today, experts and amateurs alike continue work in these fields, exploring geological phenomena, art (...)

Week-end ideas...

In the footsteps of Jean-Henri Fabre

After breakfast, visit Orange and its beautiful Roman ...