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Palais des Papes
The largest Gothic palace in the world, serving as the seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
Orange is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Caderousse, 35km from Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.
Orange is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 30,530, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Orange sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Orange to your route.
The Battle of the Rhône Crossing was a battle during the Second Punic War in September of 218 BC. Hannibal marched on the Italian Alps, and an army of Gallic Volcae attacked the Carthaginian army on the east bank of the Rhône. The Roman army camped near Massalia. The Volcae tried to prevent the Carthaginians fromRead more
crossing the Alps and invading Italy.
Before they crossed the river, the Carthaginians sent a detachment to cross upriver, under Hanno, son of Bomilcar, and took up position behind the Gauls. Once the detachment was in place, Hannibal crossed the river with the main contingent of his army. As the Gauls massed to oppose Hannibal, Hanno attacked their rear and routed the Volcae army. This was Hannibal's first major battle (victory) outside of the Iberian Peninsula. It gave him an unopposed path to the Alps and into Italy.
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Orange is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.1381 latitude, 4.8102 longitude.
Orange has a population of approximately 30,530 people, making it a town in France.
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Full driving guide for France8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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The largest Gothic palace in the world, serving as the seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century.
21 km · about 25 min drive
bridge
The famous half-bridge of the children's song, jutting into the Rhône beneath Avignon's papal ramparts.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Remarkably preserved three-tiered Roman aqueduct bridge built in the first century AD in southern France.
31 km · about 35 min drive
racetrack
Twisting, roller-coaster circuit in the sun-baked hills near Nimes, famed as France's most technical track; a favourite of motorcyclists and track-day drivers, and one of few French circuits run anti-clockwise.
34 km · about 40 min drive
waterfall
France's most powerful spring gushes from the foot of a cliff into an impossibly green pool.
35 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The 'Beast of Provence' at 1,912 metres, a barren lunar summit offering views from the Alps to the Mediterranean on clear days.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
A serene 12th-century Cistercian abbey framed by its own postcard rows of summer lavender.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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A stunning hilltop village of white stone houses perched dramatically above the Luberon valley.
40 km · about 45 min drive
April to October
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