scenic viewpoint
Mont Ventoux Summit Viewpoint
The 'Beast of Provence' at 1,912 metres, a barren lunar summit offering views from the Alps to the Mediterranean on clear days.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
Vaison-la-Romaine is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Sablet, 27km from Gorges de la Nesque Road.
Vaison-la-Romaine is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 6,207, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Vaison-la-Romaine 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 Vaison-la-Romaine to your route.
Vaison-la-Romaine (French pronunciation: [vɛzɔ̃ la ʁɔmɛn]; lit. 'Vaison-the-Roman'; Occitan: Vaison) is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.
Vaison-la-Romaine is famous for its Roman ruins and medieval town and cathedral. It is also unusual in the wayRead more
the ancient, medieval and modern towns, spanning 2,000 years of history, lie close together.
The old town is split into two parts: the "upper city" or Colline du Château on a hill on one side of the Ouvèze and, on the opposite bank, the "lower city" centred on the Colline de la Villasse.
With four theatres and numerous exhibitions and galleries, Vaison-la-Romaine is also renowned for its art scene. Many writers, painters and actors live in the area.
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Vaison-la-Romaine is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.2390 latitude, 5.0746 longitude.
Vaison-la-Romaine has a population of approximately 6,207 people, making it a town in France.
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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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
ancient ruins
The best-preserved Roman theatre in Europe, its towering stage wall still hosting performances after 2,000 years.
24 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
A serene Provençal balcony drive (D942) winding above a 400 m-deep limestone canyon near Mont Ventoux, with the Belvédère de Castellaras as its showpiece viewpoint.
27 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Endless rows of purple lavender perfume the high Vaucluse plateau every summer beneath Mont Ventoux.
31 km · about 35 min drive
waterfall
France's most powerful spring gushes from the foot of a cliff into an impossibly green pool.
36 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A serene 12th-century Cistercian abbey framed by its own postcard rows of summer lavender.
36 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A stunning hilltop village of white stone houses perched dramatically above the Luberon valley.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
The largest Gothic palace in the world, serving as the seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century.
38 km · about 45 min drive
April to October
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