In our series devoted to the villages of France, we invite you to gradually discover the 149 most beautiful villages in France. For this third opus, we have chosen to highlight the most beautiful villages of Vaucluse. In this department, seven villages are classified among The most beautiful villages in France.
An south-eastern France, Vaucluse is nestled between Gard, Ardèche, Drôme, Alpes de Haute-Provence, Var and Bouches-du-Rhône. The most beautiful villages of Vaucluse constitute magnificent Provençal destinations for visitors in search of authenticity. In the heart of the Rhône valley, this department known for the city of the Popes and Mont-Ventoux, but also for the Lubéron natural park, or for its Gallo-Roman heritage, offers a diversity of discoveries and experiences in wilderness.
Omnipresent nature
Provencal architecture, dry stone buildings, scrubland, pine forests, vineyards, lavender and songs of cicadas await visitors to the seven emblematic villages of Vaucluse. In this little paradise sheltered by Mont-Ventoux, the Dentelles de Montmirail, the Monts de Vaucluse and the Lubéron mountain, the heart of Provence builds. Nature is also omnipresent there. The immense forests, the numerous rivers, or the ochres of the magnificent village of Roussillon offer visitors a multitude of walks, hikes and discoveries of nature.
Vaucluse, a land steeped in history
Over the centuries, the Vaucluse was shaped by the builders. The hilltop villages, the castles of Gordes and Séguret, but also the abbeys, the Romanesque chapels, the wash houses, the fountains, the belfries or the bories, are the precious witnesses of the past centuries. The villages of Ménerbes and Roussillon tell the story of the extraction of Luberon stone and ochres. AT Ansouis the thousand-year-old castle, for its part, proudly faces the Grand Lubéron.
Living traditions in the most beautiful villages of Vaucluse
À Lourmarin, art is at the rendezvous. The art galleries can be discovered around the alleys. This village which was the stronghold of Albert Camus, has retained its charm of yesteryear. It still attracts many artists in search of inspiration today. In Provence, wine also holds an important place as evidenced by the Séguret vineyard. This terroir proudly bears its controlled designation of origin. And what about the bustling markets? You can taste the best specialties in a light atmosphere. Olives, fruit from the orchard, vegetables from the kitchen garden, goat cheese, truffles… But also all the everyday objects fashioned by passionate craftsmen. The santons of Provence They also hold pride of place on the shelves. All the art of life and an authenticity that delight the inhabitants of these villages, as well as summer visitors.
The Gorges de la Nesque
From the village of Venascan, the Gorges de la Nesque, classified as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, are more confidential than their neighbors in the Verdon. They are an essential step for lovers of biodiversity and nature sports. On foot or by mountain bike, the limestone cliffs, tracks, tunnels and viewpoints on Mont Ventoux delight the curious and the sportsmen.
You will understand, the villages classified among the most beautiful villages of France in Vaucluse, are concentrates of Provence in terms of natural, cultural and historical heritage. Madame de Sévigné had known how to see the beauty of this southern land.
“I come back to you again, that is to say to this divine fountain of Vaucluse; what a beauty ! Petrarch was right to speak of it often. "
Madame de Sevigne
“We all need colors” is one of the mottos of Vaucluse. If you are one of those who need color in their life, then do not hesitate to visit one of the most beautiful villages in Vaucluse as soon as possible.
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