Top Things to do in Vaucluse
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Top 10 Things to do in Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Discover the best top things to do in Vaucluse, France including Les Caves Saint Charles, Palais des Papes, Parc Naturel Regional du Luberon, Roman Theatre of Orange, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Market, Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque, Fort de Buoux (Citadelle du Luberon), Le Sentier des Ocres, Gorges du Toulourenc, Parc Spirou Provence.
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1. Les Caves Saint Charles
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 306 reviews
EXCLUSIVE PRIVED TASTING BY APPOINTMENT BOOKING ONLINE ONLY . A new place located in original Pope's cellar dating from the 13th century. Amazing wine tasting of different Chateauneuf du Pape wines by Guy Bremond, a professional master Sommelier & Tasting ambassador . Daily tastings, phenomenal experience. Worldwide Shipping Services . Cooking Class , Chef Table with panoramic terrasse overlooking the vineyard's
Reviewed By QueenieEC
My husband and I had an incredible experience and it made for a spectacular birthday present for him thanks to Guy and his wonderful team - David our wine host who made us feel at home and taught us so much about wine appreciation, and our fantastic chef who cooked up a beautiful feast! Everything made for a wonderful day - amazing food, amazing view, amazing service and company. David, please come and visit us Down Under (but maybe skip Tamworth this time!)
2. Palais des Papes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10,840 reviews
The residence of the soveriegn pontiffs in the 14th century is the largest Gothic Palace in the world. 25 areas to visit : ceremonila halls, chapels, cloister, the Pope's provate apartments with their priceless frescos, as well as a scenographic area, the Musée de l'Oeuvre, wich presents the development and history of the building since it was build. Ranked as UNESCO world heritage.
Reviewed By YairBarZohar - Qiryat Ata, Israel
After going through some of Avignon's other sites, you finally reached the highlight - the Pope's Palace. The palace, built between 1335 and 1352, is the largest Gothic palace in the world. This palace served as the residence of the popes in the 14th century and was also the place where six closed meetings were held, under which six popes were elected. This important site entered the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1995. As part of your visit to the Pope's Palace, you can tour more than 25 rooms open to the public. One of the highlights of the visit is the opportunity to see the Pope's living rooms from the time he lived here. Also, be impressed by the spectacular fresco paintings, which adorn a large part of the halls and chapels. You can hire an audio guide at the entrance. If you wish, you can choose to visit the Pope's Palace as part of a guided walking tour of Avignon, which includes a queue entrance to the Pope's Palace. Admission is reasonable. Children 8 and under come in for free. The card can be used with the San Benza Bridge. Opening hours: from April to the end of June and September to the beginning of November from 9:00 to 19:00, November to the end of February from 9:30 to 17:45, March from 9:00 to 18:30, July to 9 : 00-20: 00, August 9: 00-20: 30. How long should you visit? Between two and three hours. The Pope's Palace is adjacent to Avignon Cathedral to the south.
3. Parc Naturel Regional du Luberon
4. Roman Theatre of Orange
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,340 reviews
Built under Emperor Augustus in the 1st century AD, the Roman Theatre of Orange experienced a real rebirth in 2003, transporting visitors back to Imperial Rome. The new tour and the free audioguide in seven languages tell visitors about the shows and social life in the Provencal city during Roman times. In the new projection room, the film, with computer-generated images and reconstructions of shows, retraces the history of the Roman Theatre of Orange.
Reviewed By 71pawelk
Absolutely magnificent! One of the must see places while visiting the region. An excellent examplre of roman architecture and style.
5. L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Market
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4.5 based on 1,311 reviews
I am a stall holder on the antiques market and it is a super colourful place to work and visit. The market is on every sunday from around 8 am, there is a general markey selling local produce and many other things to tempt you. Along the Ave 4 hostages there is the antique market that is open all day, there is a variety of antiques and unique different things to look at and purchase as a souveneer from provence. Each year there are 2 INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUE FAIRS one at Easter and the other is over the 15th August each year when the whole town explodes with antiques, art and wierd and wonderful things to buy and look at. Check it out and come along you will not be dissapointed.
Reviewed By jonathanthierrymarem - New York City, United States
Eight days of fun in discovering period objects and enjoying an excellent chocolate.....houses and architecture typical of the south of France
6. Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque
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4.5 based on 2,368 reviews
Founded in the 12th century, Notre-Dame-de-Sénanque is a unique example of a Cistercian abbey and still an active monastery.
Reviewed By pollypoulter1969
A beautiful place of full of atmosphere and tranquility. Better than the more publicised Musee de lavande. Here you get to experience the true lives led by the monks, and how they farm the surrounding expanse of lavender fields.
7. Fort de Buoux (Citadelle du Luberon)
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4.5 based on 121 reviews
At the top of the rocky spur, the Buoux Fort served as a refuge for the population during the Middle Ages.
Reviewed By aquaspeleo - Derry, United Kingdom
Yes, we loved it. Once we found it!!! It isn't in the small village of Buoux but about 3 miles distant. You go through the amazing climbing area. Huge limestone walls and overhangs. Drive past all the car parks until the one immediately before the gates at the end of the road. 11 minutes of uphill walking on a good track give you a clue this is going to be a challenge. And it's an amazing walk past woodland and a lovely rock undercut. The gentleman at the house was very short on conversation but gave us an English guide. One sheet of a4 with 36 one word descriptions of items on the hand drawn map. Off we went up the rickety uneven walk, up slope to what appeared to be a very basic shell. In we went and got very confused. Which way? Where? What is what? Then it slowly dawned on us. This was a massive example of what Roman architecture was all about. And there was plenty of it! We climbed ever higher up the hill. It got more and more interesting. It lacked description of items but our discussions between us two finally sussed out what was going on. There were some extremely precipitous areas and it did really underline that it's very unsafe for children or those who can't be trusted to control their movements. I don't walk so well any more but my previous climbing skills ensured I was safe on the very uneven route. The final piece de resistance is the secret stairway out of the place. Here, if you suffer any vertigo, don't do it! Go back the way you came. But that exit route is a bit of a navigation challenge as the white painted arrows have slowly weathered down. But hey it was fun! And we learnt a lot! If you suffer from vertigo or you can't control your children or if you're infirm in your leg movements you might want to think twice but this place is well worth it if that's ok.
8. Le Sentier des Ocres
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4.5 based on 3,702 reviews
Reviewed By Fijnproevertje
It's like walking trough a red sand canyon, very pleasant and great with kids. It's best to ware closed shoes as the red sand sticks on your feet & shoes.
9. Gorges du Toulourenc
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4.5 based on 424 reviews
Reviewed By rowanm696 - Austin, United States
This is a wonderful river walk that winds its way up along flat planes and through mountain gorges. You are walking IN the stream so bring water shoes or hiking sandals and while most of it is only ankle or calf deep, there are some places (near the gorges) where it gets waist deep. You can park in 2 places. In the main parking area you walk down to the bridge and enter the river there, in the other parking lot, you have to walk up the river a little ways to get to the bridge. To get to the gorges and deeper parts of the river you must go upstream from the bridge (where they sell ice cream). You can walk for 10 minutes or for hours, and there are lots of banks on the river where you can get out of the water and sunbathe or have lunch, or just sit and relax. A great afternoon plan for couples or families.
10. Parc Spirou Provence
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 783 reviews
