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Population: about 6000 residents
Location: 27 km to the North of Orange on the D 975
The castle overlooking the town
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| Sometimes known as Little Rome because it is surrounded by seven hills, Vaison-la-Romaine is one of the jewels of Provence.
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Places to see and things to do
Location on a map
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Built on the remains of a Roman city, Vaison shows off its rich heritage in the numerous ruins at the two archaeological sites of Puymin and La Vilasse, as well as the Roman bridge and the magnificently preserved ancient theatre. It is there that the Choralies, one of the most important song festivals in Europe, takes place, as does the Festival de Vaison every year in July and August.
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From the medieval Old Town there is a lovely view of the hills in the distance. The ruins of the castle are in line with the statue of the Black Virgin, the two highest points of the town.
The Place Monfort is the liveliest spot in Vaison, with its beautiful fountain and its many bars and bistros in the shade of plane trees. Market day is Tuesday when the square is particularly busy, full of the colours and smells of Provence.
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| THINGS TO DO AND PLACES TO SEE |
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Activities in Vaison
- Market on Tuesdays
- Swimming pool
- Tennis
- Mini golf
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Cinema
- Night club
- Many restaurants
Sites of historical interest
- Excavations of Puymin, La Villasse and the ancient theatre
- Roman bridge over the Ouvéze
- The cathedral of Our Lady of Nazareth and its cloisters
- The chapel of St Quenin with its sculptures
- Old Town with its church dating from 1464 and its castle
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Around Vaison
The region abounds in wonderful places for hiking, pony trekking and trail biking, as well as climbing. Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail are not far away...
Mont Ventoux seen from Vaison
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