The department Vaucluse:
The department Vaucluse is one of the most beautiful, historically richest an cultural most active departments of France. One says in the Vaucluse beats the heart of Provence. An area sculptured by mountains (Mont Ventoux 1912 m) Dentelles de Montmirail, Montagne de Luberon) with vast planes and green hills. Wineries, evergreen oaks and pines, flowering fruit trees lend the landscape its character and invite you to walk, to bike, to ride or just to relax. Hills and mountains cover more than the half area of the department.
Culture/sports:
Considered as a major event and a “must” on the French theatrical calendar, the “Avignon Festival” (every year in July) attracts the attention of professionals and amateurs from all over the world. Also the roman theatres in Orange and Vaison-la-Romaine invite you to their open-air festivals. There’s a lot to discover in the Provence like castles, picturesque villages, caves and canyons, archaeological finds of high importance. The rocks of the „Dentelles de Montmirail“ are prepared for climbing.
Itinerary:
Public transport up to Vaison-la-Romaine. Car recommended.
Other Activities:
climbing
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