Around the villa::
Villa La Bacchante is situated just east of the centre of Rasteau in the direction of Roaix. 8 km west of Vaison-la-Romaine via the D975 and 22 km east of Orange (Autoroute A7), facing the Ouvèze valley, Rasteau (680 inhabitants) is a village of Upper Vaucluse wine-growers, perched 200 metres above sea level on a mound between plains and forests. The houses spread out at the foot of a beautiful 12th century Romanesque church, and the ruins of a 12th century château overlook the village. You can't miss the huge shady square, right in the heart of the village. This is where the locals meet up, find out what's going on and have a good gossip. Around the square are a few shops, the café, the village school, the mairie, the post office and even a tourist office. You will also find in Rasteau a magnificent wine co-operative and a vine cultivation museum. Villa La Bacchante is neighbouring Domaine des Girasols who are happy to host you in their tasting room.
...and more nearby::
Vaison-la-Romaine is just 5 mins. away to the east and this little town of 6000 inhabitants is the pounding heart of the region and provides a wealth of restaurants and shops, cultural events and historical places to visit. Additional activities available locally: Hiking and biking: starting at the villa many tracks in between the vineyards and the forests. Horseback riding - (10 min.) Vaison-la-Romaine - (5 min.): Chateau, roman amphitheater and village, Provencal market, brocante, restaurants and shops. Séguret lies at the other side of the valley (5 mins.): one of the official 'most beautiful villages in France': typical Provençal atmosphere and medieval character.
...and a little further::
Mont Ventoux - ( 20-30 min): cycling, hiking, skiing. Caves des Grand Crus du Cotes du Rhone - (0-30 min). Avignon - (30 mins.), medieval city, numerous festivals, Chateau des Papes Orange (20 mins.) Famous Roman amphitheatre, Golf Beautiful secluded beaches in the Toulerenc canyon - (20 min.) Canoeing on the Ardèche river - (35 mins.) Lavender fields end June, start July: Sault area (50 mins.) And much more.
Ski:
Mont Ventoux 1400-1600 m, 12 km piste, 9 lifts, in 25 mins. driving. Superdevoluy 1200-2500 m, 50 km piste, 23 lifts, in 100 mins. driving.
Golf:
Golf Orange 15 mins. Golf Vedène (Avignon) 35 mins. Golf Montilimar 40 mins.
Other Activities:
Petanque
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