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Provence of the Popes and the Côtes-du-Rhône

From the Rhône to the Dentelles de Montmirail, Haut-Vaucluse combines vineyards, villages and ancient remains. Vaison-la-Romaine bears witness to Roman civilisation, while former papal estates recall the popes’ presence in the region. Around Gigondas, Cairanne and Beaumes-de-Venise, vineyard scenery accompanies the journey. These photographic features present its sites and villages.

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Cairanne

CairanneAn old village on a promontory and a vineyard in the Côtes-du-Rhône region renowned for the quality of its wine

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Châteauneuf-du-PapeFamous all over the world for its wine and vineyards, to see and taste...

Gigondas

GigondasGigondas has a famous wine-growing terroir, it is also a pretty village in the Haut Vaucluse

La Roque-Alric

La Roque-AlricOne of the smallest and most beautiful villages in the Vaucluse between the Dentelles de Montmirail and Mont Ventoux

Mornas et sa Forteresse

Mornas et sa ForteresseThe medieval fortress of Mornas watches over the Rhone Valley perched on an impressive cliff

Orange en Provence

Orange en ProvenceAt the gates of Provence, the Romans left a famous triumphal arch and a magnificent ancient Roman Theatre

Richerenches et le marché aux truffes

Richerenches et le marché aux truffesRicherenches hosts the largest truffle market in Europe

Séguret

SéguretOne of the most beautiful villages in France is located in the Haut-Vaucluse at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail.

Vacqueyras

VacqueyrasVacqueyras in the Haut Vaucluse is also the name of a famous Côtes-du-Rhône wine

Vaison-la-Romaine

Vaison-la-RomaineIn Vaison the Roman city faces the medieval city perched above the Ouvèze

Sources consulted on 4 November 2026: Office de tourisme Vaison Ventoux Provence.

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