Venasque

Vaucluse

Military architecture

Roman fortification

Religious heritage

One of the oldest religious buildings in France

Local produce and gastronomy

Venasque Mountain Cherries

The cherry season

At the foot of Mont Ventoux, perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking vineyards, scrubland and cherry orchards, Venasque is an ancient medieval town, of which the remains of the ramparts and three Saracen towers still stand today. In the heart of this Provençal village, you’ll find steep, narrow streets and golden-hued stone houses, as well as the Notre-Dame cathedral and a magnificent baptistery dating from the 11th century.

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Baptistère

Dating from the 6th century, the baptistery has been altered several times and features blind arcades and a variety of capitals. It is one of the oldest religious buildings in France.

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Eglise Notre-Dame

This 13th-century church houses a Crucifixion painting by the Avignon School and a processional cross dating from 1498.

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A legend from Venasque

Saint Siffrein leapt from the top of the village with his horse, into the void. His horse struck a standing stone with its hoof, and then they ‘landed’ on the cliff opposite. With a second leap, they reached Carpentras! The Chapel of Saint Siffrein stands on the spot where the stone once lay; it is said to be his funerary basilica.

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La Planette

Meublés et Gîtes

This 300m² villa in the heart of the village of Venasque can accommodate 14 people in its six tastefully decorated bedrooms. Its garden and swimming pool make it a haven of peace.

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