Entrechaux, Vaison la Romaine, the Department of Vaucluse

Entrechaux

7 km southeast of Vaison La Romaine placed at the top of a rock, the castle of Entrechaux dominates the valley of the riverOuvèze. The 1008 souls village Entrechaux is situated at the confluence of the river Ouvèze and the river Toulourenc at the bottom of the Mont Ventoux. The stormy past, first Celtic then Roman and from 1274 to 1791 under bishop rule, left its mark on the nature of the peaceable village. Main activity today is the culture of: asparagus, cherries, melons, apricots and wine–growing.

Vaison la Romaine

Jewel of Roman Provence. Archaeological excavations of historical significance provide a rich source into the people's everyday lives two thousand years past. The river Ouvèze splits the town Vaison La Romaine in half: The modern quarter and the picturesque historical part dating from the 13th century. The Old Town on the left bank is at the bottom of the castle ruin and built against a rock.

The Department of Vaucluse

People say in Vaucluse beats the heart of Provence, a Provence characterized by mountains (Mont Ventoux 1912m, Dentelles de Montmirail, Montagne du Luberon) vast plains and green hills. The varied landscape with vineyards, evergreen oak and pine woods, in springtime flowering cherry and apricot–trees invites you to walk, bike, ride, stay, eat and drink.