Vaucluse: Hotels and accommodations
Accommodation in Vaucluse
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Vaucluse combines mountain and lowland landscapes that can be explored on walks and hikes. Tourist routes pass through vineyards and lavender fields, while signposted hiking trails lead to the summit of Mont Ventoux.
If you would like to find a hotel in Vaucluse, you can base your accommodation selection on this destination.
Landscape and trails
The Luberon ochre massif is protected and classified because of its landscape, historical and picturesque character. The CĂ´tes du Luberon appellation roughly corresponds to the Luberon limestone massif and its foothills in Vaucluse.
In the wider regional surroundings of the Vaucluse département lies the Grotte de Thouzon. The surrounding area of the Vaucluse département also includes Pié Rascas, L'ile aux castors and Fontaine de Vaucluse.
Culture and history
In Avignon-Montfavet, Memento brings together the département's archaeological service, the département's archives and museum storage facilities in an 11,000-square-metre heritage centre. Memento is dedicated to preserving and presenting 3,000 years of history and offers digital temporary exhibitions and digital permanent exhibitions, a 150-seat auditorium, educational spaces and an adjoining reading room.
The Musée-bibliothèque François Pétrarque in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse lies in the surrounding area of the Vaucluse département and is dedicated to the Italian humanist and poet Petrarch. The Musée du Cartonnage et de l’Imprimerie showcases industrial know-how related to packaging and printing. The Musée d’Histoire Jean Garcin 1939-1945 recounts the history of the Second World War in Provence.
The historic centre of Avignon, with the Palais des papes, the episcopal ensemble and the Pont d’Avignon, is an exceptional example of medieval architecture. The Théâtre antique d’Orange is one of the best-preserved large Roman theatres. The Arc de Triomphe d'Orange was built between 10 and 25.
The Abbaye Notre-Dame de Bon Secours lies in the vicinity of the Vaucluse département. The Abbaye de Sénanque and the Hôtel-Dieu are located in the surrounding area of the Vaucluse département.
Further activities
Lac de Monteux is suitable for stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking and pedal boating. Lac du Paty is used for swimming and is also a stop along the GR de Pays Tour des Dentelles de Montmirail hiking trail.
Seven villages in Vaucluse are classified as Plus Beaux Villages de France.
Other places
Other places: Beaumont-Du-Ventoux, BĂ©doin, Entrechaux, Malaucene, Savoillan, Flassan, Brantes, Saint-LĂ©ger-Du-Ventoux.
To the higher-level travel overview: Provence-Alpes-CĂ´te D'azur.
