Malaucene: Hotels and accommodations
Accommodation in Malaucene
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Malaucène is a medieval village at the foot of Mont Ventoux. Finding a hotel in Malaucène can be part of planning your personal stay.
Culture and history
The Portail Saint-Jean is a legendary rock that is said to form the entrance to an imaginary cave guarded by a Golden Goat.
The Notre-Dame-du-Groseau Chapel dates back to the 11th century. Connected to it is a larger building with a circular interior, which is classified as a historic monument. The chapel's monastery served as a summer residence for Clement V, the first Avignon pope.
The Calvaire de Malaucène consists of 14 small oratories depicting the Stations of the Cross. Along the Route des Remparts, the former fortification walls were reused in the construction of many houses. The fortified church of Malaucène features majestic architecture and an impressive interior.
Nature
The Groseau spring emerges from the rock and flows into a broad basin with a clear bottom. It was used for irrigation and once powered up to 17 mills.
The area around the Groseau spring lies between meadows and forests. Its coolness and tranquility invite walkers to enjoy it on warm days. From the Calvaire de Malaucène, its slopes and calade lead to a panoramic viewpoint. There is also an orientation table at the Calvaire.
Trails and activities
The GR de Pays Massif du Ventoux passes through Malaucène from the Chapelle Saint Roch to the Chapelle de Piaud, passing by the Groseau spring along the way. In Malaucène and the surrounding area, there are numerous starting points for hikes, scenic cycling tours and horseback rides.
A guided cycling tour begins in the center of Malaucène, leads to the first hairpin bends of Mont Ventoux and returns to Malaucène. It runs entirely on paved roads, is approximately 22 km long and has an elevation gain of around 450 m.
Local flavors
L'Atelier d'Hippolyte offers a walk through apricot and pomegranate orchards at La Chambette in Malaucène, ending with a tasting of its own products.
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