Discover our medieval villages of the Pays Voconces

1. Entrechaux

Located on the route des Princes d’Orange, the Provencal village of Entrechaux is dominated by its medieval castle. Its particularity lies in its proximity to the Toulourenc and Ouvèze rivers, which surround it and give it a special charm.

The village lies at the foot of the medieval castle, which dominates the landscape. The shady avenue of plane trees leads to the heart of the village. The picturesque streets, bustling with small local shops and friendly locals, offer a lively atmosphere.

The three restored Romanesque chapels scattered around the village and its surroundings are well worth a visit.

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2. Faucon

A little hidden treasure, the village of Faucon offers a breathtaking view of Mont Ventoux. The extraordinary panorama and houses built of local stone give Faucon its undeniable charm.

Rue du Belvédère, next to the church, leads to a square featuring the village’s ancient ramparts, with a number of medieval arcades and facades.

Faucon has a chapel inside the village, where a stone fountain and covered square invite you to relax. Outside the village is the Romanesque chapel of Sainte-Colombe, surrounded by oak trees.

Faucon is also the starting point for a number of hiking trails through the surrounding countryside.

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3. Mollans-sur-Ouvèze

Mollans-sur-Ouvèze is a charming village in the Drôme department. In the center of the village stands the majestic Dauphin fountain and its semicircular washhouse, emblematic symbols of the area. The fountain is a reminder of the village’s origins in the Dauphiné region, opposite the medieval tower housing the belfry.

As you explore the narrow streets of the old village, you can sense the importance of water to Mollans. In fact, there’s a signposted fountain trail.

Just beyond the bridge that links the modern and medieval parts of the village is the pretty little chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Compassion, remarkable for its corbelling over the Ouvèze. Part of the interior furnishings of Saint-Marcel church are listed as a Monument Historique. A real treasure to discover!

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4. Puyméras

Puyméras, perched on a hill, is dominated by its castle. The church with its unusual bell tower, often compared to a gendarme’s hat, is a distinctive feature of the village.

The Place de la Grande Fontaine, below the castle, offers a spectacular view of the church, its original bell tower and the rooftops below, as well as the washhouse and its fountain. From the church square, there’s a breathtaking panorama of the plain and village, with the castle of Vaison-la-Romaine rising out of the mountains in the background. Around the belfry, the remains of ancient fortifications can be admired, notably the gateway known as the Portail de Sabrun, which is associated with a massacre during the Wars of Religion.

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5. Saint-Marcellin-lès-Vaison

The village of Saint-Marcellin-lès-Vaison offers a haven of peace and quiet, with a discreet, authentic atmosphere that invites you to take a timeless getaway.

The Sainte-Marie-Madeleine chapel at the entrance to the village backs onto a majestic cypress tree, a real eye-catcher.

The village square, steeped in history, is the nerve center of Saint-Marcellin-lès-Vaison. Roman remains, such as the statues of Jupiter and Bacchus, have been discovered, evoking the village’s illustrious past. On a hilltop, you can see the ruins of the ancient castle, of which only a few walls remain today. Charm and mystery pervade the surrounding countryside, where the view of Mont Ventoux and the surrounding villages is fascinating.

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Village of Saint-Marcellin-lès-Vaison in autumn

Château de Taulignan in St-Marcellin in spring

Spring nuances with singing greens at the foot of the giant.

St Marcellin Village Pays Vaison Ventoux@l.pamato 6755

6. Saint-Romain-en-Viennois

Saint-Romain-en-Viennois is a medieval village in the Voconces region. Built on a promontory, it faces Mont Ventoux. This small fortified village, lined with plane and chestnut trees, still echoes with the stories of the Dauphins du Viennois.

The church, rebuilt in the 19th century, stands proudly alongside the château, retaining a visible corner tower and a fire hydrant. The church’s facade is embellished by its two bell towers, one topped by a campanile, the other by a pointed roof.

The Notre-Dame-de-l’Annonciation chapel, built on a saffron eminence, offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the entire village from its forecourt.