Park in the parking lot opposite Place de la Grande Fontaine, just below the château. This is where you’ll enjoy the most spectacular view of thechurch, with its original bell tower, as well as the rooftops below, the covered washhouse and its charming fountain.
On the other side of the hill stand the remains of the château, destroyed by the inhabitants during the French Revolution. Now privately owned, it is unfortunately not open to visitors. Climb up to the church square to admire the breathtaking panorama over the plain and village, with Vaison castle rising out of the mountains in the background. The Romanesquechurch of Saint-Michel has been remodeled many times and features a wall-belfry topped bythree bells, adding a touch of originality to its facade.
Continue your exploration past the Mairie to reach the Grand Rue, bypassing the belfry. A gateway remains from the old fortifications, known as the Portail de Sabrun, traditionally associated with a massacre during the Wars of Religion. Beneath the Barrys (Provencal for “rampart”), a defensive tower still stands proudly.
The commune also boasts three Romanesque chapels. Now restored, they are the focus of traditional pilgrimages every year.
Puyméras church steeple
Village of Puymeras in Autumn
Puyméras village heritage
Puyméras village fountain
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Like the famous Bravade in Saint-Tropez, Puyméras also has its own bravade. The Bravadaïres, accompanied by music and people in Comtadin costume, fire blanks from their rifles to signal the start of the festivities.
