Park in the car park opposite la place de la grande fontaine, just below the castle. This is where you can enjoy the most spectacular view ofthe church, 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 castle, destroyed by the locals during the French Revolution. Now bought by a private individual, it is unfortunately not open to visitors. Climb up to the church square to admire the breathtaking panorama over the plain and the village, with Vaison castle rising out of the mountains in the background. The Romanesque-style church of Saint-Michel has been remodelled many times and features a facade witha bell tower-wall topped with three bells that adds a touch of originality to its facade.
Continue your exploration past the Mairie to reach the Grand Rue, bypassing the belfry. Still remaining from the old fortifications is a gate called the Sabrun Gate, associated by tradition with a massacre during the Wars of Religion. Beneath the Barrys (Provençal for ramparts), you can see a defensive tower still standing proudly.
In the commune, there are also three Romanesque chapels. Restored, they are the focus of traditional pilgrimages every year.
Puyméras church steeple
