There’s nothing like the village of Saint-Marcellin-lès-Vaison for a taste of peace and quiet. This village with its discreet, authentic charms invites you to a timeless getaway.
As soon as you arrive, let yourself be captivated by the chapel of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, set against a majestic cypress tree, the only building in the commune with a peaceful soul.
Continue on to the village square, the beating heart of Saint-Marcellin-lès-Vaison, brimming with history. Roman remains such as the statues of Jupiter and Bacchus bear witness to its illustriouspast. In the Middle Ages, Saint-Marcellin passed from the hands of the Princes of Orange to those of the Taulignan family, whose private château stands in the middle of a large park, which also contains an ancient Romanesque chapel.
If you explore the village a little further, you’ll be able to make out the remains of the ancient castle, of which only a few walls remain. Charm and mystery are the order of the day in the surrounding countryside, where the Mont Ventoux and views of the surrounding villages fascinate.
Saint-Marcellin-lès-Vaison opens its doors to you… Come and listen to the murmur of past centuries and feel the gentle way of life that reigns in this peaceful village.
Village of Saint-Marcellin-Lès-Vaison
Village of Saint-Marcellin-lès-Vaison in autumn
Taulignan Castle
St Marcellin Village Pays Vaison Ventoux
Saint Marcellin chapel at Taulignan castleDID YOU KNOW?
When the départements were created, the village was incorporated into the district of Nyons in the Drôme. At the time, it was a Dauphiné enclave in the Comtat. Saint-Marcellin was not attached to the department until the end of August 1793, 15 days after the official creation of Vaucluse!
