Little City of Character

The “Petites Cités de Caractère” (Small Towns of Character) label recognises atypical towns and villages, highlighting their rich architectural and historical heritage and offering an unforgettable journey through time and tradition. Vaison-la-Romaine is proud to bear this distinction.

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Vaison-la-Romaine and its jewels

This is a national distinction, a guarantee of quality that distinguishes towns with an authentic and remarkable character, with an exceptional built heritage to explore, all while sharing authentic moments with the local people and traditions. Each town has its own charm, based on its own identity and atmosphere.

Top 3 advantages of visiting a small town full of character:

Discover a priceless heritage.
Soak up a glorious past.
Enjoy unique experiences and discover the French art of living.

The medieval town of Vaison-la-Romaine is listed as a ‘Petite Cité de Caractère’ and the town is proudly committed to this distinction day after day: creating, maintaining and promoting this precious heritage.

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Vaison-la-Romaine is committed to sustainable development in order to preserve and enhance the area for future generations.

Vaison-la-Romaine is a city of unmissable character, a real medieval gem where it’s good to stroll through the heart of the town. Its cobbled streets, castle, stone houses and the cathedral church of Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth will transport you back in time to the fascinating history of France.

Did you know? At present, three communes in the southern Provence-Alpes-Côtes-d’Azur region have been awarded this distinction, and in the Vaucluse département, only the town of Vaison-la-Romaine is on the map as a Petite Cité de Caractère!

Discover the Petites Cités de Caractère

From one label to another It's just one step

Vaison-la-Romaine has been awarded a number of labels. These labels are a mark of recognition for the town, its inhabitants and its shops, all of whom contribute day after day to the exceptional quality of life in this charming little town.

Here we are! Meet our local greats

The Giant of Provence, the ancient sites of Puymin and La Villasse… Not forgetting the Dentelles, the Baronnies and the Drôme Provençale. All these names are among the great ones of our region, and you won’t want to miss them. They’re all must-sees in terms of heritage, history and nature, and will delight sports enthusiasts, the curious or simply lovers of the region!

All our must-haves