Vaison-la-Romaine, listed as one of the “Most Beautiful Detours in France“, is steeped in a rich history dating back to antiquity. A testament to its glorious past, the town is home to France’s largest archaeological park with its two ancient sites: Puymin and Villasse. An immersion into the heart of the two sites, both carefully preserved, offers a fascinating insight into Roman life. At the heart of the Puymin site, the ancient theatre, a remarkable architectural treasure, and the Théo Desplans museum, where statues and everyday objects bear witness to these 2,000 years of history…
The Roman bridge with its majestic arches, spans the Ouvèze river, provides a transition from Roman times to the medieval side and offers the Mont Ventoux as a backdrop.
Classed as a ‘Petite Cité de Caractère‘, the medieval town invites you to stroll through its cobbled streets where the Place du Marché and its murmuring fountain create an enchanting atmosphere. The château comtal, the highest point in the town, stands serenely on its rocky outcrop, watching over the town. Shops and art galleries enhance your discovery in the heart of the Haute Ville.
Vaison-la-Romaine has the distinction of having two cathedral churches: the cathedral church of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption located in the heart of the town with its sumptuous stained-glass windows, created by Kim En-joong and the cathedral church of Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth, located below the ancient site of La Villasse with its magnificent cloister for moments of tranquillity and contemplation in the face of so much historic beauty.
