Roaix owes its history to the Knights Templar: a Commandery was erected in their honour in the 12th century and it had its own chapel and regular house. At “les Crottes”, you can still admire the apse of the Romanesque chapel Notre-Dame-des-Crottes, now privately owned. Not far away was the former Templar house with its fascinating past.
Look up, the historic heart of Roaix is revealed on the heights, inviting curious souls to wander through its narrow streets. There, charming residences, remains of the original village wall and a fountain whispering the history of its village are revealed… The church of Saint-Roch, built on the foundations of an older building and completed in 1736, reveals a singular architecture: its apse faces west, an exception in tradition. Opposite the church, a small cul-de-sac leads you to a viewpoint culminating in the Mont-Ventoux.
Nearby stands the château, a typically Provencal building whose origins are intertwined with the history of the Knights Templar on the hillock of Roaix. From an initial fortress, it evolved into its current form in the 15th century to become a private property surrounded by remarkable parkland, while retaining its character. Occasionally as part of certain events, the chatelain opens his doors to share the beauty and tranquillity of his gardens.
For those who enjoy a stroll, let yourself be carried away by the many paths that wind their way up the hills and overhang the village. Adorned with vineyards, olive groves and woods, these paths offer breathtaking panoramas with exceptional views of the Ouvèze valley, Mont Ventoux, the Dentelles de Montmirail, Drôme Provençale, the Pre-Alps … A beautiful escape in the tranquillity of these unspoilt landscapes.
Village of Roaix
