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Séguret

Ranked as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in France“, Séguret captivates visitors with its timeless charm. Nestling at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, this Provencal village in Vaison Ventoux Provence enchants with its cobbled streets, unique panorama and renowned vineyards. A blend of heritage and a gentle way of life, Séguret is an invitation to discover and escape.

A wine-growing village

Dominated by the ruins of its feudal castle, this small Provencal village, worthy of a cot setting with its cobbled streets and fountains tell you a thousand years of history Admire as you leave the houses at the foot of the village, the remarkable remains of the medieval fortifications with the Reynier gate also known as the “Portail de la Bise” and the Porte des Huguenots or “Portail neuf”.

Take the main street, where every step resonates with the echoes of centuries past and let yourself be guided to the Mascarons fountain, a listed Historic Monument, and the 1680 single-needle clock adjacent to it.

Continue your discovery via the Sainte-Thècle chapel, which occasionally hosts art exhibitions. A little further on, be sure to take a look at the communal oven, a witness to the daily life of the inhabitants in days gone by and reignited punctually in recent years to the delight of villagers and visitors alike.

Continue your ascent to the Romanesque church of Saint-Denis and its crenellated bell tower and enjoy the magnificent view over the valley and the Dentelles de Montmirail. Take time to soak up the striking beauty of these enchanting landscapes… An orientation table is provided to help you find your way around.

Come back down to the left and let yourself be enveloped by the soothing place des Arceaux, whose plane trees are classified as “Arbres Remarquables de France“. One last look as you walk along the walls of the village from below, will allow you to take with you the eternal memory of this village… The soul of this village cannot leave you indifferent… Séguret, an enchanted interlude where history and typicality blend harmoniously with the beauty of the landscapes.

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Every year, Séguret celebrates Christmas with the greatest respect for Provencal traditions, with its “Cacho Fio” ceremony on December 24, its living nativity scene, the 13 desserts, the exhibition of master santonniers from Provence and its highly renowned midnight mass, preceded by a pastoral performed by Ségurétains since 1960.

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Prepare your stay in Winegrower Villages

Discover the soul of the winegrowing villages of Séguret, Cairanne, Sablet and Rasteau, where each season magnifies the landscapes and reveals the richness of an exceptional terroir. Stroll through lanes steeped in history, push open the doors of the estates to meet passionate winegrowers and savour the local art of living. Between charming accommodation, gourmet restaurants and welcoming cellars, let yourself be carried away by an authentic and immersive experience in Vaison Ventoux Provence. Take to the footpaths, on foot or by bike, that wind between vineyards and hills, and vibrate to the rhythm of the events and activities that keep the heart of these villages beating throughout the year. An invitation to discover, between preserved nature, living heritage and conviviality.

Advice and suggestions

The Vaison Ventoux Provence Tourist Office invites you to explore the winegrowing villages, jewels nestled between vineyards and hills, where authenticity, know-how and winegrowing traditions meet and suggests you set off to discover the famous Dentelles de Montmirail:

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