The Upper Town - Medieval City

  • Historic site and monument
  • Historic patrimony
  • Medieval town
  • Fountain
  • Rampart
  • Belfry/Clock tower
Haute Ville, 84110 Vaison-la-Romaine
After the Roman bridge, walk along the ramparts and past the belfry topped by a bell tower, discover the Upper Town, a perched settlement fortified by a double wall and dominated by the château comtal.
2 gates gave access to the town: "la Porte Vieille", also known as "la Porte de St Quenin", below the Belfry, and to the east, "la Porte Neuve", which was closed at the slightest alarm between 10 pm and 4 am.
From the Place du Vieux Marché (Old Market Square), the main market square in the Upper Town until the 19th century, observe the "fern leaf" facing of the wall that closed off the Jewish quarter.
From the "Planet", in front of the church, enjoy a superb view of the Ouvèze and Mont...

Services

Animals accepted
  • Services
  • Pets welcome

Openings

All year 2024 - Open everyday

Location

The Upper Town - Medieval City
Haute Ville, 84110 Vaison-la-Romaine

Spoken languages

  • French
Updated on 16 October 2024 at 08:21
by Office de tourisme du Pays de Vaison Ventoux en Provence
(Offer identifier : 7126197)
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