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Vaison-la-Romaine is in Vaucluse. The city is best known for its beautiful Roman remains including a single-arch bridge, and for its medieval city and its cathedral. What is unusual about a visit to Vaison is that you are able to see 2,000 years of history before your eyes — ancient, medieval and modern — in a single glance.
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Roman bridge spanning the Ouvèze, 17 metres above the river. During the floods of September 1992, the waves passed over the parapet.
Ancient Roman forum, with its spa and its shopping streets.
Cathedral with cloister.
Medieval castle
Castle on top of the medieval city, partially ruined.
Romanesque chapel, with the particularity of a triangular apse.
Clock tower of the medieval city, with a Provençal-style bell tower.
Visit the well equipped tourist office for information and a local map.
Traditional French restaurant.
The view from the hotel is magnificent and the service is impeccable.
Camping Domaine de la Cambusse
Area for motor homes, rents mobile homes and caravans.
Water park, rentals of mobile homes.
3-star hotel. Themed stays are available in history or oenology. Languages spoken: English, German, Italian.
In the city centre, pets allowed.
Very complete choice in literature and local history books.
cooperative winery
Wines of the Côtes du Rhône and Ventoux.
By train
The nearest TGV station is Gare d'Avignon TGV, and other lines, the Orange.
By bus
Several bus lines connect Vaison la Romaine cities with the regional (bus line):
By car
Vaison la Romaine is accessible by RD975 from Orange and exit of Highway A7 and Highway A9 #21 - Orange Centre, as well as the RD 938 from Carpentras.
The city does not have bus service. It is not extensive, and the modern and ancient parts are easy to walk.
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