Tourism and cultural
information in France

Archive for the keyword ‘Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur’

9/07/09

Vaison-la-Romaine, Historic and Artistic Town

vaison-histoireart

Located in the Haut-Vaucluse region, Vaison-la-Romaine is ideally situated between the Alps and the Mediterranean. The town lies at the foot of Mont Ventoux, the « giant of Provence », nestling in lush, fertile countryside, excellent for a mellow lifestyle.

Artistic and historic town, Vaison-la-Romaine is renowned for its archeological and cultural heritage, extending from the Middle Ages to modern days, but the name of the town « la-Romaine » is certainly much known and owes its reputation to Antiquity. The Gallo-Roman remains, located on several sites, are France’s biggest archeological area opened to public.

Vaison-la-Romaine is recognised as one of France’s most beautiful place of interest, the town has all the genuine charm of « ancient stones » as well as a cultural and artistic dynamism, thanks to which it gained the European Choral Town label. [ Read more ]

By : Toorismag team