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Entrechaux

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Vaucluse

Entrechaux - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Vaucluse
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Charming small village of Vaucluse, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Entrechaux takes place fifty kilometers from Avignon and the Papal Palace. It lies at the confluence of the Ouvèze and Toulourenc, near Vaison-la-Romaine and Pierrelongue, on the edge of the Drôme department.

Inhabited since prehistoric times, as evidenced by the remains found there, the territory of Entrechaux developed initially to antiquity, especially seeing Hannibal and his troops move towards the Alpine passes. Over the centuries, the town has gradually taken its current pace, turning mainly to tourism, but also viticulture, particularly through Ventoux wine production (AOC).

Geographical information

MunicipalityEntrechaux
Postcode84340
Latitude44.2180120 (N 44° 13’ 5”)
Longitude5.1382020 (E 5° 8’ 18”)
AltitudeFrom 210m to 463m
Surface area14.91 km²
Population1171 inhabitants
Density78 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureAvignon (51 km, 57 min)
Insee code84044
IntercommunalityCC Vaison Ventoux
DepartmentVaucluse
TerritoryProvence
RegionProvence-Alps-French Riviera

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Marcellin-lès-Vaison6.4 km (9 min)
Mollans-sur-Ouvèze6.5 km (10 min)
Malaucène6.9 km (10 min)
Crestet6.9 km (12 min)
Vaison-la-Romaine7.1 km (11 min)
Pierrelongue8.7 km (12 min)
Saint-Romain-en-Viennois9.6 km (14 min)
Beaumont-du-Ventoux10.1 km (15 min)
La Penne-sur-l'Ouvèze10.3 km (16 min)
Faucon11.1 km (16 min)
Mérindol-les-Oliviers11.3 km (17 min)
Propiac13 km (20 min)
Puyméras13.1 km (18 min)
Le Barroux13.7 km (18 min)

Things to see and do

Overlooking the valley, the ruins of the old medieval castle Entrechaux still stand proudly, alluring visitors since the tenth century. Comfortably seated on a rocky outcrop, the site is its destruction to its use as a stone quarry in the late eighteenth century.

Full of charm, the town of Entrechaux also has a rich religious heritage to discover during a stay in the area. Start with the old St. Lawrence Church located against the castle. Built in the twelfth century, it has undergone many transformations over the centuries, including unveiling a western portal Romanesque bell tower with high arches of the eighteenth century and blankets slate. Weakened, she is currently accessible to the public in its interior.

Be sure not to go to the chapel of Our Lady of Nazareth built on the ruins of a temple dedicated to Diana, to the Saint-André dating from the ninth century or in the chapel of St. Lawrence built in the eleventh century which reveals paintings of simplified sign Chartreux, a globe with the cross and the seven stars of the order of St. Bruno.

Strolling down the streets of the village, you can also enjoy the caves of the mask or the Roman bridge of St. Michael and the current church Saint-Laurent-la-Neuve.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

Early August is held the bull festival and its many activities.

Photos

Chapel of Our Lady of Nazareth in Entrechaux
Chapel of Our Lady of Nazareth in Entrechaux
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Altar of the chapel of Our Lady of Nazareth
Altar of the chapel of Our Lady of Nazareth
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Capital of the Notre -Dame de Nazareth
Capital of the Notre -Dame de Nazareth
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Mont Ventoux
Mont Ventoux
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 20°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 10°C - Max. 19°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 10°C - Max. 21°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Bike hire at the foot of Mount Ventoux
Sports sensations45 € to 55 € Mormoiron (17.1 km)
Tour of a lavender distillery
Well-beingFreeSault (24 km)
Visit a lavender distillery
Local flavoursFreeSault (25 km)
Outdoor treetop escape game
Sports sensations10 € to 21 € Bollène (29 km)
Meditation course, yoga, walking and self-knowledge
Well-being720 € Dieulefit (33 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Dentelles de Montmirail Massif
HikeEasy2:00Gigondas (11.6 km)
Olive Tree Trail
HikeEasy1:30Nyons (15.8 km)
Richerenches - Visan - Richerenches
Cycling itineraryEasy1:00Richerenches (24 km)
Between vines, truffle fields and lavender
HikeEasy2:00Richerenches (24 km)
Pedestrian circuit to explore the village of Richerenches
Village visitEasy40 minRicherenches (24 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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