Ansouis

Ansouis

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Ansouis
Insee code	84002
Postcode	84240
Latitude	43.7379300
Longitude	5.4638340
Altitude	From 203 to 390 meters
Surface	17.63 km²
Population	1159 inhabitants
Density	65 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National label			Villelaure at 5 km (7 min)
Chief town	Avignon (at 78 km, 67 min)		Sannes at 5.1 km (7 min)
Department	Vaucluse		Cucuron at 5.6 km (7 min)
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur		Search another town

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Located in the Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon, Ansouis, one of the most beautiful villages of France ", is dominated by its old castle, a historical monument. At his feet, the homes of the 15th and 17th century beautifully restored, the remains of ancient walls, the fire tower, the belfry tower and sculpted fountains are a pleasant walk. The turning lanes you will discover the church of Saint Martin (historical monument), fortified building of the 12th century, but also the extraordinary Georges Mazoyer museum or museum of Vine and Wine at the Chateau Turcan. In his campaign, Ansouis are perfect for hiking or wine tasting in its various wineries.

• Castle Ansouis:

• Built atop a rocky outcrop in the valley of Aigues, Ansouis was a vantage point at the entrance of the Haute-Provence. The castle was originally a Celtic-Ligurian fortress. In medieval times it comes in the form of a large square with a central tower, flanked by four towers, with a strong fortification system which is followed even today. At that time Ansouis belongs to the powerful house of Forcalquier. Suzerainty of Forcalquier on Ansouis lasted until 1178, when the fief became the property of the house of Sabran by the first marriage of Raymond de Sabran with Garsende, Sovereign Countess of Forcalquier. Then time went on Ansouis until 1285, year of birth of Elzear de Sabran. King Charles the second of Sicily married at fourteen to Delphine Signe, heiress and last descendant of the Viscounts of Marseille. At this time of peace was to succeed a long period of unrest which Ansouis did not leave unscathed. It was not until the 17th century that peace came again in Provence and the castle was transformed gradually into a fortress pleasure palace with its beautiful classic facade to the south. Uninhabited for most of the 19th century, he plunged into the most total abandonment during this period. The Duke and Duchess of Sabran-Pontevès retook the castle in 1936 and never gave up their lives to restore its former glory. It is classified a historical monument in 1948.
• In 2008 history decides that the tower will experience Ansouis new owners. Mr. and Mrs. Gilles Rousset-Rouvières belong to an ancient family in Marseille, who gave a mayor of the city itself. They are ardent lovers of Provence, its stones and its decorative arts, a passion that drives their business activities relating to properties and assets. Ansouis becomes their home, they are committed to continue the work of restoration, opening wide the castle to visitors, "new page where throbs the unspeakable emotion of a home," as Gilles Milière loves to write, a friend of family.

• The church and its square:

• Building Historical Monument in 1988.
• The parish of Ansouis appears in the texts in the late 11th century as a dependency of the cathedral chapter of Aix. The current building can hardly be dated in the absence of specific texts, but is probably not earlier than the late 12th century. It consists of a nave of three bays and a transverse arch vessel broken barrel. The ship is complemented by an apse with a square plan flanked by two chapels. We note various sculptural elements, gaskets and transoms decorated with geometrical and plant bases extras of human or animal heads, apparently reused in construction. The presence of the wall has imposed a significant distortion of the plane between the choir (transverse vessel and apse) and the nave. A bell-wall pierced by four bays overcomes the triumphal arch.
• This church, built probably in the days when the village knew its maximum population, has not been further extended and has undergone some modifications of detail. It noted in particular the walls west, south and east over the roof with rusticated stones from the castle in all probability. The height of the walls were intended to strengthen the church, thus completing the new defensive system reinforced the bastion built immediately east of the church.
• Inside there are the busts of St. Elzear and Delphine Signe. Both lived their married life in asceticism and virginity. Elzear died September 27, 1325, his remains were brought to Apt and buried in the Franciscan Church. Elzear was canonized by Urban V, 13 August 1369. On the death of her husband, Delphine made vows of poverty, retired to Cabrières Aigues few years and ended his life in Apt in the greatest destitution. The Church blessed and proclaimed the popular will, Ste. This popular fervor has survived the centuries since Ansouis always celebrates the Saints in September.

• The Belfry:

• The Community Council of Ansouis held its sittings in the house of the brotherhood of the Holy Spirit since 1540. After the dissolution of the Brotherhood, the house became communal property and turned into City Hall and oven.
• Were built above the belfry, topped with a wrought iron campanile, which houses the clock and was probably realized in the late 16th century or early 17th century. This town hall was replaced by the former town hall on an unknown date, between 1793 and 1836.

• The Museum of Extraordinary Georges Mazoyer:

• Created by Georges Mazoyer, artist and scuba diver, the museum consists of a succession of medieval arches that form a backdrop to many real wonders: fish, shellfish, corals, combined with good fortune to witness our prehistoric Luberon.
• Both artistic and educational, this museum will surprise you with its rich collections representing forty years of passion that we discover through paintings, ceramics and stained glass artist.

• The Museum of Arts and Crafts Wine at Chateau Turcan:

• Turcan Castle is a family vineyard for over a hundred fifty years. Feature of this area famous for its wines, it contains within its walls, an important museum that has just completed an extension and complete renovation. More than 3,000 pieces tell the history of wine, grape growing in the manufacture of barrels. Besides the reconstruction of a cooperage shop and a laboratory fermenter of the 1900s, it contains some unique tools in France, often by their superb material and decoration, which reflect the love of artisans of past centuries to their instruments and their profession. The highlight of the visit is the amazing Square presses which includes 14 presses monumental staging itself from the late Middle Ages to the early 20th century.
• The museum is now frequently cited in articles and books about the tools of the vineyard and wine that include photographs of his most rare.

• Market: It takes place every Sunday morning in early March to late October.
• The exhibition of artists ansouisiens: April. This exhibition allows you to discover the works of artists and Ansouis Sannes.
• The Botanilles: mid-May. The annual celebration of plants and flowers to place around a market for local growers and artisans, as well as conferences, exhibitions, walks and various animations.
• Visit The Musical: in June. Several mini-concerts in different places of the village with the collaboration of amateur and professional musicians.
• The festival of music organized by the associations "Réunison" and "AMP" (Cabrières of Yesterday and Today). Several musical groups will perform during the evening.
• The votive festival: the weekend after July 14.
• Concerts at the Church of Ansouis and Sannes: in August and September.
• The St. Elzear festival early September.
• The attic of the library in September.

The pond Bonde.

All leisure activities around Ansouis

Church of the 12th and part of Castle Ansouis		Ansouis Castle
Castle Panorama Ansouis		Village Ansouis
Hall Ansouis

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Saturday 25 May Day Night Min. 5°C - Max. 16°C

Sunday 26 May Day Night Min. 5°C - Max. 17°C

Le Moulin de Caro   8.8 Pertuis Le Moulin de Caro is many things in one place: restaurant, grocery store and wine bar! The address is unique and retain absolutely Pertuis. The chocolate-colored front and terrace will... Located 5.9 km from Ansouis 28 € per person

Le Rendez-Vous   4 Cadenet RDV ITALIANO - Want to enjoy Italian cuisine? Then towards Le Rendez-Vous, a small bistro located Cadenet. On the sunny terrace in fine weather, in the vaulted cellar for cool evenings,... Located 7.3 km from Ansouis 28 € per person

La Bastide du Grand Tilleul   8.8 Mérindol At the heart of the Luberon, you will discover a haven of peace La Bastide du Grand Tilleul. The typical Provencal house dates from the 18th century. You will fall in love with this... Located 12.1 km from Ansouis 31 € per person

All restaurants around Ansouis

Jardin d'antan     9.6 Ansouis Two houses labeled 3 ears.   gîtes de France. In the heart of a vineyard campaign Ansouis village in the southern Luberon. Rooms from floor, bathroom and private health. Separate entrance... Located in Ansouis From 65 € to 70 € the double room

Les Chênes verts     9   SPECIAL OFFER La Bastidonne This charming Provencal style and is located on a sloping hill, with trees and unfenced (4000 m ²) with swimming pool 14X7,5 m overflow and ozone treatment (no smell, no taste). And... Located 9.1 km from Ansouis From 77 € to 120 € the double room

Lavender     9.3 La Roque-d'Anthéron Welcome to La Roque d'Anthéron, pretty typical Provençal village located in the Bouches du Rhone will seduce you with its fountains, its church, temple and restaurants. Our village... Located 12.6 km from Ansouis 95 € the double room

All beds & breakfasts around Ansouis

Les Vergers du Bois Villelaure The cottage is located in the south of the Luberon hill with views of the Montagne Ste Victoire and Chateau Ansouis. It is a great independent studio of 35 m² on the ground floor of... Located 3.9 km from Ansouis 450 € per week

Les garrigues   9 La Motte-d'Aigues Villa bright, comfortable, view of the Luberon and vineyards, all equipped, very quiet area with barbecue, deck games children. Bathing at 800 meters. Located 5.5 km from Ansouis From 340 € to 600 € per week

Apartment for 4 persons   8.4 La Tour-d'Aigues Appartementen ground jardin. 2 rooms-a large piece faisanrt office (room-kitchen-dining room) corner terrace-garden-barbecue. Located 6.9 km from Ansouis From 285 € to 345 € per week

All vacation rentals around Ansouis

Le moulin a vent     9.5 Cucuron The camping is located at 2 kilometers from the village of Cucuron, just under the Luberon. In an exceptionally green area, like an island surrounded by vineyards, the camping Le Moulin... Located 2.5 km from Ansouis 15.10 € per day

Camping le luberon ***     8.7 Apt Welcome to our home in a quiet family camping. A 1.8 km from the center of Apt, in sunny Provence, you can spend a relaxing holiday because even if we have entertainment in season,... Located 14.8 km from Ansouis From 15 € to 25.50 € per day

Camping le Vallon     8.4 Bonnieux Green and family located in the Luberon, very quiet or campers come find peace. The site is surrounded by greenery limitless. Place for meditation. The very warm welcome. Located 16.6 km from Ansouis From 12.50 € to 19 € per day

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L'Oustaou du Luberon      9.4 Villelaure Set in the heart of Provence, on 20-hectares of rolling hillsides, L’Oustaou features an outdoor pool and a tennis court. It offers gypsy caravans and apartments with private terraces.... Located 3.1 km from Ansouis Room from 37 €

Hôtel Restaurant l'Arbre de Mai     7.9 Cucuron This hotel is set in the 11th-century village of Cucuron, less than 1 km from the GR97 hiking trail. It offers an on-site restaurant, which serves family-style meals made from fresh... Located 4.3 km from Ansouis Room from 65 €

Logis De L'Etang      8.6 Cucuron The hotel is situated in the very heart of the village in the Lubéron. Next to it, let’s stroll along a lake lined with plane trees. Walking tours, cycling, bathing in a lake nearby.... Located 4.5 km from Ansouis Room from 72 €

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