Beaumont-du-Ventoux

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION		CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Beaumont-du-Ventoux	Malaucène at 3.3 km (4 min)
Insee code	84015	Le Barroux at 9 km (10 min)
Postcode	84340	Entrechaux at 10 km (12 min)
Latitude	44.1836630	Crestet at 10.5 km (12 min)
Longitude	5.1663700	Suzette at 11.6 km (15 min)
Altitude	From 357 to 1900 meters	Saint-Marcellin-lès-Vaison at 11.8 km (13 min)
Surface	28.16 km²	Caromb at 12.2 km (14 min)
Population	328 inhabitants	Vaison-la-Romaine at 12.5 km (14 min)
Density	11 inhabitants/km²	Saint-Hippolyte-le-Graveyron at 13 km (13 min)
Chief town	Avignon (at 47 km, 53 min)	La Roque-Alric at 13.1 km (15 min)
Department	Vaucluse	Modène at 13.9 km (16 min)
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur	Search another town

LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

The town of Beaumont-du-Ventoux, which the station Mont Serein (1400 m) is located in the valley, 4 km from Malaucène chief town of the township, 10 km from Vaison la Romaine, 20 km from Carpentras Orange 34 km, 44 km from Avignon and Cavaillon.

Beaumont, composed of nine villages, is famous for its wine it sells its wine cooperative and the honey produced by beekeepers her.

Beaumont is also a very common agricultural products which are cherries, apricots, plums and grapes.

SIGHTSEEING

The forest of Mont Serein, owned by the town of Beaumont-du-Ventoux offers many opportunities for hiking during which you will encounter, perhaps, chamois, deer, deer. There is also a marked nature trail describing the different species of flowers and plants that border.

With 8 lifts guests can enjoy alpine skiing, but also make snowshoeing. There is even a treadmill for toddlers and a ski school.

Once the snow melts, thousands of cyclists, from all over Europe, challenging the "Giant of Provence" up to 1912 m with gradients of up to 12% on a climb of 21 km.

During the summer the resort offers many activities, such as dévalcar, tree climbing, pony rides and horse riding in the forest.

On the Common Beaumont-du-Ventoux, there are numerous chapels, the chapel of St Sepulchre, 12th century, listed Historical Monuments in St Sidonius, St Roch ...

At the foot of the Col du Ventoux, from Malaucène, is the beautiful chapel Grozeau, built in the 12th century by the popes of Avignon, who came to pray and rest in the cool.

Detailed information
Leisure centres	Ski Resort Mont Ventoux Sud - Mont Serein
Monuments	Chapel of the Saint-Sépulcre

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

The votive festival held every year the weekend following August 15.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

During your stay if you like old stones, be sure to visit Les Baux de Provence, the Pont du Gard, Saint-Remy-de-Provence, the ancient theater of Orange, the arena of Arles and Nimes ...

Do not forget to take the tour round the Ventoux, beautiful in June and July when the lavender is in bloom. 'll Also discover the beautiful castles of the Luberon, the Barroux and the Marquis de Sade, in sites of great beauty.

All villages in the valley have their picturesque Provencal market in the shadow of majestic plane trees.

In July and August, the Vaucluse is a land of culture through the festivals of Avignon and Carpentras, in Vaison-la-Romaine, the Chorégies Orange, the many concerts scheduled around and painting exhibitions in prestigious venues as the Musée du Petit Palais in Avignon and the Palace of the Popes.

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