Monieux

Monieux

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Monieux
Insee code	84079
Postcode	84390
Latitude	44.0674210
Longitude	5.3593660
Altitude	From 439 to 1022 meters
Surface	47.12 km²
Population	346 inhabitants
Density	7 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National label			Sault at 6 km (12 min)
Chief town	Avignon (at 62 km, 71 min)		Aurel at 10.6 km (22 min)
Department	Vaucluse		Saint-Christol at 16.9 km (34 min)
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur		Search another town

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On the borders of Provence between Luberon and Ventoux, Monieux and gorges Nesque ...

At 650 m altitude, Monieux hangs on the southeastern side of the Mont Ventoux and look eastward.

Below, Nesque, modest and peaceful river meanders lazily place, before going to rush into the wild gorges cut into the limestone plateau of Vaucluse.

The town, spread over 4712 hectares, is composed of several hamlets and localities. Many tourist routes offer spectacular panoramic views and numerous hiking trails crisscross the landscape of great variety: scented scrubland, forests of oak from which emerges the intense whiteness of the limestone ridges, valleys deep mosaic of cultures .. .

Agriculture and Livestock, local development foundations have helped shape the landscape and give it its originality.

Monieux is inseparable from the history of the gorge Nesque, including human occupation dating back to Prénéandertalien (approx. 200 000 years BC - Archaeological excavations of the recent Bau Aubesier).

Later this site called Mons Jovis in Gallo-Roman village sprang up called Monilia in the early Middle Ages, depending on the Falls County. He became myset the 18th century. Then Monieux the 19th century.

Monieux medieval village with its old houses and watch tower of the 12th century.

Nesque: Considered one of the natural wonders of Provence, they can be admired from the road D942, below Monieux - Lookout Castellaras - facing the imposing rock of Wax sung by the poet Frederic Mistral. .. Downstream of the wax, after infiltration into the bed cracked limestone, the waters of the Nesque are contributing to the resurgence of Fontaine de Vaucluse, about 30 km.

Walking paths, trails, nature trail, equestrian trail.

Fishing and relaxing by the water.

Possibility to rent donkeys ...

Garage sale: June and July.

Village Festival: 2nd weekend in July.

The first Sunday of September: medieval festival of einkorn.

For more information on events, contact the Tourist Office in Monieux +33 4 90 64 14 14.

Hiking in the gorge and around Nesque Monieux.

Bicycle tours and mountain biking.

Donkey ride.

Fishing.

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Village Monieux

Tuesday 21 May Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 14°C

Wednesday 22 May Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 15°C

Thursday 23 May Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 13°C

Auberge de Loubion   9.6 Saint-Christol In Provence, between Luberon and Mont Ventoux in the heart of Saint-Christol d'Albion awaits a charming little village inn. In a warm and genuine, discover its simple and generous.... Located 11.4 km from Monieux 37 € per person

L'Oustau de la Font   10 Reilhanette L'Oustau de la Font is a restaurant and wine bar ... The dishes are prepared with the finest ingredients from local producers when possible. You can enjoy on the terrace as well as... Located 13.6 km from Monieux 27 € per person

L'Esprit Jardin   8.5 Bédoin On the heights of Mont Ventoux, Carpentras 12 km and 35 km from Avignon, is the Spirit Garden which is none other than the restaurant of the Hotel des Pins. The sound of cicadas, you... Located 14.1 km from Monieux 42 € per person

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La Bastide du Rempart     10   SPECIAL OFFER Méthamis Located in a quiet and peaceful village typically of Provence, between Mont Ventoux and Gordes, La Bastide du Rempart, Mansion, offers 2 bedrooms and cozy, tastefully decorated. From... Located 12.4 km from Monieux From 90 € to 110 € the double room

Le Mas de l'Escaillon     9.7 Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt In the Luberon, 10 minutes walk from the village, provencal house offering spacious and bright 3 bedrooms, air-conditioned with private bathrooms, large showers, private entrance with... Located 13.4 km from Monieux From 65 € to 110 € the double room

Chambres d'Hôtes de Curnier     9.5 Bédoin Les Colombettes: In the countryside at the foot of Mont Ventoux, at the entrance of the Gorges Curnier, farmhouse refurbished to stay calm. 3 room annex to R.D. C. with TV, dining water... Located 13.7 km from Monieux 59 € the double room

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Lou Jas au pays de la lavande Saint-Christol Holiday rental between Ventoux and Luberon. Enjoy your vacation in a beautiful and typical of Provence. The location of this building you will discover the Luberon and its villages... Located 11.5 km from Monieux From 425 € to 1200 € per week

Le Cabanon d'Amandine et Gabriel   9.9 Blauvac Lodging in the middle of vineyards and cherry trees with a magnificent view of Mont Ventoux. Ideal for a quiet holiday close to nature. Numerous hiking possibilities for cyclists and... Located 11.8 km from Monieux From 500 € to 750 € per week

Lou cardalines Bédoin House of 150 m ° dependence of the old farmhouse, fully restored and in front of a garden of 1000 m ° with 3 independent bedrooms and a large piece of life on the road to Mont Ventoux... Located 12.4 km from Monieux From 800 € to 1100 € per week

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Camping Le Pastory     9.6 Bédoin Herman and his team welcome you in Provence, surrounded by lavender fields and vineyards of Mont Ventoux, the Luberon. The campsite offers a superb view of the 'Mont Ventoux', 10 'from... Located 17 km from Monieux

Camping Le Colorado     9.5 Rustrel At the heart of ocher quarries Colorado Provencal in the Luberon, we welcome you in a friendly camping and family trees. Located 18.8 km from Monieux From 13.20 € to 17 € per day

Camping Domaine des Chênes Blancs     9.4 Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt Located between the Mounts of Vaucluse and the Mounts of Luberon, our family and convivial camp-site invites you to discover the Natural reserve of Luberon under the sun and the colors... Located 19.3 km from Monieux From 15 € to 32 € per day

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Le Signoret      7.3 Sault Located in Sault Village, a 2-minute drive from Gorges de la Nesque, this hotel has simple rooms with double-glazed windows and a private bathroom. Each room at the Le Signoret has... Located 4.9 km from Monieux Room from 70 €

Hostellerie du Val de Sault      7.5 Sault Hostellerie du Val de Sault offers 3-star accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a minibar 1 km from the centre of Sault. The property features indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a spa... Located 5.7 km from Monieux Room from 120 €

Logis Le Relais Du Mont Ventoux      8.2 Aurel This former couch Inn offers individually-decorated rooms and free access to the hot tub. Located at the foot of Mont Ventoux, it offers views of the Pays de Sault Valley. Rooms at... Located 8.8 km from Monieux Room from 60 €

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