Monteux

Monteux

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Monteux		Loriol-du-Comtat at 5.4 km (7 min)
Insee code	84080		Carpentras at 5.7 km (8 min)
Postcode	84170		Sarrians at 6.6 km (7 min)
Latitude	44.0349450		Althen-des-Paluds at 7.9 km (7 min)
Longitude	4.9967620		Aubignan at 8.5 km (11 min)
Altitude	From 26 to 80 meters		Entraigues-sur-la-Sorgue at 9.5 km (9 min)
Surface	39.02 km²		Bédarrides at 9.6 km (11 min)
Population	11055 inhabitants		Velleron at 9.7 km (9 min)
Density	283 inhabitants/km²		Pernes-les-Fontaines at 10.1 km (11 min)
National label			Saint-Didier at 10.5 km (14 min)
Chief town	Avignon (at 20 km, 22 min)		Mazan at 12.6 km (18 min)
Department	Vaucluse		Le Thor at 13.2 km (13 min)
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur		Search another town

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• Monteux in figures ...

• Location: at the heart of Vaucluse, 5 km from Carpentras and 19 km from Avignon.
• Altitude: 40 meters.
• Area: 3902 hectares.

• The Name of the city:

• Two theories have been used to interpret the origin of Monteux: the position in the foothills of San Martin and Plumanel or its location near the mountains and waters of the River: Waters Mont.
• In 1188, the city was named Montilis in 1464 and in 1558 Montels, Monteulx.
• The arms Azure three silver towers can be explained by the division of territory between Monteux three lords in the 13th century.

• The story of the origins to today:

• By the discovery of some remains (objects, buildings ...), it was estimated that Monteux already existed in Roman times or at least that the Romans have stayed. But the exact time of its foundation is unknown.
• Monteux appears in history from the 11th century with the construction of his castle, a castle with 6 towers 14 meters high each. In 1305, Pope Clement 5th chose Avignon as their home, but staying in Monteux to rest. This is also where he prepared the Constitution of the Council of Vienna and wrote the Decretals. In 1357, Monteux is surrounded by walls, tops of ten meters. The castle was almost completely destroyed by fire in 1415 and it remains today as the Clementine dungeon called Tower in honor of Pope Clement V.
• In 1791, Monteux was like the rest of Venaissin County, part of France.
• Monteux was long the capital of pyrotechnics. Indeed, the workshops were installed on Ruggieri Monteux for many years. This time, Monteux kept his desire to make a summer fireworks extravaganza for young and old.

• The Feast of Saint Gens:

• History of People: It always takes place the weekend following May 16 People Bournareau or Saint Gens is the patron of the city. He was born in 1104 in Monteux. He led a few cows graze his father in the scrubland. One day, he inveighed against the superstitious practices and pagan customs of his people and was driven from the village, he retired to the hills of Beaucet, near Saint Didier, with two cows that his father had given him. His days were made to work, penance and prayer, he slept very little. They say he subdued the wolf had slain one of his cows and made him work instead of the beast. One day, her mother visited her, she was exhausted and thirsty by the heat, People broke through the rock with his finger and immediately causing a spring that will never triumph. People died at age 23. His tomb is still in the old chapel of the hermitage.
• Each year, the Brotherhood of St Gens organizing a pilgrimage to Beaucet. This event has retained its traditional character and folk. On Saturday, young people in period costumes carry the statue of Saint Gens and banner, running up to the hermitage. In the night and the morning of Sunday, religious ceremonies are held. Christ, also worn by young men in period outfits, from Monteux to the hermitage at 6 am. When these ceremonies are over, the procession of pilgrims, made up of people walking and carts are channeled back to Monteux. Upon arrival of the saint, bombs explode and bells ring. A blessing was held in the chapel dedicated to the saint and the festival ends at the Church of Our Lady of Nazareth with a speech in Provençal.

• The Tower Clementine:

• This was the dungeon of the castle Monteux, built in the 11th century. This is the only building that survived the fire that destroyed the castle in 1415. His name was given in honor of Pope Clement the fifth, which was one of its owners who often stayed.
• It is 28 meters high and is 8 meters wide. Its walls have a thickness of 2 meters. Its top is lined with simple slots. Its height can see the whole city and the plain of Comtat. Its demolition has been frequently requested, but never granted, because the historical memories attached to it are many. Tower has also been listed building January 8, 1910.

• The New Gate and the Gate of Avignon:

• These are two doors that allowed to enter the city, at the time Monteux was surrounded by ramparts. These are also the only remnants of these walls.
• The new gate in the 14th century and was formerly called Our Lady Gate. It changed its name and was doubled during its restoration in the 17th century. It retains the ducts chains of the drawbridge and turrets. Under the vaulted porch, two stone benches were placed against the walls and served as seats for members of the City Council that made this justice. This door is unique in the region and is classified a historical monument.
• The door of Avignon was built in the 14th century to allow access to Avignon and south of Monteux. Walled In 1695, a new gate was built about 290 years ago following the plans of Mignard, painter of the nobility and the king Louis XIV. Its original appearance was much more flattering, with arms in sculpture of the Pope and those of Monteux, but they were broken in 1792. This gate was one of the important places in the city: one pass with the Portal Nine out of town, instead of water supplies, it was synonymous with life and activities.

• The Church of Our Lady of Nazareth:

• It owes its existence to the monks of the Abbey of Montmajour, who authorized, in the 14th century, the expansion of a chapel within the walls due to the remoteness of the first church.
• Gothic style dominating the nave of the church is 40 meters long and 14 wide. The bell tower dates from 1605. After the Revolution, demanded the construction of major repairs. The classic Gothic facade was made between the wars. The church was recently restored and listed building.

• The Chapel of Our Lady of Grace:

• In 1629 (May 22 to be precise), full of pestilence, the Council Monteux decided to build a chapel under the title of Our Lady of Grace, to appease the "wrath of God", and to stop the contagious disease that spans the Venaissin County. So in 1630 the Chapel of Our Lady of Grace is constructed, erected by Nicolas Moreau, a mason of Pernes-les-Fontaines. It renders great service to the community. It is, for example, turned into nursing in 1720 when the plague is back in the region, it also serves to protect the faithful during heavy weather. On 21 September 1780, just water, especially Auzon, has given the small chapel inside invading and degrading the passage walls to ground level. But still, the Chapel of Our Lady of Grace was able to cope with the ravages of time (looting, destruction ...) to the delight of Montiliens.

• The chapel of the Black Penitents:

• The Black Penitents chapel belonged to the Brotherhood of Black Penitents, religious association founded in 1566 to Monteux. Initially, the penitents had a field behind the church and built a chapel in which they met for nearly 200 years. In the mid-18th century, they moved into a new chapel where they remained until 40 years since, during the revolution, it was confiscated and sold. The Brotherhood remained so for nearly 50 years without a place of worship. In January 1842, the rector of Penitents ceded a portion of one of his land so they can build a new chapel, which still stands today.
• At 15 meters long and 10 wide, it has a single rectangular nave and can accommodate about 150 people seated. Until 1914, the Brotherhood will be very dynamic, but with World War I, its activities will be mothballed. In 1960, with the death of Canon Laporte, that's the end of the activities of the Confraternity to Monteux. Since the chapel is used for different activities and is sometimes used for the presentation of exhibitions.

• The Town Hall:

• The City Hall was once a hospital, St. Peter's Hospital. It was built in 1713, because the previous hospital was too small. He closed temporarily after being looted during the Revolution. The Germans occupied it during the war. After the last war, the sisters who ran them were recalled in their convent and the patients were scattered in different institutions in the area. After failure of all attempts to reopen the facility, the City Council Monteux decided to transfer all administrative services in this building.
• The opening of the Town Hall was held July 21, 1958.

• A weekly market takes place in the purest tradition of Provence on Sunday morning.
• A local farmers market is offered on Wednesday morning and Saturday morning.
• Feast of Saint Gens: May 16 or the weekend following May 16

• People Bournareau or Holy People, the city's patron, was born in 1104 in Monteux. He led a few cows graze his father in the scrubland. One day, he inveighed against the superstitious practices and pagan customs of his people and was driven from the village. He retired to the hills of Beaucet, near Saint-Didier. One day, her mother visited her, she was exhausted and thirsty by the heat, People broke through the rock with his finger and immediately causing a spring that will never triumph. He died at age 23. His tomb is still in the old chapel of the hermitage.
• Each year, the Brotherhood of Saint Gens organizing a pilgrimage to Beaucet. This event has retained its traditional character and folk. On Saturday, eight young montiliens in period costumes, the "Santgenaïres", bearing the statue of Saint Gens and banner ("bandiero"), running up to the hermitage. On Sunday, around 6am, Christ is worn by young men dressed up to the hermitage. In the afternoon, the procession of pilgrims, made up of people walking and carts are channeled back to Monteux. Upon arrival of the Holy, bombs explode and bells ring. 22h in the evening, the statue of Saint Gens is burning with a magnificent fireworks under the roar of the crowd and singing the traditional song.

• The legend of the centuries: the weekend of Pentecost.

• Every other year, the city of Monteux organized to mark the weekend of Pentecost, a feast called the historic and popular Legend of the Centuries.
• Every two years, the machine back in time to stop at a given period. The theme is chosen and declined for animations, demonstrations, shows ... for all audiences, investing all of downtown Monteux and its parks.
• Since 2004, the Legend of the Centuries brought together tens of thousands of people in costume. This festival of regional significance, brings together most of the inhabitants of Monteux, who are also participating, through associations, to its development in the months preceding it. It meets as the world economic and trade of the town which is actively preparing for this festive weekend.

• The Feast of St John in August.

• It takes place on or about August 20 and lasts for seven days (Tuesday to Tuesday). This course is a carnival with rides and other attractions, but many other festivities are held: variety show, rugby, football, motorcycle-ball, boules competitions, games for children ... but also a morning Camargue ( abrivado bandido) on Sunday morning. A ball is held every evening.
• On Friday evening 22h runs the fireworks, real sound and light show, which attracts nearly 30,000 people. City Monteux present a show that deserves that we do for miles to see him and that's what happens: people come from all corners of France. This show is unique because it is not a simple fireworks: it takes about 45 minutes and it expresses a different theme and each year, the staging is perfect suited to the theme music, special effects , lights, lasers, big screens, voice-overs.

• The Autumn Fair: the last Sunday in September.

• Held the last Sunday of September, the day wants friendly and festive. It brings together traders, artisans and associations of the city in the form of villages around the city center, each exhibiting its products or activities. Also add to this, car dealers, antique shops, craft market with local produce, potters ...
• On this occasion, a competition of painters release is organized: painters settled in the streets of Monteux and achieve a work on an assigned topic. Visitors who walk all day vote for the best painter.
• In the evening, during the closing ceremony, the prices of the best artists are given free by a professional jury.

• Thirst for Culture: the Municipality has implemented since 2009, a varied cultural program, accessible to all and for all ages. In partnership with the Youth and Culture (MJC) and associations Pro Musica, Music Solidarity in Provence, the School of Music Friends of Music and Friends of the organ, it offers quality entertainment, at affordable rates. Tales of the theater through the variety, the concert film or popular events, everyone will find something to quench his thirst for culture and discovery.
• The Organ Festival: November-December every year at Notre-Dame de Nazareth.

• Pernes-les-Fontaines and its heritage.
• Avignon.
• Orange.
• Fontaine de Vaucluse.
• Isle sur la Sorgue.
• Mont Ventoux.
• Laces of Montmirail.
• Vaison-la-Romaine ...

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Clementine Tour		Door Avignon
Monteux flower city		Church Bell
Fountain of Hearts		Park Water Tower
View of a Fountain		Gateway at the heart of the park
Dolphin Fountain		Notre Dame
Sunday Market		Market Sunday
Waiting with fireworks		Celebrations of St. John
In the heart of the festival ...		Young and old fun
The Legend of the Centuries		The Legend of the Centuries
The Legend of Centuries		The Legend of the Centuries
The Legend of the Centuries		The Legend of the Centuries
Fireworks		The Legend of the Centuries
Festival of Saint Gens		Senator Béraud
Rosa Bordas

Saturday 18 May Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 11°C

Sunday 19 May Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 12°C

Monday 20 May Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 12°C

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Les Senteurs     9 Althen-des-Paluds Comfortable guest rooms, breakfast included, swimming pool, garden, quiet. Table d'hôtes. Located 4.6 km from Monteux From 70 € to 80 € the double room

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