Venasque
Venasque
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Like a boat ready to leave, laid on the rock, Venasque is located in the Monts de Vaucluse.
In spring, cherry blossoms are beautiful in their whiteness or shine.
In summer you will, in addition to the singing cicadas, ever-changing landscape with a very special light.
In autumn the russet leaves of shimmering delight you.
In winter, the calm and coolness will be sunny by the laughter of children, but the onslaught of Mistral are daunting.
The ancient "Vindasca" (etymology Celtic-Ligurian meaning white rock - and by extension which is visible from afar) is visible from the plain of Carpentras. It's location on a rocky outcrop that Venasque its name.
Venasque gave its name to Venaissin County. Perhaps we should see in this "honor" the importance of the city in medieval times?
The history of Venasque could discover with its three main buildings: the walls, the church and the baptistery.
Come discover the Baptistery, one of the oldest religious buildings in France.
Its streets, fountains, historical tours, church ... Let yourself be charmed by this village.
Exhibitions of paintings in the room Romanesque in July and August.
Summer market from mid-June to mid September.
Craft day in August (date to be determined).
Votive festival around August 15.
Christmas market on the second Sunday of December.
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| Tuesday 14 February | Day
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 | La Fontanelle Le Beaucet |  | | These apartments are in a converted 18th-century country house, 2 km from Saint-Didier. La Fontanelle has an outdoor swimming pool and is situated in 2 hectares of gardens planted with... | | Located 2.7 km from Venasque | Room from 120 € |
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