Visan

Visan

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

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• Its location:

• The village of Visan is located in the Enclave des Papes, Vaucluse administrative territory wedged in the Drome, he is one of the four municipalities.
• Located 276 meters above sea level and rising to 367 meters (quarter Lautaret), it is backed by a beautiful natural amphitheater of colorful hills. It currently covers 4107 hectares and is one of 16 municipalities to have the right to attach its name to the AOC Côtes du Rhône Village.

• History:

• Visan boasts a rich and ancient heritage and history which traces are still strongly present in his face and his heritage.
• The first traces of this history back to the Paleolithic period, but especially just before the Christian era, around 70 BC during the reign of Augustus, a part of the second legion came there and set and mark the real beginnings of the history of the village. Visan Avisanum then called and was on the Roman road connecting to Vaison Valréas.
• In 737, Visan had to suffer the Saracen invasions, a field along the Herein still bears witness (there are Merovingian pottery).
• During the early Middle Ages, is a joint Visan manor where the flagship of the high society of Provence: the Leirieu, the Benedictines of Cluny, the ladies of St. Caesarius of Arles, the Templars of Richerenches ...
• In 1234, the manor passed into the main Mévouillon then in 1288, to the powerful family of leases to be bought by Jean Dauphin second in 1318. 30 years and open membership Delphinale the vast fortifications built at that time and still present, shows the willingness of dolphins to their new possession of a strong and important place in Provence. They rarely inhabit the castle of Marot, but they did beat the gold coins.
• On July 31, 1344, the Dauphin Humbert second cover debt yields Visan to Pope Clement VI, the fourth Pope of Avignon. Visan becomes papal territory for almost five centuries. From this period date the papal enclosure and all beautiful Renaissance and Baroque town houses that form the core of the old village, especially the streets of the nobles.

• Religious Architecture:

• Notre-Dame des Vignes: listed building, a chapel was laid in a vineyard setting at the mouth of a valley sheltered from the fury of the mistral. A very famous pilgrimage takes place Sept. 8 at the scene. One can admire his heart which has one of the most beautiful gilded wood in the south of France. Mass is given in the open, under the foliage of large trees that shelter the participants open every day except Monday from 10 am to 11:30 and from 15h to 17h from May to October.
• Parish Church: Under the patronage of St. Martin, offers a composite architecture in which we note in particular the 15th portal equipped with walnut doors placed in 1637, and a bell tower of the late fifteenth. Three altars dating from the 17th and 18th centuries were accompanied by a fine collection of sculptures and paintings, including a historical monument Nicolas Mignard. Opening inquire at the place tourism at the city hall.
• Sainte-Rose Chapel: Chapel of the former Hotel Dieu whose creation dates from the 18th century, decorated with paintings and murals dating from the 1780s. Opening: Inquire point tourism or for mayor of Visan.
• Chapelle Saint-Vincent: rural chapel dedicated to the patron saint of winegrowers.

• Civil Architecture:

• From the mansions from the Renaissance to the late 18th century adorn the old town, especially in the Rue des Nobles, the Congregation of the street, and around the site of the parish church.
• Over the centuries, the village has covered its homes, organized around two walls of speakers, the hill that emerges over the roof and door of the castle ruins Dauphin. From here a magnificent view allows the light to be lost hold of vines fringed hills towards the sun, there are a vast cultivated plain, a dozen village and the famous and majestic Mont Ventoux.
• Two monumental gates of the 14th century fortifications still materialize dolphins (Porte Saint Martin and Barret Puy door).
• Over the streets find fountains, wash houses and soustet.

• January: Winter Chapter of the Brotherhood St. Vincent.
• May: Garage sale of F.R.E.P.
• 21 June: Music Festival.
• Early July: Summer Chapter of the Brotherhood St. Vincent.
• Mid-July: Classical.
• July 13: Bastille Day.
• Late July: Celebrate Visan.
• Early August: Movies summer nights.
• Early September: Feast of associations.
• The third weekend of September: Heritage Days.
• November: Exhibition of collectors.
• December: Christmas Market.
• Place the cocoon: Market every Friday morning of the year farmers' market on Mondays in July and August from 18h to 20h.

• Richerenches: 7 km from Visan, Templar Commandery.
• Valréas and Cricket: Two more delightful places to visit the enclave.
• Séguret and Vaquera: Two beautiful villages of southern France 30 minutes from Visan.
• Bollene troglodyte village of Barry.
• Grignan 15mn from Visan, and its famous castle where lived Madame de Sevigne.
• Susa la Roussse: The Castle and the university of wine.
• Vaison la Romaine: Village medieval and Roman remains, and dance festival.
• Orange: One of the best preserved Roman theaters.
• Avignon: A one hour drive from Visan, the Papal Palace and theater festival.

Monday 4 June Day Night Min. 14°C - Max. 27°C

Tuesday 5 June Day Night Min. 15°C - Max. 26°C

Wednesday 6 June Day Night Min. 15°C - Max. 26°C

Au délice de provence Valréas A table of the village in a former synagogue, but especially the right people to support a place where wine and table so naturally complement. Evelyne and Nicolas enjoy natural fruit... Located 8.3 km from Visan From 20 € to 45 € per person

La Fontaine Vaison-la-Romaine La Fontaine Restaurant. Located in the hearth of the Medieval part of The City of Vaison la Romaine the food is there to enjoy you offering a special Provencal food representation. Located 12.8 km from Visan From 30 € to 45 € per person

La Villa Saint Pierre Uchaux Gourmet restaurant specializing in fish and shellfish. In a property close to the foot of massive uchaux. Located 17.6 km from Visan From 30 € to 45 € per person

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La fontaine au loup   Saint-Maurice-sur-Eygues 'The fountain of the wolf' is built in local river rock. It has been 'dreamed' and built by Mr. Mesnier, a founding member of the University of Wine located in the castle of Suze la... Located 3.9 km from Visan From 85 € to 168 € the double room

La sapiniere   Buisson 3 bedrooms with their bright entrance, equipped kitchen available, large terrace for your breakfast, swimming pool to cool you down from 7 years we try to ensure that you spend a vacation... Located 5.4 km from Visan 65 € the double room

L Ecole Buissonniere   Buisson Near Vaison la Romaine and Nyons, along a country road, an old farm of xviiith, with his huge plane tree in the middle of the courtyard, pond and aviary, garden overlooking vineyards... Located 6.2 km from Visan From 65 € to 70 € the double room

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Le mas l'estagay   10 Visan Provence Mazet of charm out of stone. Indépendant terrace covered for 2 people in closed property large. Swimming pool. Tél: 06 24 34 15 53. Located in Visan From 370 € to 520 € per week

Pretty Stone Cottage, Provence  SPECIAL OFFER Buisson A 200-year-old village house in the heart of the Cotes du Rhone wine growing region. Our village, surrounded by lavender, pinetrees and vines, was established eight centuries ago by... Located 5.3 km from Visan From 900 € to 1050 € per week

Doyen Villedieu Located opposite the Mont Ventoux and Dentelles the mas independent in a space of 3 hectares of vineyards, olive groves and oak 1 km from the charming village of Villedieu and 4 km... Located 7.8 km from Visan From 350 € to 750 € per week

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Le Garrigon     9.2 Grillon Conveniently located near a village of Provence, between Grignan Nyons and Vaison la Romaine, our camping site in new mobile homes and cooled, they are all equipped with semi shaded... Located 8.1 km from Visan From 14 € to 23 € per day

Au Domaine de la Coronne     9.4 Valréas Ideally located in l'Enclave des Papes, between Valence and Avignon, the Coronne camp site and its team are on hand to welcome you in a family oriented, convivial environment. Something... Located 8.3 km from Visan From 10.50 € to 23 € per day

Les truffieres   Grignan Les Truffières : in a natural and well-kept space shadowed by 3 ha of more than 100-year-old-trees. The medieval village at 1.5 km by walk. Located 11.9 km from Visan 15 € per day

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Les Heures Bleues  Visan ... Located in Visan Room from 90 €

Hotel Restaurant Du Midi      8.3 Visan Located in the heart of Visan, a village from the 14th century, in the Vaucluse Region, the hotel du Midi features 16 rooms and a traditional restaurant. All rooms of the hotel du Midi... Located in Visan Room from 57 €

Les 7 Anges     9.8 Vinsobres Located in the heart of the Drôme Provençale, this guest house is set just outside the wine village of Vinsobres. You can relax in the outdoor swimming pool or visit the local market... Located 9 km from Visan Room from 60 €

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