The area surrounding the Les Chevalières residence
Le Barroux, a unique village!
A delightful, picturesque little village in the Vaucluse, Le Barroux boasts a magnificent 12th century castle, located on a high rockface offering unmissable views of the Comtat Venaissin valley. Enjoying fertile soil, Le Barroux hosts an apricot festival on the 14th July and welcomes guests warmly to this special event.
Practical information
In the village: Small supermarket, post office, gastronomic restaurants Gajulea or Les géraniums.
Shops and markets: a variety of shops are available just a few minutes away in Caromb, Malaucène and Aubignan. Take advantage of the Malaucène market every Wednesday and the large Provençal market in Carpentras every Friday.
Towns, villages and tourist hotspots nearby:
Beaumes de Venise, Vaison-la-Romaine, Caromb, Bedoin, Lafare, Saint-Estève, Carpentras, Aubignan, Orange, Avignon. Le Mont Ventoux, Les Dentelles de Montmirail, Orange's antique theatre, Saint Siffrein and Comtat de Venaissin.
Events
There are a wide variety of events Vaucluse, as well as a number of festivals: Avignon Theatre Festival, Vaison-la-Romaine Danse Festival and Orange Festival.
Medieval and local product festival
The Medieval and local product festival invites visitors to heighten their senses in the cobbled streets. Exhibitors include artisans and local producers who provide a visual and gastronomic treat. You will almost certainly see costumed performers on one of the shady street corners.
Malaucène
5 min away: Located at the foot of Mont Ventoux, Malaucène is an ideal destination for amateur cyclists, hikers and horse riders.
Vaison-la-Romaine
15 min away: Vaison-la-Romaine is located in the Haut-Vaucluse area, located at a strategic point and within reach of many large population centres. Vaison-la-Romaine enjoys an historic cultural heritage that promotes both relaxation and discovery.
Orange, and antiquity
30 min away: Orange features some outstanding Roman architecture, including the Arc de Triomphe and the Antique theatre, classified as world heritage sites by UNESCO. The town is surrounded by prestigious vineyards such as Gigondas and Châteauneuf du Pape.
Mont Ventoux
A delightful, picturesque little village in the Vaucluse, Le Barroux boasts a magnificent 12th century castle, located on a high rockface offering unmissable views of the Comtat Venaissin valley.
Avignon, the City of the Popes
50km away: This historic, cultural and spiritual town is both an economic hub and an architectural marvel; Avignon is the City of the Popes. Enjoy the Palais des Pâpes (Popes' Palace), the Saint Bénezet bridge (Pont d'Avignon), its Theatre festival, its museums and the Yvon Lambert foundation.