Attractions and Places To See around Saint-Roman-De-Malegarde - Top 20

In Vaison-la-Romaine, "France's Most Beautiful Detour," discover a veritable open-air museum, featuring the largest Gallo-Roman site in France. The remains of some fifteen hectares, eight of which are open to the public and divided into two sites, Puymin and La Villasse, stretch at the foot of the medieval city, bearing witness to the past grandeur of the ancient city of Vasio. The walk around Puymin Hill takes you through a true district of the ancient city with cobbled streets, the shopping district, the "Nymphée" water tower made up of landscaped pools, the "Sanctuary of Porticoes" public monument framing a large colonnaded garden and rich patrician residences: the 2000 m² House of Apollo Laureate, perhaps the home of the Messii, Vasio's great family, with a dining room (triclinium), kitchen, private baths, toilets (latrines), and a large porticoed garden decorated with a pool and the 3000 m² House of the Arbor which was spread over 3 levels... For children: by following in the footsteps of young Lucius through a great mystery hunt, you and your family will discover the treasures of the Puymin archaeological site and the Théo Desplans Museum in Vaison-la-Romaine. Free activity booklet (available at the Museum) for children ages 6 to 12 who come to visit the sites with their families. Guided Tours: During school holidays, join a guided tour guide for 90-minute tours of the city's sites and monuments. Reservations: Call +33 4 90 36 50 48.

On the Roman Bridge, as your footsteps echo against the ancient stones, look up and be captivated by the majestic silhouette of the medieval city of Vaison-la-Romaine. You enter a world where the past comes to life before your eyes. The narrow cobbled streets and stone houses, seemingly frozen in time, instantly transport you to the 12th century, a time when the city was the scene of conflicts between the Count of Toulouse and the bishop. The ensuing looting prompted the population to abandon the valley in favor of the rocky heights. The fortified architecture of the old town bears witness to this turbulent era, with its imposing ramparts and fortified gates. Over the centuries, new buildings emerged in the valley, extending the history of the old town all the way to the Roman Bridge. However, it wasn't until the 19th century that the inhabitants of Vaison-la-Romaine turned to the lower town, gradually abandoning the old town. The medieval city, also called the Upper Town, is accessible after walking along the ramparts and the Belfry. The latter offers a picturesque panorama overlooking the city, dominated by the count's castle. In the past, access to this city was protected by emblematic gates such as the Old Gate, also known as the St. Quenin Gate, and the New Gate. These gates, true guardians of the city's security, closed every evening from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., thus testifying to the importance placed on protecting residents from external threats. From the Old Market Square, where the Upper Town once flourished economically, admire the still-present remains of the wall that surrounded the Jewish quarter. The panoramic views of the valley and Mont Ventoux from the “Planet” add a touch of poetry to the medieval atmosphere of the cobbled streets, lined with old mansions and Comtat fountains.

Beautiful castle on a mountain top, constant view of Mont Ventoux

Beautiful route, with beautiful historic buildings!

The Château de Suze-la-Rousse is a 12th century medieval fortress with a 15th century Renaissance courtyard. It was transformed in the 16ᵉ then in the 18ᵉ century into a large residence in which it is possible to admire the paintings, stuccoes and plasterwork of the salons. The museography is dedicated to the history of the castle and to the world of vines and wine since it houses the University of Wine.

Vaison-la-Romaine is a town nestled in the heart of the Vaucluse region. It is renowned for its rich historical and cultural heritage, especially its ancient Roman roots. The town is divided into two distinct areas: the upper town, perched on a hill and crowned by a medieval castle, and the lower town.

Unfortunately it costs a fee to enter

Built on a rocky outcrop, the medieval fortress of Suze-la-Rousse is a spectacular military structure protected by towers and a wall. In the 16th and 18th centuries it was converted into a large manor house. The severity of the external defenses, which tower over the fortified village, are contrasted by the Renaissance facades of the main courtyard and the interior richness of the paintings, stucco work and plasterwork in the living rooms (source: https://www.chateaux-ladrome.fr/fr/chateau -de-suze-la-rousse).