Top 4 Castles around La Roche-Sur-Le-Buis

Very beautiful, old place with a great distant view, including the Ventoux.

Nice little place with a beautiful view.

Montbrun-les-Bains, nestled at the foot of Mont Ventoux, is a typical Provençal hilltop village, surrounded by magnificent landscapes. From its cobbled streets and stone houses, you can enjoy superb views of the valley and the surrounding lavender fields. Renowned for its thermal baths, Montbrun-les-Bains is an ideal destination for those seeking relaxation and serenity. The roads around the village offer beautiful walks through unspoiled nature, with breathtaking panoramas of the Provençal mountains and hills.

Built on a rock, the tall six or seven-story houses are dominated by the ruins of a Renaissance castle, of which only the round, crenellated towers remain. Also worth seeing are the belfry and the watchtower, a true testament to 13th-century military architecture. Sloping alleyways are lined with refreshing fountains. These small springs are a reminder that Montbrun-les-Bains is above all an important spa town, recognized since Roman times for the benefits of its sulfurous waters which relieve rheumatism and treat respiratory ailments. Indeed, thanks to its highly sulfurous water sources, already exploited in Roman times, Montbrun-les-Bains was a very fashionable spa from the 16th century until the Revolution. With spa tourism in vogue, the Marquis de Suarez d’Aulan had a thermal establishment built there in 1865, modeled after that of Baden-Baden. Montbrun then became an important spa village, cited as an example in medical circles. World War I was unfortunately fatal to the establishment's activities, which could not reopen after the conflict. After significant work, the thermal activity would only resume from the 1970s-80s onwards.

Rochebrune is a small perched village, lost between wooded hills. The long cobbled streets reveal restored houses with their gardens bordered by dry stone walls. The village has managed to keep its authenticity. At the top we find the tower of the old 14th century castle, the church and a breathtaking view of the Rieu Frais valley.

A very beautiful mountain village You should see it

One of the most beautiful hilltop villages in the Baronnies provençales. Have a small coffee before setting off on the ascent of the Col de Macuègne.

Characterized by its tall stone houses, this old medieval village is listed among the most beautiful villages in France. Montbrun-les-Bains is also famous for its thermal baths. The bell tower, the Clock Tower, dates back to the 13th century. The 12th century church houses magnificent wooden works and a 17th century altarpiece. See also the ruins of the castle.