Ansouis
Ihe Vaucluse: historical castel and village of Luberon,Vaucluse
Population : 1.057inhabitants, Alt. : 800m. Sud du Luberon
Nearby villages: Cucuron 5km, Pertuis , Lourmarin , Vaugines, La tour d'Aigues,
Ansouis village on the southern slopes of the Luberon protected from the Mistral located on a promontory between the Durance valley at the foot of the Grand Luberon, the village is labeled most beautiful villages in France, Ansouis has a medieval castle of the XII century which is aujourd 'hui a splendid private residence. The castle possesses a magnificent collection of furniture from the seventeenth and eighteenth century and beautiful tapestries. The oldest date back alleys of the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries.
To visit:
Château d'Ansouis (former home of the family of Sabran Pontevès)
For information visit: Tel .: 04.90.09.82.70.
Extraordinary Museum (sculptures, paintings, stained glass, ceramics) St. Martin's Church (XII). and alleys of the village
The Museum of Vine and Wine: CHATEAU TURCAN Owner Récoltant, ANSOUIS: Tel. : 04.90.09.83.33
More than 3,000 tools and equipment, some unique, Viticulture and Cooperage, one of the oldest presses (XVIII century)
Nearby Villages : Cucuron 5km, Pertuis , Lourmarin , Vaugines, La tour d'Aigues,