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Among Carpentras and Vaison the Roman, Barroux is a village picturesque and full of charm which deserves your visit. This perched village offers a magnificent panorama on the plain of Comtat, the Mountains of Vaucluse, Montmirail's laces and naturally Ventoux. Barroux is known for its castle which holds as a hung on(collided) eyrie everything in the top of the village,
The fort, marked by the style the Renaissance, will surprise you by its mass and its impressive stature. This fortress had an animated history. Originally in the XII ° the castle belonged to the Lords of Leases, then it passed in the hands of multiple noble families.
In the XVI, the fortress will be transformed into one of the most beautiful houses the Renaissance of the region. Damaged in the revolution, sold then abandoned to the XIX °, it is only in 1929 that the reconstruction will be begun. Regrettably these efforts will be annihilated in a fire in 1944 with the German troops. It did not discourage for all that his(her) owners who began(affected) new works of restoration in 1960.
Today the castle visits partially only. It(he) still understands(includes) medieval elements and chapel, decorated with murals of XVIII-th century, classified ancient memorials. At present, an association administers its entrances(entries) and its good functioning. In summery period it(he) is of use of frame to different cultural events.
To visit:
Castle of the XVI°ET the classified gardens: Site - Web of the chateau
Ste Madeleine convent. Church St Jean Baptiste
Leisure activities:
Tennis, hike.
Reception facilities:
Restaurant, 2 hotels, furnished with the tourism, guest houses, shelters
