Ancient memorials classified very beautiful sound baptistère previous history of which are not clearly established but which, in the statements of some is the oldest religious building(ship) of the region.
The church of the XII ° and the three tours(towers) Saracens are also classified, (the highest measure 18 m of height). Since the esplanade of Tours a magnificent panorama necks is offered on the North of Comtat until the barrier of the Laces of Montmirail and the Mountain Ventoux (1.912 m)
Around the village, you will notice the vestiges of the ramparts which surrounded formerly the village, very beautiful chapels should also be discovered in the campaign and will be an excellent excuse for pleasant rural walks.
Venasque is considered as one of the most former(ancient) villages of Comtat Venaissin (to whom(which) it(he) gave the name). This respect for past gave to Venasque a charm almost a little bit austere by its authenticity, its houses are reconstructed such as they were formerly. You will appreciate this particular atmosphere tinged with relaxed rhythm of life by walking you in the pleasant streets the lovers of hurdy-gurdies stones will be really seduced as he(she,it) was about ten workshops of painters and artists who opened their doors to the village.
To visit:
Baptistère, IV °. Romanic church Our Lady. St Siffrein's Tours Sarrazines .Chapelle. Prieuré of St Pierre Thermes
Leisure activities:
Hikes, équestres. Equitation. Tennis. Escalation. Holiday From 14 till 17 August. Summery exhibitions, trainings of painting,Craft:Tapestries, watercolours, sculpture, potteries...
Reception facilities:
3 Hotels - restaurants. Furnished(furnished flats) rents. Restaurants. Hosts' Chambers. Shelters.Inn The Fountain
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