JONQUIERES 84150

Population : 3979 Inhabitants. altitude:500m

8 km south of Orange by the D950

Before reaching the village, passing the Pécoulette bridge over the railway, Jonquières leaves largely discover with all its roofs clustered around its bell tower.

At the heart of the Plain of Reeds, the village has retained some vestiges of its past. Circular in shape, it is surrounded by a boulevard, where houses and shops have replaced the ramparts. Strolling about the town, you will come across superb residences which follow, kind of small castles Pécoulette, Beauregard, Causans well Malijay a beautiful house of the eighteenth century now converted into a cultural center, which hosts concerts and exhibitions all throughout the year.

A 1 km from the center of the village you will find a small pond equipped with a dancing house and picnic areas. It is the ideal place to rest and, why not, his fishing rod out of his bag.

Every year, the second weekend in September, the exhibition of innovation and invention moved to Jonquières. This show is, it seems, just after that of Paris and Geneva in terms of notoriety. This is an appointment not to be missed.

Jonquières is a wine and agricultural land full of sun, with an oil mill in operation. a campground and an outdoor swimming pool ouvert.point starting ideal for exploring the historical and Provence wine with Orange are ancient theater, Vaison la Romaine , Chateauneuf du Papes and its vineyards, and village appellation of controlled origin, Gigondas Cairanne , Rasteau , Beaumes de Venise , Vaqueyras .........

To visit: 
Beautiful homes XVIII: Causans, Malijay, Beauregard, Pécoulette 
Hobbies: 
Hiking, cycling, mountain biking. Pool. Boules court. 
Accommodation: 
1 campsite. Ruraux.Chambres guest cottages. Restaurants.