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A Cistercian wonder in the heart of the Var’s forest ! Built at the end of the 12th Century, the Thoronet Abbey is one of the “3 Provençal Sisters”. Celebrated by the book “Les Pierres Sauvages”, the church & monastery strongly express the Cistercian idealism, full of simplicity & rigour that St Be...

 Le Thoronet

The castle of Agoult-Simiane, built ten centuries ago, with the famous Rotonde as a keep, is the heart of the village of Simiane-la-Rotonde, its starting point and its identity.

 Simiane-la-Rotonde

The basilica contains the relics of Mary Magdalene, making it Christianity’s third most important tomb. Building work began in 1295 on the orders of the future French king Charles II and from the plans of the architect Pierre Le Français. In 1592, the work was definitively interrupted. The basilica’...

 Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume

The castle of Vallauris, former priory of the Abbaye de Lérins, rebuilt in the 16th century is one of the few Renaissance buildings in the region. It houses the Picasso National Museum "War and Peace", the Magnelli Museum and the Museum of Ceramics.

 Vallauris

The Synagogue was built in 1367 and restored in the 18th century by architect Antoine D’Allemand. It is the oldest synagogue in France still in activity.

 Carpentras

A jewel of Haute-Alpes heritage, the Chapelle des Petètes is a symbol of local folk art. Since the 18th century, the small, naive statuettes that adorn its façade have given this building a singularity and charm without equal.

 Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

On the road to Mallefougasse, the Chapelle Saint-Donat is characteristic of early Provencal Romanesque art. This Romanesque church with its refined architecture is one of the oldest in France and one of the oldest medieval buildings in Haute Provence.

 Montfort

Neighbouring and contemporary to the amphitheatre, the Ancient Theatre still has part of its seating and orchestra. It, too, is one of the 8 must-see monuments in the city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 Arles

Orange’s Roman theatre, constructed at the beginning of the Christian era, owes its reputation to the exceptional condition of its backdrop wall. Life in the old city revolved around it. The superb acoustics and structure enabled an audience of 9 000 to attend performances there.

 Orange

Consacrata nel 1621, è dedicata all'Annunciazione e all'Ascensione del Signore. Riccamente arredata con una pala d'altare in legno intagliato policromo con colonne tortili e cariatidi. Venite a contemplare l'arte barocca di questo magnifico edificio.

 Tende

This templar's chapel was classified as a historic monument on 16th November 1891.

 Comps-sur-Artuby

The cryptoporticus, a central public square in the Roman city, is one of the most enigmatic places in Arles' heritage, and will be much appreciated for its coolness in summer. To make the most of your visit, we recommend buying a pass (available from our online ticket office), which will enable yo...

 Arles