The Comtat Venaissin
When the popes settled in Avignon in the 14th century, they took possession of a territory surrounding the city to the east. The Comtat Venaissin remained a pontifical state until 1791. From this period have come down to us medieval villages with picturesque charm, historical monuments of exceptional quality, landscapes shaped by man and the work of the vine… Discover the Comtat Venaissin, a summary of Provence!
Vaucluse Museums
Many museums await you in the Vaucluse department, to discover the arts, culture, but also local heritage. You can visit the Calvet museum in Avignon, the Marceau-Constantin museum in Saint-Christol, the Blachère Foundation in Apt, the museum of history and archeology in Apt, the history museum of L’Appel de la Liberté in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse…