Sheltered from the mistral by the Mont Ventoux, this town with its colourful facades occupies a strategic geographical position at the entrance to the Gorges de la Nesque. Until 1791, it was the stronghold of the Bishop of Carpentras, then part of the Comtat Venaissin.
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This circular village was once surrounded by ramparts whose walls were built of Saracen stone. The Grand Portail, an 18th-century gateway that served as the main entrance to the village in medieval times, conceals the access to the old prison beneath its arch. Opposite stands the contemporary Mascaron fountain, first put into service in 1783.
The unique "Lis Pous de Foro" district, made up of small gardens separated by dry-stone walls, was once the area where villagers cultivated their...
The unique "Lis Pous de Foro" district, made up of small gardens separated by dry-stone walls, was once the area where villagers cultivated their...
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