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Mont Ventoux & Vaison la Romaine from the highest mountain to medieval villages
Duration
8 to 9 hours
Overview
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The Mont Ventoux known locally as the giant of Provence", which at 1912 meters high dominates the landscape. At the foot, the plains & vineyards of the Cotes du Ventoux, the Valley de Sault its lavender fields & the Toulourenc valley with perched hilltop villages & the Roman & Medeaval town of Vaison la Romaine. Starting at the peak of the mountain before we descend into the valley to discover tiny villages and rolling Provençal countryside.
Vaison la Romaine is set between the Rhone Valley & Mont Ventoux, situated at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, in a hilly countryside perfumed by vines and olive trees. Under the old Roman bridge flows the Ouvèze that divides the town in two parts On one side the medieval town clings to the hillside & surrounds the ruins of the 12th century castle. The panoramic view from the summit, a stroll along the narrow winding lanes, the church, the old richly ornate doors, squares adorned with cool fountains, houses built on the side of the cliff.
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