The Comtat Venaissin (County of Venaissin), often called the Comtat for short, dates back to the middle ages and was politically significant throughout the 16th and 17th centuries.
This intermediate cycle itinerary leads you through the County and its varied agricultural landscapes: strawberries, asparagus and of course vines. It also encompasses several historical cities, Pernes-les-Fontaines and Carpentras, where cyclists can discover some of the historical monuments of the county, Of particular significance in the city of Carpentras is the oldest synagogue in France, built in the 14th century.
Other examples of Roman architecture and engineering can be seen along the way, as well as the many pretty courtyards, town squares and fountains. The Château in Saint Didier was built in the 15th century and extended in the 18th century, it was transformed into a hydrotherapy center in the last century. Whilst you are unable to visit the inside (it is now a private clinic) the outside and gate area are magnificent and add to the charm of this very Provencal village.
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Distance : 33km
Time : 3hr
Vertical Gain : 190m
