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Le Barroux

The gateway to Mont Ventoux in the Vaucluse

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Le Barroux stands out from some of its neighbouring hilltop villages thanks to its imposing 12th century castle which dominates the skyline.

The village's elevated position means that you can enjoy fantastic views over the plains below from most places and it also means a bit of physical effort is required to get to the top.

Narrow paved streets work their way around the village, where you'll find the small church of Saint John the Baptist with its bell tower and lots of beautifully restored stone houses and fountains.

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At the very top of the village on a rocky outcrop sits the castle, which you can visit between spring and autumn. The castle was originally a fortress and was later built upon and modified over the years, namely in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Later it was damaged in the French revolution and then again in World War II, being restored back to its former glory in the 1960's.

Guide books are available in a multitude of languages should you wish to take the tour.

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There are occasional art exhibitions and cultural events held at the castle during July and August.

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There are a couple of places to eat in Le Barroux as well as Caromb, just a few kilometres down the road. You have the choice something refined or something more rustic.

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There's also an Benedictine monastery not far to the north of Le Barroux that you can visit - the Abbey du Barroux, where the monks are known for preserving Gregorian chant and making delicious olive oil and bread which they sell in their shop.

You'll find a nice lake near Le Barroux which you can swim in during the summer months and there are plenty of walking trails in the area, linking up some of the surrounding villages.

Le Barroux is surrounded by lots of vineyards and olive groves that you can explore too.

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Le Barroux can be found just off the main D938 road on the way from Carpentras to Malaucene. Avignon is a 40km drive away or if you're coming from Orange it's 31km.

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