Chapelle de Notre dame du Chateau, Les Baux
This Romanesque chapel was built on a rocky promontory offering visitors breathtaking views of the Alpilles.
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This Romanesque chapel was built on a rocky promontory offering visitors breathtaking views of the Alpilles.
The synagogue of Carpentras is the oldest synagogue still in activity in France.
Beautiful baroque architecture, examples of 17th- and 18th-century frescoes and furniture and a large terraced garden.
The Petit Palais museum owes its name to the familiar name of the Archbishops Palace in which it is installed, name that it was given by reference to the great neighbouring palace: the Palais des Papes.
Once connected to the cathedral by a semicircular vaulted corridor, the baptistery is a beautiful building situated in the narrow streets of Venasque.
A great way to discover the religious heritage of the area and a great example of Romanesque architecture.
The Montmajour abbey was founded in 948 by the Benedictines. It sits on a large rock and is surrounded by protected surrounding countryside.
The church of Saint Leger sits amongst the narrow cobbled medieval streets in the very pretty little town that is Seillans.
Located in Collobireres, the old Carthusian monastery of Our Lady of La Verne is close in distance from the major tourist towns.
The synagogue in Cavaillon is no longer used as a place of worship, but it's on many people's "must visit" lists if you're in the area, thanks to its ornate decoration and fascinating history.
The heart of the old town of Sospel opens out into a wide sunny square dominated by the colourful facade of the Saint-Michel cathedral.
Formerly a Roman Catholic cathedral it is now a protestant church in the centre of the town of Uzes.
The St Roman Abbey dates back to the 5th century, built by hermits and monks. It is cleverly ucarved into the surrounding rocks and cavities and you can wander around the chapel and ancient monk cells. It's heyday was in the 14th century when it was fortified and used as a college.
This monastery was founded and built in the 1970's and is now famous for its monks broadcasting their Gregorian chants live throughout the day.
Built sometime in the twelfth century this beautifully carved and carefully constructed church is a stunning sight in Arles. Named after an early bishop of Arles the stone carvings, statues and intricate details represent the Roman Provencal style of architecture.
St. Pancras chapel was restored by a local team of volunterrs. It overlooks the town of Digne les Bains and offers a panoramic view of the various surrounding peaks.
This old Romanesque style church dates back to the 10th century and was modified in the 12th century. Its austere exterior matches very plain interior decor, very typical to the Romanesque style of the old ages.
This chapel was originally built after a local woodsman saw an apparition of the Virgin Mary in the clouds above the site in 1519. The first stone for the building was laid a month after the vision.