Aix's cathedral has its origins in the 5th century and it has been added to throughout the centuries.
Cathedrale St Sauveur
Featuring the famous triptych 'Mary in the Burning Bush'
Religious Sights in Provence
Discover and book the top Provence sights
La Synagogue, Carpentras
The oldest synagogue in France, still in use today
The synagogue of Carpentras is the oldest synagogue still in activity in France.
Petit Palais museum
Collections of ecclesiastical art from Medieval times to the early Renaissance
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.
Monastere de Saorge Monastery
Former Franciscan convent in the mountains above Menton
Beautiful baroque architecture, examples of 17th- and 18th-century frescoes and furniture and a large terraced garden.
Apt Cathedral
Cathedrale Sainte-Anne in the centre of the Luberon
This cathedral, also known as Sainte Anne d'Apt, is believed to be built on the site where Saint Auspice was buried.
St Pancras Chapel, Digne-les-Bains
Small hilltop chapel with great views from the top
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.
Cathedrale Notre Dame du Puy, Grasse
Romanesque cathedral built in the 12th century
The medieval church of Notre-Dame du Puy was raised to cathedral status in 1244, when the bishop transferred from Antibes to Grasse.
Fort St Andre & Abbaye St Andre, Villeneuve les Avignon
Ancient castle overlooking the city of Avignon
The 14th century Fort St Andre was built by order of the King of France, Philippe le Bel as a mean to keep an eye on the papal city of Avignon. Perched on a hill, this impressive structure contains the ruins of the Abbaye St Andre.
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Uzes Cathedral
Otherwise known as the Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit d'Uzès
Formerly a Roman Catholic cathedral it is now a protestant church in the centre of the town of Uzes.
Les Alyscamps
An ancient cemetery & Medieval church with tombs from the Roman & medieval eras
Graves, mausoleums and sarcophagi at this site date back to the beginning of the Roman empire, but it wasn't until the early Christian period that there was a large flurry of activity here.
Saint Siffrein Cathedral, Carpentras
A southern gothic style cathedral built on the remains of a Romanesque church
Pope Benedict XIII ordered the reconstruction of this building after the original Romanesque church collapsed, in 1404.
Chapelle Notre Dame de L’Ormeau, Seillans
Beautiful chapel just 2km from the centre of Seillans
A great way to discover the religious heritage of the area and a great example of Romanesque architecture.
Chapelle de Notre dame du Chateau, Les Baux
12th century church situated within the castle grounds of Chateau des Baux
This Romanesque chapel was built on a rocky promontory offering visitors breathtaking views of the Alpilles.
Abbaye du Thoronet
Magical Cistercian abbey situated in glorious countryside
One of the famous Cistercian abbeys, the Abbaye du Thoronet was built in the late 12th century. This is a magical place, set in beautiful countryside of the Var. The abbey is wonderfully tranquil, surrounded as it is by woods and small streams.
La Collegiale Notre Dame des Anges, Isle sur la Sorgue
A church with a harsh exterior but a lavish & decorative interior
Originally built in 1222 this church was renovated and extended in the Italian Baroque style in the 17th century and was consecrated in 1672 by the Bishop of Cavaillon.
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Synagogue de Cavaillon
The oldest synagogue in France with its own museum
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.
Eglise St Trophime
Church of St Trophime - a beautiful Romanesque church in the heart of Arles
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.
Abbaye St Roman, Beaucaire
Ruined abbey dating back to the 5th century
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.