Orange Cathedral
The cathedral of our lady of Nazareth, or Notre Dame de Nazareth, lies in the centre of Orange not far from the river.
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The cathedral of our lady of Nazareth, or Notre Dame de Nazareth, lies in the centre of Orange not far from the river.
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.
Beautiful baroque architecture, examples of 17th- and 18th-century frescoes and furniture and a large terraced garden.
The synagogue of Carpentras is the oldest synagogue still in activity in France.
A great way to discover the religious heritage of the area and a great example of Romanesque architecture.
Classified as a historic monument this 15th-century catholic church is located in the heart of the village of Biot.
This church lies at the centre of what was the old Medieval village of Vaison la Romaine. It was built in the 11th century over the remains of early Christian buildings.
At the centre of the town's activity, the Church of Saint-Michel opens on to a square crossed by one of the main roads.
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.
This is one of three churches in the old village of Les Baux and has been built partly into the rock face behind it.
The church of Saint Leger sits amongst the narrow cobbled medieval streets in the very pretty little town that is Seillans.
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.
This large cathedral was originally built in 1096 and has undergone many additions and modifications over the centuries.
Once connected to the cathedral by a semicircular vaulted corridor, the baptistery is a beautiful building situated in the narrow streets of Venasque.
The building of the church and the adjacent convent began in 1295. It is now the only large Gothic church in Provence.
The present building is from the 18th century, however there has been a structure here from as early as the 13th century.
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.
This Romanesque chapel was built on a rocky promontory offering visitors breathtaking views of the Alpilles.