We are lucky to have a rich cultural scene in Vaison, highlighted in the summer by outdoor shows in the Roman theatre, as well as in more intimate scenes like the one set in the Roman ruins, and in the cathedral. Below some shows we have had the chance to enjoy over...
Art & Culture
Vaison-la-Romaine’s archeological sites: Villasse
Another large archeological ground also sits in Vaison's town center and is accessible with the same entrance ticket as the Puymin site (see other post here). The Villasse houses an antique shopping high street: It is seen here during the Journee Romaines, a...
Vaison-la-Romaine’s archeological sites: Puymin
The Roman sites of Vaison are quite extensive in comparaison to the size of town, and make a significant portion of it's center: Puymin and Villasse are the main sites Puymin It is just across the street from the tourist office and shows numerous villas centered...
Summer
With summer, comes the lavendin in full bloom in our little field, you don't have to leave the property to do that instagramready shot! Summer is also synonym of lazy summer afternoons, long meals (made a bliss by the kitchen garden steps off the kitchen that gives...
Abbaye de Senanque
This cistercian Abbey, with beautiful Lavandin field coming up to it's quasi millenarian walls, is an instagram hit. You will probably recognise this views if you have any kind of interest in Provence! The thoughtful monks have created a small field outside of the...
Augustus Caesar Praetoria @ Vaison-la-Romaine
Vaison-la-Romaine is a fitting location for the Augustus Caesar Praetoria association, which reenacts historical scenes based on Roman Emperor Hadrien and his pretorian guard. The attention to details and use of historical materials and techniques are quite amazing...
Pop the Opera
An opportunity for hundreds of kids from the Provence region to come together on the stage of the prestigious Choregies d'Orange, home of the famous Opera festival, and sing a medley of songs accompanied by the Avignon symphonic orchestra. We where proud of our niece...
Chapelle St Quenin, Vaison-la-Romaine
You can't miss this beautiful construction, as it's imposing romanesque architecture grace the town's entrance. The Chapel was built in the XIIIe century, the nave and facade were restored in the XVIIe century, but the remarquable apse dates back to the XIIIe c. and...
Vaison-la-Romaine’s Haute Ville
We usually visit the medieval town with friends, letting them do the photos... This time, with a delightful evening light, I set up on a photo hunt through the stony streets of the medieval Ville Haute.. Coming from the "new" town, one crosses the Roman bridge (the...