Villages to visit near Avignon, South of France

Dominated by the imposing Fort Saint-André, this charming medieval city faces Avignon, from which it can admire the Palais des Papes at all times, and enjoys a magnificent natural panorama of Mont Ventoux and the Alpilles. A city with an exceptional historical heritage and where it is good to stroll.

At the confluence of the Rhône and the Durance, the City of the Popes, in the department of Vaucluse, is famous for its ramparts, its historic center and for its bridge. It is also a dynamic city whose reputation is second to none, thanks to its prestigious Theater Festival!

Entraigues-sur-la-Sorgue is a charming village located in the Provence region of southeastern France. It is situated in the department of Vaucluse, near the city of Avignon. The village is known for its picturesque setting along the Sorgue River and its quaint stone houses.

A few kilometers from Carpentras, Monteux was built in the sumptuous setting of the Comtat Venaissin and is worth the detour for its old village, inside the fortified ramparts of the 14th century. It is also an active town with its shops and local producers, which offers leisure and attractions for young and old.