France · Heritage Walks

2-Hour Vaison-la-Romaine Medieval City Tour with Upper Town Views

2 Hours Round trip from 84110 Vaison-la-Romaine Moderate pace
The Medieval City
Un Hôtel Particulier
The Medieval castle on the rock
A typical provencal street : la calade

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the medieval Haute Ville with exceptional views over the lower town and Mont Ventoux
  • 02 Discover preserved landmarks such as the former Episcopal Palace and the White Penitents' Chapel
  • 03 Admire 16th- and 17th-century mansions with carved stone fruit garlands
  • 04 Visit the Cathedral Sainte-Marie de l'Assomption on its rocky promontory
  • 05 Stroll through shaded streets with fountains, art galleries, and hidden enclosed gardens

Discover the Haute Ville of Vaison-la-Romaine, the medieval Upper Town that grew around the castle of the Counts of Toulouse. Spread across 3 hectares, this picturesque quarter offers exceptional views over the lower town and Mont Ventoux, along with fortified streets, shaded squares, fountains, art galleries, and hidden enclosed gardens. Admire preserved landmarks such as the former Episcopal Palace, the White Penitents' Chapel, and 16th- and 17th-century mansions with pretty facades decorated with carved stone fruit garlands. The visit also includes the Cathedral Sainte-Marie de l'Assomption, dramatically built on a rocky promontory and adorned with painted stained-glass windows.

Discover the Haute Ville of Vaison-la-Romaine, the medieval Upper Town that grew around the castle of the Counts of Toulouse.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

The Old Town Quarter and Its Architectural Secrets

  • Roman Bridge
  • Place du Poids
  • Le Beffroi
  • Rue de l'Evêché
  • Old Market Square
  • Rue des Fours
  • Castle of the Counts of Toulouse
  • Cathedral Sainte-Marie de l'Assomption
  • Rue de l'Eglise
  • Pont Romain
Haute Ville, Castle of the Counts of Toulouse, Cathedral Sainte-Marie de l'Assomption, Mont Ventoux

Where this trip takes you

Haute Ville, Castle of the Counts of Toulouse, Cathedral Sainte-Marie de l'Assomption, Mont Ventoux

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guiding services
  • A city map

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Water

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Bottle of water
  • Hat

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pont Romain, Vaison-la-Romaine, France
Tour start
84110 Vaison-la-Romaine, France
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in 84110 Vaison-la-Romaine.

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