Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
wend beneath stone ramparts and a 14th-century
belltower
, past romantic fountains and
mansions with incredibly carved doorways. Continue uphill to the imposing 12th-century
château
(guided tours in French €2)
, where your climb is rewarded with eagle-eye vistas.
Cycling Routes
(
www.escapado.fr
)
Vaison's position is ideal for village-hopping. The tourist office stocks
excellent brochures detailing multiple cycling circuits, rated by difficulty, from 26k to
91k.
BIKING
Festivals & Events
Festival de Vaison-la- Romaine
(
www.vaison-danses.com
)
Three-week-long July dance festival held at the Roman Théâtre
Antique. Book by April.
DANCE FESTIVAL
Choralies
(
www.choralies.fr
)
Europe's largest choral festival is held in August every three years
(2013 and 2016).
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Festival des Chœurs Lauréats
MUSIC FESTIVAL
late Jul)
The best choirs in Europe; held in late
July.
Sleeping
The tourist office has a list of
chambres d'hôte
, self-catering apartments and camp-
grounds.
Hôtel Le Burrhus €
( 04 90 36 00 11;
www.burrhus.com
; 1 place de Montfort; d €55-87; )
On Vaison's
vibrant central square this hotel may look quaint and old, but inside its 38 rooms have
ultra-modern decor with designer fittings, original artwork and mosaic bathrooms. No lift.
Parking (€7) by reservation.
DESIGN HOTEL
L'Évêché €€
B&B
