Vaison La Romaine and Provence with Captions (updated 2014)

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An old walkway in the Haute Ville.

ISBN-13: 978-1495981883

ISBN-10: 1495981886

Copyright 2014 by JK McCrea

Net proceeds from the sale of this book are split between the Association for the Protection of the

Haute Ville (APHV.fr) and Building International Bridges, an educational charity that promotes

cultural communication. Learn more at BuildingInternationalBridges.org.


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The Haute Ville


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Approaching Vaison-la-Romaines historic Haute Ville.


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A popular restaurant is located atthe foot of the Haute Ville


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A photo exhibit that covered windows in the Haute Ville


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A set of stairs that approachestoward the west end of the HauteVille.


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< A path in the Haute Ville

Center: A view from the breakfast area ofthe Hotel Beffroi.

Below: A typical view along Rue Des Fours


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For several years, homeowners in theHaute Ville covered some windows anddoorways with large photos.


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An old stairway in the Hotel Beffroi.

Notice how the stairs are worn in the center.

Below: The fountain in front of the Hotel.


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Inside atownhome


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Views fromHotel Beffroi


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Looking

north fromThe eastside of theHaute Ville


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Interiors of the Hotel Beffroi.


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the Chateau ruins above theHaute Ville >Below: The Jewish Quarter


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Inside the chambres dhotel'vch in Haute Ville


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This plaque shows the high watermark from the Sept. 1992 flood.Below: Lobby of Hotel Beffroi.


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Vaison Town


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Enjoy your tour. Put on some French music.

Imagine that you are driving through small towns in

Provence. You have a map and nothing scheduled.

Without a guide, you have only these images to

encourage you to explore and sample.

Its time for lunch.


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We avoided the noise of the city ofCarpentras (28 km from Vaison). We recommend the wines of Seguret and Sablet and thewebsitehttp://ladistance.fr/for measuring distances.
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A field of lavender in the valley south of Vaison.


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Views from Seguret


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The mural is on the road from Avignon


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A restaurant near Sablet


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The height of the cherry season is the secondweek of June (usually).


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Our favorite way of buying wine.


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A view (below) from the Haute Ville looking at the restaurant called Terrasse of Ninou


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In 1992 the flood crested

over the bridge


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The dog was trained to pick upand deliver items to customers


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Below: A night shot of the PlaceMontfort in Vaision


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Meals from Place Montfort in Vaison


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Below: a choir of female singerson the longest day of the year

(Place Montfort)


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Place Montfortduring June


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Bacchus Night introduces new wines in June. The event is held in the Roman ruins in Vaison.+*--

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Music atBacchus Night


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June is cyclingseason


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Below: Some metal sculptureson the road to Nyons


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Countryside


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Frozen acting isa popularway to earn some moneyfrom tourists.


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Seguret is 11 kms from Vaison.


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Seguret is home toAnAmericanInProvence.com


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Look for Gene Ciccolo


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Below:through awindow inthe central

building in

Gordes


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Gigondasis 16 kmfromVaison


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The merry-go-round and the statues on thebalcony are in Avignon. The waterwheel is in Isle sur la Sorgue


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Isle sur la Sorgue


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Another open market.


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The Fontaine of Vaucluse


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So much clear, cold water! (and a refreshing place for lunch after a morning of walking throughthe Sunday market in LIsle-sur-la-Sorgue).


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Yes, that fellow isdropping from the

roof. Yes, thephotographer caughtthe fellow in mid-fall. This was not atrick, just goodtiming with a fastcamera.


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The red clay of Roussillon is about 48 miles from Vaison.http://ladistance.fr/Roussillon/Vaison-la-Romaine
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The adventures continue atRoadlovers.com.


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business. Theres an abundance of small shops and cafs where local residents greet

visitors with smiles and small talk. A few streets are strictly for pedestrians, but even

streets with traffic are easy to maneuver. The central plaza, lined with open cafs

and more shops, has the added plus of free parking. This is the heart of the town,

the place where the huge Tuesday Market begins its winding journey along the sidestreets.

Tuesday market day is huge in Vaison-la-

Romaine, one of the best in this part

of Provence. If the product is made in

France, youll probably find it here, from

local crafts, soaps, herbs, spices to cheeses

and fabrics. It speaks well that there are

as many locals as visitors exploring thegoods. Four hours is barely enough time

to experience the delicious food, touch

the wood carvings, try on the artful

clothing and question the antique dealers.

Happily, theres no difficulty finding a place to sit and enjoy some wine while

watching the action. Other times, between market days, theres a continuous parade

of ftes (festivals), including music, bonfires, wine tastings, boule matches and

picnics.

The family-owned Hostellerie Le Beffroi (3 stars in Michelin) in the center of theHaute Ville is our favorite, consisting of two adjacent mansions with spectacular

views of the town below. History and atmosphere with modern comforts makes it a

special place. The main building of Hostellerie Le Beffroi is about 400 years old, the

second about 300. Theres modern plumbing and mini-fridges plus satellite TV.

Theres even a swimming pool hidden behind a stone wall and huge wood doors

that maintain the medieval theme. The hotelsrestaurant (La Fontaine) is as good as

it looks, with an impressive garden courtyard for warm

weather dining. Stars and candlelight are simply the

icing to superbly prepared meals. But oh! thatbreakfast! Its the stuff morning dreams

in Provence are made of: a garden terrace with views of

river and town, surrounded by greenery, echoing with

birdsongs and distant early-morning village activity.

Delicious French breads and cereal, coffee and hot


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chocolate, and unobtrusive servers who leave you alone. Le-beffroi.com is the

weblink.

Vaison has an added advantage: a wondrously drivable location. Numerous historic

cities, wineries and ruins are within 30 minutes by car, including the best Sundaymarket (LIsle-sur-la-Sorgue). The countryside drive explodes in a spectacular mix of

colored quilts and stone buildings. Its impossible not to stop the car every few

minutes for a quick leap out and photos. Local villages are friendly and its easy to

find outdoor cafs featuring authentic Provence dishes along with delicious coffee.

Language is no barrier. Avignon is less than 40 miles away, enchanting Gordes even

closer. Nearly every day in the summer season a different local village or town has its

own public market. We made a game of picking a-market-a-day as part of our

holiday. Then we realized that Vaison has so much that we no longer wanted to

drive away, but rather just hang out, taking it all in and living the life most only readabout in novels and travel magazines.

The route from Vaison to Gordes (about an hour of driving, 55 km).


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1. Links and references: We include for your convenience some links andaddresses of important features of Vaison-la-Romaine: 14 Rue de l'vch, 84110Vaison-la-Romaine, France +33 4 90 36 13 46 http://eveche.free.fr/-- La Fete enProvence (hotel), Place du Vieux marche, Haute Ville,84110Vaison-la-Romaine,France Here is a random

review that we found on TripAdvisor: We stayed here the end of May with a group of 22 friendsand it was perfect as we had some of the apartments which were spacious and with great livingrooms and patios made for perfect happy hours! The other rooms were very romantic and would beperfect for a getaway for two! Intimate and inviting. The location is wonderful and parking while not ina lot was easy enough to get.The only downfall is the internet service...if you need it. It was limited to the lobby (often closed) andthe lobby's exterior terrace (fine if the whether is good)...

A great area to spend time exploring at least 2 days are needed as there is much to see.We'd certainly go back if in the area. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g196687-d262179-Reviews-La_Fete_en_Provence-Vaison_la_Romaine_Vaucluse_Provence.html HostellerieBeffoi Address:2 Rue de l'vch, 84110 Vaison-la-Romaine, FrancePhone:+33 4 90 36 04 71 http://www.le-beffroi.com/ Some of my friends have never been to

Provence. Where is the best place to start? In Vaison La Romaine. And where is a reliable place tostay? Hotel Beffroi the belfry

-- serene breakfast area-- great food in the restaurant (I can eat it only once a week, it's so good)-- friendly staff (Hi, Lise and Natalie!)-- convenient to meet with the Association to Preserve the Haute Ville aphv.fr-- the hotel proprietor supports the Old Town association...

We recommend this hotel. We've visited in 1994, 1999, 2006, 2009, 2011 and 2012. (This was ourreview that was posted on Trip Advisor) http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g196687-d239776-Reviews-Hostellerie_le_Beffroi-Vaison_la_Romaine_Vaucluse_Provence.html We

recommend Gene Ciccolo atwww.anamericaninprovence.com Search: American in Provence onYoutube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdrvSD2mRj0

1. AnAmerican in Provence"Cooking Lessons withGeneCiccolo...AnAmerican in Provence... a visit withGeneCiccolo ... Seguret...This is an interview withGeneCiccolo $2500 per week per couple Visit

AnAmericanInProvence DOT com...2. Kitchen Tour inGeneCiccolo'sProvenceTours and Relaxed...

Vacations withGeneCiccolo are relaxed and healthy....Tour

inGeneCiccolo'sProvenceTours and Relaxed "American in Provence" vacation.3. AnAmerican in Provencewww.anamericaninprovence.com/ From his website:My name isGeneCiccolo. Ten years ago I moved to France and settled in Provence.

As you might expect for anAmericannow living in the south of France, ...
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