The Top 5 Castles around Monteux
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, …
Last updated: September 14, 2025
Ruin of the castle of the popes of Avignon.
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In 1014 the Saint-André Abbey of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon was attributed to the Benedictines, who took over the possession of the churches located on Mount Thouzon , with their dependency. Ingilramnus, Bishop …
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There used to be a castle and the settlement of Durban here. The chapel and other buildings are gradually being rebuilt with donations.
Between the chapel ruins and the remains …
Between the chapel ruins and the remains …
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Coming from Venasque you arrive at the bottom of this small village. It is worthwhile to walk around here, visit the castle if necessary and have a drink in the only bistro.
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The Château Fortia mansion dates back to the 17th century and today comprises 32 hectares of vineyards, where only Châteauneuf-du-Pape is produced according to the great tradition of one of the ancestors of the winemaking family, Baron Leroy de Boiseaumarié.
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