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Beautiful castle on a mountain top, constant view of Mont Ventoux

Beautiful route, with beautiful historic buildings!

Dominating the Orange plain, this castle was once used to monitor the Roman road which led to Orange. It is part of a group which brings together the ruins of the castle and the Saint-Michel chapel.

The Château de Suze-la-Rousse is a 12th century medieval fortress with a 15th century Renaissance courtyard. It was transformed in the 16ᵉ then in the 18ᵉ century into a large residence in which it is possible to admire the paintings, stuccoes and plasterwork of the salons. The museography is dedicated to the history of the castle and to the world of vines and wine since it houses the University of Wine.

The history of this superb village with its narrow streets and numerous religious buildings is closely linked to the order of the Templars. The Commandery of Richerenches was founded in 1136 by the Templar brother Arnaud de Bedos. The Order of the Temple drained the surrounding marshes to practice horse breeding and the cultivation of wheat and vines. A fortified farm was built and then a chapel. This town in the Comtat Venaissin is rich in history.

The Château du Castellas is open to the public and invites you to linger.

Vaison-la-Romaine is a town nestled in the heart of the Vaucluse region. It is renowned for its rich historical and cultural heritage, especially its ancient Roman roots. The town is divided into two distinct areas: the upper town, perched on a hill and crowned by a medieval castle, and the lower town.

Built on a rocky outcrop, the medieval fortress of Suze-la-Rousse is a spectacular military structure protected by towers and a wall. In the 16th and 18th centuries it was converted into a large manor house. The severity of the external defenses, which tower over the fortified village, are contrasted by the Renaissance facades of the main courtyard and the interior richness of the paintings, stucco work and plasterwork in the living rooms (source: https://www.chateaux-ladrome.fr/fr/chateau -de-suze-la-rousse).