The Vaucluse department of France is inland in north-west Provence, north of the
Bouches-du-Rhone department.
In the north of the Vaucluse stands the landmark mountain of Provence at Mont Ventoux, just
north of the Dentelles de Montmirail dramatic rocky landscape popular with hikers.
The Drome-Provence region, surrounded by lavender fields is also to the north, around the
town of Vaison la Romaine.
Towards the south and centre of the department the landscape remains attractive, with several
raised hilly-mountainous regions.
To the west of Vaucluse the bustling city of Avignon should be visited - both for the the grand
Pope's Palace and the famous bridge, as well as the busy historical centre.
To the north of Avignon are the important Roman ruins at Orange, which are some of the best
to be found anyway in the world.
Perhaps the most popular destinations in the Vaucluse are the villages of the Luberon
Regional Natural Park, and the other perched (hilltop) villages across the region - see Luberon
- include several that are classified as most beautiful villages of France - and all in the
beautiful hilly landscape typical of the region.
Some of the villages to visit include those at Fontaine de Vaucluse - source of the River
Sourge - and the perched villages of Gordes and Roussillon, and also close by are Menerbes
and Lourmarin. A few kilometres east of Lourmarin visit the small village at Ansouis.
While in the petit Luberon also visit the villages of Bonnieux, Oppode-le-Vieux, and Lacoste.
Towns and sights (Vaucluse)
Ansouis (Vaucluse) - most beautiful village
Avignon (Vaucluse)
Avignon airport (Vaucluse)
Bonnieux (Vaucluse)
Dentelles de Montmirail (Vaucluse)
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (Vaucluse)
Gordes (Vaucluse) - most beautiful village
Lacoste (Vaucluse)
Lourmarin (Vaucluse) - most beautiful village
Luberon Natural Park (Vaucluse)
Menerbes (Vaucluse) - most beautiful village
Orange (Vaucluse) - UNESCO world heritage site
Roussillon (Vaucluse) - most beautiful village
Vaison-la-Romaine (Vaucluse) - listed as a 'plus beaux detour'
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