This Franciscan church was established in the 14th century and was the burial place of the princes of Baux. It was heavily damaged in the Wars of Religion.
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Orange's monumental, Unesco-protected Roman theatre is unquestionably one of France's most impressive Roman sights. It's one of only three intact Roman…
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Enter the Théâtre Antique through the portals on the western edge.
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This small museum contains various finds relating to the theatre's history, including plaques and friezes that once formed part of the scenery, a range of…
4. Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Nazareth
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Orange's oldest church was consecrated in the 12th century.
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For bird's-eye views of the theatre – and phenomenal vistas of Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail – follow montée Philbert de Chalons or montée…
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Orange’s 1st-century-AD monumental arch, the Arc de Triomphe – 19m high and wide, and 8m thick – stands on the Via Agrippa. Restored in 2009, its…
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Beneath the town's namesake château, these small, magnificent wine caves (cellars)date back 2000 years. The bar carries 80 of the town's 250 labels…