THE CASTLE AND THE RAMPARTS
A discovery tour of the historic center of the village that highlights the ...Read more
THE SAINT-JACQUES TOWER
A magnificent tower in Pertuis, listed as a Monument Historique, housing ...Read more
THE NEW PORTAL
Portail Neuf, where you can still see the place where the portcullis used ...Read more
THE ROMAN ARC
The Arc Marius is a preserved Roman jewel that sits at the foot of ...Read more
THE GREETING
Read moreThis is the only remaining item of the castle built by Guillaume de Forcalquier in the twelfth century. A bell tower has been added to it long ago to give it a campanil. Today, it is on the Mirabeau Square and houses the tourism office. It was initially just a fortified tower. External threats multiplied, Guillaume Roger du Turenne built a real castle (15th century century) with a dungeon, main building, rectangular enclosure and ditches of protection. This fortress was demolished in 1596. The tower will be converted into a belfry in 1605.
THE MILL CIRCUIT
Grillon's watermills, an ancient heritage to discover on a tour along the ...Read more
THE CASTLE SITE
All that remains of the medieval fort is the large moat and two levels of ...Read more
THÉÂTRE ANTIQUE
Read moreThis theater was built in the 1st century AD. Proof of this is the marble statue of Tiberius found in front of the royal gate. It has, of course, been protected as a historical monument since 1862. It's one of the few public buildings in the city that still retains the splendor of Roman times. Imagine, all along the stage wall, imperial statues and divinities facing over 6,000 spectators! Mimes and pantomimes were performed in the Roman style. Now restored, it hosts numerous shows as part of the Vaison Festivals, the International Dance Festival, the Choralies... there's no shortage of events.