Tourist Attractions & Monuments en Provence

Built as early as 381, the former Major is one of the oldest churches in Marseille. In the 19th century, its two bays were amputated and the cathedral of Sainte-Marie Majeure, consecrated in 1893, was added to it. The Romano-Byzantine style reminds us that Marseille was a trading port with the Orient. It is the largest French cathedral built since the Middle Ages. The interior decoration is splendid. To be seen, the four evangelists by Botinelly, Christ and St. Veronica by Carli, the onyx Ciborium and the altars by Cantini, as well as the tomb of Mazenod in the chapel.

A huge limestone mass above, which served as protection for the city during its construction and its development... In the sixties, excavations have unearthed a human occupation from the Neolithic period, as evidence, a stele engraved with a face, called "the first Avignon." The Rocher des Doms rises above a beautiful garden of the same name. The view that is offered from the terrace is breath-taking: one distinguishes the Mont Andaon on which the majestic Fort Saint-André stands - by moving its gaze to the left - the Philippe Le Bel Tower of Villeneve-lez-Avignon.

It is the only vestige (12th century) of the castle of the Counts of Toulouse fell into the lap of the terrible Maingre that reigned terror in the Mont Ventoux area in the 15th century. Watchtower at the time of the Popes, then the clock and bell with wrought iron were added, and that were supposed to represent the silhouette of Queen Jeanne, wife of the brother of Saint Louis. At top is a weather vane depicting a mouse chased by a cat. It gave birth to two Pernois sayings: "It is high as the cat of Pernes" and "it is in the middle like the cat of Pernes". This old dungeon also hosted the prisons of the city. The gallows still stands. They can be seen during a guided tour within the tourist office). You can access a panoramic terrace offering stunning views of the countryside and comtadine of Mount Ventoux, by taking a lovely calade and a rather steep staircase!

The theater company 'Dans la Cour des Grands' will continue with the part of its multiple activities the organization of '' Randonnées Théâtrales around Pagnol ''. After the hills of the Treille with the theatricalisation in situ of Manon des Sources and The Baker's Wife then the Schpountz is another famous work of Marcel Pagnol in 2016, the Company ''Dans la Cour des Grand'' has programmed in 2018, a recovery of The Well-Digger's Daughter which was very successful in 2017! This new hike will take you back to nature, in a park of more than 1,300 hectares (nearby Marseille). In this rare and preserved environment, you will follow the actors in a circuit of about 10 km.

Vaison-la-Romaine is an indispensable site of the Upper Vaucluse  : a historic city of greatest archaeological interest built in a beautiful green setting. The ancient theatre, the sanctuary at the Porticos, the house with the Apollo… the city brings together a multitude of ancient relics that can be visited. The medieval era also left its mark, through its cathedral and cloister dating from the th century. You will enjoy walking on these typical Mediterranean streets. Since 1992, and the spectacular flood of the river crossing it, the city has been renovated. It is now a major tourist place, where lovers of beautiful stones, architecture and also town planning are pressing. All of this adds to the sweetness of living in Provence, a festive and festive tradition, and a warm welcome.

Many forts make up the whole fortress of Tournoux: the Pellegrin (1,290 m), battery (1,350 m), the average (1,500 m), the upper (1,700 m), the Caurres battery (1,800 m) and the Ault greenhouse (2,000 m) 00 m). The site was built on 700 m of disgradings and placed on a rocky spur, and was built in the nineteenth century to prevent access to Larche Pass. Currently well preserved, the ensemble undeniably attracts the visitor's eye by its inclination and architecture on the mountain side.