Tourist Attractions & Monuments en Provence

Discover the 30 fountains and 12 washhouses of Barjols which are one of the treasures and particularities of this village. An open house with booklet allows you to discover Barjols on your own. See you at the tourist office!

The gorges of Reppe and Destel meet in the north of Ollioules to form the gorges of Ollioules. Classified site, they are shaped by water and time that dug huge potholes, caves and tanks in a beautiful white limestone. These gorges were in the eighteenth century, the refuge of the famous brigand "Gaspard de Besse." This haven of tranquility and pleasure will make you enjoy the cool waters of the pots.

It was housed in the episcopal palace in 1801, and was rebuilt in 1646 in a Roman style: prominent balconies, bossed pilasters, enormous ledges... It contains admirable decors painted by Romanelli in the 17th century. Place du Palais, known as "Sextier", was bordered to the West by the convent of the Ursulines whose prayers were sometimes disturbed by turmoil of the daily life. Mgr Buti wrote a letter to the pope Innocent XII on 23 August 1694, complaining that young people play ball on the place - so that the nuns and the pupils could hear the licentious, obscene and sacrileges words of the players, but also see them playing fully stripped of their clothing. So, the vice-legate prohibited the ball game, on penalty of a fine of 100 crowns.

The Balaguier tower, reflected by its fortifications, protects the harbour of Toulon and the Mediterranean. Built in 1636 under the instruction of Richelieu, it completes the protection of the port of Toulon protecting it by its Royal tower. This artillery building with high battery, designed to fire with its multiple guns still in place, was perfectly positioned so as to prevent access to the small harbour. Towards the end of the seventeenth century, it is complemented by an enclosure, housing, a magazine and a chapel. The tower which became Naval Museum, is now surrounded by lovely gardens, where sculptures and nature are discovered over a ride. During summer, the gardens also host theatres in the evening.

Some fifteen communes are covered by the Destination Luberon tourist office, including Cavaillon and the most beautiful villages of Gordes and Oppède in the north of the Luberon, and Lourmarin and Lauris in the south. There's something going on all year round. At the tourist office, you'll find documentation on the region and advice on what to see and do. On the website, you'll find a schedule of guided tours, events and festivities.

The museum is run by passionate these small clay characters, who made it a shop and throughout the year, sell characters nursery for lovers. In a large room, there is an exhibition of figurines come from different countries, including the famous private collection Marcel Carbonel. The expressions, attitudes and costumes are different, for a theme that, does not change him and concerns the Nativity. The entrance is free, you just need to go to the shop, figurines, of course!

The Saint-Nicolas fortress was built between 1660 and 1664 in record time. Following a series of revolts, king Louis XIV ordered the construction of the citadel to assure supervision of the city, but also its defence. During the Revolution, the fort is swept by the revolutionaries who degrade a part of it. It is in 1860 that the fort is seen divided into two by the construction of a new boulevard named Charles-Livon, which connects the Port au Pharo Old man. Therefore the sea side part is called strong Ganteaume, on the other side, the strong summit is named after Entrecasteaux. Today, only part of the fort is open to the public. An opportunity to admire panoramic views of the city and the port. Strong Saint-Nicolas is classified as a historical heritage since 1969.