It lies at the foot of a hill bearing the ruins of a fortified castle and has some beautiful medieval heritage. Overlooking the town's rooftops from the top of its rocky promontory, the Church of St. Vorles, which is over 1, years old, is a real gem of the 11th-century Romanesque style. Inside, you can admire a Renaissance Entombment.
Continuing your walk, you will come across the 12th-century Church of St. Nicholas, also a listed historic monument, with its beautiful 16th-century stained glass windows depicting the Tree of Jesse and the legend of the Way of St. James pilgrims. Also not to be missed is the famous site of the Douix spring. This Vauclusian resurgence with its clear waters is located in a charming, green spot at the foot of a rocky escarpment, ideal for a short break between visiting two places of interest.
Dating back to the Iron Age, around the 6th century BC, its size and weight are impressive: 1. The city is modernized in the nineteenth century, especially through the steel industry and its foundries. Located at the top of a hill, the Saint-Vorles church is today classified as an historic monument. Built between the 11th and 12th centuries, it is located on the original site of the town in Gallo-Roman times. Inside, it is possible to admire a very beautiful Entombment, as well as a 4th century oratory in the crypt.
It is located not far from the ruins of the castle of the Dukes of Burgundy. Also listed, the Saint-Nicolas church dates from the end of the 12th century.
It presents classified stained glass windows representing in particular the tree of Jesse or the history of the pilgrims of Saint-Jacques. The town was indeed a starting point for one of the routes to Santiago de Compostela.
