9 days in South of France Itinerary

Vaison-la-Romaine is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.The French archaeologist and hellenist Henri Metzger died here.The historic section is in two parts, the Colline du Château on a height on one side of the Ouvèze, the "upper city" and on the opposite bank, the "lower city" centered on the Colline de la Villasse.Vaison-la-Romaine is famous for its rich Roman ruins, medieval town and cathedral. Head to Marche Provencal and ARTEFACT Galerie d'art contemporainfor plenty of shopping. Kids will appreciate attractions like Vaison la Romaine and La Ferme aux Crocodiles. Explore Vaison-la-Romaine's surroundings by going to Chateauneuf-du-Pape (Domaine Albin Jacumin, Domaine de Beaurenard, &more), Roman Theatre of Orange (in Orange) and Mt Ventoux (in Brantes). There's lots more to do: explore the ancient world of Sites Archeologiques de Vaison la Romaine, snap pictures at Roman Bridge, shop like a local with Open ART Studio, and Head underground at Aven Grotte Forestiere.

For traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Vaison-la-Romaine tour planning app.

Brussels, Belgium to Vaison-la-Romaine is an approximately 9.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car. Traveling from Brussels in July, expect Vaison-la-Romaine to be somewhat warmer, temps between 36°C and 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.