Falcon - Hilltop Villages
Between vineyards, hilltop villages of the Vaison region and old stonesThis walk reveals itself to you, at every step, superb views of Mont Ventoux.
©OTIVVP This easy loop between the perched villages of Puyméras and Faucon winds through the heart of the vibrant Vaison vineyards. While walking, you can also enjoy the view of the ever-present northern slope of the giant mountain.
You will discover :
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le Puyméras belfry, a secular and emblematic tower of community life.
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theRomanesque church of Saint-Michel de Puyméras, with its unique facade and its bell tower-wall with three bells.
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another spectacular view of the Mont Ventoux, taken from a northwest angle that is often overlooked but just as majestic.
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The hilltop village of Faucon: houses made of local stone, slate roofs, distinctive architecture dominated by the remains of the feudal castle and the fortified towers.
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theProvence orange tree, a specific agricultural variety introduced by an agricultural engineer in the sector; an indicator of the living and plant heritage of this land.
Office de Tourisme Intercommunal Vaison Ventoux Provence
Avenue du Général de Gaulle
84110 Vaison-la-Romaine
Tel. : + 33 (0) 4 90 36 02 11
See the Tourist Office website