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| Standing like a lone guard in the middle of the plains and plateaux, Mont Ventoux surveys the surrounding countryside. This ‘giant’ of a mountain is a limestone desert. The mistral blows incessantly, snow abounds in winter and the pass is closed. |
Terreprovence Rentals and Bed and breakfast |
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MONT VENTOUX
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MONT VENTOUX
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| In 1992, because of the richness of its fauna and flora, UNESCO classified Ventoux as a Biosphere reserve. |
Malaucene, situated on the northern side of Ventoux, was once an ancient fortified town.
Today, it is an agricultural agglomeration of grapevines and olive trees.
Visit the 14th century church in the old part of the village.
SURROUNDINGS:
Approximately 1.5km from Malaucene is the source of Groseau, tapped during Roman times to nourish the thermal waters of Vaison-la-Romaine. The Chapel of Groseau was the summer residence of Pope Clement V.
Bedoin, situated on the southern side |
of Mont Ventoux, is a charming agricultural village producing AOC classified wine, fruit, and asparagus. The village also protects one of the largest forest communals in France.
Visit the Madeleine Chapel dating from the 12th century. |
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