Roman Heritage in Provence  Under the influence of Rome, Provence prospered greatly - the towns of Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Orange and Vaison-la-Romaine boast magnificent remains of arenas, amphitheatres, spas, and villas....amongst the best preserved in all France.  There are other spectacular examples of the Roman influence in the area such as the Pont du Gard (left) and the Roman town of Glanum.  We list the best monuments in the area.

Vaison-la-Romaine
 

Location: Just to the north west of Mont Ventoux at the intersection of the D938 and D977.
General info: Tourist office  website.
Description: Attractions include a Roman theatre, excavations of ancient houses and stores, and the old Roman bridge (still the principal bridge over the Ouvèze River). The Upper Town has 13th century buildings and narrow cobbled streets which wend their way upwards to the ruined 14th century castle.

Our recommendations:  Visit on a Tuesday morning when the streets of the lower town are full of market stalls for the best and largest market in the region. Arrive early as it gets really busy and parking can be a problem.
For the children:  In the second half of August there is a daily festival with music, dance and fireworks.

             - Glanum
             - Orange
             - Le Pont du Gard
             - Vaison-la-Romaine

Also worth a visit are:

             - Arles
             - Nîmes

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