27 days in Vaison-la-Romaine 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. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Vaison-la-Romaine: Le Museum de l’Ardeche (in Balazuc), Beaumes-de-Venise (Nuances du Sud & Domaine de la Pigeade) and Chateauneuf-du-Pape (Cave Ourouse, Vignobles Mayard, &more). There's much more to do: make a trip to Vaison la Romaine, take in breathtaking views at Gorges de l'Ardeche, delve into the distant past at Sites Archeologiques de Vaison la Romaine, and explore the fascinating underground world of Grand Site de l'Aven d'Orgnac.

To find maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Vaison-la-Romaine route planning app.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport, Marseille Provence Airport and Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in May, and nighttime lows around 13°C.