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Situated between Avignon and Orange, Sorgues preserves its few remains of the past - the ruins of the castle walls and a keep which bear witness to its medieval history. Little remained of Sorgues after the invasion by the Baron des Adrets in 1562.
An immense village square surrounds the mairie, an imposing large white building. From the square numerous little streets wind up to the old village. There are a few pretty fountains, with water from the River Sorgues which embellish the roundabouts or other squares in the village and now and again you can glimpse some remnants from the past, remains of the ramparts or towers.
At the exit to the village an old water wheel on the banks of the River Sorgues reminds us of the inevitable presence of water in the village.
At the entrance to the village, on the Vedène road, there are the beautiful gardens of the château de Brantes, which is still inhabited, and at the weekend you can visit the superb Italianate park. There are some superb stone fountains, ponds and the famous plane tree forest which boasts the highest plane trees in France (26m high, on average).
Environnement : Peaceful setting, on the edge of a vineyard.

PLACES TO VISIT:
Chateauneuf du Pape. 5 km. Medieval village built on the side of a hill, overlooked by the ruins of its ancient chateau and surrounded by its world famous vineyards.
Orange. 15 km. City of art and history, Orange boasts an exceptional historical heritage including its famous Antique Theatre built in the early days of Christianity, and now listed as a monument of the world. The attractive old city with narrow streets, well restored façades and ancient shady squares will delight all visitors.
Avignon. 15 km. City of history and city of theatre, the fortified city of Avignon marked by papal history will charm you with its ancient streets, spectacular monuments and museums and impressive number of cafes and restaurants. Its famous bridge still stands over the Rhone river.
Carpentras. 20 km. A real treat to all lovers of history and architecture thanks to its wealth of history and also famous for its Friday morning colourful market which attracts people from all over the region.

THINGS TO DO:
Grand Avignon Golf Club, Vedene. 12 km. Golf course. 18 holes Par 72 – 6037m. Beautiful setting with 5 lakes, Provencal vegetation (lavender, olive trees, cypress...) and fantastic views over Mont Ventoux.
Ventoux Aventure, Mormoiron. 35 km. Tree top adventure park. With the Ventoux as a back , amid ocher cliffs, beside a lake (supervised swimming in July and August ) . An unforgettable adventure , moving from tree to tree in safety, with friends, family. 3 hours of excitement and fun.

FURTHER AFIELD:
Pernes-les-Fontaines. 20 km. Lovely medieval town boasting no less than 40 ancient fountains!
Beaumes de Venise. 25 km. Charming village nestled at the foot of the famous Dentelles de Montmirail on the "wine trail" (la route des vins), and renowned for its famous Beaumes de Venise Muscat wine.
Le Barroux. 30 km. Picturesque hill top village overlooked by its imposing 12th century castle. Magnificent panorama looking out on the Comtat plain, the Vaucluse hills, the Dentelles de Montmirail and Mont Ventoux.
LÂ’Isle sur la Sorgue. 30 km. Attractive market town with picturesque waterways and renowned for its antique markets. Not to be missed!

HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Avignon (30mn), Marseille (60mn).