Bédoin

Bédoin is a charming medieval village located at the foot of the legendary Mont Ventoux in the Vaucluse department, 15 kilometres north of Carpentras. Bédoin is a very quiet town that is not characterised by tourism to any great extent. Here you feel far away from the hustle and bustle of coastal towns. A holiday in Bédoin offers great opportunities for excursions in the very scenic surroundings and many outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, climbing, skiing or golf.

Bédoin boasts one of the largest (6300 ha) and most interesting communal forests in France.

It is arguably the most varied forest in the Vaucluse with more than 1200 different types of vegetation.

Numerous hikes are organised for those who want to experience the fauna and flora of the area. The most remarkable excursion is to watch the sunrise over the top of Mont Ventoux. A brochure describing this particular excursion and other half-day excursions is available from the tourist office.

Bédoin is dominated by the imposing church of Saint Pierre, which is very different in style to anything else in the region. Built in the Mannerist style between 1708 and 1736, Saint Pierre Church was restored in the early 19th century. The church has been designated a monument worthy of preservation.

Bédoin is located in the Côtes du Ventoux wine region and is known for its fine quality wines, fruit and asparagus.

Inspiration for your holiday:

Attractions:

Eglise paroissiale Saint Pierre: Built between 1708 and 1736, burnt down during la Terreur in the 18th century and rebuilt in the early 19th century. The church was built in the Mannerist style inspired by the 16th-century Gesù church in Rome. The church is classified as a monument worthy of preservation.

Couvent des Dominicains et Chapelle Notre Dame de Nazareth from the 17th century. Used for many years as the city's hospital. Now houses a small religious brotherhood.

Remains of the old city wall and portal Catheron

Colline Saint Antonin: Up here are the remains of a medieval castle. It offers a beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.

Chapelle du Moustier: Much remodelled over the years, the oldest parts date back to the 10th or 1st century.

Chapelle de la Madeleine: A Romanesque chapel from the early 11th century. Classified as a historical monument. The chapel is located 3 kilometres outside the city on the route de Malaucène.

Activities in Bédoin

Market every Monday (Lundi).

There are great opportunities for outdoor activities in the Vaucluse area, see for example the following websites: http://www.provenceguide.com/gbcdt/index.asp http://www.hautvaucluse.com/pdf/guidea.pdf (Guide to activities and attractions in the Haut Vaucluse area).

Climbing: Climbing is possible 3 kilometres outside Bédoin. Take the D19 in the direction of Malaucène. The access road is opposite the Domaine de la Madelène - from here it is 1 km to the car park. From the car park it is only a few 100 metres to the cliff.

Cycling: Challenges for everyone, from elite athletes to families with children. There are several great rides to other towns in the area, a wealth of less demanding mountain routes and the tough Mont Ventoux.

Golf - There is a wealth of golf courses in the area, 4 in the department of Vaucluse and several in the neighbouring departments of Bouhes du Rhône and Var. The French Golf Union has a website where most courses are presented. Unfortunately, the website is in French. Search under Guide de Golf and then under the region Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur: www.ffgolf.org

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