Valaurie: Culture and Fine Dining in a Historic Village

Valaurie focuses on medieval heritage, art, and local food and drink. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in the village, these themes may play a role in your planning: Would you like to see historic buildings, discover art on a walk through the streets, or plan a visit with a tasting? The sections below organize the offerings according to their different focuses.

Medieval Buildings and Their History

A large part of Valaurie’s oval medieval fortifications, including their towers, has been preserved. You will find further historic details at the Church of Saint-Martin: it has a single nave, is in the Provençal Romanesque style, and dates from the late 11th and 12th centuries. A single-nave church has one main nave; the bell-tower porch is considered rare in Provence.

The washhouse adds two clearly distinct dates to the history of the village’s historic buildings: it was built in 1855 and roofed in 1892. The two dates distinguish its construction from the later addition of a roof. If you are interested in architectural history, this offers a change of focus between the fortifications, religious architecture, and a historic washhouse.

Old Town, Lanes, and the Parcours d’Art

Explore the historic old town via its narrow lanes and calades. The Parcours d’Art lets you discover works by artists as you walk through the streets of Valaurie. It starts at the Maison de la Tour and follows Rue des écoles uphill to the upper part of the village. This identifies the starting point, route, and direction of the parcours: it leads from the starting point along the street named above to the higher part of the village.

Exhibitions and Events

The Maison de la Tour – Le Cube hosts exhibitions of contemporary art throughout the year. The Maison de la Tour also takes part in artistic events, including theater performances and concerts. Exhibitions and events offer different focuses: one showcases contemporary works, while the other also includes performances and music.

The Maison de la Tour offers self-guided individual visits on an ongoing basis. Check the opening arrangements before your arrival. This allows you to include the visit in your plans without assuming a specific time or a particular event program.

Visit with a Tasting

At Domaine Eyguebelle in Valaurie, you can take a free, self-guided tour of the production of syrups and aperitifs; a tasting at the bar is planned afterward. This visit combines an introduction to the production process with a tasting of the products. Check the visit arrangements before your arrival if you would like to plan this activity.

When searching for a hotel in Valaurie, you can decide in advance what you would like to focus on during your stay: architectural history, contemporary art, or a visit with a tasting? This decision can help you organize your travel plans and compare hotel options based on what you would like to do during your stay.

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