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Between Provence
and the Cevennes, Saint Laurent des Arbres is a typical village of the
Rhodanien Gard. Located just 5 minutes from the Autoroute A9 (Roquemaure
exit) and 20 minutes from Avignon and Orange, the town is easily accessible.
The Romanesque church, fortified by Pope
John XXII, the keep (feudal), the Ribas Tower and the remain of the
ramparts testify to a rich history in centuries gone by. The Ribas Tower,
where you will find the Tourist Office, houses a model of the town,
recreated from archives, representing the site as it would have been
in the Middle Ages up to the mid-17th century.
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 The
maze of passages, alleyways and small squares offer visitors an
attractive touristic site. Historical, archaeological and geological
discoveries await ; for lovers of old stones and a superb countryside.
Remarkable pine forests stretch out south of the town ; in
this forest, shaded hillsides, picnic areas, jogging, hiking and
horseback riding paths lead to the plateau of Lirac, which awards
nature lovers with a magnificent view of the Mont Ventoux. To the
North, the Mont Cau overlooks the towers of the village and its
vineyard, famous since Antiquity. |
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