Jonquieres tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Ancient Theatre of Orange at 8 km from Jonquieres

Visit Jonquieres: highlights and tourist information

Jonquieres is situated in the Vaucluse department and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Jonquieres in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Popular places to visit nearby include Ancient Theatre of Orange at 8 km and Orange at 8 km.

Jonquieres, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Ancient Theatre of Orange

at 8 km (direction west-north-west)

The Antique Theatre in Orange is one of the best preserved Roman...

See Ancient Theatre of Orange guide

Orange

Heritage Site at 8 km (direction west-north-west)

Orange is best known for its Roman monuments such as the very...

See Orange guide

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

at 8 km (direction south-west)

Chateauneuf-du-Pape is a pretty village in Vaucluse, overlooked by a ruined castle...

See Chateauneuf-du-Pape guide

Naturoptère

at 9 km (direction north-west)

Naturoptere is a biodiversity centre where you can learn of the interaction...

See Naturoptère guide

Carpentras

at 14 km (direction east-south-east)

Carpentras is a sizeable town, and although not always considered a 'tourist...

See Carpentras guide

Seguret

Most Beautiful Village at 14 km (direction north-east)

Seguret is a very picturesque village east of Orange, now classified among...

See Seguret guide

Dentelles de Montmirail

at 15 km (direction east-north-east)

Although at quite low altitude the jagged peaks of the Dentelles-de-Montmirail are...

See Dentelles de Montmirail guide

Le Barroux

at 16 km (direction east)

From the castle ramparts in Le Barroux you have very far-reaching views...

See Le Barroux guide

Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres

at 17 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gard department

Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres is a small historic village with several imposing historic monuments in...

See Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres guide

Pernes-les-Fontaines

at 18 km (direction south-east)

Pernes-les-Fontaines takes its name from the large number of historic fountains in...

See Pernes-les-Fontaines guide

Villeneuve-les-Avignon

at 18 km (direction south-west), in the Gard department

Losing out in visitor numbers to famous Avignon across the river, in...

See Villeneuve-les-Avignon guide

Avignon Bridge

Bridge at 19 km (direction south-south-west)

The Pont Saint-Benezet is the remaining part of the bridge on the...

See Avignon Bridge guide

Papal Palace, Avignon

Castle at 20 km (direction south-south-west)

The Papal Palace in Avignon is the most imposing gothic palace in...

See Papal Palace, Avignon guide

Vaison-la-Romaine

at 20 km (direction north-east)

You are spoiled for choice in Vaison-la-Romaine, with substantial Roman remains and...

See Vaison-la-Romaine guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Vaucluse

Arrange a visit to Jonquieres

Map of places to visit near Jonquieres

Markets in and near Jonquieres

• Courthezon: market Friday (4km)
• Orange: market every day except Sunday (8km)
• Roquemaure: market Tuesday (12km)
• Piolenc: market Monday (13km)
• Sorgues: market Sunday (13km)
• Carpentras: market Friday - seasonal market only (14km)
• Sainte-Cecile-les-Vignes: market Saturday (14km)
• Vedene: market Tuesday (16km)
• Le Pontet: market Thursday (17km)
• Pernes-les-Fontaines: market Saturday (18km)

More information about Jonquieres, Provence

Tourist attractions near Jonquieres, France

What to do at Jonquieres? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Jonquieres.

Grand sites of France

• Mont Ventoux (31km)
• Pont du Gard (35km)
• Aven d'Orgnac (44km)
• Gorges de l'Ardeche (52km)

Heritage sites

• Orange Roman Theatre (8km)
• Avignon Centre (20km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Seguret (14km)
• Venasque (24km)
• La Roque-sur-Ceze (32km)
• Gordes (33km)
• Aigueze (35km)
• Roussillon (39km)
• Menerbes (40km)
• Baux-de-Provence (42km)
• Lourmarin (54km)
• Balazuc (61km)
• Ansouis (62km)

National Monuments

• Fort Saint-Andre (18km)
• Glanum (37km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Pernes-les-Fontaines (18km)
• Nyons (33km)
• Beaucaire (40km)
• Apt (48km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Alpilles (44km)
• Luberon (55km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Cathédrale Notre Dame de Nazareth (Vaison-la-Romaine) (20km)
• Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Repos de Montfavet (Avignon) (20km)
• Collégiale Notre Dame des Anges (Sorgues) (27km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (28km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (33km)
• Abbaye de Sénanque (Gordes) (33km)
• Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit et Fenestrelle Tower (Uzes) (40km)
• Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (40km)
• Abbaye de Silvacane (La Roque-d'Antheron) (55km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du château de Brantes (12km)
• Jarditrain (21km)
• Jardin aquatique « Aux fleurs de l'eau (31km)
• Jardin des herbes (33km)
• Jardin de l'Alchimiste (40km)
• Jardin de la Louve (46km)
• Jardins de la Fontaine (53km)
• Jardin à la française du Pavillon de Galon (57km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Villeneuve-les-Avignon (19km)
• Avignon (20km)
• Viviers (44km)
• Nimes (53km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Dentelles de Montmirail (15km)
• Cascades du Sautadet (31km)
• Gorges de la Nesque (35km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (37km)
• Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (43km)
• Gorges de Régalon (47km)

Towns of Art and history

• Carpentras (14km)
• Vaison-la-Romaine (20km)
• Uzes (40km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (31km)

Geography and distances

Jonquieres is in the south-east of France at 20 kilometres from Avignon, the department capital (general information: Jonquieres is 562 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors fly into Nice or Marseille airport. Driving is also possible - coming by car to the region takes about 10 hours from the cross-channel ferry ports. For driving distances to Jonquieres from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 4 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Camaret-sur-Aigues, Courthezon, Sarrians and Violes.

This page in French: Visiter Jonquieres