Rasteau tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Seguret at 4 km from Rasteau

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Visit Rasteau: highlights and tourist information

Rasteau 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 Rasteau in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Popular places to visit nearby include Seguret at 4 km and Vaison-la-Romaine at 7 km.

Rasteau, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Seguret

Most Beautiful Village at 4 km (direction east-south-east)

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

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Vaison-la-Romaine

at 7 km (direction east)

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

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Dentelles de Montmirail

at 8 km (direction south-east)

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

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Naturoptère

at 13 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Le Barroux

at 14 km (direction south-east)

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

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Orange

Heritage Site at 17 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Ancient Theatre of Orange

Ancient Monument at 18 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Nyons

at 19 km (direction north-east), in the Drome department

The lively lower town and the narrow streets around the castle in the old...

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Carpentras

at 20 km (direction south-south-east)

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

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Aubres

at 22 km (direction north-east), in the Drome department

The cobbled paths, vaulted passages and ancient arches entice you to further explore the...

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Grignan

at 22 km (direction north-north-west), in the Drome department

As well as the castle that dominates the hillside village of Grignan you will...

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Chateauneuf-du-Pape

at 23 km (direction south-west)

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

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La Garde-Adhemar

Most Beautiful Village at 26 km (direction north-west), in the Drome department

Lovely views, a medieval garden, a 12th century roman style church are just some...

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Pernes-les-Fontaines

at 26 km (direction south-south-east)

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

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

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Reserve excursions near Rasteau

Map of places to visit near Rasteau

Markets in and near Rasteau

• Vaison-la-Romaine: market Tuesday (7km)
• Sainte-Cecile-les-Vignes: market Saturday (8km)
• Suze-la-Rousse: market Friday (13km)
• Malaucene: market Wednesday (13km)
• Valreas: market Wednesday (17km)
• Orange: market every day except Sunday (17km)
• Courthezon: market Friday (18km)
• Nyons: market Thursday & Sunday (19km)
• Piolenc: market Monday (19km)
• Bedoin: market Monday (19km)

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Tourist attractions near Rasteau, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Mont Ventoux (24km)
• Aven d'Orgnac (46km)
• Pont du Gard (48km)

Heritage sites

• Orange Roman Theatre (17km)
• Avignon Centre (34km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Seguret (4km)
• Venasque (29km)
• Aigueze (35km)
• La Roque-sur-Ceze (37km)
• Gordes (39km)
• Roussillon (44km)
• Menerbes (48km)

National Monuments

• Fort Saint-Andre (33km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Nyons (19km)
• Pernes-les-Fontaines (26km)
• Apt (51km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Luberon (58km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Cathédrale Notre Dame de Nazareth (Vaison-la-Romaine) (7km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (22km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (26km)
• Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (29km)
• Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Repos de Montfavet (Avignon) (34km)
• Collégiale Notre Dame des Anges (Sorgues) (36km)
• Abbaye de Sénanque (Gordes) (39km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin des herbes (26km)
• Jardin du château de Brantes (26km)
• Jarditrain (27km)
• Jardin aquatique « Aux fleurs de l'eau (45km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Villeneuve-les-Avignon (33km)
• Avignon (35km)
• Viviers (37km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Dentelles de Montmirail (8km)
• Gorges de la Nesque (34km)
• Cascades du Sautadet (37km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (37km)
• Gorges de l'Ardèche (43km)
• Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (43km)
• Colorado Provencal (52km)

Towns of Art and history

• Vaison-la-Romaine (7km)
• Carpentras (20km)
• Uzes (51km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (27km)

Geography and distances

Rasteau is in the south-east of France at 34 kilometres from Avignon, the department capital (general information: Rasteau is 552 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 Rasteau from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 8 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Buisson, Cairanne, Dentelles de Montmirail, Roaix, Sablet, Saint-Roman-de-Malegarde, Seguret and Tulette.

This page in French: Visiter Rasteau