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The "City of Princes" is a city of art and history. Its center, with its rich heritage—particularly from the Roman era (ancient theater, triumphal arch, etc.)—earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Overview of Orange
The "City of Princes" is a city of art and history. Its center, with its rich heritage—particularly from the Roman era (ancient theater, triumphal arch, etc.)—earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Key Facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 28,919 inhabitants (2017).
- Area: 74.20 km².
- Altitude: from 24 to 127 m.
- Website: http://www.orange-tourisme.fr
History of Orange
What to See in Orange
Triumphal Arch
This is the other well-known ancient monument in the city. Well preserved, it dates from 20 BC.
This is the other well-known ancient monument in the city. Well preserved, it dates from 20 BC.
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Built in the Romanesque style in the 12th century, it was later damaged during the Wars of Religion and restored in the 17th century. It has not been a cathedral since the early 1800s.
Built in the Romanesque style in the 12th century, it was later damaged during the Wars of Religion and restored in the 17th century. It has not been a cathedral since the early 1800s.
Saint-Eutrope Hill
This urban park is one of the highest points in the city (105 m). In addition to a few remains of the former castle of the Princes of Orange, the main attraction is the panoramic view (theatre, city, and surroundings) from its orientation table.
This urban park is one of the highest points in the city (105 m). In addition to a few remains of the former castle of the Princes of Orange, the main attraction is the panoramic view (theatre, city, and surroundings) from its orientation table.
Museum of Art and History
Opposite the ancient theatre, in a 17th-century mansion, this museum offers a Gallo-Roman section and another dedicated to the history of Orange from prehistoric times to the present day.
Opposite the ancient theatre, in a 17th-century mansion, this museum offers a Gallo-Roman section and another dedicated to the history of Orange from prehistoric times to the present day.
Ancient Theatre of Orange
It is one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world, which is why it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
It is one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world, which is why it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
What to Do in Orange
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Nearby Attractions
Key places of interest near Orange:
Avignon
The "City of the Popes" and home of the Festival, Avignon is also the prefecture of Vaucluse. Its historic centre, beautiful architecture, and many notable buildings have earned it UNESCO World Heritage status.
The "City of the Popes" and home of the Festival, Avignon is also the prefecture of Vaucluse. Its historic centre, beautiful architecture, and many notable buildings have earned it UNESCO World Heritage status.
Bollène
On the border with Drôme, the town has preserved an old centre with a beautiful collegiate church. On the outskirts of the urban area, you can also visit the troglodytic village of Barry.
On the border with Drôme, the town has preserved an old centre with a beautiful collegiate church. On the outskirts of the urban area, you can also visit the troglodytic village of Barry.
Gorges du Gardon
This is a pretty canyon through which the Gardon River flows. The spot is popular for swimming, canoeing, and climbing.
This is a pretty canyon through which the Gardon River flows. The spot is popular for swimming, canoeing, and climbing.
La Roque-sur-Cèze
A small medieval village in the north of the Gard department, the commune is also home to the beautiful Sautadet Waterfalls.
A small medieval village in the north of the Gard department, the commune is also home to the beautiful Sautadet Waterfalls.
Pont du Gard
A UNESCO World Heritage site, this massive Roman aqueduct is a must-see for tourism in the region.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, this massive Roman aqueduct is a must-see for tourism in the region.
Séguret
This is a very pretty village in the northern part of the Vaucluse department. In addition to its beautiful architecture, typical of Provençal villages, Séguret is also known for its wine and cellars.
This is a very pretty village in the northern part of the Vaucluse department. In addition to its beautiful architecture, typical of Provençal villages, Séguret is also known for its wine and cellars.
Further Reading
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Triumphal Arch (Orange)
★★ This is the other well-known ancient monument in the city. Well preserved, it dates from 20 BC.
Ancient Theatre of Orange
★★ It is one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world, which is why it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Notre-Dame Cathedral (Orange)
★ Built in the Romanesque style in the 12th century, it was later damaged during the Wars of Religion and restored in the 17th century. It…
Saint-Eutrope Hill
★ This urban park is one of the highest points in the city (105 m). In addition to a few remains of the former castle of the Princes of…
Art and History Museum (Orange)
★ Opposite the ancient theatre, in a 17th-century mansion, this museum offers a Gallo-Roman section and another dedicated to the history of…