Noves
5 km from Caumont sur Durance, Châteaurenard, 6 km from Cabannes, 7 km from Saint-Andiol, 8 km from Eyragues, 10 km from le Pontet, 11 km from Vedène, Rognonas, 12 km from le Thor, 14 km from Avignon Set at the confines of the Bouches du Rhône and the Vaucluse, Noves is an ideal base from where to explore the great many tourist sites in the vicinity: Avignon is 10 minutes away, and the Alpilles and the Luberon are also very close. Saintes-Maries de la Mer and the Camargue are 75 km away. In addition to its ideal setting, Noves is a pleasant place to stay and it retains many remnants of its medieval heritage, such as the ramparts and gates, the belfry above the Porte de l’Horloge, the church of Saint-Baudile... The castle esplanade offers beautiful views of the whole village. During the warm months there are a number of traditional Provençal events organised in the village: abrivados, fête de la Saint Eloi, competitions between manades… |
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What to see, what to visit: the church of Saint-Baudile, in Romanesque/Provençal style (12th and 14th centuries), the ancient chapel of the Pénitents blancs from the14th century, the castles of Peyrevert, Villargelie, Bournissac, manades visits. Les Baux de Provence, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Cavaillon... |
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Provencal market : Thursday. Farmers' market on Friday afternoon in the castle's grounds. Festivities : Fair exhibition of fossils and minerals in March. Horse market and second hand goods early November. Bull races and corrida games on 15 August. At Paluds-de-Noves, in late August, there is giant aïoli populaire, and encierro (bulls running loose through the streets). |
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