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Brantes |
  Brantes
is an old village located at the northern extremity of the department,
on the border with Provençal Drôme. It has a peaceful aura looking out
on the Mont Ventoux. It seems to be almost suspended above the Toulourenc
valley like a valiant sentry.
In the village, the labyrinth of lanes, archways and old stonework houses huddle around the château offering a wonderful panorama of the Ventoux mountain. You will be able to discover some santon and pottery craft workshops.
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The remains of a feudal château |
Be sure to visit Martine
Gilles' pretty little workshop and see her apply her talent to the
art of glazed earthenware. Her work includes dishes, plates, cups, bowls
and lampshades decorated with hanging apples, pears or cherries. Each
article is like a flower garden or an orchard...(closed on Sunday and
Monday). You may also wish to discover Véronique Dormier's art. She
is a santon maker who creates amazing small blue santons for the Christmas
crib, all the traditional figures: the cow, the ass, the sheep, etc.
and the human figures including the holy family of course. (closed Wednesday
and Sunday morning).
It goes without saying that the scenery around here is superb, nature
has remained totally unspoilt.
There are some beautiful walks close to the village. Two backpacking
trails cut through the Brantes area: the GR9 and GR 91. Far from urban
centres, from crowds and noise, you can really breathe here and live
at nature's pace in peace and quiet. 
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