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Mormoiron

Pop. : 1,581

Department : Vaucluse


Situated 13 km east of Carpentras via the D942.

Mormoiron is a small charming village located between the Mont Ventoux and the Vaucluse plateau, just a stone's throw from the La Nesque Gorge.

Mormoiron lies peacefully above the most superb scenery. Its houses are built high up and it has narrow lanes, numerous covered passageways and beautiful old fountains. The steady temperate climate (not too hot in summer) offers some great possibilities for hikers. There are five waymarked trails in the area. Maps are available from the tourist office.

Don't miss the Museum of Archeology and Palaeontology. Take a trip 600 million years back in time and discover the history of humanity via fossils and human remains.

Installed in two vaulted rooms: one devoted to a collection of fossils from the region, while the other exhibits rocks, flints and pottery found in the Mormoiron area.

The village depends mainly on winegrowing: Côtes du Ventoux.


Historical remains worth visiting/seeing :

Chapel of Notre Dame des Anges (16th century),
The Museum of Archeology and Palaeontology,
Fossil museum, remains of the Middle Ages.

Leisure activities :

Man-made lake with facilities, fishing.
Walking and mountain-biking

Accommodation and eating out :

2 hotels, 1 campsite,
Furnished rentals, gîtes

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Neighbouring villages :

Mazan (5 km), Villes sur Auzon (5 km), Saint Pierre des Vassols (7 km), Bédoin (8 km).

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