Oppède Le Vieux


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Oppède Le Vieux
Population : 1,246 .
Department of the Vaucluse

Le Village Médiéval

12 km east of Cavaillon via the D2, then the D3 and the D176 on the right.

Oppède Le Vieux is a magnificent little hill-top village. Built high on a rocky outcrop and surrounded by lush vegetation, thick forests and rocks form a striking backdrop.

To visit Oppède Le Vieux, leave your car in the carpark at the base of the village before following the picturesque path up the hill.

You will be enchanted by this historic village which has so much to offer: a 12th century collegiate church which dominates the skyline, the ruins of an ancient château and the remains of historic workshops and boutiques.

It is a pleasure to wander around this village and visitors will admire the charming 15th and 16th century houses that have been skilfully restored.

You can rest awhile in the peaceful square and soak up the atmosphere.

Numerous artists, writers and movie stars have been so charmed by the style and beauty of Oppède Le Vieux that many have bought property here... you, too, will also fall in love with this beautiful place.