Vedène

Population : 9.048 h.

Vaucluse Department

Vedène is lucky to have a hill top château in its area.The château is still partly inhabited and protects the village houses which cluster wisely around. Above the Rue Frédéric Mistral which is the shopping street, wide stepped streets bordered by stone walls climb up to the château.

Close by, dark, narrow streets spread as far as the very beautiful Parish Church. To get back to the main street you need to take a street which has a peculiar name, in provençal Roumpo quieu : rompe cul... broken bottom, be careful, you have been warned...! A tower, pierced by a gateway marks the end of this perilous journey!

Lower down, and located in a beautiful building protected by two enormous columns you can find the Cercle du Progrès which has 300 members. You need to be a member to drink in this interesting cafe, and it is one of only five similar establishments which remain in the Vaucluse. .. Don't miss it !

Golf 18 hole course. Boulodrome. Swimming pool.
Tennis. Fishing. Horse Riding.
Market, Tuesday morning.

Events :

1° week in July : International Folklore festival
Village Fête 3° Week-end in July (village ball ).
Every Friday Evening in August : Open air Concerts
followed by dancing in the village square.

Accommodation :

Bed & Breakfast.
Vacation Rentals
1 Camping site
1 Hotel.