Vaucluse district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Places to visit near Malaucène

Malaucène is a town in Vaucluse district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, home to about 2,721 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 23 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 9 museums and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Château de Beaumont (5 km), Château du Barroux (6 km) and Château d'Entrechaux (6 km).

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Malaucène, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Malaucène, Vaucluse district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Malaucène at a glance

Location
Vaucluse district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Population
about 2,721
Coordinates
44.1739° N, 5.1321° E
Places within 50 km
63 (63 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Malaucène

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Malaucène: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Malaucène

108 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malaucène. The closest is Château de Beaumont (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Malaucène

88 churches within 100 km of Malaucène. The closest is Église Paroissiale Saint-Sauveur Et Saint-Sixte (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Malaucène

22 museums within 100 km of Malaucène. The closest is Musée Sobirats (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malaucène

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malaucène. The closest is Mont Ventoux (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Malaucène

14 caves within 100 km of Malaucène. The closest is Mandrin Cave (55 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Malaucène

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Malaucène. The closest is Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon (49 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Malaucène

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malaucène
  2. 5 km Château de Beaumont · heritage site, Vaucluse
  3. 7 km Château d'Entrechaux · heritage site, Vaucluse
  4. 5 km Château du Crestet · heritage site, Vaucluse
  5. 1 km Église Paroissiale Saint-Sauveur Et Saint-Sixte · church, Vaucluse
  6. 11 km Château du Barroux · heritage site, Vaucluse
  7. 6 km Back to Malaucène

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From travellers near Malaucène

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How to reach Malaucène

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    Within 15 km of Malaucène

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malaucène by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage23108Château de Beaumont (5 km)
    Churches2688Église Paroissiale Saint-Sauveur Et Saint-Sixte (8 km)
    Museums922Musée Sobirats (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints214Mont Ventoux (15 km)
    Caves014Mandrin Cave (55 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens112Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon (49 km)
    Buddhist sites12Abbaye Notre-Dame de Bon Secours (22 km)
    Other attractions12Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque (35 km)
    Parks01Les Jardins de la Fontaine (91 km)

    Malaucène: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malaucène?

    Château de Beaumont (heritage site, about 5 km), Château du Barroux (heritage site, about 6 km), Château d'Entrechaux (heritage site, about 6 km), Église Paroissiale Saint-Sauveur Et Saint-Sixte (church, about 8 km), Château du Crestet (heritage site, about 8 km), Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth (heritage site, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Malaucène?

    63 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 9 museums, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Malaucène?

    Château de Beaumont, about 5 km by road; Château du Barroux (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Malaucène?

    Église Paroissiale Saint-Sauveur Et Saint-Sixte, about 8 km by road; Chapelle de Saint-Quenin (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Malaucène?

    Musée Sobirats, about 19 km by road; Bibliothèque-musée l'Inguimbertine (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malaucène?

    Start in Malaucène, visit Château de Beaumont, then Château d'Entrechaux, then Château du Crestet, then Église Paroissiale Saint-Sauveur Et Saint-Sixte, then Château du Barroux, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malaucène?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Malaucène

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Malaucène’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Malaucène on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.