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

Places to visit near Violès

Violès is a town in Vaucluse district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, home to about 1,657 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 25 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 8 museums and 0 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Église Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation Et Saint-Victor Martyr (11 km), Chapelle Saint-Sixte (12 km) and Chapelle Saint-Martin-de-Serres (14 km).

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

Violès at a glance

Location
Vaucluse district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Population
about 1,657
Coordinates
44.1618° N, 4.9548° E
Places within 50 km
65 (65 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Violès

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Violès: 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 Violès

119 forts & heritage within 100 km of Violès. The closest is Chapelle Saint-Sixte (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Violès

92 churches within 100 km of Violès. The closest is Église Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation Et Saint-Victor Martyr (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Violès

19 museums within 100 km of Violès. The closest is Musée Sobirats (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Violès

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Violès. The closest is Réserve Naturelle des Gorges de l'Ardèche (53 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Violès

12 caves within 100 km of Violès. The closest is Grotte du Figuier (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Violès

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Violès. The closest is Mont Ventoux (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mont Ventoux · viewpoint · Vaucluse · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Montagnette · viewpoint · Bouches-du-Rhône · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Col de Macuègne · viewpoint · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Mont Gaussier · viewpoint · Bouches-du-Rhône · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Gorges du Régalon · viewpoint · Vaucluse · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Val d'Enfer · viewpoint · Bouches-du-Rhône · ~59 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Violès

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Violès
  2. 15 km Château du Barroux · heritage site, Vaucluse
  3. 8 km Chapelle Saint-Martin-de-Serres · church, Vaucluse
  4. 2 km Chapelle Saint-Sixte · heritage site, Vaucluse
  5. 2 km Église Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation Et Saint-Victor Martyr · church, Vaucluse
  6. 22 km Église Saint-Florent · church, Vaucluse
  7. 15 km Back to Violès

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From travellers near Violès

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How to reach Violès

    All places near Violès by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Violès by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage25119Chapelle Saint-Sixte (12 km)
    Churches2692Église Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation Et Saint-Victor Martyr (11 km)
    Museums819Musée Sobirats (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens015Réserve Naturelle des Gorges de l'Ardèche (53 km)
    Caves212Grotte du Figuier (46 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints211Mont Ventoux (32 km)
    Parks03Les Jardins de la Fontaine (75 km)
    Buddhist sites12Abbaye Notre-Dame de Bon Secours (31 km)
    Other attractions12Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque (40 km)

    Violès: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Violès?

    Église Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation Et Saint-Victor Martyr (church, about 11 km), Chapelle Saint-Sixte (heritage site, about 12 km), Chapelle Saint-Martin-de-Serres (church, about 14 km), Château du Barroux (heritage site, about 15 km), Église Saint-Florent (church, about 15 km), Église Paroissiale Saint-Sauveur Et Saint-Sixte (church, about 15 km).

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

    65 places on Spotwander: 25 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 8 museums, 2 caves, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Violès?

    Chapelle Saint-Sixte, about 12 km by road; Château du Barroux (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Violès?

    Église Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation Et Saint-Victor Martyr, about 11 km by road; Chapelle Saint-Martin-de-Serres (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Violès?

    Musée Sobirats, about 18 km by road; Bibliothèque-musée l'Inguimbertine (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Violès?

    Start in Violès, visit Château du Barroux, then Chapelle Saint-Martin-de-Serres, then Chapelle Saint-Sixte, then Église Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation Et Saint-Victor Martyr, then Église Saint-Florent, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Violès?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Violès

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