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Vaucluse village to discover
near your vacation rental: MURS

For your holidays in Vaucluse, your holidays in Provence, you seek a vacation rental, a lodging with garden, then visit this house furnished for 5 people in Fontaine de Vaucluse, 6km from L'Isle sur la Sorgue. Nearby MURS, Luberon, Ventoux, Monts de Vaucluse, Dentelles de Montmirail, Avignon, Gordes, Roussillon,...

The Vaucluse department located in Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur area will enchant you by the richness of its landscapes and its historical and cultural inheritance.

MURS is a charming little village situated in the Parc Naturel du Luberon, set amongst the vineyards of the Côtes du Ventoux (A.O.C) and orchards of cherry trees. When you arrive in the village, you will soon see the restored château, dating from the 15th century. The château dominates Murs but unfortunately is not open to the public. Whilewalking in the streets you will discover next to the church the birthplace of "le brave Crillon", the "compagnon d'arme" of the famous Henri IV. The house was built in the 13th century and has now been transformed into a small history museum.Visitors will also enjoy walking around the "Mur de la Peste".This 25-km long stone wall was built in 1721 to protect the Comtat Venaissin from the plague that was ravaging the port of Marseille.

Historic sites to see: Birthplace of "Crillon le Brave" | 12th century Roman church | Chapel ND du Salut | The Véroncle gorges | The "Mur de la Peste".

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