Oppède: Holiday apartments and holiday homes
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In Oppède, paths lead through the landscape and local history: the Sentier de l’Eau, des Fontaines et Lavoirs runs through the countryside and showcases water-related cultural heritage with fountains, washhouses and a windmill.
Those choosing Oppède as a holiday destination may wish to find and rent a holiday apartment there.
Landscape
The Sentier de la Vigne runs through a landscape shaped by agriculture. Olive and cherry trees, terraces and woodland structure the vineyard panoramas there. The Terrasses Sainte-Cécile form a botanical and landscaped garden with 15 dry-stone wall terraces and more than 40 tree and shrub species typical of the region.
The Sentier Botanique runs between the car park of Oppède-le-Vieux and the village through local and Mediterranean plant communities. It leads to the Aire de battage de Sainte-Cécile. From there, the village, castle and church rise above the ruins of the old village along the fortification walls.
History and architectural heritage
The medieval village of Oppède-le-Vieux developed from the 12th to the 16th century. The Collégiale Notre-Dame Dalidon is a Romanesque church dating from the 10th century. It is freely accessible on foot; guided tours of its history are offered in summer.
The historic Aire de battage d’Oppède is a platform laid out in the 16th century using Calade stones, with a view of Vieil Oppède. The Musée-bibliothèque François-Pétrarque is a museum in the surroundings of Oppède le Vieux.
Surroundings
The Canteduc summit is located in the immediate vicinity of Oppède le Vieux. The Pic de Faiendre summit is also located in the immediate vicinity of Oppède le Vieux.
The Abbaye Saint-Hilaire, a monastery, the Petit Luberon mountain, the Tête de Pié Gros summit and the Abbaye de Sénanque, another monastery, are located in the surroundings of Oppède le Vieux.
The Tour de guet de Calès viewpoint is located in the wider regional surroundings of Oppède le Vieux.
Regional products
La Royère – Musée de l’Huile d’Olive offers the opportunity to discover Vaucluse olive oil and other regional products made locally using organic farming.
To the higher-level travel overview: Vaucluse.
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