Historical monuments
Discover the rich historical past of the Destination Porte du Ventoux through its monuments such as medieval towers, Jewish heritage, fountains, churches and other buildings.
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An exceptional built heritage
Discover here the historical monuments of the Destination Porte du Ventoux, witnesses to the history of the Comtat Venaissin in Pernes-les-Fontaines or Monteux and the passage of the Popes in Sorgues.
Each building, whether churches, castles or public squares, tells a fragment of its past and reflects the architectural influences of the eras it has gone through. Among the municipalities of our territory, we can mention the remains of castles and palaces represented by the Clock Tower, the Clementine Tower, the ruins of the Ancient Papal Palace of Sorgues or even the imposing rampart gates around the old town of Bédarrides.
Several monuments also bear witness to the beliefs and religions of the region, such as the various churches and the ancient Jewish ritual baths in Pernes-les-Fontaines, while others reflect the beliefs and religions of the region. tribute to local history and folklore such as Althen-des-Paluds, Pernes-les-Fontaines and Monteux with the statues of Jean Althen, Paul de Vivie or Saint Gens.
There are a multitude of emblematic buildings of the Porte du Ventoux destination that stand out as unmissable. Among them, we can mention the 41 fountains and the "Porte Notre-Dame" in Pernes-les-Fontaines, the Roman Bridge of Bédarrides or the paddle wheels of Sorgues.