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Vedène is a harmonious blend of town and country just outside Avignon, attracting those who seek a combination of the conviviality of village life and the tranquillity of the countryside.
Fishing in the lakes, hunting among the vines, playing golf (18 holes), horse riding, playing team sports (4 gymnasia, 2 stadiums...), discover the vineyards whose highly prized AOC wines have become a source of real pride, the list is unending...
The Golf Grand Avignon, located in the commune, is unique in France and is really worth a detour!
Activities :
• Outings : rambling, mountain biking
• Water sports : fishing, swimming, water sports
• Leisure : golf, horse riding, karting, tennis, gymnastics, swimming pools
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Sightseeing
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• Visits: Avignon, the ramparts and the Pope’s Palace, The hill top villages of the Lubéron, The bull rings at Arles and Nîmes, the Pont du Gard (Roman aqueduct), The Camargue, Mont Ventoux
• Outside Avignon, close to Mont Ventoux and the Luberon, nestling at the foot of Sainte-Anne hill, Vedène has preserved its authentic old Provençal village atmosphere. You can visit Vedène’s architectural heritage on foot : The XIIth century château, the classified historical monument of the XVIIIth century church of St Thomas, built on the plan of the Maltese Cross, the XVIIIth century Belfry topped by a campanile, the Sainte-Anne Chapel and the ancient wash house constitute Vedène’s architectural identity.
Useful Links
- Avignon Tourist Office
- BP8 41, cours Jean Jaures 84000 Avignon cedex1
Tél : +33 (0)4 32 74 32 74
Fax : +33 (0)4 90 82 95 03
Avignon Tourist Office
Events
• spring fair (May),
• Aletra Rosa et Film d’Avignon Festival (June),
• Festival du Cor, Avignon & Provençal Festival(July),
• Tremplin Jazz et les Nocturnes Palais des Papes (August),
• Avignon Blues Festival et Ban des Vendanges (September).