Ansouis


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Ansouis

Population : 1,057
The Department of Vaucluse

22 km. north of Aix en Provence by route D556 to Pertuis, then take D56.

Ansouis, a village of Luberon

sheltered from the Mistral, is full of tiny streets dotted with boutiques and artists' workshops. As you walk about, you can admire the village square shaded by the indigenous plane trees or take in the local atmosphere at the terrace of the cafe.

There is a beautiful medieval (12th, c.) castle which can be visited even though privately owned.

Inside the castle of Ansouis is a magnificent collection of 17th and 18thc. furniture as well as splendid tapistries.

The exterior gardens and terraces add grace and charm to the setting as a whole.

Historic sites to see:

Chateau d'Ansouis (Sabran family home).
St. Martin Church (12th c.).
Museum (sculptures, painting, stained glass windows, ceramics).

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Activities:

Sunday morning market.
Hiking. Mountain biking.
Summer festivals:
Feast Day in July, concerts, theatre, exhibitions.
Crafts : santon figurines, ceramics, wood sculptures.

Lodging:

Inn at the farm.
Bed and Breakfast.
Vacation rentals. Gites

Neighboring villages :

Cucuron (4km),
Sannes (3km),
La Tour d'Aigues (7km).

Population : 1,057 The Department of Vaucluse

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Population : 1,057
The Department of Vaucluse