Tarendol-Bellecombe
19 km from Saint May via the D94 then by the D162.
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The name of Tarendol Bellecombe originates directly from the Middle Ages, when the site belonged to several Lords: Bellecombe, Pennafort, Tarendol.
Today, Tarendol is a hamlet located a kilometre upstream from the village of Bellecombe, which is reached via Col de Soubeyran.
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The farm belonging to René Barjavel grandfather, made famous in René Barjavel's novel as Françoise's farm, was probably located on the little square of today's hamlet.
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Surrounded by blue marl hills full of ravines and apricot orchards, facing Mont Ventoux, the hamlet consists of just a few old stone-built barns and houses and a large church, set on a slope overlooking the valley.
Here the air is pure and light, and complete tranquillity reigns.
During your visit you may meet some goats, horses, pigs and hens... and perhaps a few hippies. The village's main centre of activity is the Les Garelles farmhouse inn, which serves as a gîte for horse-riders and cyclists.
What to see
Ruins of the Château of Pennafort (some distance from the village).
Oratory of Saint-Laurent.
Cemetery where René Barjavel is buried.
Leisure activities
Horse-riding and hiking..
Climbing (recently equipped limestone cliff today providing roughly sixty different climbing routes).
Accomodations
Bed and breakfast.
Gite.
NEIGHBOURING TOWNS AND VILLAGES
Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze (17km) and Saint May (19km).