Entrechaux brings together Romanesque chapels, medieval history and trails through the Vaucluse countryside. There are also opportunities for climbing and wine visits by appointment. If you’re looking for a hotel in Entrechaux, it helps to decide what you’d like to focus on first when planning your trip: historic buildings, hiking, climbing or wine.

Chapels, Castle Ruins and an Old Bridge

The freestanding Romanesque Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth stands on a hill northeast of the village. Its masonry incorporates reused stones from a Roman temple and Roman villas. A funerary inscription discovered during repair work on the chapel in 1828 is dated to the 1st century. The building thus brings together traces from different periods: the Romanesque chapel and older Roman remains.

The Chapelle Saint-André also tells a story of a long building history. Its original structure may date from the 9th century. The apse and the imprint of the western façade have survived; the choir features painted trompe-l’œil decoration. These features set the chapel apart from Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth and give visitors two distinct architectural highlights.

The ruins of the Château d’Entrechaux stand on a rocky outcrop. They date from the 10th or 11th century. The castle’s destruction and looting began on September 9, 1792. Another striking structure is the bridge over the Ouvèze: its medieval or Romanesque, shallow arch is 24 metres long and has withstood floods. The chapels, castle and bridge each offer a distinct point of interest, from Romanesque architecture to the castle’s turbulent history.

Hiking and Climbing Around Entrechaux

The Entrechaux hike is 7.7 kilometres long, rated easy and has an elevation gain of 146 metres. It leads to three Romanesque chapels and an oratory above the village; along the way, there are views across the northern Vaucluse. Check trail conditions again before setting out so your plans reflect the current situation.

Another route description covers the Chemin des Chapelles, Route 6. It starts in Entrechaux and follows an old route along the Ouvèze towards the Alps and Italy. Near the Gorges du Toulourenc, the Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Anges appears to cling to the rock face. The trail also offers a view down over Entrechaux and its castle on a rocky outcrop. For hiking, you can choose between a route with specific details on distance and elevation gain, and one with a historic course and striking landscape views.

Those looking to climb rather than hike will find 239 routes at the Trois Rivières climbing area, ranging from 10 to 30 metres in length. The climbing opportunities cater to beginners and experienced climbers alike. As the number of routes may change as new ones are developed, it’s worth checking the latest route information before your climbing day.

Wine Visits by Appointment

Domaine Talès offers vineyard and wine cellar tours by appointment. Domaine de Champ-Long also offers free cellar tours by appointment for groups of 4 to 40 people. The appointment and group requirements are part of the planning, so confirm both with the respective estate in advance. This lets you consider culture, outdoor activities and a wine-related visit as different focuses for a trip to Entrechaux.

Discover more destinations: Puyvert, Buisson, Saint-Léger-Du-Ventoux, Robion, Flassan, Puget, Maubec, La Tour-D'aigues.

For the overview of the wider region: Vaucluse.