Le Poët-en-Percip lies at an altitude of about 1,000 m. From the village, the view stretches across the surrounding meadows to the Montagne de Banne and the ridge of Mont Ventoux. A path leads on foot into the village from Col de la Bohémienne; other routes pass through Le Poët-en-Percip or explore the Montagne des Tunes.

Landscape and distinctive local features

The source of the Menon is in Le Poët-en-Percip. At the village’s elevated location, the wind blows between the Montagne de la Loube and the Montagne de la Bohémienne. From the village, the view stretches to the Montagne de Banne and Mont Ventoux; the wind blows between the Montagne de la Loube and the Montagne de la Bohémienne.

What the place name tells us

The two parts of the name also point to different historical connections. “Le Poët” is attested from 1060 in the form “Poietum” and derives from the Latin “podium,” meaning “hill.” “En-Percip” comes from Domina Percipia of the Mévouillon family. She is considered the legendary 11th-century chatelaine who, according to tradition, owned the region and settled in the village, among other places.

In 1266, Le Poët was named “en-Percip” in her honor. “Le Poët” derives from the Latin “podium” (“hill”); “en-Percip” comes from Domina Percipia.

Trails and hikes with different points of interest

The GR 91 leads on foot from Col de la Bohémienne into the village; the Montagne des Tunes is a hiking destination. When choosing a hike, it is therefore helpful to pay attention to the specific starting points and destinations listed.

Le Poët-en-Percip can also be reached on foot from Col de la Bohémienne via the GR 91. Another hike follows the “De Percipia à Mévolhon” route through the village. This route passes through Le Poët-en-Percip at an altitude of about 1,000 m.

The views are the main attraction when climbing the Montagne des Tunes on the GRP des Baronnies provençales. From there, you can see the upper Ouvèze Valley, the Charuis gorges to the north, and the Aulan gorges and Toulourenc Valley to the south; Mont Ventoux is also part of the panorama.

The “Le Poët” route leads to the village. At point 11, at Place du Tilleul, continue on the GR 91 at kilometer 21.4 and an altitude of 1,013 m. Point 11 is at an altitude of 1,013 m; the village itself lies at about 1,000 m.

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