Orange (France) - Orange (Francia)

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Orange is located in the department of Vaucluse, in the region of Provence-Alps-French Riviera, France. It is famous for its well-preserved Roman theater and its music festival.

Understand

The city of Orange, located in the department of Vaucluse, has 2 important witnesses of the Roman era: the Arc de Triomphe and the Ancient Theater, monuments classified as World Heritage by UNESCO .City of Roman law founded around 35 to. C., Orange testifies to its Roman splendor in Provence.

1️⃣ Tourist Office 5 Cours Aristide Briand, 33 4 90 34 70 88, fax: 33 4 90 34 99 62.

To get

By plane

Orange It is accessible via the Avignon-Caumont airport, which is mostly served by low-cost airlines. The two closest airports are Marseille Provence Airport and Nimes-Garons Airport.

By train

1  Gare d'Orange Train Station, Avenue Frédéric Mistral. operated by TGV (High Speed ​​Train, the French high-speed train) and TER (Transport Regional Express, the regional train). every day the trains go from Orange to Paris by TGV that lasts about three and a half hours.

By car

Orange it is near the junction of the A7 and A9 motorways. It is situated in the Rhone Valley about 100 kilometers northwest of Marseilles, 30 km north of Avignon and 200 km south of Lyon.

Travel

It is easy to walk around the city on foot.

Watch

Map of Orange (France)
  • 1  Roman theatre. It is a site Heritage of UNESCO. It dates back to the time of Emperor Augustus, and is one of the best-preserved Roman theaters. Every July, the Chorégies d'Orange take place in the theater. It dates from 1860 and is the oldest festival in France.
  • 2  Arch of Triumph (located 600 meters north from the city center). decorated with reliefs celebrating various Roman victories. It is also part of the world heritage site.
  • 3  Orange Museum (Musée d'Orange). Since 1933, the Orange Museum has been housed in a 17th century mansion that was the former residence of Georges Van Cuyl, the Dutch man put in charge of the armaments for the castle on the hill by the Prince of Orange. The museum includes a collection of antique art and furniture from Roman times to the 19th century, and also covers the history of Orange. A highlight is the Roman Centaur Mosaic in the Portico room.
  • 4  Hill of Saint-Eutrope (Colline Saint-Eutrope). It is the hill located next to the old theater. Which can be seen from the city and also the Rhone and Comtadine countryside up to Mont Ventoux, providing a breathtaking panorama. Remains of the city's history, particularly those of the Nassau princes' castle, can be seen in this park. The castle was one of the most beautiful fortresses in Europe, fortified by Maurice of Nassau in 1622. It was destroyed by order of Louis XIV in 1673. On July 29, 1952, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands planted an oak tree on the hill .
  • 5  Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Nazareth
  • 6  Église Saint-Florent

Do

The triumphal arch of Orange.
  • 1  Jazz festival, Place Clémenceau. Concerts are free at Place Clemenceau.
  • 2  L'Elixir, 480 boulevard Daladier. They organize birthdays and theme parties.
  • 3  The Free Cuba, 713 route de Jonquières.
  • 4  Chorégies d’Orange, Place Silvain. ☎(0)4 90 51 83 83. It is an opera and classical music festival. It takes place every summer in July and August, at the Old Orange Theater.Price from € 50 to € 240 euros.
  • 5  Concours des vins d'Orange, 2260 Route du Grès. ☎(0)4 90 11 45 07, fax: (0)4 90 11 45 09, ✉: . since 1952, at the initiative of the Orange producers. In the competition in 2008 it gathered some 3,037 samples of wines of different denominations of the Rhone Valley, in 154 panels of professional tasters, French and foreign amateurs.

To buy

  • All the Thursday by the tomorrow there is a large weekly market with fruits, vegetables and specialties of the region.
  • The tradition of cultivating saffron in the region has existed since 2008 Safranières, Chemin des Ramas. Tel .: [6 20 52 80 23] , email: [[1]] .info watch out again.

To eat

Drink and go out

  • Restaurant du Théâtre , rue Caristie. Restaurant, salads and ice cream. Pleasant atmosphere with vaulted cellar. Concerts and wine tastings. Edit
  • 2 Billiard academy , 67 Curs Pourtoules. Fast restaurant offering a dinner in the American. Billiard room with 9 tables. Young atmosphere. Edit
  • 3 La Guinguette , Colline Saint Eutrope. A pleasant setting in the hill country. Dance floor. Dancing afternoons in summer.

Sleep

  • 1  Hôtel de Provence, 60 avenue Frédéric Mistral. ☎ 33 (0)4 90 34 00 23, ✉: . Price: from 50 to 75.
  • 2  Arène Kulm Best Western, place de Langes. ☎ 33 (0)4 90 11 40 40, fax: 33 (0)4 90 11 40 45, ✉: .
  • 3  Formule 1, Rue Agis Rigord, Jonquier Sud.
  • 4  B&B Hotel, 764 avenue Charles de Gaulle.
  • 5  Hôtel Campanil, 216 Chemin de la Sauvageonne.
  • 6  Lou cigaloun, 4 rue Caristie. Price: from 45 to 144.
  • 7  Park Inn by Radisson Orange, 227 route de Caderousse. Price: from 94 to 190.
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