Exploring this commune in the Vaucluse department of the Provence - Alpes -Côte d'Azur region of France is made easier if you organise car hire whilst in Orange. Visit our local branch in Orange today to let us help you get on your way. Hiring a car in Orange allows you to access Avignon in only half an hour, with its ancient town centre, surrounded by medieval ramparts, not to mention its famous annual festival. Also access the beautiful countryside and ancient towns of beautiful Provence, including towns, such as the beautiful hilltop perch of Gordes, in under an hour.
A daytrip into the Provencale landscape opens up many historical opportunities for a wonderful daytrip. Hiring a car in Orange means an hour's drive to Gordes, once there, a real must is to visit the Abbey of Senanque. Rent a car in Orange and this journey, straight to the abbey, can be completed in under an hour. This beautiful, tranquil Cistercian monastery is set amongst stunning fields of lavender. A tour opens your eyes to the intricacies of religious architecture - as your guide points out the correlations between column numbers and apostles, arches and gospels, you will be astounded by the intricacy and foresight involved in this superficially simple architecture.
