Roman Vaison
Vaison-la-Romaine, France
Two excavated districts of a Roman town, with streets, villas and a theatre that still hosts summer performances. A Roman bridge leads to the medieval upper town.
Vaison-la-Romaine was a Gallo-Roman town known as Vasio Vocontiorum. The tourist office describes the excavation sites of Puymin and La Villasse as the largest Gallo-Roman site in France. Visitors can see Roman town houses, such as the House of the Dolphin, which covers 2,700 m². The theatre was probably built under Emperor Tiberius and is still used for performances today. A museum displays sculptures and everyday objects.
A Roman bridge from the 1st century AD still crosses the Ouvèze and leads to the medieval upper town (Haute-Ville) with its castle. A combined PASS ticket covers the two excavation sites, the theatre and the museum, and is valid for 24 hours; allow half a day to a full day for the excavations and the upper town. In summer, mornings are more pleasant for sightseeing.
- Nearest town
- Vaison-la-Romaine, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 44.2430, 5.0740
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping du Théâtre RomainCampsite0 km from Roman Vaison · 65 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Les 3 RivièresCampsite6 km from Roman VaisonTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Camping-Car Park MalaucèneMotorhome stopover9 km from Roman Vaison · 35 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Les CastorsCampsite11 km from Roman VaisonTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Les Rives de l'AyguesCampsite11 km from Roman VaisonTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping de l'HéreinCampsite13 km from Roman VaisonTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Roman Vaison?
Roman Vaison is in Vaison-la-Romaine, France, at GPS 44.2430, 5.0740. It is about 6 km from Séguret.
Can you camp near Roman Vaison?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping du Théâtre Romain, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 100 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Roman Vaison?
Roman Vaison is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Drôme provençale: olives, lavender and Roman Vaison.
What is there to see near Roman Vaison?
Places worth a stop nearby: Dentelles de Montmirail (9 km), Mont Ventoux (18 km), Grignan castle (24 km) and Roman Theatre of Orange (25 km).
When is the best time to visit Roman Vaison?
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)