Velleron

Saint Michel church in Velleron used to be known, until the 19th century, as our Lady of Nazareth church. The oldest parts of the church date back to Roman times and there have been many different phases of building and reconstruction since then.

The canal that runs though the village was used to power the flour mills as well as a place for the villagers to do their laundry. 

Velleron hosts an annual Strawberry festival in early May each year as well as a series of cultural and musical events through July and August and farmers markets which take place all year round. 

There are four circular walks that you can do from the village taking in local ruins and stone bories in the fields. Ask at the tourist office for a map. 

Velleron lies due east of Avignon and can be reached in around 30 minutes by car. To the north is Carpentras which is only 20 minutes drive.