Absolutely amazing that this theatre is still standing and so well preserved through history. We loved the audio guide that we could listen to in English and learn more about the history. A must to visit if you are in the area.

Historical & Epic Roman Theater This is one of the best preserved Roman Theaters in Europe. It is 2000 years old, incredible when you see it. They actually still use it for plays, which I find amazing that this theater still serves its original purpose. Highly recommended visit.

Absolutely beautiful! Staff are fantastic and offer audio, visual and virtual reality tour! We bought our own picnic with us as it's allowed! With the tickets you can visit the history museum accross the road for free!

The Théâtre antique d’Orange is one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world, built during the reign of Emperor Augustus in the 1st century AD. Located in the town of Orange, Provence, it once seated around 9,000 spectators and served as a center of Roman cultural life. Open year-round with a museum and panoramic views from the upper terraces. Best visited in the morning light for photography or during an evening performance for an unforgettable acoustic experience. *Hidden Details* The Emperor’s Presence: The central niche behind the stage once held a 12-meter statue of Emperor Augustus — not a replica, but a visual reminder that Roman theatre was as much about imperial propaganda as art. A smaller original head fragment is displayed in the site museum. “Echo Wall” Engineering: The stage wall’s limestone blocks were fitted without mortar, creating a natural resonance chamber. Actors didn’t need to shout — the curved design amplified voices perfectly, even to the top seats. Secret Backstage World: Beneath and behind the stage lay corridors, pulley shafts, and trapdoors for stage effects — early Roman “stage machinery.” You can still trace parts of these backstage systems during guided tours. Medieval Reuse: After Rome’s fall, the theatre became a fortress, then a refuge for townspeople during wars. Some homes were literally built into the stands until Napoleon ordered restoration in the 1800s. Ancient Graffiti: On the upper tiers, faint Latin inscriptions and marks made by stonecutters are still visible — craftsmen signed their work or marked seating areas for different social ranks. Acoustic Sweet Spot: Guides often demonstrate that a whisper from the center of the orchestra floor carries clearly to the highest rows — a perfect spot to test Roman sound mastery. Modern Revival: The Chorégies d’Orange festival, revived in 1869, continues the Roman tradition of open-air performances. Modern productions still use the original wall as a natural stage backdrop, with no need for amplification.

What a beautiful place to have a live concert. Also great history. Lots of children on day camp trips, but still not too long of lines. It is very hot in June, but if you tick to the caves where there are many educational exhibits, then it is bearable. I went over a decade ago, and today experience was much nicer. The VR concert experience was a hit with the family.

An excellent example of Roman Ampitheatre architecture still standing today in such excellent condition. The shear size of it is amazing.

Well worth a visit. Astonishingly well kept and still being used today for events, 2,050 years after being built. The tour is excellent.

The Arc de Triomphe of Orange is one of the best-preserved Roman triumphal arches in Europe, built during the reign of Emperor Augustus (27 BC – AD 14) and later dedicated to Emperor Tiberius. Located at the northern entrance to Orange in Provence, the arch was erected to honor veterans of the Gallic Wars and the Second Legion who founded the Roman colony of Arausio (modern Orange). Highlights Construction: Made entirely of local white limestone, standing about 19 m high and 8 m wide, with three arched passages — one central and two smaller side arches. Decoration: Richly carved reliefs depict Roman legions, naval trophies, captured arms, and defeated enemies, celebrating Rome’s military dominance and peace under Augustus. Symbolism: Unlike later triumphal arches in Paris or Rome, it served both as a city gate and a monumental statement of Roman power in the provinces. Preservation: Despite centuries of weathering, it retains much of its original sculptural detail and remains a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Roman Theatre and its surroundings and the Triumphal Arch of Orange (inscribed 1981).

Very nice roman 2000 y.o. arc de triomphe. Interesting concrete seats around it with audio-guide in 4 languages about the history behind the arch and Roman building in general. Free admission

Passby here at different time of the day. So I have morning, evening and a little weird night view with green arch 😅 Not sure why it looks different at night when I visit.

Really impressive, bigger than the photos. Another example of roman power

What a beautiful piece of history, the detail that remains is outstanding. There is plenty of seating around the arch . Also 2 large car parks within 30 mtrs. Situated around the arch are seats with a audio description of the history of the arch .

The car park off the island was a very tight manoeuvre for a 6m length van. It was full. So get there early, if going elsewhere from the arch.... I managed to get good photos just going around the round about, as we where unable to park. There is another car park with a 2.5m height barrier.

An Arch of Triomphe which still stands from Emperor Augustus period. The detail on some sides are amazing, and well worth the visit

A very quiet over night stop in the Park car park. If it's full there is a overflow car park on gravel very close, but uneven. The park was busy with a school education outing. The info board is interesting, use Google lens to translate the description. The drive up is one way, very narrow at the start with short in height bollards so not suitable to A-class MH, it was tight for a 6m campervan. Getting down the one way system was pretty step as expected.

Colline Saint-Eutrope is a great public park that's situated in the middle of the town of Orange. To reach the top on foot from the center, walk around the Roman theatre and find steps that go uphill. From there, it's quite a steep climb. Once there, the view is enough to make you forget the climb. But there's a few green paths to discover, a children's playground and more.

It is one of the highest points, at 105 m, where the remains of the old castle of the Princes of Orange are located. There is a statue of the vierge Marie and remains of the old castle of Nassau. Its current state in ruins is due to the fact that Louis XIV in 1672 ordered to besiege the citadel and destroy it, in retaliation against Guillaume III, who defended the interests of his nation (Netherlands) and the Protestant religion. From the hill you can see the whole city and the Roman theater in all its majesty.

Gorgeous views of the surrounding area and a fun place for a snack and refreshment. Nice park for the children.

Nice, refreshing climb. Took us about 10 minutes with kids ages 7 to 17. Beautiful view!

Lengthy walk but well worth it.

Absolutely worth climbing the steps and paths to get a great view of the amphitheatre.

Absolutely amazing that this theatre is still standing and so well preserved through history. We loved the audio guide that we could listen to in English and learn more about the history. A must to visit if you are in the area.

Historical & Epic Roman Theater This is one of the best preserved Roman Theaters in Europe. It is 2000 years old, incredible when you see it. They actually still use it for plays, which I find amazing that this theater still serves its original purpose. Highly recommended visit.

Absolutely beautiful! Staff are fantastic and offer audio, visual and virtual reality tour! We bought our own picnic with us as it's allowed! With the tickets you can visit the history museum accross the road for free!

The Théâtre antique d’Orange is one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world, built during the reign of Emperor Augustus in the 1st century AD. Located in the town of Orange, Provence, it once seated around 9,000 spectators and served as a center of Roman cultural life. Open year-round with a museum and panoramic views from the upper terraces. Best visited in the morning light for photography or during an evening performance for an unforgettable acoustic experience. *Hidden Details* The Emperor’s Presence: The central niche behind the stage once held a 12-meter statue of Emperor Augustus — not a replica, but a visual reminder that Roman theatre was as much about imperial propaganda as art. A smaller original head fragment is displayed in the site museum. “Echo Wall” Engineering: The stage wall’s limestone blocks were fitted without mortar, creating a natural resonance chamber. Actors didn’t need to shout — the curved design amplified voices perfectly, even to the top seats. Secret Backstage World: Beneath and behind the stage lay corridors, pulley shafts, and trapdoors for stage effects — early Roman “stage machinery.” You can still trace parts of these backstage systems during guided tours. Medieval Reuse: After Rome’s fall, the theatre became a fortress, then a refuge for townspeople during wars. Some homes were literally built into the stands until Napoleon ordered restoration in the 1800s. Ancient Graffiti: On the upper tiers, faint Latin inscriptions and marks made by stonecutters are still visible — craftsmen signed their work or marked seating areas for different social ranks. Acoustic Sweet Spot: Guides often demonstrate that a whisper from the center of the orchestra floor carries clearly to the highest rows — a perfect spot to test Roman sound mastery. Modern Revival: The Chorégies d’Orange festival, revived in 1869, continues the Roman tradition of open-air performances. Modern productions still use the original wall as a natural stage backdrop, with no need for amplification.

What a beautiful place to have a live concert. Also great history. Lots of children on day camp trips, but still not too long of lines. It is very hot in June, but if you tick to the caves where there are many educational exhibits, then it is bearable. I went over a decade ago, and today experience was much nicer. The VR concert experience was a hit with the family.

An excellent example of Roman Ampitheatre architecture still standing today in such excellent condition. The shear size of it is amazing.

Well worth a visit. Astonishingly well kept and still being used today for events, 2,050 years after being built. The tour is excellent.

Thank you for all help with finding the right buses for me today, taking me from Orange to Port du Gard. I enjoyed the day and everything with the buses went as planned. Very helpful staff 😊❤️

Extremely kind and helpful! Recommend to go there for any sort of advice or help!

Good staff, friendly and welcoming.

Very helpful staff and gave good information on various aspects of my stay. Free WiFi while in the office

The lady at the tourist office in Orange answered all of my questions just now in English. I was very satisfied. Thank you

Thanks for informations

(Translated by Google) A big thank you to the Orange Tourist Office! The location is perfect, right in the heart of the city, making it easy to discover its wonders. We were welcomed by Marion, a passionate and engaging person, who enthusiastically shared her love for the region. Thanks to her excellent advice, we decided to extend our stay in Provence. A welcoming smile and valuable recommendations! (Original) Un grand merci à l’Office de Tourisme d’Orange ! La situation est parfaite, en plein cœur de la ville, ce qui permet de découvrir facilement ses merveilles. Nous avons été accueillis par Marion, une personne passionnée et passionnante, qui a su partager son amour pour la région avec enthousiasme. Grâce à ses excellents conseils, nous avons décidé de prolonger notre séjour en Provence. Un accueil souriant et des recommandations précieuses !

Orange’s cathedral was dedicated to Our Lady of Nazareth on the 26th October 1208, in the presence of Guillaume des Baux, Prince of Orange.

Seemed to be a 'tucked away' Cathedral compared to others I've seen. Walking around the exterior the building took in a couple of Streets and at some points attached to buildings, not a standalone structure. Inside was more interesting and the whole visit done within 30 mins. Worth a visit if in Orange.

As cathedrals go, Orange is not large. In fact I have been in bigger parish churches but what it lacks in size it makes up for with interesting art. The side chapels are very interesting with some excellent paintings and statues. It is easy to miss the cathedral when there is the great attraction of the Roman theatre to see but it is definitely worth the time and effort to visit if you like historic buildings.

So beautiful worship place. A must visit whenever you are in Orange

The interesting points of the exterior of this church are the roman portal on the south side, the eastern exterior and the bell tower. They document that this church has a history going back to the early Middle Age. The interior has been remodeled and redecorated in the 19th century.

Supprisingly nice Cathedral in Orange.

A complicated history and the scars do show. The entrance is hard to find I suggest finding the town hall and from there the entrance is visible.

For €3, you see a lot of old decommissioned airplanes and you can touch them too

Claude is very passionate about his planes and has a lot of different types of planes. All in all a perfect experience!

A bunch of old and newer aircrafts, mirage and others. Soms nice people giving a explanation on the jets. Also a Belgian mirage, a rare one as most of them crashed ...

Surprising museum, awesome for people who love fighters and even for not so passionates like myself... And you can even touch them, make pics. Claude is an enthousiastic story teller, and leaves it up to you if you wish more information. We have been roaming around for more than an hour, loved it both. And the admission fee of € 3 is all worth it. Make a call for visiting on saturday.

Very interesting. Must see! Also airbase BA 115 is 5 minutes drive from here, and every Tuesday the base aircraft museum is open to the public and you get a free guided tour where they explain everything about the aircrafts. I don't know much about aircrafts (my boyfriend loves them) but I found it very interesting and it was easier for me to appreciate the Aerospace Museum after this.

Very nice place to see all this aircraft's was amazing time there to spend I would recommend to anyone to visit this place

Looked interesting, however was shut, when should have been open. No real problem as able to photo from outside.

Wonderful hotel! Very cozy, great rooms, nice location (right next to the ancient theatre). The owners are super friendly, and helped us with several things throughout our stay.

Really nice hotel where I stayed for one night with my boyfriend. It's on a really quiet street so there's no traffic noise and it's right in front of the Roman Theatre. The owner is super kind and helping and did everything he could to make us feel the most comfortable. The room is stylish and bright with all the facilities we needed. You can also have breakfast there and there's a lot of choice. The dining room is cool and the hotel has a overall really cool touch.

A charming privately owned and run hotel in a great location down a pedestrian street near the Theatre Antique. Charming rooms nicely decorated. Very friendly and helpful owners. The breakfast was really lovely featuring home made jams and cakes. We'll stay again for sure.

Very friendly staff and cosy rooms. Hotel is hard to reach by car but is in the middle of the city center. Facilities are limited, its cosyness makes up for it.

Very very friedly and helpful. My room was really big an clean and the bed was comfortable.

Staff very kind and welcoming. The room was clean and big, with all the confront needed.

Great little hotel smack in the middle of Orange. Staff is incredibly nice and rooms are very clean.

For €3, you see a lot of old decommissioned airplanes and you can touch them too

Claude is very passionate about his planes and has a lot of different types of planes. All in all a perfect experience!

A bunch of old and newer aircrafts, mirage and others. Soms nice people giving a explanation on the jets. Also a Belgian mirage, a rare one as most of them crashed ...

Surprising museum, awesome for people who love fighters and even for not so passionates like myself... And you can even touch them, make pics. Claude is an enthousiastic story teller, and leaves it up to you if you wish more information. We have been roaming around for more than an hour, loved it both. And the admission fee of € 3 is all worth it. Make a call for visiting on saturday.

Very interesting. Must see! Also airbase BA 115 is 5 minutes drive from here, and every Tuesday the base aircraft museum is open to the public and you get a free guided tour where they explain everything about the aircrafts. I don't know much about aircrafts (my boyfriend loves them) but I found it very interesting and it was easier for me to appreciate the Aerospace Museum after this.

Very nice place to see all this aircraft's was amazing time there to spend I would recommend to anyone to visit this place

Looked interesting, however was shut, when should have been open. No real problem as able to photo from outside.

4 of us went for the vineyard tour, followed by an exceptional lunch with wine pairing. The tour guide, Adrien, was fantastic, entertained all of our numerous questions. The food was 5 star and wine of great quality and they were more than happy to top up. I would thoroughly recommend the experience, amazing quality and at a very reasonable price. It was worth twice the price.

Fantastic way to test and compare 9 different fabulous wines. Friendly and top notch staff. Highly recommended.

I must recommend the tasting with lunch and tour around the winery! Of course the wines are of high quality, but the tour/tasting is an extraordinary activity! Great as a present or exceptional experience during holiday

Very friendly staff Great wine Family friendly

Great wine definitely recommend

Super

We visited the vineyard on one of their tours, which included a walk round a vineyard, a tour of the cellars and lunch with 9 wines to taste. The amount of wine to taste each time was really generous. Fortunately we could walk back to the house we were staying in, so did not have to drive. It was a wonderful day, and our guide, Aude, was really good. We would recommend this tour to anyone in the area

We visited the Chateau at Easter 2025 with three generations of our family and had a wonderful time. The reception we received was very warm and the tour was interesting and very informative. Everyone spoke excellent English which was a huge bonus for us. We enjoyed a wine tasting with a selection of delicious wines and then a superb lunch with local cuisine. The chef came out to greet us and explained the inspiration for dishes and where he sourced ingredients which was lovely but not intrusive at all. We finished off our trip with a donkey walk around the vines - the scenery is spectacular and the walk perfectly finished an excellent experience. We would highly recommend a visit to Chateau Maucoil.

This is a hidden gem! Came here with our France passion-membership and parked Our camping car for free. The views are amazing, the owner very kind and his wines are out of this world! Wow! Bought a box of chateauneuf du pape and a box of cote du rhone, and they were both so good! The first probably one of the best I ever tried. Walked in beautiful wineyards taking lots and lots of pics. A so much more interestung stop than in any of the bigger houses nearby.

Absolutely incredible 4 course meal and wine pairing, with a fabulous visit of the grounds afterwards, accompanied by two friendly donkeys! Beautiful views, warm welcome by the owners and delicious local food and biodynamic wine. A hidden gem, we will be back!

Most friendly couple who knew all about the vineyard and the Châteauneuf du Pape area. We experienced a sublime tasting with even more splendid wine’s! We will definitely return and recommend everybody who can appreciate a beautiful wine to visit Château Maucoil.

Wow! I booked onto a fabulous cooking class and wine tasting experience with my family and it was the most special of days. We learned the chateau is under new ownership since 2022 and everyone we met, from the extremely knowledgeable wine experts to a chef quite like no other, was extremely accommodating. The process of making the wine is like nothing I’ve seen previously - completely environmentally friendly and biodynamic - with the end product being just delightful. The cooking class was fantastic, using fresh produce from the garden and I learned so much. Jean-Claude makes cooking for 10 people seem so effortless and is a very entertaining character. I paired ingredients that I never thought would work so well together and we couldn’t stop eating. The range of different wine pairings with the meal was stunning and we stocked up on several bottles to take back home. I can’t recommend this experience enough and look forward to returning!

We stopped over for a free wine tasting before heading off to our B&B Les Chambres d'Hotes de Luneil. We had the choice between a dozen different wines from their winery and another. The hostess was friendly, and the information was clear and accurate. I look forward to coming back and have a guided tour.

We are very pleased with the guided tour and tasting, we met a very dedicated and proffesional guide that presented the history of the estate and the vines and we felt very welcome. Maucoil has our warmest recommendations. 13.07.25

Incredible experience! We were given a private tour by the owners and had such a nice time meeting them and tasting the wines. Definitely recommend this vineyard to not only taste wines but to meet people passionate about preserving the art and producing quality wines over quantity.

We visited a few wineries and this was one of our favorites. 8 generations of winemaking in the family and the wines were delicious. I will be ordering to receive wine back in the USA.

My husband and I enjoyed a private wine tasting and tour with the owner and winemaker. Her hospitality and generosity made this a very special experience for us. The wines are thoughtful, elegant, and delicious. We won’t forget our visit and hope to drink the wines of Domaine de la Palud for years to come!

We love small family owned businesses. As a frequent visitor to France, I would highly recommend scheduling a visit to support this family who loves their craft of winemaking.

Excellent wine, incredibly kind and passionate wine maker Marie-Laurie. We tried her Chateauneuf du pape wines and also her collections. Thank you very much!

Passionet, family owned wine producers, lovely tasting ✨ thank you for having us!

(Translated by Google) A magnificent estate, an immersion in tranquility for our Chi Lung Shoalin training. A haven of peace. Thank you to Philippe for his welcome and kindness. (Original) Un domaine magnifique, une immersion dans la quiétude pour nos formations Chi Lung Shoalin. Un havre de paix. Merci à Philippe pour son accueil et sa bienveillance.

(Translated by Google) Great tennis club, my son has been registered there since the start of the school year and he loves it. The infrastructure is very well maintained, the teachers are very professional and educational and the little snack area is very nice for waiting (Original) Super club de tennis, mon fils y est inscrit depuis la rentrée et il adore . Les infrastructures sont très bien entretenues, les profs sont très pro et pédagogues et le petit coin snack très appréciable pour patienter

(Translated by Google) An excellent tennis club, suitable for both beginners and advanced players! The facilities are well-maintained, with quality courts. The atmosphere is friendly, the members are welcoming, and the coaching staff is top-notch: passionate, educational, and motivating coaches. The club regularly organizes events, tournaments, and lessons suitable for all levels. (Original) Un excellent club de tennis, aussi bien pour les débutants que pour les joueurs confirmés ! Les installations sont bien entretenues, avec des terrains de qualité . L’ambiance est conviviale, les membres sont accueillants, et l’équipe encadrante est au top : des coachs passionnés, pédagogues et motivants. Le club organise régulièrement des animations, des tournois et des cours adaptés à tous les niveaux.

(Translated by Google) Always satisfied with my visit to the club for my squash sessions. The atmosphere is nice, Hugo is attentive and gives good advice to progress in this discipline. It’s always nice to meet up during friendly tournaments of all levels! (Original) Toujours satisfaite de mon passage au club pour mes sessions de squash. L’ambiance est sympa, Hugo est à l’écoute et de bon conseil pour progresser dans cette discipline. C’est toujours sympa de se retrouver lors des tournois amicaux tous niveaux !

(Translated by Google) I play squash at this club. Great atmosphere. Really everything to have fun and for all levels! Special mention for our organizer Mister Hugo!! (Original) Je joue au squash au sein de ce club. Super ambiance. Vraiment tout pour s'amuser et pour tous niveaux! Mention spéciale pour notre organisateur Mister Hugo!!

(Translated by Google) Very nice sports complex, great squash performance, a regular group, free lessons, affordable prices, never without a partner to play, it's great and above all 4 courts in good condition. (Original) Très beau complexe sportif, belle prestation au squash, un groupe régulier, des cours gratuit, des prix abordable, jamais en panne de partenaire pour joué, c'est top et surtout 4 terrains en bon état.

(Translated by Google) A visit to see the new indoor padel courts. Beautiful achievement. A complement to racket sports. We look forward to meeting you in our treetop adventure parks in Bollène and St Julien de Peyrolas. Manu (Original) Un passage pour voir les nouveaux cours de padel couverts.belle réalisation .un complément des sports de raquettes . Aux plaisirs de vous rencontrez dans nos Parcs accrobranches de Bollène et St julien de peyrolas. Manu

(Translated by Google) Regarding squash, I highly recommend. The place is very pleasant and the organization of the squash group led by Hugo is very dynamic and very friendly. (Original) Concernant le squash, je recommande vivement. Le lieu est très agréable et l'organisation du groupe de squash mené par Hugo est très dynamique et fort sympathique.