EV17 - Via Rhôna stage 17 - Lapalud > Caderousse

Caderousse, un village de 2 831 habitants (au 01/01/2017)L'originalité de Caderousse est l'imposante digue (10 mètres de hauteur sur près de 2 kms de long) construite en 1856 pour protéger la ville contre les inondations incontrôlables du Rhône. La digue domine le village et s'ouvre sur deux entrées : la Porte Léon Roche et la Porte Castellan. Vus du ciel les alignements de platanes majestueux, qui entourent le village, font de Caderousse un îlot de verdure d’où son surnom « l'Ile Verte ». A voir : L'Hôtel de Ville érigé en 1752, surmonté d'un beffroi et son élégant campanile, La Digue d'enceinte, élevée entre 1863 et 1866, inscrite aux Monuments Historiques en 2001, Le Mur de Gramont, 1364, vestige des murailles ordonnées par le Pape Innocent VI, L'Église paroissiale Saint Michel et son clocher à arcades du 16ème s, classé M.H en 1946, La Chapelle Seigneuriale d'Ancezune du 15ème s avec ses superbes voûtes et ses gargouilles, classée M.H en 1905, La Chapelle Saint Martin (12ème s) inscrite M.H en 1932. Site naturel : Le Plan d'eau du Revestidou.

Come and push open the door of the Mornas fortress. A host of ladies and lords will tell you all about the customs and traditions of the Middle Ages in an original, entertaining and interactive way!The Fortress of Mornas Queen of the Rhône Valley, Proudly set atop a 137-metre-high cliff, the Fortress of Mornas was originally a bastion of military defense. Occupied since ancient times, the site reveals its history from its origins to its desertion after the Wars of Religion. Today, you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, as you stroll through these 12th-century walls. In the heart of the fortress, you'll find the most beautiful buildings of the fortress. Here you'll find the attic, the fortress's salt vault, the treasure of Mornas. Discover the journey, use and importance of salt throughout history, and discover the barbican, the surrounding walls, the keep and a breathtaking view of the Rhône valley. The fortress is open from Easter to October 31. It can be visited either ; - On a guided tour: lasting around 1h15, this immersive experience medieval history. You'll be immersed in the atmosphere, with costumed characters and impromptu situations. These tours are accompanied by tour guides. Suitable for the whole family - The self-guided tour: allows you to discover the fortress at your own pace, with documentation detailing all the important points of the site given to you on arrival, and explanatory panels along the way. Access to the fortress is on foot, via montée de la Combe and montée André Caillet. Estimated time: 30 minutes. Tables and benches are available along the way. The fortress has no water or toilet facilities. Toilets are available on the Val Romigier esplanade. Drinks are not sold at the fortress, so bring your own water bottle.

Orange détient à elle seule 2 témoins importants de l'époque Romaine : l'Arc de triomphe et le Théâtre Antique, monuments classés au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO. Venez découvrir cette cité vivante !Orange recèle à elle seule et entre autres merveilles, deux monuments classés «monument mondial». Mais c’est aussi sa vocation de cité vivante et gourmande qui en fait un séjour spécialement apprécié des visiteurs. Venez découvrir le théâtre antique, unique au monde et rencontrez dans le même temps un terroir généreux, des produits savoureux et une population accueillante.

Orange’s Roman theatre, constructed at the beginning of the Christian era, owes its reputation to the exceptional condition of its backdrop wall. Life in the old city revolved around it. The superb acoustics and structure enabled an audience of 9 000 to attend performances there.Its cultural function was forgotten after the chaotic 4thcentury, and it was built over as a housing area. But in the 19th century it finally returned to its original activity. In 1869, Orange re-launched the Open Air Theatre, attracting the biggest names in drama and opera. In 1971, the “New Chorégies” troupe won international fame for the theatre. Each year since then, the Theatre has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors to its summer season.