Things to do in Vaucluse

Roussillon is a historic region in southwestern France, nestled in the northern foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains. Historically part of Catalonia, it roughly corresponds to the present-day Occitanie department of the Occitanie region, with the Aude department often included within its boundaries. The area is characterized by its unique red clay cliffs, formed by the rich ochre-rich soils of the surrounding area, displaying shades of yellow, orange, and red. Many of the village's buildings are constructed using locally sourced red and yellow clay, earning it the nickname "Red Cities." Local legends tell of the origin of the red clay and a love story. In 1659, the Treaty of the Pyrenees between France and Spain ceded Roussillon to France. The region was renowned for its ochre deposits, and artisanal mining flourished from the late 18th century, with ochre pigments exported worldwide. By the late 20th century, due to soil erosion caused by long-term mining, the area was designated a national nature reserve, prohibiting industrial mining. Roussillon is also a wine region, producing geographically designated wines such as Côtes du Roussillon. The wine industry in this region is managed by relevant industry associations, and in 2011, the Chinese translation of the region's wines was "露喜龙" (Lu Xi Long). Since the early 1980s, tourism has gradually replaced mining.

Avignon Cathedral is located next to the Papal Palace, and it's a simple Romanesque building. The statue of the Virgin Mary on the top of the bell tower is very conspicuous and can be seen from anywhere in the city. The interior of the cathedral is not large, with soft light from the stained glass windows and some faded murals on the walls. It's quite quiet inside, and you can hear the sounds of tourists coming from the Papal Palace square next door, but it still has the tranquility of an old church.

Quanshui Town is also a very beautiful place. You can see many artificially cultivated things in the town. This place is close to the old town of Seonnes, which is also a very popular city. The scale of Quanshui Town is also quite large.

The lavender in Sault is in full bloom, but the lavender here is shorter, only ankle-high. The lavender here is wild, so if you want to buy essential oils, the purity here is higher.

It is a very beautiful and unique little bay. The azure blue water, white waves, and various strange stones form a beautiful picture... Groups of tourists and couples come here to take pictures, play games, relax, and enjoy the gift of nature...

My deepest impression of this place is that I passed by "Horloge" when I was riding on the minibus. I didn't visit this place specifically on weekdays, but there are still many places for shopping. There is a market next to it, and there are also many foods. There are also many activities on weekdays!

The Papal Palace is an impressive ancient palace. It is not only the palace of the Pope, but also a fortress. During the 14th century, it was the seat of the Catholic Church. Standing at the highest point of the ancient city, it looks down on its jurisdiction with a domineering attitude.