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We have been gradually ticking off the Plus Beaux Villages of France in our travels around L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue these past three weeks.

On Tuesday after a lunchtime spent chasing fountains in Pernes-les-Fontaines we look at the map deciding where to head and pinpoint Séguret. It is back in the direction of Vaison la Romaine which we visited last Tuesday, and a lovely drive through vineyards with a backdrop of eye catching mountain ranges.

 

The little village of Séguret clings to its hilltop

Séguret is in the northern part of the Vaucluse, north of the Dentelles de Montmirail and west of Mont Ventoux. The village lies at the foot of a hill topped by the ruins of its feudal chateau.

We are not disappointed with what we find. Although the place is virtually deserted and everything closed for the season, we have a beautiful walk on a sunny afternoon through what is indeed a most beautiful village.

 

Even the pavements are beautiful in Séguret

 

We take a walk through some of the most immaculate maintained streets and houses along grey pebbled steeply sloping lanes. Everywhere we look, down a stepped lane way, through an archway, around a corner there is a feast for the eyes.


  

There are a number of beautiful gates, ancient houses, a 14th century belfry with its single needle, the 10th century Saint-Denis church, remains of the fortifications, the wash house and much more.


    

A stunning tree canopy

 

Séguret is not just not known for its beauty, but also its excellent wine – the Cotes du Rhone Séguret from a wine-making tradition dating back several centuries. There are lovely views over the vineyards of the Rhone Valley and the near outing village Sablet.

This was truly a splendid place to choose as our last Plus Beaux Village on this holiday.

 

This fellow looks happy with his home