Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Orange, France

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Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 2.4 km
Ascend 35 m
Descend 66 m

Experience Orange in France in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Sight 1: Capitole

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The Saint-Eutrope hill is located in the center of the commune of Orange, in the French department of Vaucluse in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

Wikipedia: Colline Saint-Eutrope (FR)

560 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 2: Église Saint-Florent

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Église Saint-Florent

The church of Saint-Florent is a former chapel of the Franciscans of Orange, in the Vaucluse. The church and its cloister were listed as historical monuments by decree of July 10, 2018.

Wikipedia: Église Saint-Florent d'Orange (FR)

60 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 3: Fontaine publique du 18s

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The Public Fountain of Orange is a historical monument located in the city of Orange, in the French department of Vaucluse in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

Wikipedia: Fontaine publique d'Orange (FR), Picture

325 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 4: Cathédrale Notre-Dame

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Orange Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church and former cathedral, and national monument of France, located in the town of Orange, Vaucluse.

Wikipedia: Orange Cathedral (EN)

352 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 5: Temple réformé

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The Protestant Temple of Orange is a religious building located on rue Pontillac in Orange, Vaucluse. The parish is a member of the United Protestant Church of France.

Wikipedia: Temple protestant d'Orange (FR)

376 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 6: fr:Samson terrassant un lion

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fr:Samson terrassant un lion

Samson was the last of the judges of the ancient Israelites mentioned in the Book of Judges and one of the last leaders who "judged" Israel before the institution of the monarchy. He is sometimes considered as an Israelite version of the popular Near Eastern folk hero also embodied by the Sumerian Gilgamesh and Enkidu, as well as the Greek Heracles. Samson was given superhuman powers by God in the form of extreme strength.

Wikipedia: Samson (EN)

775 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 7: Arc de Triomphe

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The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a triumphal arch located in the town of Orange, southeast France. There is debate about when the arch was built, but current research that accepts the inscription as evidence favours a date during the reign of emperor Augustus. It was built on the former via Agrippa to honor the veterans of the Gallic Wars and Legio II Augusta. It was later reconstructed by emperor Tiberius to celebrate the victories of deceased general Germanicus over the German tribes in Rhineland. The arch contains an inscription dedicated to emperor Tiberius in AD 27. Along with the Roman Theatre of Orange, the Triumphal Arch was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1981 because of its exceptional preservation.

Wikipedia: Triumphal Arch of Orange (EN)

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