Dating in Orange, in the shadow of the Roman theatre

An almost intact Roman theatre

The Roman Theatre of Orange is one of the few in Europe to keep its great stage wall, thirty-seven metres high. Louis XIV called it the finest wall in his kingdom. Settling in there one summer evening, under the Provençal stars, to listen to an opera or a concert, is an experience that stays with you. The Chorégies d’Orange, one of France’s oldest festivals, make the greatest lyric voices shine there.

Arch, Saint-Eutrope Hill and old town

At the northern entrance of the town, the Roman Triumphal Arch keeps its bas-reliefs of battles and Gaulish prisoners. Above the theatre, Saint-Eutrope Hill offers a viewpoint over the pink roofs and Mont Ventoux. In the old town, Place aux Herbes and Notre-Dame Cathedral gather terraces, cafés and small shops. A date in Orange is easy to build, from monument to terrace.

Around Orange, wine and Provence

A few kilometres away, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards roll out their rounded pebbles under a cloudless sky. Further on, Vaison-la-Romaine, Beaumes-de-Venise and Mont Ventoux complete the Provençal picture. On Lyad, Orange members share their favourite cellars and restaurants; it is up to you to find someone to open a bottle and stretch the evening, glass in hand.