WHAT TO SEE & DO
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roman Theater | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Roman Theater | Self | Paid € |
| 2 | St. Eutrope Park | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Park + Panorama | Self | Free |
| 3 | Triumphal Arch | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Roman Arch | Outside | Free |
| 4 | Food Market | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Food Market | Self | Free |
| 5 | Notre-Dame Cathedral | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Cathedral | Self | Free |
| 6 | Town Center | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Town Center | Self | Free |
| 7 | Art & History Museum | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Museum - Art & History | Self | Paid € |
| 8 | St. Florent Church | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Church | Self | Free |
1. Roman Theater
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Roman Theater
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Name
Théâtre Antique
The Antique Theater of Orange is an impressive Roman structure that dates back to the 1st century AD and could accommodate up to 10,000 spectators for the artistic events of the time. This Roman amphitheater is the best-preserved in the world. It measures 103m (338ft) wide and 37m (121ft) high.
Falling into decline with the fall of the Western Roman Empire, it was restored in the 19th century, leading to its current status as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
It’s now used as a venue for concerts and other artistic events.
2. St. Eutrope Park
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Park + Panorama
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Parc de la Colline Saint-Eutrope
The Parc Saint-Eutrope is situated on a hill, elevated above the rest of the city. The northernmost part of the park, located just behind the antique theater, offers a vast panoramic view of the theater as well as the city and the surrounding area.
The park is closed during concerts at the Roman Theater.
3. Triumphal Arch
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Roman Arch
Visit Outside only
Cost Free
French Name
Arc de Triomphe
This Roman Arch, located outside the city center, was built in the 1st century AD.
It was restored in the 19th century and more recently in the 21st century, which has contributed to its excellent state of preservation.
4. Food Market
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Outdoor Food Market
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Marché d’Orange
The large food market in Orange takes place on Thursday mornings at various squares and streets in the town center.
5. Notre-Dame Cathedral
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Cathedral
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth
Built in the 12th century, the cathedral has undergone numerous renovations and restorations due to damage over the centuries. It is in the Romanesque style.
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6. Town Center
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Town Center
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
The heart of Orange is pleasant for a casual stroll, wandering through its few squares and pedestrian streets.
7. Art & History Museum
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Art & History Museum
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Name
Musée d’Art de d’Histoire d’Orange
This small museum houses a collection of artifacts and artworks related to the town’s past. Its collection spans several centuries, with exhibits ranging from Roman relics to 19th-century paintings.
It is located in a 17th-century mansion.
8. St. Florent Church
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Church
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saint-Florent
A small church from the 14th century, later restored in the 16th century. It’s in the Romanesque style.
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