Top Things to do in Orange
The 10 Best Things to Do in Orange, France
Discover the best top things to do in Orange, France including Roman Theatre of Orange, Triumphal Arch, Colline Saint-Eutrope, Musee d'Art et d'Histoire, Office de Tourisme d'Orange, Orange Cathedral, Musee de la Base 115, Eglise Saint-Florent, Chateau Maucoil, Musee Aeronautique d'Orange.
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1. Roman Theatre of Orange
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Built under Emperor Augustus in the 1st century AD, the Roman Theatre of Orange experienced a real rebirth in 2003, transporting visitors back to Imperial Rome. The new tour and the free audioguide in seven languages tell visitors about the shows and social life in the Provencal city during Roman times. In the new projection room, the film, with computer-generated images and reconstructions of shows, retraces the history of the Roman Theatre of Orange.
Reviewed By Tim T - Orange, France
The Ancient Roman Theatre in Orange is a must-see when visiting Provence. It is the largest remaining Roman Theatre with a massive stage wall. The audio tour is excellent as are several of the rooms detailing the history of Performances (opera, music, theatre) over the past two thousand years. It is definitely worth the reasonable admission fee.
2. Triumphal Arch
Overall Ratings
4 based on 629 reviews
Reviewed By Hulies - Orange, California
Here's an easy way to see a beautiful arch that has an interesting history. The road and surrounding grounds are brand new. It's an easy drive around but we stopped to take photos.
3. Colline Saint-Eutrope
Overall Ratings
4 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By Mark H - Tinton Falls, New Jersey
Tried to walk up to the park using the map from the Roman Theatre. When we got to the entrance we found 2 routes, both of them appeared uninviting; not park-like and seemingly unsafe. Before we started on either path we encountered single men who did not seem like anyone you'd expect to see going to a park to take in the beauty of the view. Feeling unsafe we turned around and encountered another man coming up the stairs. The entire situation made us nervous and we decided to drive up on the other road. When we got to the parking lot, there were only a few cars and again we got the same feeling from the people we saw and the place did not appear at all like a park. I'm not paranoid but I can tell when you may be needlessly putting yourself in an unsafe situation and I thought it best to simply drive away.
4. Musee d'Art et d'Histoire
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By rob2269 - Grand Junction, Colorado
I enjoyed this very small museum, the entrance price is part of the theatre cost, and there are some lovely bits and bobs to see (roman and up time-wise). The museum felt dusty and underused, but since I do not like crowds in museums, the fustian feeling added to my enjoyment.
5. Office de Tourisme d'Orange
Overall Ratings
4 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By Richard F
This facility has a collection of handouts, little information on display.
The staff seemed accomodating but did not go out of their wat to offer (sell) the district.
This district is rich in History and has a wide range of food and wine, easy to market.
Incidentally there was a great market in Orange center on Friday but I stumbled in to it.
Great food on sale good prices, is it every Friday?
6. Orange Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By Serviceprof - Naples, Florida
After visiting many of the great Cathedrals of Europe ( over 50) I would have to say this is one of the least impressive. Dark and dank this church reminds me of other sites that have long been forgotten and overlooked. If you're pressed for time, don't bother
7. Musee de la Base 115
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By andré t
Intéressant musée en plein air ou nous pouvons approcher les nombreux avions, nous avons été guidé par une personne très motivée.
8. Eglise Saint-Florent
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Hulies - Orange, California
This 14th Century church offers a schedule of masses and they are beautiful in their simplicity and understated elegance. We attended a Saturday evening Mass complete with a wonderful choir led by a lady on a flute.
9. Chateau Maucoil
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Producteur de vin à Châteauneuf du pape et vignerons indépendants, nous souhaitons faire partager notre quotidien de façon ludique et conviviale au plus grand nombre afin que vous appréciez mieux la dégustation des grands vins de notre beau pays. Visite de la cave sur RDV avec explication de toutes les étapes pour faire un grand vin: de la vendange manuelle à la mise en bouteille. L'atelier "Vigneron d'un jour" est ouvert à tous sur réservation avec création de votre cuvée, mise en bouteille avec votre étiquette personnalisée. Venez entre amis, en amoureux ou tout seul, nous accueillons tout le monde... pour une dégustation des vins BIO du Château Maucoil avec modération... bien sûr ;-) dans le caveau vouté.
Reviewed By Liz C
We showed up one afternoon and the man from the business office opened some wine for us. It was so fun! The wine was delicious and he spoke great english so we learned alot. We bought a bunch to stash in our suitcases.
10. Musee Aeronautique d'Orange
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Gothias67 - Strasbourg, France
Un collectionneur passionné qui ouvre ses portes aux visiteurs dans ce musée assez insolite par la démesure de celle ci. Avion hélicoptère un véritable pan de l'histoire aéronautique militaire française réunie autour d'un hangar à faire sous le soleil !
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