Peyruis is called Peiruís in Provençal. Its name comes from Petronius Ruit, a Roman consul who fell into an ambush. The origin of the village dates back to the 2nd century.
Commune of 2593 inhabitants, Peyruis is located at the foot of densely wooded hills. The village is dominated by the remains of its feudal castle dismantled during the Revolution, a veritable fortress to which the imposing remains of the enclosure still bear witness. The castle remains leveled foundations, a semicircular vault and walls of separation which seem to date from the 16th or 17th century. The old massive and voluminous keep remains almost entirely, transformed into a dovecote.
Saint Nicholas Church
The Saint-Nicolas parish church has elements of Gothic style (1720th century), stained glass windows (1721th-XNUMXth centuries) and a set of wall paintings very representative of the last century. There are also evidence of old houses from the XNUMXth-XNUMXth centuries. At the exit of the village, near the cemetery, there is also the Saint-Roch chapel (XNUMX-XNUMX). It is restored and hosts exhibitions throughout the year.
Land of Fountains
Throughout the village, old fountains pour out spring water in great waves. They are dotted in the streets and with the exception of the Schools, they all have a wash house. These are places of conviviality in Provence. Stop at Place de la République to watch a few games of boules under lush plane trees. Also take advantage of their shade to read the poems of Henri Bérard (1869-1953), local storyteller and poet.
Saint Nicholas Church
The Saint-Nicolas parish church has elements of Gothic style (1720th century), stained glass windows (1721th-XNUMXth centuries) and a set of wall paintings very representative of the last century. There are also evidence of old houses from the XNUMXth-XNUMXth centuries. At the exit of the village, near the cemetery, there is also the Saint-Roch chapel (XNUMX-XNUMX). It is restored and hosts exhibitions throughout the year.
Land of Fountains
Throughout the village, old fountains pour out spring water in great waves. They are dotted in the streets and with the exception of the Schools, they all have a wash house. These are places of conviviality in Provence. Stop at Place de la République to watch a few games of boules under lush plane trees. Also take advantage of their shade to read the poems of Henri Bérard (1869-1953), local storyteller and poet.
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Very difficult level
Chapelle d’Augès n°17 – Difficult 14km – 2h
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Les Iscles n°9 – Very easy 9km – 1h30
Municipal swimming pool of Peyruis
From 2.70 € / adult
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The circuit of the Chapelle d'Auges n°19 – Peyruis 2km – 45min
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