Orgon: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Orgon showcases its geological, palaeontological, archaeological and ornithological heritage at the Musée Urgonia. The museum also presents thirteen protected bird species that can be observed in the Alpilles Regional Nature Park.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Orgon can keep the town in mind when planning their trip.

Culture and History

The Château du Duc de Guise was a well-known military fortress in the 12th century, tasked with monitoring the Durance Valley. The Porte de l’Hortet is Orgon’s oldest town gate and dates from the 13th century.

The 15th-century Chapelle Saint-Gervais is located near the hiking trail through a pine landscape near Orgon. The Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Beauregard is a very old place of worship dedicated to Mary. It became a pilgrimage site visited occasionally by travellers passing through and regularly by Orgon residents.

After booking, guided tours with commentary are offered for groups of four or more at the Musée Urgonia and along the Sentier de la Pierre. In the area around Orgon, the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Mollégès is a historic site.

The Musée-bibliothèque François-Pétrarque is a museum in the wider region around Orgon. Glanum is an ancient site in the wider region around Orgon. Les Antiques is an ancient site in the wider region around Orgon.

Nature and Trails

The Sentier de la Pierre conveys the geological heritage of Orgon and the diversity of the flora and fauna in its various natural habitats. As a developed and marked hiking trail, it complements a visit to the Musée Urgonia, leading to various geological sites in their natural surroundings as well as Orgon’s architectural heritage.

“Des Calvaires et des Oratoires” is a circular hiking route with uphill sections and stairs that follows often scenic paths along the eastern edge of the Alpilles. The Tour de guet de Calès is a viewpoint in the area around Orgon.

Le Grand Brahis is a mountain in the area around Orgon. Canteduc is a summit in the area around Orgon. The Pic de Faiendre is a summit in the area around Orgon.

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