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Origin and history

Ansouis is an emblematic village in the Vaucluse department, known for its charm and architectural heritage. Although its exact period of foundation is not specified, its status as the most beautiful village of France reflects its historical and cultural importance in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Its urban planning and monuments reflect the characteristics of the medieval villages of Provence, often marked by a community organization centred around squares, churches and fortifications.

In villages like Ansouis, local life was traditionally rhythmic by agriculture, especially viticulture and olive cultivation, activities still present today. These towns also served as places of exchange and protection for the population, with religious or defensive buildings playing a central role. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the evolution of lifestyles in Provence since the Middle Ages.

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