Mazan, commune in Vaucluse, France
Mazan is a small village in southern Provence, located at the foot of Mont Ventoux in the Vaucluse region. It features narrow, winding streets with old stone houses gathered around a central square with fountains, surrounded by mountains and vineyards.
Archaeology shows that people lived in Mazan before Roman times, with finds like sarcophagi from the 6th and 7th centuries showing continuous settlement. In the Middle Ages, walls and gates were built to defend the village, marking its importance during that era.
The name Mazan comes from Latin roots, reflecting the village's deep connection to its Roman past. As you walk through the narrow streets, you can see how the stone houses cluster around the central square, following patterns that have existed for many centuries.
The village is easy to explore on foot through narrow streets, with walking and biking trails leading into the surrounding vineyards and mountains. Accommodations range from guesthouses to hotels, and you can buy fresh local produce and herbs at the Monday morning market.
The village has a cemetery with a special collection of stone sarcophagi from the 6th and 7th centuries that were so unusual and large that villagers once believed they held vampires. A small chapel called Notre-Dame de Pareloup was built nearby to ward off evil spirits and protect the community.
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