{"id":37926,"date":"2023-05-15T14:55:02","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T12:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/?p=37926"},"modified":"2023-05-15T16:20:22","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T14:20:22","slug":"odyssee-sonore-orange","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/15\/odyssee-sonore-orange\/","title":{"rendered":"Edeis proposes to attend the new Odyss\u00e9e Sonore sound and light show in the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Antique of Orange, not far from the Grand H\u00f4tel!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_38091\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38091\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38091\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_113818-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_113818-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_113818-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_113818.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38091\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..but as well some <strong>openings<\/strong> to explore the <strong>neighborhood<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38100\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38100\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38100\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_113659-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_113659-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_113659-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_113659.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38100\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The entrance of this <strong>theater<\/strong> are protected by various <strong>arches<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Internationally known as the <em>&#8220;Princes City&#8221;<\/em>, the southern city of Orange has always been strategically positioned in the core of an agricultural region. Elected as a passage spot by Romans, before reaching Lyon, as can testify some illustrious remains, which are the Saint-Eutrope hill and above all, the Antique Theatre.&nbsp;Moreover, Orange as well became the capital of the Principality of Orange, from the Middle Ages until its annexation by the French kingdom, formalized in the Treaties of Utrecht of 1713.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>By the way, this incredible Roman Theater welcomes an intensive spectacular scene, such as this brand new immersive experience in 2023.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8220;The most beautiful <strong>wall<\/strong> of my <strong>kingdom<\/strong>&#8220;, used to say <strong>Louis XIV<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>This innovative, either sound and visual nocturnal installation is considered as unique in the World and baptized as Odyss\u00e9e Sonore. Already presented last January during the CES innovation fair of Las Vegas, this family attraction combines several technologies gathered in a multi-sensorial moment. <\/strong><em>By AP<\/em><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The unique Odyss\u00e9e Sonore immersive experience waits for you inside the Antique Theater of Orange \ud83c\udfdf\ufe0f\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dgVk-OKtLaE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<hr>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38073\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38073\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38073\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114142-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114142-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114142-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114142.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38073\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..nearby another <strong>photography<\/strong> from the rest of the uncovered <strong>site<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38084\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38084\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38084\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_113926-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_113926-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_113926-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_113926.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38084\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A <strong>panoramic<\/strong> view above the facade of this <strong>antique theater<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you pass by the mythical city of <strong>Orange<\/strong>, don&#8217;t miss to attend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.odyssee-sonore.com\"><em><strong>L&#8217;Odyss\u00e9e Sonore<\/strong><\/em><\/a> show, actually occurring at the <a href=\"https:\/\/theatre-antique.com\"><strong>Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Antique d&#8217;Orange<\/strong><\/a>. Indeed, this <strong>Roman theater<\/strong> of <strong>Orange<\/strong>, listed as a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong> since <strong>1981<\/strong>, is an open-air semicircular must-see <strong>antique monument<\/strong>, built by the <strong>Romans<\/strong> more than 2,000 years ago. Therefore, this place, which has been hosting counless <strong>shows<\/strong> for ages, is still able to welcome <strong>festivals<\/strong> and notably the illustrious summertime <em><strong>Chor\u00e9gies d&#8217;Orange&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em>(photo credits: AP).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">It&#8217;s not a secret that this legendary <strong>theater<\/strong>, which is considered as one of the most preserved <strong>antique theaters<\/strong> in <strong>Europe<\/strong>, owes its fame to its monumental <strong>stage wall<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">ngg_shortcode_0_placeholder<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_38092\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38092\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38092\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_113809-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_113809-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_113809-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_113809.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38092\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..such as those featured inside the <strong>monument<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38099\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38099\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38099\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_113715-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_113715-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_113715-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_113715.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38099\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Those&nbsp;<strong>arcades<\/strong> from the hall are from different <strong>sizes<\/strong> and <strong>periods<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Nowadays, you still have the possibility to visit this traditional <strong>Roman theater<\/strong>, organized around a <em><strong>cavea<\/strong><\/em>, where the <strong>Latin<\/strong> culture and language were shared, through <strong>tragedies<\/strong>, <strong>dancing<\/strong> and even <strong>acrobatics<\/strong> performances.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Apart from this, a <strong>virtual visit<\/strong> would immerse you in the heart of the construction of this <strong>antique theater<\/strong>, under the reign of <strong>Augustus<\/strong> in the <strong>1st century<\/strong> and where you would have the occasion to discover its monumental <strong>decorations<\/strong> towards a technical <strong>device<\/strong>.&nbsp;Then, a regular visit of this fascinating&nbsp;<strong>theater<\/strong> is also possible, leading to a visit path called <em><strong>&#8220;From Roman genius to modern genius&#8221;<\/strong><\/em>, displaying how <strong>Roman<\/strong> know-how left its mark on our actual <strong>culture<\/strong> and <strong>civilisation<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">ngg_shortcode_1_placeholder<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_38137\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38137\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38137\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111329-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111329-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111329-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111329.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38137\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..whose <strong>image<\/strong> and <strong>sound<\/strong> atmosphere recovers everything.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38135\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38135\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38135\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111441-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111441-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111441-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111441.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38135\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">No more mystery about the <strong>title<\/strong> of this <strong>digital<\/strong> adventure..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As far as we know, this <strong>site<\/strong>, currently managed by <strong>Edeis<\/strong>, is still able to host around 10 000 <strong>spectators<\/strong>, but this new <em>avant-garde<\/em> <em><strong>Odyss\u00e9e Sonore<\/strong><\/em> production limits a capacity of only 300 <em><strong>happy few<\/strong><\/em>, attending upon booking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Nonetheless, this technical <strong>prowess<\/strong> is happily a good way to revive the majestic <strong>architecture<\/strong> of this masterpiece through a magical <strong>scenery<\/strong>. Thus, in this amazing digital <strong>art installation<\/strong> of 45 minutes, get ready to contemplate the <strong>videomapping<\/strong>&nbsp;projection permitted by no less than 25&nbsp;<strong>projectors<\/strong>, broadcasting those <strong>animated<\/strong> <strong>images<\/strong> on this <strong>theater<\/strong>&#8216;s facade. Thus, this <strong>natural screen<\/strong> is extended over a surface of <strong>5,000m2<\/strong> on a <strong>35 meters<\/strong> height.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\" aria-hidden=\"true\">ngg_shortcode_2_placeholder<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_38144\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38144\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38144\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111130-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111130-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111130-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111130.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38144\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..wearing a rainbow of <strong>colors<\/strong> and <strong>shades<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38156\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38156\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38156\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_110750-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_110750-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_110750-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_110750.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38156\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Those wall representations are full of <strong>antique<\/strong> symbols..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Behind those 73 <strong>dates<\/strong> of this private <strong>projection<\/strong>, occurring from May 1st until December 2023, you are more than invited to get closer to each detail from those <strong>images<\/strong>, essentially with the help of a <strong>high-tech<\/strong> sound installation. Thanks to geolocated <strong>audio headsets<\/strong>, settled around a spatialized sound, each <strong>spectator<\/strong> is equipped with a high-resolution <strong>Focal<\/strong> audio <strong>headset<\/strong>, plugged into a <strong>tracker<\/strong>, which follows your <strong>steps<\/strong> and adapt its <strong>sounds<\/strong> according to your <strong>movements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">That&#8217;s why, don&#8217;t miss to walk and move around this colorful <strong>arena<\/strong>, while eventually entering the random <strong>&#8220;sound bubbles&#8221;<\/strong>, sometimes appearing on the floor for more <strong>surprises<\/strong>. In fact, you could hear different <strong>songs<\/strong>, depending on where you are located.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">ngg_shortcode_3_placeholder<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_38138\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38138\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38138\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111320-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111320-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111320-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111320.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38138\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..displaying a huge nocturnal <strong>fairy<\/strong> to contemplate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38157\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38157\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38157\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_110737-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_110737-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_110737-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_110737.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38157\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One <strong>mapping<\/strong> representation may hide another..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Therefore, you would have the opportunity to listen to different <strong>songs<\/strong> but also different <strong>musical styles<\/strong>, retracing several centuries of <strong>music history<\/strong>, are evoked in about forty minutes. A good occasion to come back several times, and follow different <strong>paths<\/strong>, in order to enjoy a new <strong>sound experience<\/strong> at each <strong>passage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">This <strong>sound immersion<\/strong> matches a wonderful <strong>visual scenery<\/strong>, where hundreds of remarkable <strong>images<\/strong>, generated from <strong>artificial intelligence<\/strong>, supported by the skills of the <strong>IMKI<\/strong> start-up from <strong>Strasbourg<\/strong>. Imagined under the artistic supervision of <strong>Etienne Mineur<\/strong>, this stage in motion would offer you the admiration of various ancestral <strong>Roman<\/strong> deities and <strong>muses<\/strong>, in front of an impressive <strong>fairy<\/strong> framework.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">ngg_shortcode_4_placeholder<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theatre-antique.com\"><strong>Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Antique d&#8217;Orange<\/strong><\/a>, rue Madeleine Roch, 84100 Orange (France) \/ Phone : 00 33 (0)4 90 51 17 60. Entrance fees between 18 and 22 euros, better to book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.odyssee-sonore.com\"><strong>online<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<hr>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38065\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38065\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38065\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114343-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114343-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114343-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114343.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38065\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..and more about this tradition of&nbsp;<em><strong>Indiennes<\/strong><\/em> textile. &nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38058\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38058\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38058\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114501-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38058\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Various sizes of antique <em><strong>amphorae<\/strong><\/em> to admire..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Just in front of this <strong>Antique Theater<\/strong>, don&#8217;t miss to visit the <strong>Mus\u00e9e d&#8217;Art et d&#8217;Histoire<\/strong>. Embedded inside an ocher colored <strong>mansion<\/strong>, this astonishing <strong>museum<\/strong> succeeds to conceal some real <strong>evidence<\/strong> and <strong>testimony<\/strong> from <strong>Orange<\/strong>&#8216;s rich history. Therefore, you could discover exceptional <strong>archaeological<\/strong> remains from the <strong>theatre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">That&#8217;s why you shouldn&#8217;t miss the marbled <strong>cadastral<\/strong>, showing the territory of <strong>Orange<\/strong>, and showing the organization as a&nbsp;<strong>Roman<\/strong> province, but also learning more about the <strong>medieval<\/strong> period of the city. Five centuries of this legendary <strong>Principalty of Orange<\/strong>, which used to be governed by <strong>Protestant Princes<\/strong>, are unveiled. Plus, a selection of <strong>paintings<\/strong> representing the ancient&nbsp;<em><strong>Indiennes<\/strong><\/em> manufacture, initiated by the <strong>Wetter<\/strong> brothers, back in the <strong>18th century<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">ngg_shortcode_5_placeholder<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ville-orange.fr\/article193.html\"><strong>Mus\u00e9e d&#8217;Art et d&#8217;Histoire<\/strong><\/a>, Rue Madeleine Roch, 84100 Orange (France). Phone : 00 33 (0)4 90 51 17 60. More information on their official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ville-orange.fr\/article193.html\"><strong>website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<hr>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38049\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38049\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38049\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114559-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114559-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114559-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114559.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38049\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..beneath this inoxydable <strong>Arch of Triumph<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38052\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38052\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38052\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114541-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114541-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114541-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114541.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Along the <em><strong>Meyne<\/strong><\/em> river, stands many old <strong>mansions<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">Icing on the cake, after a bucolic <strong>walk<\/strong> through the<strong> city center<\/strong>, you would easily reach the <em><strong>Arc De Triomphe<\/strong><\/em>, somehow recalling many other similar <strong>Roman<\/strong> monuments, spread all over <strong>Europe<\/strong>. Also registered on the <strong>UNESCO World Heritage List<\/strong> since <strong>1981<\/strong>, this <strong>Arch of Triumph<\/strong> was erected under <strong>Tiberius<\/strong> in the 1st century, and particularly served as the gateway to the previously name of the city of <strong>Orange<\/strong>, so to say <em><strong>Arausio<\/strong><\/em>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Whatever you prefer contemplating its magnificent <strong>panels<\/strong> and <strong>friezes<\/strong>, that commemorated the <strong>Roman<\/strong> victories over the <strong>barbarian<\/strong> peoples, standing in front or besides it&#8230; You have the choice, plus to learn more about its <strong>history<\/strong>, thanks to its surrounding interactive <strong>lounge chairs<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">ngg_shortcode_6_placeholder<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.poptourisme.fr\"><strong>Arc de Triomphe<\/strong><\/a>, Avenue de l&#8217;Arc de Triomphe, 84100 Orange (France) \/ Phone : 00 33 (0)4 90 34 70 88.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<hr>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_38131\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38131\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38131\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111532-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111532-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111532-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111532.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38131\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..surrounded by a lot of <strong>architectural<\/strong> surprises.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38054\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38054\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38054\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114528-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114528-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114528-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114528.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In the <strong>old center<\/strong> and its narrow streets, stands this <strong>Grand Hotel<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you wish to stay overnight in <strong><span class=\"marklnmj0hphq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Orange<\/span><\/strong>, why don&#8217;t you opt for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandhotelorange.com\"><em><strong>Grand H\u00f4tel d&#8217;<span class=\"marklnmj0hphq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Orange<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/a>? Nested in the <strong>historic city<\/strong> center of <strong><span class=\"marklnmj0hphq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Orange<\/span><\/strong>, perfect to have a sightseeing walk around this <strong>Gallo-Roman<\/strong> old center, this genuine <strong>18th century<\/strong> residence has preserved an original <strong>facade<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Adjoining the <strong>City Hall<\/strong> (dating back from the 17th century), and the famous <strong>Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth Cathedral<\/strong>, built in the 12th century (actually in renovation), this <em><strong>Signature Collection<\/strong><\/em> hotel was renovated in 2021, under the spell of the architect <strong>Claire Annicchiarico<\/strong>.&nbsp;This <em><strong>boutique hotel<\/strong><\/em> overlooks a <strong>charming<\/strong> place where you may appreciate a <strong>coffee<\/strong>, seating in its sunny <strong>terrace<\/strong> or inside the <em><strong>veranda<\/strong><\/em>. Unless you prefer having a <strong>gastronomic<\/strong> stop at the interior restaurant, called&nbsp;<em><strong>Aurasice<\/strong><\/em>?<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">ngg_shortcode_7_placeholder<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_38117\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38117\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38117\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111817-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111817-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111817-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111817.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38117\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..such as this <strong>neo-classical<\/strong> entrance <strong>gate<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38127\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38127\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38127\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111618-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111618-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111618-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111618.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38127\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An authentic stoned <strong>terrace<\/strong>, overlooking the streets of <strong>Orange<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Run by the Chef <strong>Enzo Ciccarelli<\/strong>, you could discover there a typical <strong>regional<\/strong> and even <em><strong>locavore<\/strong><\/em> cuisine, highlighting <strong>seasonal<\/strong> and <strong>environmental<\/strong> friendly products from <strong>Provence<\/strong>, starring <strong>vegetables<\/strong> from <strong>Mornas<\/strong>, <strong>Orange<\/strong> and the <strong>Alpilles<\/strong>, along <strong>Mediterranean<\/strong> fishes, plus <strong>goat cheese<\/strong> from the <em><strong>Ch\u00e8vrerie de Condit<\/strong><\/em>, also in <strong>Mornas<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Therefore, this <em><strong>Grand H\u00f4tel<\/strong><\/em> may be regarded as a comfortable <strong>resting place<\/strong>, adorned by a contemporary <strong>decoration<\/strong> but also paying a tribute to <strong>Roman<\/strong> remains, along a supposed <em><strong>Art Deco<\/strong><\/em> wink. Referring to those various <strong>pottery<\/strong> pieces exhibited around the walls from the <strong>front desk<\/strong> but also the immaculate <strong>Roman<\/strong> columns as <strong>night tables<\/strong>! Indeed, you would benefit from four different types (and sizes) of <strong>cosy<\/strong> and <strong>air-conditioned<\/strong> rooms, often colliding <strong>spacious<\/strong> and<em><strong> terra cotta<\/strong><\/em> tiled bathrooms, starring <em><strong>L&#8217;Occitane<\/strong><\/em> ustensils.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">ngg_shortcode_8_placeholder<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_38037\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38037\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38037\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114723-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114723-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114723-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_114723.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38037\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..still visible from this unexpected <strong>Grand Hotel<\/strong>&#8216;s balcony.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38118\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38118\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38118\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111810-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111810-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111810-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_20230511_111810.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38118\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Another view from above a vintage styled <strong>hats store<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For your relaxation, this <em><strong>Best Western Grand H\u00f4tel<\/strong><\/em> as well counts a <strong>wellness area<\/strong>, with a rare and intimate view over the <strong>old center<\/strong>. Accessible upon <strong>reservation<\/strong>, from 8am until 8pm, you could swim in this outdoor 4 x 6m <strong>swimming pool<\/strong>, cradled by the urban ambient <strong>atmosphere<\/strong>&#8230; Equipped with <strong>deckchairs<\/strong>, this <strong>relaxation<\/strong> <strong>area<\/strong> also features two nearby <em><strong>jacuzzis<\/strong><\/em>, a <strong>sauna<\/strong>, an <strong>aromatherapy<\/strong> cabin and a <strong>gym<\/strong>. Ideal to relax your mind and body!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The day after, a continental <strong>breakfast<\/strong> awaits for your venue from 6am until 10am, with a set of <strong>salty dishes<\/strong>, along <em><strong>viennoiseries<\/strong><\/em> and homemade <strong>fruit salads<\/strong> and <strong>chia<\/strong> <strong>puddings<\/strong>. Unfortunately, not many indications about the sourcing of those <strong>ingredients<\/strong>&#8230; If you need more <strong>culinary<\/strong> sensations, put your elbows over the long <strong>bar counter<\/strong> (open from 10am until 11pm), proposing several&nbsp;<strong><em>signature<\/em> cocktails<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">ngg_shortcode_9_placeholder<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandhotelorange.com\"><strong>Grand H\u00f4tel d&#8217;Orange, BW Signature Collection<\/strong><\/a>, 8 Place Langes, 84100 Orange (France) \/ Phone : 00 33 (0)4 90 11 40 40. More information on their official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandhotelorange.com\"><strong>website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<hr>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Internationally known as the &#8220;Princes City&#8221;, the southern city of Orange has always been strategically&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":38147,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26,1,68,23],"tags":[632,1450,1451,637,1442,408,1444,885,1443],"class_list":["post-37926","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-art","category-hospitality","category-provence-riviera","category-sightseeing","tag-boutique-hotel","tag-loccitane","tag-lodyssee-sonore","tag-museum","tag-orange","tag-provence","tag-roman","tag-show","tag-vaucluse"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37926","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37926"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37926\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38279,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37926\/revisions\/38279"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38147"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37926"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37926"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37926"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}