Malaucène is the principal town in Le Ventoux. It is quite a big town, situated on a hillside between Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail. On top of the town thrones the old church which was built in the 14th century by Pope Clemens V, and which from the outside both looks like a castle and a fort. The old part of town is fortified and offers several pretty houses from the 16th and 18th century, old fountains, cafés and a big number of small shops. Malaucène was earlier a Huguenot fortification and in the town one can still find an old bell tower, used as a watch tower during the religious wars. Malaucène is furthermore a good starting point for trips to Mont Ventoux.