Meyne River

The Meyne, the river of Orange

The Meyne is the river that crosses Orange, a tributary of the Rhône. The Orange audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this watercourse, linked to the history and the landscape of the city and its former market-gardening lands.

A tributary of the Rhône

Located in the Vaucluse department, the Meyne is a tributary river of the Rhône that crosses Orange. Around its course once stretched market-gardening lands, which shaped the landscape and the economy of the city. Today, the river and its surroundings are the subject of particular attention to give them back their full place in the city, between natural heritage and living environment.

What to see

Here you discover the Meyne and its surroundings, witnesses of the natural landscape of Orange and its market-gardening past. The river offers a green breathing space through the city. It is a stop for lovers of waterside walks and natural heritage, in the heart of the city.

Practical information

The Meyne crosses Orange, its surroundings being reachable on foot through the city. The banks are public spaces freely accessible; you walk along them during a stroll. The watercourse and its facilities are discovered freely, in addition to the visit of the centre.

What is the Meyne in Orange?

It is the river that crosses Orange, a tributary of the Rhône, once surrounded by market-gardening lands.

Where to see the Meyne in Orange?

All along its course that crosses Orange, along its laid-out banks.