The region
OUR REGION
"Provence hides its mysteries behind their obviousness."Jean Giono
The scent of the Provencal hills and their aromatic plants, villages perched on dry stone walls, cicadas, lavender and olive groves, vineyards, flea markets and pétanque matches..
Provence is above all an art of living, a region rich in varied landscapes and cultural heritage, renowned for its wines, cheeses and gastronomy.
Gordes, an AUTHENTIC village
Listed as one of France's most beautiful villages, Gordes embodies the essence of Provencal charm, built of stone houses on hillside heights.
From its winding streets, you'll discover a sumptuous view over the Luberon valley, its vaults, its underground passages..
Places to visit & heritage
The château, the village of Les Bories, Sénanque Abbey, Saint-Firmin church, museums & art galleries and viewpoints.
Joucas, a peaceful village
Joucas is a picturesque village, still unspoilt by the summer crowds, where you can stroll along its winding streets, paved in the old-fashioned staircase style. You can take advantage of the footpaths to enjoy the sumptuous surrounding countryside, visit the church and its viewpoints.
Roussillon, An atypical atmosphere
Located in the Parc du Luberon, this small village with its ochre-colored facades offers a breathtaking view over the valley. At the heart of a vast ochre deposit, Roussillon is world-famous for its ochre quarries and cliffs: the infinite palette of ochre makes the site magical.
Places to visit & heritage
Church square, ochre conservatory, ochre trail, views of the ochre cliffs and Mont Ventoux.
goult, Luberon's hidden village
The village of Goult overlooks the Calavon and Limergue valleys. Narrow streets, vaulted passageways, arcades and ancient porches guide visitors' enchanted steps to beautiful squares in the shade of century-old hackberry trees. Goult is a heritage of dry stone surrounded by agricultural crops.
Places to visit & heritage
Notre-Dame de Lumières priory, the Romanesque chapel of St Véran, the Jerusalem mill, the washing fountain, the conservatory of cultivated terraces, St Sébastien church.
Oppède Le vieux, medieval village
Oppède le vieux is the perched, historic part of the village of Oppède on the plain. Washhouses, chapels, oratories, fountains and wells mark the heart of the village and its surroundings, testifying to the site's rich historical past and offering panoramic views.
Places to visit & heritage
The 12th-century church, medieval and Renaissance houses, ruins of the feudal castle, ancient washhouses.
Isle-Sur-La-Sorgue, The charms of Comtadine Venice
A must-see for second-hand dealers in Provence, the little town boasts some 300 antique dealers and attracts bargain hunters from all over the world.
Places to visit & activities
Stores, galleries, the Maison René Char, antique dealers, the "parcours des roues", strolls or lunch on the banks of the Sorgues river, or at the "partage des eaux".
Bonnieux, a picturesque village
Bonnieux stands on the northern slopes of the Petit Luberon, opposite the village of Lacoste. The village enjoys an exceptional panorama stretching from the Petit Luberon to Mont Ventoux and the Vaucluse mountains.
Places to visit & heritage
Pont Julien, Cedar forest, bakery museum, Église Neuve, Tour Philippe. Magnificent views over the Bonnieux valley from the belvedere, the Calavon valley and Mont Ventoux.
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, heart of the sorgue
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is the birthplace of the Sorgue, France's first exsurgence! Stroll along this calm, translucent river to discover the "fountain" at the end of the path, the source of the Sorgue.
Places to visit & activities
Stroll (2 km) to the spring, Vallis Clausa paper mill, church, gardens, Pétrarque library and Musée d'Histoire Jean Garcin.
Cucuron
Inspired by Alphonse Daudet, you'll discover beautiful facades, a large pool where you can cool off, and the Saint-Michel dungeon offering a breathtaking view. A signature atmosphere: old walls steeped in history, small flower-filled squares, & narrow streets,
Places to visit & heritage
Panoramic views over the village rooftops, the church, the medieval necropolis at Le Guet, the ramparts, the pond, the oil mill, the Marc Deydier Museum. Swimming and fishing at Etang de la Bonde (5 km from Cururon).
LACOSTE & THE MARQUIS DE SADE
Lacoste is an atypical village steeped in history, where you can admire the belfry with its wrought-iron campanile, the old underground stone quarries, the church, the former Protestant temple and the bories,
Places to visit & heritage
the Château de Lacoste, the galleries and the environment that inspired the fashion designer Pierre Cardin.
MENERBES, RENAISSANCE VILLAGE
Situated at the foot of the Petit Luberon, Ménerbes dominates the Calavon plain with its agricultural crops. To the north, the view extends as far as Mont Ventoux. Numerous artists have lived in Ménerbes, seduced by the beauty of the landscape and the village's plenitude.
Places to visit & heritage
The washhouse, Hôtel Girardet de Castelas, Dora Maar house, former prison, campanile, Saint-Luc church, Saint-Sauveur gate, Corkscrew Museum and Botanical Garden.
Saint Remy de Provence, heart of the Alps
Situated north of the Alpilles mountains, 10 km from Les Baux de Provence, Saint-Remy is a cultural and historical mecca that attracts many visitors who come to recharge their batteries. For many, the little town inspires charm and history: shady boulevards, narrow streets in the historic center, fountains, beautiful boutiques and art galleries.
Places to visit & heritage
Musée des Alpilles, Les Antiques (Roman arch and mausoleum), Glanum excavations, Présence Van Gogh art center, Mario Prassinos Foundation, Musée des Arômes.
Les Baux de Provence, jewel of the Alpilles
Les Baux de Provence is the focal point of the Alpilles region, and from the heights of the Citadelle, overlooking a valley of vineyards and olive groves, the village transports visitors into an exceptional historical setting. Les Baux can only be visited on foot.
Places to visit & heritage
The Lumières quarries, the Château des Baux, the Santons museum, the Yves Brayer museum.
Avignon, the capital of the Vaucluse region
Avignon is a lively city with a world-renowned festival. The city of the Popes offers theaters, cinemas, museums, department stores and boutiques. As you stroll through its medieval streets, you'll discover Renaissance mansions, magnificent squares and fine restaurants.
Places to visit & heritage
The historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Palais des Papes and the Pont Saint Bénézet. The summer Festiva, one of the oldest and most famous theater festivals in the world.
Pont-Du-Gard & Uzès
The Unesco-listed Pont du Gard, built during the Roman era, is one of the main reasons why the pleasant town of Uzès is nicknamed "the pearl of the Gard". A splendid vestige, the bridge can be admired from the riverbank during the day over a picnic, but also at night in summer, when illuminations enhance the edifice.
Places to visit & activities
Uzes, the Pont du Gard and its illuminations, the Haribo candy museum, the Georges Borias Museum in Uzès, the Haras National d'Uzès, the Roman Aqueduct trail.
LOURMARIN, a charming village
The village is one of the few gateways to the Massif, through the Combe de Lourmarin. Lourmarin has a unique, authentic charm, where the calades lead from the belfry to the church, past the fountains and along the rustic stone facades.
Places to visit & heritage
The belfry, Château de Lourmarin, Auberge de la Fenière, Albert Camus' grave, church, Hangart gallery.
CASSIS & ITS CALANQUES
The village is one of the few gateways to the Massif, through the Combe de Lourmarin. Lourmarin has a unique, authentic charm, where the calades lead from the belfry to the church, past the fountains and along the rustic stone facades.
Places to visit & heritage
The belfry, Château de Lourmarin, Auberge de la Fenière, Albert Camus' grave, church, Hangart gallery.
AIX EN PROVENCE
Renowned for its thermal baths, the town, protected by the Montagne Sainte Victoire, is surrounded by unspoilt countryside and authentic bastide towns. With its fountains, cafés and bookshops, you can stroll along the Cours Mirabeau, which forms the boundary between the old town and the newer districts.
Places to visit & heritage
Cathédrale St Sauveur, Hôtel de Ville, Tour de l'horloge, Mazarin district, Musée Granet & du veil Aix,cézanne studio, Circuit Cézanne, Pavillon Vendôme.
THE MONT VENTOUX
Mont Ventoux, the highest peak in the Vaucluse region, is a refreshing, cool and windy place. This 1910m-high mountain, emblematic of Provence, offers an extraordinary 360° panorama and can be visited by car, bike or hike.
The Camargue, a wild land
A plain situated between two arms of the Rhône on the Mediterranean coast, rich in flora and fauna, rice fields, salt marshes, and an immense biodiversity of bulls, horses and wild birds, of which the pink flamingos are the most emblematic. The Camargue is still a wilderness.
Places to visit & heritage
The beach, Sainte-Marie de la Mer, manade visits, Baroncelli museum, Aigues-Mortes, Arles, Salins-de-Giraud