The Vaucluse is the heart of Provence where the sun illuminates the landscapes throughout the year
Discover Gordes
Gordes is one of the essential “most beautiful villages of France”.
Facing the Luberon Massif, the village has inspired many artists, and some, fallen in love, have lived there (Chagall, Lhote, Mara, Vasarely).
It’s a real pleasure to stroll along the cobbled lanes, between the houses built on the rock, on the hillside.
The places we recommend : the castle, the village of Bories, the Abbey of Sénanque, Goult, the lavender museum in Coustellet.
Discover Roussillon
Roussillon ( 6.6 km from the guest house and 9 minutes by car ) is one of the must-see “most beautiful villages in France”.
You will find in the village a lot of art galleries, exhibitions, craftsmen, etc.
The places we recommend: the trail of ochres, the village, the conservatory of ochres, …
Discover L'Isle sur la Sorgue
Isle sur la Sorgue ( 19.6 km from the guest house and 23 min by car ) is the place of the flea market in Provence. At the gates of the Luberon, the village has more than 300 antique dealers and attracts all bargain hunters from France and elsewhere.
You will enjoy walking along the canals that wind the village also called “comtadine Venice”.
At the International Fair at Flea Market and Antiquity, the village welcomes more than 500 exhibitors.
Its Sunday morning market from 6 am to 2 pm; it is considered to be one of the most important in France with the junk shop market.
Once a year, instead of the floating market that takes place on the Sorgue, the first Sunday of August.
The places we recommend: boutique shops, galleries, Maison René Char installed in the Hôtel de Campredon, antique shops, the wheel course …
Discover Colorado Provençal de Rustrel
Old ocher farms, Colorado Provençal Rustel (24 km from the Mas Vigneron guest house and 25 min by car) is an exceptional and essential.
Enjoy your visit or your holidays in the Luberon to visit this exceptional site, in color, in relief, in flora.
These multicolored places were shaped by the hand of man, during the time of the exploitation of ocher quarries, they were also modified by the work of erosion.
Discover Gargas The Ocher Village
Gardas (14 km from the guest house and 14 min by car).
A stop at Mines de Bruoux is required. Unique and mysterious, these mines are a monumental vestige of the exploitation of ocher, a true cathedral of color sculpted by the oars. 650 meters of labyrinthine galleries have been arranged for accompanied and commented visits.
Discover Apt
The city is built in the Calavon valley, between the Luberon and the Vaucluse mountains (17.5 km from the guest house and 20 minutes by car)
The places we recommend: the Sainte-Anne cathedral, the Industrial Adventure Museum, the old town and its belfry, the candied fruit house, the Saturday morning market, which is the largest and most impressive market in the world. the region.
Discover Fontaine de Vaucluse
The enchanting village of Fontaine de Vaucluse (19 km from the guest house and 23 minutes by car) is home to the source of the Sorgue.
At the end of a deep green gorge, at the foot of a formidable cliff carved by erosion, springs the most beautiful river of the department.
On the way to the spring, you will pass a large windmill, and you will have the chance to visit the paper mill, with a demonstration of the techniques of paper production since the Middle Ages.
Discover Avignon
Avignon (40 km from the guest house and 48 min by car)
Capital of Christianity in the Middle Ages, the “City of the Popes” has kept an exceptional heritage, much of which is listed as World Heritage by UNESCO.
The places we recommend: the Palais des Papes, the Pont d’Avignon, the Palace Square with the Baroque facade of the Mint, the Petit Palais Museum and the Cathedral of the Doms.
It is also a cultural place that hosts, in July, the famous festival of Avignon.
Discover the Mont Ventoux
Mont Ventoux (56 km from the guest house and 1h 10 by car), culminating at 1912 meters above sea level, is also called “the giant of Provence”.
A paradise for cyclists
An internationally renowned mountain pass, Mont Ventoux attracts cyclists from all walks of life, both amateur and professional.
Along with the famous ascent, there is also a bike park for mountaineers and mountain bikers on Mont Ventoux. This is a site equipped with a ski lift. Then the reward: 3 downhill runs, a Pumtrack and a Skill Center.
Biosphere reserve
Mont Ventoux has been listed since 1990 as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The reason? The richness of its fauna and flora. The giant of Provence is therefore also a paradise for hikers!
The hike in Provence
Provence is also an extraordinary destination for hiking, with its incredible network of walking trails, accessible as much to the more keen as beginners.
Golf in Provence
The exceptional sunshine of Provence makes it a preferred destination for golfers.
Only a few kilometers from the Mas Vigneron, you will find many courses with unusual decorations:
Cycling Provence
Provence is known to cyclists, whether for its routes through landscapes and villages or for its mountain bike routes. It’s a great way to discover the area and immerse yourself in nature. This is all the easier as the villages are close to each other.
Do not plan to come with your own bike? No matter, the region is full of bike rental companies.
And maybe, if you are one of the most athletic, you will try the famous ascent of Mont Ventoux.
Canoe and kayak in Provence
Down the Sorgue canoe or kayak is a good alternative to relax for a few hours in the heart of nature.
The Sorgue is the crystalline emerald-green river that has its source in Fontaine de Vaucluse, where your adventure begins.
Provencal markets
The markets of Provence are as popular with Provencals as tourists. They are held until noon and can be found in all villages.
The Gordes market takes place on Tuesday morning. The farmer’s market, where farmers come to sell their produce is Thursday night.
Lavender in Provence
When we think of Provence, we directly picture lavender fields as far as the eye can see. And it is indeed breathtaking landscapes not to be missed!
From May to mid-July, you can admire the blue-violet fields on the high plateaus around Sault, at the foot of Mont Ventoux and near Apt and Gordes. Just follow the famous “lavender route”.
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