Visiting Vaucluse Provence - South of France

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AV I G N O N & I T S F O RT I F I C AT I O N S

• Explore the Palais des Papes’ rich history • Get on the famous Pont Bénézet (d’Avignon) • Climb the Rocher des Doms to admire the view • Walk along the Rhône on L’Île de la Barthelasse • Wander through Villeneuve-lès-Avignon • Have fun at water park SplashWorld • Have a drink at 83Vernet or Wave Bar • Extend the night to the « Ambassadeurs » club

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O R A N G E ’ S A N T I Q U E T H E AT E R

• Pass by the Roman Arc de Triomphe & walk towards the city center

• Climb & admire the view from the Colline Saint-Eutrope - ideal place for an intense run too

• Go & visit Alexis Gruss’ home Park to explore the circus’ backstage & natural set

• Have dinner in Uchaux at Côté Sud restaurant • Enjoy an opera night of Chorégie at the Antique

Theater (only in July)

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T H É Â T R E A N T I Q U E D ’ O R A N G E

C Ô T E S D U R H Ô N E V I N E YA R D

The region is home of the finest (& strongest) French wines ; explore the beautiful villages, castles, cellars & enjoy a proper wine tasting experience at some of the famous :

• Châteauneuf-du-Pape • Cairanne • Gigondas • Vacqueyras • Beaumes-de-Venise • Rasteau

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VA I S O N - L A - R O M A I N E

• Hang out in the city center streets & buy some provençal treats

• Visit the archeological sites • Climb to the old town & admire the view • Have a typical provençal lunch and/or cooking

lesson with a great chef • Go hiking into the Dentelles de Montmirail

mountains if you still have some energy to spend

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• Enjoy the Typical provençal market • Walk along the Waterwheel circuit • Explore the cute city center & trendy shops • Feel the art culture • Get on a beautiful Biking promenade to feel

the regional atmosphere

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L’ I S L E S U R L A S O R G U E

F O N TA I N E D E VA U C L U S E

• Climb to the source & admire the power of Nature

• Enjoy an ice cream or a coffee alongside the path

• Wander through the tiny village & typical shops, restaurants, market…

Optional : you can actually get there by bike from L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgues if you feel like you’re in a sporty mood

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• Walk into Venasque’s beautiful city center • Admire the perfect region view & enter

the Baptistère • Don’t miss the opportunity to taste the

perfect cherry if the season allows it (July) • Get back on track & chase the Fountain

circuit in Pernes-les-Fontaines

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• Have a look at the Barroux’ nicely conserved castle & enjoy a 360° region view from the top

• Drive through another typical village on your way to the Mont Ventoux : Bédoin, Crillon, Flassan…

• Make the most of the Alps panorama from the top of the Mont Ventoux ; an unmissable spot for any Tour de France fan or other biosphere curious

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B R A N T E S & T H E T O U L O U R E N C G O R G E

• Admire the view from Brantes’ highness • Follow the typical botanic path through

the village • Plan a walking hike into the gorgeous

Toulourenc turquoise water gorge during a hot day

• Enjoy a day at the Malaucène’ Spa to relax and recover

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• Make a stop before arriving to Gordes & appreciate the amazing remote view

• Get to the old city center and walk through the tiny provençal streets

• Take the rest of your stay to visit Ménerbes and the beautiful Luberon Natural Park

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• Take a final step deep into the Luberon by admiring the ocher earth of Roussillon

• Wander through the cute village before making it to the French Colorado for a walk into nature

• Don’t forget to end up your trip to Lourmarin or Ansouis for some of the other most beautiful French villages

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