Saturday, April 27 2013
on Saturday, April 27 2013,
Use our donkeys to carry your gear, and take full advantage of your outing. Delight in discovering the Mont Ventoux, the Nesque river canyons, the Sault area.
Take off for the day or for a month - we provide all the recommendations you need and look at the itineraries with you to evaluate all the criteria.
Saturday, April 6 2013
on Saturday, April 6 2013,
In September, Nature quietens down again and milder temperatures make family biking tours ideal.
Along the water, among the vineyards or exploring the heritage, you can choose your favourite itinerary from our selection: a leisurely route on relatively level ground to enjoy cycling with the family amid splendid panoramas over the natural sites of Provence.
Don’t forget to take a picnic for a food break in a field in the shade of an olive tree.
Along the water:
Caderousse greenway (2km)
From vineyards to orchards on the land of Sorgues (16km)
Stroll on the banks of the Ouvèze River (18km)
From the Spring to the Provençal Venice (21km)
Escapades to Caderousse, the Green Island (22.5km)
Véloroute du Calavon (24km)
Tour of the vineyards
From vineyards to orchards on the land of Sorgues (16km)
Stroll on the banks of the Ouvèze River (18km)
The vineyard of Châteauneuf-du-Pape (28.5km)
Discovery tour of the Papal Enclave (33.5km)
Heritage tour:
From Chapels to Orchards (10km)
From the Spring to the Provençal Venice (21km)
Véloroute du Calavon(24km)
Discovery tour of the Papal Enclave (33.5km)
Saturday, February 23 2013
on Saturday, February 23 2013,
The ochre hills of the Luberon Massif offer unique landscapes where the yellow, orange and red ochre, a natural typically Provençal pigment, contrasts with the blue sky and emerald pine trees. Testimonies to the industrial age in which they were intensively exploited, these ochre quarries are outdoor discovery trails today.
Family outings to discover exceptional natural sights:
- Colorado Provençal, Rustrel
- Sentier des carrières d’ocres (Ochre quarries), Roussillon
- Ochre quarries in Bruoux, Gargas
To learn all about ochre, prolong your excursion at the:
- Ochre and Pigments Conservatory OKHRA, Roussillon
- The Industrial Adventure Museum, Apt
Wednesday, January 16 2013
on Wednesday, January 16 2013,
This winter, be prepared to an unusual visit of the Palace of the Popes As night falls on the Palace, the mythical and familiar animals come to life ... unicorns, dragons, chimera, swans, tortoise, stag ... Discover the hidden treasures at the time of the Avignon popes and see these animals represented with stunning beauty and elegance. Bring your flashlight !!
Visit every Saturday, from 17:30 to 18:45, until Februrary 23rd, 2013
Prices starting at 10 € / person (children aged 8 - 17) - 15 € / adult - Free for children under 8
Wednesday, January 2 2013
on Wednesday, January 2 2013,
Come to "Cheval Passion" and let you go in this adventure of horse loversAs every year, many animations are organized: more than a thousand horses, competitions and farmed shows to see all races, 250 exhibitors, materials and equipment for riders, Equestrian Cabaret, horse-ball...
And of course the very famous Poney Passion, with sports, games and performances by a new generation of riders and 4 representations of "Les Crinières d'Or" Gala, a magical show unique in Europe
Thursday, November 8 2012
on Thursday, November 8 2012,
Not to be missedDisplay of santons and Christmas traditions in Seguret from November 23 to January 13 2013
Live Nativity scene in Cadenet on saturday 24th December
Display of Christmas Crèches from the entire world on December 24th in St Christol
The Santon Show and Creative Workshops in Carpentras from 12 to 24 December 2012
See all santons' fairs and cribs
Avignon from November 23rd to January 1st
Carpentras from 1 to 24 of December
Vaugines, on Dec 9.
Pernes les Fontaines, on Dec. 16
Velleron on December 22
Christmas market at the Cellar in Rasteau on Dec 10 and 11
See all Christmas markets
Make your Chrismas in Provence a magical moment !
See all events for Chritsmas and New year's Eve...
©photos : ADT vaucluse Tourime & JL Zimmermann
Tuesday, September 18 2012
on Tuesday, September 18 2012,
Another way to explore the vineyards with the family during an outing in a horse-drawn carriage. During the wine harvest, you can admire the colours of the vine and appreciate the cultural heritage of winegrowing villages and the prosperity of this land. A quiet family excursion at a horse’s pace!
Thursday, August 16 2012
on Thursday, August 16 2012,
Friday, August 3 2012
on Friday, August 3 2012,
For who loves Lavander : do not miss August 15th !
We celebrate the great Lavender celebration in Sault at the racecourse "Le Defend", the only one in France to have a field of lavender in the center! Do not miss this celebration where professionals are engaged in a competition of lavender cutting, where the carriages, bands, old bikes and all visitors wear a sprig of lavender!
Stroll along the stalls of the farmers' market and book market, taste the sweetness of lavender ... For children, make a small pony ride ... Young and old: discover the secret of the hive ...
A great family day !
Saturday, July 21 2012
on Saturday, July 21 2012,
A dive into cool deep water signals the beginning of your holiday ! Find out places to swim on the lakes in Provence or quiet spots next to a river.
And for the most active, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, rowing ...
More info
Monday, June 25 2012
on Monday, June 25 2012,
That's it! The
lavender
is
in
bloom!
What a
pleasure to admire
the
beautiful
fields
of
blue
unusual
and
inimitable
scent!
The
views
that
are worth visiting in
Vaucluse: since
coming
out of the Belvedere
Road
Gabelle
in
direction of Sault, Our Lady
of
Senanque
Abbey, between
Gordes
and
Venasque, Plateau
Claparèdes
in Buoux,
the countryside
around Valréas.
Do not miss this summer:
- Lavender Jewel in Savoillan:
make a
lavender jewel with
workshops from 6 years (in french only)
- «Secrets de Lavande » exhibitions in Valréas until October (in french only)
- Lavender parades in Valréas on 4 and 6 August
- Lavender
celebration in Sault, on 15 August
Discover museum and farms with family
- Lavender Museum in Cabrières- Coustellet
- Gerbaud discovery farm in Lourmarin
- Lavender farm in Sault
Wednesday, June 6 2012
on Wednesday, June 6 2012,
An
outstanding view on the cityEnjoy this panoramic overview on the Palace of the Popes, the Bridge of Avignon, the ramparts, the city and its roofs, the river’s islands, the banks where people stroll...
Valid from June 9 until August, 15.
Tuesday, April 10 2012
on Tuesday, April 10 2012,
Discovering ochre with Okhra, the Conservatory of ochre and applied pigments that organises tours of the site and ochre quarries with colour workshops. Ochre is explained through temporary exhibitions and lectures.
Must do: Sentier des ocres (the ochre trail) in Roussillon, open year round to discover the open-air ochre quarry and visit the mines of Bruoux, for the underground exploitation of ochre.Sunday, February 26 2012
on Sunday, February 26 2012,
Easter holidays are coming! Take the opportunity to relax with family or friends under the Provencal sun...
If you still haven’t made your reservation, you can
take advantage now of exceptional promotional offers for Easter in our selection of campsites, Clévacances rentals, Hotels and Bed & Breakfast.
Up to 30% discount on your
stay! Surprises await you: Easter egg hunts for children, unusual
stays in a caravan or a yurt for the whole family, Jacuzzi, wine
tasting, activities… Don’t wait a moment longer to treat yourselves to
relaxing holidays in Provence for a gentle price!
Sunday, January 1 2012
on Sunday, January 1 2012,
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Monday, October 3 2011
on Monday, October 3 2011,
Up to - 56% off on your stay ! Enjoy activities and leisure in Provence at low prices!
Monday, August 22 2011
on Monday, August 22 2011,
Street Theatre Festival, a moment to enjoy with familyFrom 9 to 11 September 2011 the streets of Valréas become real scene show!
Circus, scenes... some 18 companies are invading the streets to the greatest happiness of festival participants and people.Tuesday, August 16 2011
on Tuesday, August 16 2011,
From 1 to 21 August, Pernes les Fontaines welcomes you to its "Santon" fair, small figurines essential to the Provençal Christmas crib.
Discover the tradition of Santon de Provence and choose your figurines at the Chapel of Our Lady of Grace in the Pont Notre Dame. You can at the same time participate in the restoration of the Cross of the Notre Dame de Nazareth
Friday, July 22 2011
on Friday, July 22 2011,
The humorous drawings on exhibit and share their work from July 23 to 26, and offer sessions of caricatures (from 11:00 am and from 5:00 pm) for you and your children.
Let yourself take the game by renowned caricaturists (Carlo Schneider, Marlene Pohle, Caroline Rutz (Caro), Robert Rousso, Claudio Puglia, Oscar Barrientos and Corinne Rey (Coco)) and do not miss this unusual meeting in Sault.
Humour and enjoyment guaranteed!
Tuesday, July 19 2011
on Tuesday, July 19 2011,
The Avignon festival is also for kids! From July 7 to 26, do not miss the Festival Théâtr'enfants and 11 specially chosen shows for children: puppet shows, storytelling, music, dance ... there's for all tastes and for all ages (from 10 months)
At the end of shows, in the shade of plane trees, you can enjoy a drink syrup!
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Sights to visit with your family in Provence
museums and monuments - natural sights - ochres - boats and trains visits - around Vaucluse
Wilderness outings in Provence
Mont Serein and Mont Ventoux resorts - hiking - family cycling -
donkey and carraige rides - wildlife discovery - wild swimming - aerial sports - rock climbing -
astronomy - tree top adventure - canoeing and kayaking
spelunking - fishing
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