Events and activities in Provence

November in Provence, the discreet charm of late autumn.

It is the perfect time to stroll through the cobbled streets of Gordes, Bonnieux or Ménerbes, to visit local markets and rediscover the treasures of the terroir. Truffle season begins in the woodlands near the Ventoux, the first olive oil flows from the mills, and the vineyards of the Luberon and Côtes du Rhône welcome visitors for post-harvest tastings.

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The MARKETS in Luberon and Provence

#Economie #Gastronomie #Tourisme #Provence #Luberon

In our beautiful Provence, fairs and markets are a very traditional rendez-vous both by Vauclusiens and by visitors. Behind the quality of the local products and the atmosphere, there are men and women, producers and tradepeople attached to their job. They own an extensive "savoir-faire" via s...

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Soil geology of Gordes

#Architecture #Economie #Gordes

With a strong variation of the ground level (from 111 meters in the plan de l’Alba to over 620 meters high in the Pouraque sector and Les Trois Termes), the soil geology of the town of Gordes can be divided into several distinct zones. One can note in the North, in the Monts de Vaucluse, soil d...

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The paths of the Luberon for another type of discovery of its region

#Sport et loisirs #Tourisme #Luberon

The discovery of the Luberon is possible via several trails. Some are reserved for walkers, mountain bikers or horse riders. We can thus observe several National Trails 4, 6, 9, 92, 97 ... Others are open or semi-open (restriction in times of drought) to road traffic. The "mountain trail" runs...

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The Golden Triangle of the Luberon

#Culture #Histoire #Immobilier #Economie #Tourisme #Luberon

The golden triangle of the Luberon is a term dating from the 80's to designate a portion of the Calavon valley, north of the mountain of the Petit Luberon.Originally, the triangle was based on the small Luberon with old hilltop villages like Ménerbes, Oppède-le-vieux and Bonnieux, and to its top t...

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The bastide, from country house to charming property

#Architecture #Culture #Histoire #Patrimoine #Tourisme #Provence #Provence

The bastide is a construction intended for an agricultural exploitation. The bastide is distinguished in two parts in the direction of the length. The first part serving as a dwelling, and the second part reserved for the animals. This consists, in most cases, of a shed, most often used as a...

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Provence, a multicultural region

#Architecture #Culture #Economie #Gastronomie #Histoire #Patrimoine #Tourisme, #Provence

Provence geographically includes a large part of the Provence-Alpes-Côte-D'azur region. Originally an independent province and later linked to France, Provence brings together several stories and cultures. Its borders have evolved over time and is currently borded by the Mediterranean Sea as ...

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The Luberon Geopark

#Patrimoine, #Luberon

Situated in Provence, next to Avignon and Aix-en-Provence, the Luberon Geopark covers more than 1840 km². One of the major points of geological interest are the fossil deposits. Vertebrates, plants and animal footprints are exceptionally well preserved within the limestone plates. These Luberon ...

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The medieval village of BONNIEUX in Luberon

#Economie #Histoire #Patrimoine #Tourisme #Bonnieux

Do you know the hilltop village of Bonnieux in Luberon? This is one of those superb Provencal hilltop villages, preserved in their architecture and character, offering spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. In its narrow and shaded streets, charming shops, diverse restaurants and cozy...

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What sport options do you have in Luberon?

#Tourisme #Sport et loisirs, #Luberon

You may enjoy of the ski resort of the Mont Serein which offers all sort of summer or winter activities. Several gold courses expect you in the area, like the one of Pont Royal. If you fancy biking, you may rent electrical bikes with "sun-e-bike", a VTT at VTT en Lubéron or organise a tour with...

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FONTAINE DE VAUCLUSE, a source of inspiration between Avignon and the Luberon

#Economie #Histoire #Patrimoine #Sport et loisirs #Tourisme #Provence #secteur des Sorgues

The village of Fontaine de Vaucluse is one of the most visited in Provence and has inspired many artists, including Francesco Petrarch, Frédéric Mistral and René Char. The town gave its name to the Department of "Vaucluse," pulling its etymology from its geographical curiosity, the "Vallis Cl...

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JOUCAS, village of Luberon facing Roussillon, between Gordes and Lioux

#Histoire #Patrimoine #Tourisme, #Joucas

Joucas is a charming little village in the Luberon area, on the south side of the Vaucluse mountains. Opposite to the village, to the south, one can observe the red hills of Roussillon, with the Luberon in the background! North of the town, there is the village of Murs, another small village in...

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