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Althen-des-Paluds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 66 97 52
Ansouis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 09 86 98
Apt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 74 03 18
Aubignan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 62 65 36
Aurel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 64 01 21
Auribeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18
Avignon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 32 74 32 74
Beaumes-de-Venise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 62 94 39
Beaumont-de-Pertuis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 07 50 29
Beaumont-du-Ventoux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 65 22 59
Bédarrides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 70 26 21
Bedoin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 65 63 95
Blauvac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 69 74 27
Bollène . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 40 51 45
Bonnieux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 75 91 90
Brantes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11
Buisson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11
Buoux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 75 91 90
Cabrières-d’Aigues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 07 50 29
Cabrières-d’Avignon (Coutellet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 76 79 49
Cadenet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 68 38 21
Caderousse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 83 71 08
Cairanne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 30 76 53
Camaret-sur-Aigues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 34 70 88
Caromb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 62 36 21
Carpentras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 63 00 78
Caseneuve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18
Castellet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18
Caumont-sur-Durance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 32 74 32 74
Cavaillon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 71 32 01
Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 33 92 31
Châteauneuf-du-Pape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 83 71 08
Cheval-Blanc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 71 32 01
Courthézon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 70 26 21
Crestet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11
Crillon-le-Brave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 65 63 95
Cucuron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 77 28 37
Entraigues-sur-Sorgue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 66 97 52
Entrechaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11
Faucon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11
Flassan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 65 63 95
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 20 32 22
Gargas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18
Gignac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18
Gigondas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 65 85 46
Gordes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 72 02 75
Goult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 72 02 75
Grambois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 77 96 29
Grillon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 35 04 71
Jonquerettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 32 74 32 74
Jonquières . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 70 26 21
Joucas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 72 02 75
L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 38 04 78
La Bastide-des-Jourdans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 07 50 29
La Bastidonne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 07 50 29
La Motte-d’Aigues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 07 50 29
La Roque-Alric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 62 94 39
La Roque-sur-Pernes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 66 11 66
La Tour-d’Aigues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 07 50 29
Lacoste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09 75 42 96 71
Lafare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 62 94 39
Lagarde-d’Apt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18
Lagarde-Paréol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 30 81 91
Lagnes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 71 32 01
Lamotte-du-Rhône . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 30 20 32
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Lauris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 08 39 30
Le Barroux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 65 22 59
Le Beaucet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 66 11 66
Le Pontet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 32 40 46 43
Le Thor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 33 92 31
Les Beaumettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 72 02 75
Les Taillades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 71 32 01
Lioux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 72 02 75
Loriol-du-Comtat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 63 00 78
Lourmarin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 68 10 77
Malaucène . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 65 22 59
Malemort-du-Comtat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 69 74 27
Maubec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 71 32 01
Mazan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 69 74 27
Ménerbes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 75 91 90
Mérindol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 71 32 01
Méthamis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 69 74 27
Mirabeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 07 50 29
Modène . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 62 36 21
Mondragon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 40 82 51
Monieux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 64 14 14
Monteux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 66 97 52
Morières-les-Avignon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 32 74 32 74
Mormoiron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 61 89 73
Mornas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 37 00 97
Murs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 72 02 75
Oppède . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 71 32 01
Orange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 34 70 88
Pernes-les-Fontaines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 61 31 04
Pertuis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 79 15 56
Peypin-d’Aigues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 07 50 29
Piolenc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 34 70 88
Puget-sur-Durance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 68 38 21
Puyméras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11
Puyvert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 08 39 30
Rasteau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 46 18 73
Richerenches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 28 05 34
Roaix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11
Robion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 05 84 31
Roussillon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 05 60 25
Rustrel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18
Sablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11
Saignon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18
St-Christol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 64 01 21
St-Didier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 63 00 78
St-Hippolyte-le-Graveyron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 62 94 39
St-Léger-du-Ventoux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11
St-Marcellin-les-Vaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11
St-Martin-de-Castillon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18
St-Martin-de-la-Brasque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 07 50 29
St-Pantaléon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 72 02 75
St-Pierre-de-Vassols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 62 36 21
St-Romain-en-Viennois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11
St-Roman-de-Malegarde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 36 02 11
St-Saturnin-les-Apt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18
St-Saturnin-les-Avignon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 22 63 11
St-Trinit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 64 01 21
Ste-Cécile-les-Vignes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 30 78 35
Sannes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 07 50 29
Sarrians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 65 56 73
Sault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 64 01 21
Saumane-de-Vaucluse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 20 32 22
Savoillans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11
Séguret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11
Sérignan-du-Comtat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 34 70 88
Sivergues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 75 91 90
Sorgues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 83 71 08
Suzette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 62 94 39
Travaillan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 34 70 88
Uchaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 34 70 88
Vacqueyras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 12 39 02
Vaison-la-Romaine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11
Valréas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 35 04 71
Vaugines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 77 28 37
Vedène . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 32 74 32 74
Velleron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 63 00 78
Venasque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 66 11 66
Viens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18
Villars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18
Villedieu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11
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MONUMENTS - MUSEUMS
Exhibition of fossils, minerals and stuffed animals. Free entry.
67 rue Joseph Vernet - T. 04 90 82 43 51 - www.museum-avignon.org
Hôtel Dieu Archaeology Museum - Cavaillon - C5
Collections cover a large period of history: prehistory, the Gallo-Greek and Roman
period, the Middle Ages and the Modern era.
Place Castil Blaze - T. 04 90 72 26 86 - www.musee-archeologique.org
Musée Marc Deydier - Cucuron - E5
Named after a Cucuron scholar who collected prehistoric, Gallo Roman and
ethnographic objects from the town or surrounding area and photographs of daily life
from the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century. Admission free.
Rue de l’église - T. 04 90 77 27 02- www.cucuron-luberon.com
Geologic Museum of the Ventoux basin - Mormoiron - D3
Delve into the geologic past, gypsum, clay, sand and ochre, and their use in local crafts
and industry. Free for under 10s
I N THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE R OMANS ...
Imperator Caesar Divi Filius Augustus, adoptive son of Cesar brought
peace and prosperity to the city of Orange, Vaison la Romaine was one
of the richest cities in Narbonensian Gaul. Villas, triumphal arches,
theatres, bridges... many works can be visited today.
Ancient Roman sites - Vaison la Romaine - C2
Rue de la Mairie - T. 04 90 61 96 35 - www.mormoiron.com
Surrounded by nature, over 20 drystone buildings, threshing floors, covered cisterns,
ovens, beautiful beehive. Free for under 12s.
Quartier le Rinardas - T. 06 08 46 61 44 - www.tourisme-en-luberon.com.
Wine Sensory tour - Maison Camille Cayran - Cairanne - C2
Discover the world of wine using your 5 senses. Free or guided visit followed by a
tasting, please book.
Cave de Cairanne, route de Bollène - T. 04 90 30 82 05 - www.camillecayran.com
Apt Museum of Industry - Apt - E5
All the collections recount the economic history of the Apt region, from crafts to
industry: porcelain, candied fruit and ochre. Guided visits. Accessible to disabled
people. Free for under 16s.
Place du Postel - T. 04 90 74 95 30 - www.luberon-apt.fr
ANIMATIONS
❤ "Having fun at the Museum": during the school holidays, educational
workshops and activities lasting one and a half hours, for children from age 7.
Some workshops are held at the Apt History and Archaeology museum.
T. 04 90 74 95 30 - www.apt.fr
Ancient Roman Theatre - Orange - B3
Rue Madeleine Roch - T. 04 90 51 17 60 - www.theatre-antique.com
DIARY
❤ Les Chorégies (lyrical festival, in the summer)
❤ Cinema under the stars (in the open air, in the summer)
❤ Roman Legions (Roman camp, historical reconstitution and activities in
September)
Triumphal Arch - Orange - B3
Exceptional monument on the Voie Agrippa. Admission free.
Avenue de l'Arc de Triomphe - T. 04 90 34 70 88 - www.otorange.fr
Roman Gardens - Caumont sur Durance - C5
Around the 65m long pool, the largest and best conserved in Gaul, a botanical garden
recreates the atmosphere of a period that is steeped in symbolism. Free for under 7s.
I N THE M IDDLE AGES
Villages nestled on hilltops, oppida, towers, defensive walls... in
those troubled times, Middle Ages constructions sheltered the rural
population. Protected by the Popes presence in the 14th century,
Avignon enjoyed a period of great cultural growth. It attracted
sculptors, musicians, writers and painters. The best French
architects built the Palais des Papes...
Palace of the Popes - Avignon - B4
T. 04 90 22 00 22 - www.jardin-romain.fr
Rue Ferruce - T. 04 90 27 51 16 - www.palais-des-papes.com
Paintings and sculptures from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Temporary
exhibitions. Free for under 12s.
T. 04 90 86 44 58 - www.petit-palais.org
Medieval Fort - Buoux - E5
Ancient Celtic-Ligurian oppidum, remains of the 12th century medieval fortress. Free
for under 12s.
T. 04 90 74 25 75 - www.buoux-village.com
Medieval Fort - Mornas - B2
Free visits and activities in period costume bring to life the daily life of the Lords and
Ladies in the Middle Ages. Free for children under 5.
T. 04 90 37 01 26 - www.forteresse-de-mornas.com
Museum of Modern Arts. Weekly workshops and art courses during school holidays,
for children aged 6 to 14. Birthdays. Free for under 6s
© Marc Laurin
Wine Museum / Maison Brotte - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - B3
Newly renovated wine museum with a collection of 300 traditional vineyard tools. Free.
Avenue Pierre de Luxembourg - T. 04 90 83 59 44 - www.brotte.com/le-musee.
Museum of Lavender - Coustellet - D5
Large collection of stills, from the 16th century to nowadays. Screening room. Audioguides in 9 languages. Accessible to disabled people. Free for under 15s.
T. 04 90 76 91 23 - www.museedelalavande.com
CASTLES
Château - Ansouis - E6
T. 04 90 65 82 05 - www.gigondas-vin.com
AND GARDENS
T. 04 90 77 23 36 - www.chateauansouis.fr
Museum of the Underground World - Fontaine de Vaucluse - D4
Life-size reconstructed scenes with presentation of research and exploration of the
resurgence and other pot-holing sites. Norbert Casteret's crystal collection. Guided visit.
Free for under 3s.
Vallis Clausa - Ch. du Gouffre - T. 04 90 20 34 13 - www.moulin-vallisclausa.com
Paper mill Vallis Clausa - Fontaine de Vaucluse - D4
Free visit of the rag paper mill, where paper is made by hand, like in the 15th century.
Chemin du Gouffre - T. 04 90 20 34 14 - www.moulin-vallisclausa.com
Museum of Nativity figures and Provence Traditions - Fontaine
de Vaucluse - D4
Over 2000 nativity figures, 95 craftsmen exhibit their work, 60 nativity scenes, displays
of traditional crafts... Free for under 5s.
Tours in little trains - L’Isle sur la Sorgue - C4
Runs every day. Departure every half hour.
T. 06 26 07 06 48 - www.lepetittraindelislesurlasorgue.com
Place de la Colonne - T. 04 90 20 20 83 - www.musee-du-santon.org
Epicurium - Avignon - B4
Cité de l’Alimentation, rue Pierre Bayle- T. 04 32 40 37 71 - www.epicurium.fr
Once of the best examples of Renaissance in Provence. Porcelain Museum. Exhibition
of Rural Habitat. Shows and regular exhibitions for children. Free for under 6s.
DIARY - ACTIVITIES
❤ Festiv' Été (Dance, music, theatre and video festival, in the summer)
❤ Potery workshops for children
T. 04 90 07 50 33 - www.chateaulatourdaigues.com
Exploring the Gordes underground: underground rooms, cisterns, underground
staircases, oil mills...
© Epicurium - Fotolia
Tinctorial Plant Conservatory at the foot of the castle - Lauris - E6
Terraced gardens. Over 300 plants traditionally used to make paint, ink and cloth dyes.
Free for under 12s.
ACTIVITIES
❤ Workshops for adults and children
Cour du Château - T. 04 90 08 40 48 - www.couleurgarance.com
Cork screw museum - Ménerbes - D5
Over 1000 items from the 17th century to nowadays. Free for under 18s and disabled
visitors.
Domaine de la Citadelle - T. 04 90 72 41 58 - www.domaine-citadelle.com
Musée de la B.A 115 - Capitaine de Seynes - Orange - B3
History of the Orange military airbase from 1928 to nowadays. Free entry. Book on
musee.caritat@laposte.net.
Base Aérienne 115 - T. 04 90 11 56 26
Museum of Comtat Venaissin Dress - Pernes les Fontaines - C4
Reconstitution of a 19th century draper's shop, with shelves, rows of old shirts, hats,
Renaissance Castle. Great collections (furniture, engravings, art objects, musical
instruments). Treasure hut and explanatory panels for children. Free for under 10s.
DIARY
❤ Renaissance Festival (period costumes and activities, in April)
T. 04 90 68 15 23 - www.chateau-de-lourmarin.com
OCHRE
2015
T. 04 90 66 97 52 (Monteux Tourist Office) - www.splashworld.net
T. 04 90 66 97 52 (Monteux Tourist Office) - www.parc-spirou.com
T. 04 90 30 57 62 - www.museum-paca.org
H IKES WITH A D ONKEY
They have funny names, such as Jumbo, Sirocco, Coquine... they
have long ears... Friendly companions, donkeys will guide you on
the small Provence paths, through the thyme and rosemary.
Anes et Balades en Luberon - Cucuron - C5
Le Vabre - Chemin de Lunès - T. 06 24 18 84 11 - www.anesenluberon.fr
Api'ânes - Jonquières - B3
1037 Ch. des Hautes Riailles - T. 04 90 70 57 83 / 07 70 68 14 74 - www.rucherdes 4reines.com
Les Anes des Abeilles - Monieux - E3
Route de la Gabelle - T. 04 90 64 01 52 - 06 60 82 38 21 - http://abeilles.ane-et-rando.com
Venasqu’Ânes - Venasque - D4
Les Jardins de Venasque, 316, Ch de Chinardon - T. 06 07 41 14 75 - www.venasqu-anes.com
La Petite Ferme - Villes Sur Auzon - D3
Learn about farm animals, walks with donkeys, cart rides.
La Belle Combe - T. 06 77 56 63 49 - www.lapetite-ferme.fr
What colour is Luberon earth? Visit the ochre sites and discover a
multicolored Provence, red, yellow, orange, and even blue... Natural
pigments that will add colour to your holiday pictures!
Bruoux, former ochre mines - Gargas - E4
Underground cathedral of colour. Tunnels dug by ochre miners from the Apt Region.
Guided visits. Free for under 6s. Open mid-March to mid-November
Beehive, observation hive, the word of bees (the dance of the bees, queen laying eggs,
etc...) ; educational panels; exhibition of old equipment. Honey tastings.
189 rue de la Source -T. 04 90 22 47 52 - www.mielleriedesbutineuses.com
Les Ruchers de l'Enclave - Valréas - C1
3 rue du Chemin de Fer - T. 04 90 35 26 04 - http://ruchers-enclave.fr
Le carbet amazonien - Velleron - C4
L IFE AT THE
Lama Farm - Le Barroux - D3
Rte de Pernes -D938 -Quartier Saint Paul T. 09 71 57 79 87 - www.lecarbetamazonien.fr
Footpath in the former open-air mines, with their red and gold cliffs. Educational
panels explaining how ochre forms and was mined. Free for under 10s.
Le Village - T. 04 90 05 60 25 - www.roussillon-provence.com
Ochre and Colour conservatory - Roussillon - E4
Former ochre factory: pools, kilns, red and yellow ochre mills, pigment garden. Guided
visits. Conferences. Bike hire available. Free for under 10s. Wheelchair access.
Ancienne Usine Mathieu - D. 104 - T. 04 90 05 66 69 - www.okhra.com
ANIMATIONS
❤ Workshop for children over 5 and for adults, during the school holidays, on
the theme of colour. Dates on www.okhra.com
FARM
Route du Lac du Paty - T. 04 90 65 25 46 - www.leslamasdubarroux.com
AND LEISURE
Discover herbs, legends and secrets. Guided visits of the gardens, approximately 1h30.
Shop. Free for children.
Campagne Gerbaud - T 04 90 68 11 83 www.plantes-aromatiques-provence.com
Cirque Alexis Gruss
Lifeguarded swimming in the summer, catering and campsite.
Les Routes - T. 04 90 68 37 75 - www.homair.com
Water leisure centre Les Girardes - Lapalud - A2
Lifeguarded swimming in the summer, sailing club, fishing, restaurant, children's
playground.
D 204 - T. 06 45 53 84 64
Plan d'eau des Salettes - Mormoiron - D3
Lifeguarded swimming in the summer, catering on site, adventure trail in the trees.
Ice rink - Avignon - B4
Night time events, activities. Snack bar on site. Family Pass'Gliss ticket. Closed from
mid-May to September.
T. 04 90 61 80 17
Prato Plage - Pernes les Fontaines - D4
Lifeguarded swimming in the summer, catering and hotel on site.
534 ch. Prato Plage - T. 04 90 61 37 75 - www.pratoplage.com
PaintBall Club - Avignon - B4
Adults and children from age 8. Equipment supplied. Groups over 6 people must book.
Hire, competitions, retailer.
Bowlingstar (Bowling alley) - Avignon - B4
Avenue Paul Claudel - T. 04 90 88 50 11 - www.bowlingstar.fr
Bowlingstar (Bowling alley) - Le Pontet - B4
Racing Center - Le Pontet - B4
There's enough to keep you entertained all day, with all sorts of acrobats showing off
their circus arts during rehearsals, performances and workshops.
6,8 km of maintained and secured greenway. From the former station of Jonquières
and Sarrians.
AVIGNON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA
Sporting activities in Avignon - B4
277 Chemin Petits Rougiers - T. 04 32 40 40 65 - www.bowlingstar.fr
This summer, push open the park's large gates and spend the day
in the magical world of the circus. Open from May to September.
Closed on Wednesdays in May and June and Mondays from July
to September.
www.veloloisirprovence.com - www.provence-a-velo.fr
T. 04 90 07 50 29 - www.sourireduluberon.com
Ile de la Barthelasse - T. 06 80 57 46 83 - http://paintballavignon.com
Ferme de Découverte Gerbaud - Lourmarin - E5
S UMMER
Saint Martin de Castillon
Saint Saturnin les Apt
Vaison la Romaine
Valréas
Etang du Camping Val de Durance - Cadenet - E6
Chemin de l'Amandier - T. 04 90 88 54 32 www.patinoire-avignon.com
Guided visits, information about the animals (origins, morphology, behaviour, etc),
meeting the herd, visit the weaving and tapestry workshop. Please book. Under 6’s go
free.
Cavaillon
Châteauneuf du Pape
Pernes les Fontaines
Rustrel
Sault
Lifeguarded swimming in the summer, fishing, catering and campsite.
74 Boulevard Jules Ferry - T. 04 90 16 31 73 - www.avignon.fr
Butterfly farm and egg hatcher in a tropical greenhouse.
AIR POOLS OPEN IN THE
Apt (Piscine Viton)
Avignon (Club la Palmeraie)
Beaumes de Venise
Bollène
Carpentras (Stade nautique)
GAMES, SPORTS
Many activities organised in the school holidays for young people aged 8 to 17. 5 day
courses learning sailing, kayaking, climbing, mountainbiking, fencing, rowing... open
to all. Register on Service des Sports.
Meet a beekeeper to discover the world of bees. Learning to taste honey. Free.
O PEN
© CCSC Philippe Comte
S WIMMING LAKES
Etang de la Bonde - Cabrières d'Aigues - F5
Espace Culturel, Place Max Aubert - T. 04 90 30 75 93 - sainte-cecile.org
The Via Venaissia
New in 2014. Formula 1 and Rally driving simulator. Children from age 12 / over
1.40m.
La Plagette - Piolenc - B1
Lifeguarded swimming in the summer, snack bar.
B OATING
Water leisure centre - Apt - E5
Route des Iles - T. (mairie) 04 90 29 63 66
Walks, sailing club, fishing (licence required), open air activity centre and courses. For
hire: dinghies, windsurfs, kayaks, pedal boats. Free access to: tennis courts, skatepark,
children's play area, sport train, bowl (for rollerskating, skateboarding and BMX),
picnic tables. Accessible to the disabled.
Le Plan d'Eau de la Riaille - T. 04 90 04 85 41 - www.ot-apt.fr
Avenue St Tronquet - Avignon Nord - T. 0810 77 12 24 - www.myracingcenter.com
Laser Game - Vedène - C4
3 multi-level mazes and Crazy minigolf.
266 Allée Jean Bertin - ZAC de Chalençon 2 - T. 04 90 22 31 80 - www.lasergame-evolution.com
Parc Amazonia - Roquemaure (Gard) - B4
For young adventurers aged 3 to 12. Searching for a lost treasure in the jungle! Rope
bridge, maze, water attractions, snacks, picnic area...
N EAR I SLE SUR LA S ORGUE
Les Anges – Flying trapeze - Lagnes - D5
T. 04 90 83 71 08 - www.pays-provence.fr
Route d’Orange - T. 04 66 82 53 95 - www.parcamazonia.fr
Two portions of 3km of greenway. From Caderousse, to the North of Châteauneuf du
Pape and Lapalud - Lamotte du Rhône.
Initiation from age 8, courses and regular lessons. Chemin de la Coutelière
T. 04 90 83 71 08 - www.pays-provence.fr
N EAR CARPENTRAS
Karting - Monteux - C4
T. 06 17 76 85 32 - www.lesangestrapezevolant.net
From the Source to the Venice of Provence, L'Isle sur la Sorgue
Distance: 21 km - Easy - signposted itinerary - Start at Portalet car park - L'Isle sur la
Sorgue
Adult circuits, children from age 7. Gogo kart for children aged 7 to 14. Two-seater
karts for younger children. Electric karts from age 3. Handikart for disabled pilots.
© Marc Laurin
Route de Sarrians - T. 04 90 61 06 20 - www.kartingdemonteux.com
Provence Colours – Ochre footpaths - Rustrel - E4
Unaccompanied or guided tours on signposted paths through the old ochre mines.
Respect the site and follow signs. Detailed map available on the payingcar park.
15 to 51 km of signposted trails to discover the ochre sites between Apt, Rustrel, Villars,
Saint Saturnin les Apt, Roussillon and Gargas.
T. 04 90 30 57 62 - www.museum-paca.org
O CHRE FROM THE S KY
Hot air balloon Vol Terre - Roussillon - E4
Vélo Loisir Provence - T. 04 90 76 48 05 - www.veloloisirluberon.com
In a garden landscaped with over 3000 dwarf plants ("Remarkable Garden" label), 25
model trains run over 650 metres of rails, with stations, villages, bridges and over 250
figurines. Free for under 3s.
Lieu dit Pierroux - T. 06 03 54 10 92 - www.montgolfiere-luberon.com
© Marc Laurin
N EW
Trip down the Sorgue
© Empreintes - Cirque Alexis Gruss
FOR
Ave R. Garcin - T. 04 90 20 35 44 / 06 88 48 96 71 - www.canoefrance.com/sorgue/
2014
Nestor le Castor - Fontaine de Vaucluse - D4
Boating theme park for kids. Small pedal boats. Activities and games. Picnic area,
catering on site.
Every Friday evening - Big Top show by the Cirque National Alexis Gruss.
Duration 2 hours 30 minutes with interval. In a musical atmosphere, the restaurant
area also offers audience members the time to socialise over a drink or dinner before
the show.
For children measuring over 1.30m.
182, Chemin neuf - T. 04 90 40 45 18 - www.lejarditrain.com
Trips by day or night, stand-up paddle trips under Avignon Bridge.
Ile de la Barthelasse, ch. de halage. T. 06 51 60 13 59 / 06 11 52 16 73 - www.canoe-vaucluse.fr
Ochre by bike in Luberon - E4
Jarditrain - Saint Didier - D4
© Alain Hocquel
Kayak on the Rhône river (summer) - Avignon - B4
Kayak Vert - Fontaine de Vaucluse - D4
D.22 - T. 04 90 04 96 07- 06 81 86 82 20 - www.colorado-provencal.com
Renowned naturalist Jean-Henri Fabre's home and botanical gardens. Collections
(fossils, minerals, insects), watercolours of mushrooms and herbarium. Free for
children under 7.
Kayak Vert - Tel. : 04 90 20 35 44 / 06 88 48 96 71 - kayakvert@aol.com
Téléski nautique - Exo Active Park - Lamotte du Rhône - A2
Kneeboard, wakeboard, wakeskate, courses.
N.7 - Piolenc (B3)- T. 04 90 29 49 49 - www.alexis-gruss.com
© Marc Laurin
Lac des Grèzes Hautes - RN 7 - T. 04 90 34 95 27 - www.exoloisirs.com
Sailing school and swimming at Girardes lake - Lapalud - A2
TASTY DELIGHTS
Specialities: boiled sweets, nougat, chocolate and biscuits. Free visits of the boiled sweet
workshop, organised by Carpentras Tourism Office during the school holidays, please
book. T. 04 90 63 00 78.
Cooking and pastry lessons for adults and children from age 6. Diary available online.
Guided visit with the Chocolate maker, video, tastings. Treasure hunt, quiz, puzzles...
4 place de L'Amirande - T. 04 90 14 20 20 - www.la-mirande.fr
Confiserie du Mont-Ventoux- Carpentras - C3
1184 av. Eisenhower - T. 04 90 63 05 25 - www.berlingots.net
Rte d'Avignon - T. 04 90 83 54 71 - www.vin-chocolat-castelain.com
Confiserie Saint-Denis - Les Beaumettes - D5
Traditional candied fruit making. Visit and tastings must be booked, from April to
October, Fridays at 5 pm.
D 900 - T 04 90 72 37 92 - http://sites.google.com/site/confiseriesaintdenis
Concept Chef - Avignon - B4
The cellars offer cart rides from July.
WATER
River shuttle - Avignon - B4
T. 04 90 61 79 47 - oenotourisme@terraventoux.com - www.terraventoux.fr
Workshops suitable for adults and children aged 5 to 14 at the Halles d'Avignon and
the Bistro du Cabestan. Programme available online.
13 rue Collège de la Croix - T. 06 25 36 12 40 - www.conceptchef.com
Aline Géhant - Chocolatier - Avignon - B4
Chocolate making workshops, for adults and children.
Free crossing of the Rhone, from the Quai de la Ligne to Barthelasse Island. View of
Avignon bridge, the Palace and city walls. You can cross with bikes.
Boat trips on the Rhône River - Avignon - B4
15 rue des 3 Faucons - T. 04 90 02 27 21 - www.agchocolatier.e-monsite.com
Restaurant Prévôt - Cavaillon - C5
Cooking workshops for adults and pastry workshops for children from age 4.
Everyday, from April to September. 45 minute trip. Free for under 2s.
Grands bateaux de Provence - T. 04 90 85 62 25 - www.mireio.net
353 avenue de Verdun - T. 04 90 71 32 43 - www.restaurant-prevot.com
La Cuisine des P’tits Loups - Châteauneuf de Gadagne - C4
Rowing boat tour - Bédarrides - B4
Cooking workshops for children, on request. 4 children minimum.
30 minutes with an eco-guide every weekend from June to August. Free for under 10s
Town hall - T. 04 90 33 01 48- www.ville-bedarrides.fr - T. 04 90 70 26 21 (Tourist Office)
424 rte de St Saturnin les Avignon - T. 06 74 83 89 54 - www.cours-cuisine-enfant-vaucluse.fr
Hôtel Mas des Grès - Lagnes - D5
Cooking workshops for adult and child guests. (English / German spoken).
La Talène - Route de Flassan - T. 06 73 37 99 40 - www.cavaliersdelalouviere.com
1651 RD 901 - Four à Chaux - T. 04 90 20 32 85 - www.masdesgres.com
Vignerons du Mont Ventoux - Bedoin - C2
Saveur Passion - Piolenc - B3
Horse-drawn cart rides in the village and Bedoin vineyards. From May to September.
Cooking workshops with Nathalie Merceron. From age 4.
T. 04 90 65 95 72
D ISCOVERING P ROVENCE SWEETS
Kerry Aptunion, candied fruit factory - Apt - E5
16 avenue de la Gare - T. 06 63 19 59 62 - saveurpassion.over-blog.com
Ranch la Rebousse - Courthézon - C3
Visit the vineyard in horse-drawn carts or with ponies. Booking recommended.
583 Chemin Saint-Laurent - T. 04 90 70 88 42
Guided tours from July to end of August, workshops and tastings. Video in F, Eng. Free.
Tours of the vineyard in horse-drawn cart - Châteauneuf du Pape - B3
Quartier Salignan - T. 04 90 76 31 43 - www.lesfleurons-apt.com
Domaine de la Roncièrre - T. 04 90 83 78 08 / 04 90 32 57 96 / 06 09 13 64 62
Confiserie Clavel - Carpentras - C3
Les Ecuries de Saint Jean - Caseneuve - E4
Traditional sweet factory, candied fruit and boiled sweets. Shop. During the school
holidays, demonstration of candied fruit making.
Emmanuelle, an agricultural engineer and horse-riding coach, organises horse-drawn
cart rides all year round.
© Alain Hocquel
106 Place Aristide Briand - T. 04 90 29 70 39. www.clavel-confiserie.com
Cheval Passion in Avignon - January - B4
Horse fair, activities and horse riding show
T. 04 90 84 02 04 - www.cheval-passion.com
Avignon Motor festival -March - B4
Tree climbing – From age 7
Fair showing all types of means of transport: car, motorbikes, airplanes, military
vehicles... and from all periods
Station du Mont Serein - Beaumont du Ventoux - D2
T. 04 90 84 02 04 - www.avignon-motor-festival.com
For children aged 4 to 12.
Chalet d'accueil du Mont-Serein - T. 04 90 63 42 02 - www.stationdumontserein.com
Chocolate and nougat maker. Shop. Manufacturing workshop in the mornings to
discover the secrets of chocolate. On-site tastings.
4 rue Louis Lopez - T. 04 90 21 53 91
Chocolaterie-Biscuiterie Aujoras - Morières les Avignon - B4
Guided tours of the factory and biscuit and chocolate tastings, please book. Easter and
Christmas time are ideal to visit with children.
T. 04 90 85 59 55 - www.festopitcho.com
Forest Acrobatic trail. From age 3.
Cité Nez Clown in Avignon - April - B4
R.D 24 - Les Cadenières - T. 04 90 38 56 87 - www.parcours-aerien.fr
Shows, afternoon tea, clown workshops
Ventoux Aventure - Mormoiron - D3
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Forest Acrobatic Trail - From age 3.
Plan d'Eau des Salettes - T. 04 90 61 98 67 / 06 14 02 46 77- www.ventouxaventure.com
L’Art Chocolatier - Pertuis - F6
Workshops. Activities for adults and children. Programme available online.
T. 04 90 70 59 04 - www.jonquieres.fr
Fête du Drac at Mondragon - May - B3
T. 06 25 25 03 07 - www.colorado-aventures.fr
Medieval activities, Dragon parade, street activities
Oxygène - Vaison la Romaine - C2
Acrobatic trail. Opens in Spring 2014 - Adults and children's trails, climbing wall, Fun
box, Mini park for children aged 3 to 5
V IA F ERRATA
Avenue César Geoffray - T. 04 90 28 08 98 – www.parc-aventure-vaison.com
In Cavaillon - C5
Jam and biscuit workshop La Roumanière - Robion - D5
T. 04 90 30 19 41 - www.comitedesfetesmondragon.com
Discover the Roman Empire in Vaison la Romaine - May - C2
Activities and historical reconstitution of a Roman military camp.
T. 04 90 36 02 11 – www.journees-romaines.com
Festi-Jean in Sault - June - E3
2 circuits hanging from the cliffs of St Jacques hill. Site accessible on foot from the town
centre. 2h and 4h circuit. Free access. Equipment can be hired. Guide recommended
for beginners.
270 rue François Gernelle - T. 04 90 77 16 28 - www.chocolat-en-luberon.fr
La Journée Provençale in Jonquières - May - B3
Transhumance, street shows, Provence dancing
Forest Acrobatic Trail - from 1.50m with arms extended.
756 Route de Saint-Saturnin - T. 04 90 32 21 40 - www.biscuiterie-aujoras.fr
Festo Pitcho in Avignon - April - B4
Theatre, puppets, music, dance, all for children.
Passerelle des Cimes - Lagnes - D5
Colorado Aventures - Rustrel - E4
La Cour aux Saveurs, Chocolatier - L'Isle sur La Sorgue - C4
© Concept Chef
Domaine de la Séoule - Les Bassaquets T. 07 81 18 98 78
La cave Terraventoux - Villes sur Auzon - D3
A DVENTURE TRAIL
Become a lizard, acrobat, monkey, just for fun.
Améthyste - Viens - F4
Maison des Associations - T. 06 80 22 63 66- http://amethyste1901.free.fr
Chocolaterie Castelain - Châteauneuf du Pape - B4
ACTIVITIES
❤ Chocolate tasting and making workshops for adults and children. Diary
available online.
Olivier Augier, horse tourism guide and instructor offers cart rides in Luberon. From
April to October.
DIARY
ADVENTURE TRAIL - CLIMBING
Vaucluse unveils its flavours in secret copper pots, in the orchards
and chef's kitchens. Cooking workshops and lessons suitable for
little cooks.
C OOKING AND PASTRY WORKSHOPS
Hôtel la Mirande - Avignon - B4
Provence Hipposervices - Saint Saturnin les Apt - E4
T. 06 84 17 01 95. ecuriesdestjean@free.fr. www.ecuriesdestjean.ffe.com
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Spirou park: Theme park dedicated to comic book characters from Spirou to
Marsupilami. Last generation digital attractions for the entire family.
Insect and butterfly cases, stuffed animals in their environment, the entomologist
teacher's classroom from 1930 to 1960. Free entry.
28 km of greenways, safe for the entire family. Start point car parks: former stations of
Apt, Bonnieux, Pont Julien.
Musée Harmas Jean-Henri Fabre -Sérignan du Comtat - B2
1186 route d'Althen - T.04 90 66 43 91 - T.07 81 22 73 31 -anesdepernes@orange.fr
Pony rides, horse rides, horse-drawn cart rides, trips. Horse treks and camps from age 7.
O PEN
Splashworld: One of the largest new generation aquatic theme parks in Europe.
Pools, artificial surfing waves, slow rivers, slides, water play area, shows for the entire
family.
Renowned naturalist Jean-Henri Fabre's home and botanical gardens. Collections
(fossils, minerals, insects), watercolours of mushrooms and herbarium. Free for
children under 7.
© Observatoire Sirene
Route de Croagne - T. 04 90 06 22 59 - www.minesdebruoux.fr
Route de Cavaillon - T. 04 90 79 20 77 - www.val-joanis.com
Donkey cart rides
Les Cavaliers de la Louvière - Bedoin - C2
Fontaine de Vaucluse - D4
Free activities: Beach, lifeguarded swimming in the summer, play area for children:
Slides, rope bridges, zip wire, Fitness park (20 pieces of equipment) and health trail,
Family-friendly fishing (with licence, wheelchair accessible), nature trail in the reeds,
panoramic view.
Paying activities in season: pedal boats, canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle.
Facilities: snacks, public toilets, car park and picnic area.
T. 06 58 42 13 97 (réservations) - www.eqi-le-show.com
Miellerie des Butineuses - Saint Saturnin les Avignon - C4
Short walk, accessible to all along the river, to the cave. Turquoise waters pour out
(depending on the season) of the resurgence at the foot of the cliff. A real show.
Admission free.
The eco-quartier de Beaulieu is a new place to walk and relax
between Avignon and Mont Ventoux.
© Anes en Luberon - Cucuron
Thouzon Caves - Le Thor - C4
Gardens at Château Val Joanis - Pertuis - F6
Les Anes de Pernes - Pernes les Fontaine - C4
T. 06.81.41.37.24 - fermequestreles3tailles@gmail.com - www.123siteweb.fr/lafermedes3tailles
Cavaillon Tourit Office - T. 04 90 71 32 01 - www.cavaillon-luberon.com
Naturoptère - Sérignan du Comtat - B2
Collection Louis Gauthier - Ste Cécile les Vignes - B2
2083 route d'Orange - T. 04 90 33 93 65 - www.grottes-thouzon.com
MONTEUX LEISURE CENTRE
AND LAKE - c4
Summer horse show: "Eqi", Frédéric Pignon and Magali Delgado's new horse show.
Shows every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from end of June to end of
August. Visiting the site, viewing rehearsals, exploring what happens behind the
scenes and meeting the artists is possible. Courses.
A shelter near the water to observe the exceptional environment that is home to 243
species of sedentary and migratory birds. The best time to go birdwatching:
January/February and April/May. Bring binoculars and telescopes. Admission free.
T. 04 90 25 66 82 - www.parcducosmos.eu
After the Gorges du Verdon, these are the most spectacular gorges in Provence. A
grandiose and wild canyon that you can view from the road, punctuated by tunnels and
belvederes (D. 942 from Villes sur Auzon to Monieux). A favourite for cyclists.
On the site of an ancient Roman villa, the gardens are terraced, and include a vegetable
patch, an orchard and flowers. "Remarkable Garden" Label. Vineyard. Free for under 18s.
386 Impasse Terradour- T.04 90 66 44 92 - T.06 50 37 52 67 - pernes.a.cheval@free.fr
Poney and horse Rides, horse-drawn carriages.
T. 04 90 69 93 02 - ferme.lambertin@wanadoo.fr
Diving into the river, the lake or swimming pool marks the start of
the holidays. Afterwards, you can do as you wish: canoe down the
Sorgue, pass under Avignon Bridge in a kayak, enjoy the speed of
water skiing...
T. 04 90 66 97 52 (Monteux Tourist Office) - www.lacdemonteux.fr
The Via Rhôna V 60
Château - Lourmarin - E5
54 Ch. de l’Ecole St. Antoine - T. 04 90 38 10 07 - http://perso.wanadoo.fr/musecole.vaucluse
Discovery trail to learn about agriculture, landscapes, ethnobotany,
ANIMATIONS
❤ Guided visits, cherry picking, grape piking, olive oil tastings…
Durance Bird Observatory - Mérindol - D5
T. 04 90 70 26 21 - www. www.pays-provence.fr
Mairie des Valayans - T. 04 90 61 31 04 - www.tourisme-pernes.fr
Reconstitution of a classroom with desks, inkwells, reading desk, etc... Free for under 10s.
1037 Ch. des Hautes Riailles - T. 04 90 70 57 83 / 07 70 68 14 74 - www.rucherdes 4reines.com
Parc du Cosmos – Les Angles (near Avignon) - B4
A FEW IDEAS FOR BIKE
Véloroute du Calavon (Luberon) - D-E5
Small typical town hall from the 1930s, with a village school, oak desks, porcelain
inkwells, stove and maps... Free entry.
26 rue Carnot - T. 04 90 20 97 31 / 06 15 43 21 26.
Guided tours of the beehives, initiation to beekeeping, candle-making workshops, from
age 4. Tastings, related products. Upon prior booking
An initiation to astronomy in a 3 hectare park of garrigue, discovery of the Solar
System, the mysteries of constellations and galaxies. Planetarium. Free or guided visit,
activities.
This mountain (755 m) of natural sculptures, with a true Mediterranean flavour is an
ideal place for nature lovers, hikers and climbers (signposted trains, equipped climbing
paths). Information and maps available from Beaumes-de-Venise and Gigondas
tourism offices.
An oasis for birds (162 species), amphibians, reptiles, dragonflies, butterflies...
Signposted footpath with wildlife and plant panels, picnic area and watch cabin.
Old school museum - Les Valayans (Pernes les Fontaines) - C4
Traditional School Museum - L’Isle sur Sorgue - C4
1234 chemin des garrigues de l'étang - T. 04 90 65 57 57 - www.oiselet.com
Ferme pédagogique « Sur le Parc » - Venasque - D4
ACTIVITIES
❤ «Les Samedis du Parc» is a new programme of fun and festive activities
organised every month at the Maison du Parc in Apt, to discover Luberon local
produce (lavender, trees, vines and grapes, bread, etc...)
Salt pools - Courthézon - C3
Rue du Belvédère - T. 04 90 72 02 75 - www.caves-saint-firmin.com
Guided tours of Pernes in a horse-drawn cart or with a horse.
H ORSE - DRAWN CART
La ferme équestre des Trois Tailles - Aubignan - C3
Biosphere reserve. Beautiful villages, castles nestled on hills and unusual ochre cliffs
form unique landscapes. A mountain (1125 m) where nature delights hikers, as well as
wildlife and plant enthusiasts.
Les caves du Palais Saint-Firmin - Gordes - D4
Traniello Jean-Luc - Pernes les Fontaines - C4
T. 04 90 36 05 22 - www.cars-lieutaud.fr
Luberon Regional Nature Park
Route de St-Pantaléon - T. 04 90 72 22 11 - www.gordes-village.com
Ch. Palladau - T. 04 90 38 00 90 - sylvie@rando-attelages.com - www.rando-attelages.com
From April to the end of September. Free for under 12s.
ASTRONOMY
Ochre footpath - Roussillon - E4
Rides on various types of horse-drawn carriages, upon reservation.
Tours in little trains - Vaison la Romaine - C2
© Alain Hocquel
Cisterns carved into the rocks, roman piping, the Mill recounts the history of olive oil
and Marseille soap in the Mediterranean.
Hundreds of items dated from 1880 to 1920: Dolls, toys and ancient automatons from
private collections.
One hour or whole day visit, caring for the animals, educational tours to observe the
plants and wildlife of the region, picnic area, afternoon snack on the Farm.
ACTIVITIES
❤ cooking workshops for adults and children, plant workshops in the summer,
farm holidays, birthdays...
Route d'Orange / Parking chemin du Grès - T. 04 90 30 33 20 - www.naturoptere.fr
T. 04 90 75 04 17 - www.obs-sirene.com
Les Savournins - T. 04 90 72 03 48 - www.gordes-village.com
Toy and Traditional Doll Museum - L’Isle sur Sorgue - C4
Quartier des Blachettes - T. 04 75 04 33 73 - www.lafermeauxcrocodiles.com
Ferme de l’Oiselet - Sarrians - C3
ACTIVITIES
❤ Activities and workshops during the school holidays to discover insects, plants
and the ecosystem. You are advised to book. Programme depends on the diary.
Stargazing evening for all ages and all year round, please book. Nighttime walks,
discovery evenings, daytime visits. Free for under 7s.
Musée du Moulin des Bouillons - Gordes - D4
© Alain Hocquel
See also the Monuments - Museums Section
I NSECTS AND B IRDS
Api'Anes - Jonquières - B3
La ferme aux crocodiles - Pierrelate (Drôme)- A1
350 crocodiles, giant tortoises and tropical birds in semi-captivity in an 8000m²
landscaped greenhouse and a 4000m² open air area.
Fun exhibitions dedicated to nature, insects and biodiversity, conferences, exhibitions.
Activities for adults, children and school groups. Free entry for under 7s.
SIRENE Observatory – Lagarde d’Apt - E4
Fontaine de Vaucluse Tourist Office - T. 04 90 20 32 22 - www.oti-delasorgue.fr
Rando Attelages - Isle sur la Sorgue - C4
Office de Tourisme d’Orange - T. 04 90 34 70 88 - www.otorange.fr
Nature ist fragile, respect it!
Chalet d'Accueil du Mont-Serein - T. 04 90 63 42 02 - www.stationdumontserein.com
Cave carved out by a river. Stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones, rimestone, cave pearls,
etc. Café, picnic area, free car park. Free for under 5s.
Château - La Tour d'Aigues - F6
2704 rte de Caumont - T. 06 80 51 66 90 - attelages84@yahoo.fr - www.attelagesdelisle.com
In summer. Pass (Train + ancient theatre + museum) free for under 12s.
Office de Tourisme - Beaumes de Venise - T. 04 90 62 94 39 - www.ot-beaumesdevenise.com
Two loops (1 hour or 2h30) to walk in the footsteps of the famous naturalist.
Signposted paths. Wildlife and plant life educational panels.
This ancient village is one of the largest dry-stone villages. Free visit. Free for under 12s
Attelages de l’Isle - L’Isle sur la Sorgue - C4
Tours in little trains - Orange - B3
After a walk through the vineyards, past the St Hilaire Chapel and finally in the
undergrowth, this footpath takes you to the Oppidum, to the North of the village of
Beaumes de Venise, built by the Celtic-Ligurians. Itinerary included in the hiking
guidebook sold in the Maison des Dentelles
Gorges de la Nesque - D-E
A fun and educational location, dedicated to fruit and vegetables, discovery footpath in
the vegetable garden and orchard. Free for under 6s.
ACTIVITIES
❤ Cooking and gardening workshops.
Horse-drawn cart rides. 12 people. Wheelchair accessible.
© M. Shellard OT Vaison la Romaine
Distance: 6 km Duration: 3h Difference in height level: 200m - Difficulty: **
Walk start: Place du Marché (car park).
Chalet Reynard - T. 04 90 61 84 55 - www.stationventouxsud.com
Les Bories Village - Gordes - D4
© Terraventoux
T. 04 90 86 36 75 - www.cars-lieutaud.fr
Gallo-Roman Oppida Tour - Beaumes de Venise - C3
D209 towards Viens, 5.5 km towards Gignac - T. 04 90 04 42 00 - www.parcduluberon.fr
The Dentelles de Montmirail - C2/3
Medieval castle, transformed in the 12th and 13th centuries. Copses, gardens, terraces
and a succession of decorated rooms contribute to the site's charm. Free for under 7s.
DRAWN AND DONKEY CART RIDES
From March to early November. Free for under 4s.
1440 metre altitude. In winter: (depending on snow cover) on Wednesdays,
Saturdays and Sundays outside of school holidays and everyday during the holidays,
2 ski lifts that serve 6 red and blue slopes. Signposted snowshoe tracks. Large open
sledging area for children. Equipment hire and restaurant on site. In summer:
Hiking and Bike Park, with 5 km of signposted paths, ski lifts (from age 10),
mountainbike hire.
Office de Tourisme de Bonnieux - T. 04 90 75 91 90 - www.tourisme-en-luberon.com
Paleontological site with rhinoceros and deer prints... which live in the area 30 million
years ago. Educational panels. Free walking tour. Car park 500 m away.
Maison du Parc du Luberon à Apt - T. 04 90 04 42 00 - www.parcduluberon.com
Works of modern art in the open air on the village heights, in the Middle Age quarters
and in the former Hospices which were housed in the 17th century, in the castle
(remains). Visit on foot.
SMALL TRAIN RIDES, BOAT, HORSEL ITTLE TRAINS
Tours in little trains - Avignon - B4
Ventoux Sud Resort - Chalet Reynard - Bedoin
An excellent family walk to explore Petit Luberon: the original cedar forest. In a cool
and shaded environment that is welcome in the summer, this footpath is ideal to
discover the work of foresters, to picnic and walk through the majestic Atlas Cedar
forest. Paths and trails open to cyclists.
Animals. Some are fossil remains, others are insects that we can
observe under a magnifying glass, some are collected by
entomologists and others live peacefully at the farm... Observe
nature and wildlife.
F OSSILS
Mamal prints - Viens - F4
AND FISHING
Musée Harmas Jean-Henri Fabre -Sérignan du Comtat - B2
Ch. du Gouffre - T. 04 90 20 24 00 - www.vaucluse.fr/549-musee-d-histoire-1939-45-htm
T. 04 90 27 50 08 - www.palais-des-papes.com
Musée du Petit Palais - Avignon - B4
Chalet d'accueil du Mont-Serein - T. 04 90 63 42 02 - www.stationdumontserein.com
Distance: 3km - Duration: 1h30 - Difference in height level: 100m - Signposting:
yellow + educational panels.
Discovery trail Jean-Henri Fabre - Beaumont du Ventoux
Sculptures in the open air - Gigondas - C3
DIARY
❤ Avignon Festival (in July)
❤ Luminessences (sound and light show, August to October)
❤ Alterarosa (exhibition of roses, activities for children and adults, Ascension
weekend)
❤ Guided visits: Once upon a time, there was the Papal Palace (April to
November), the history of the Palace for children and adults (from April), the
Pope, animals and company (in the winter)...
Take a walk on the bridge to discover the history of Avignon and the Rhone, the legend
of Saint Bénezet and the story behind a famous French song. Audioguides in 8
languages with synchronised screen showing 2D and 3D images and videos. Free for
under 8s.
17, rue Victor Hugo - T. 04 90 86 03 79 - www.vouland.com
Collection Lambert - Avignon - Re-opens in 2015 - B4
Daily life of the French under Occupation during WW2 and the Résistance in
Vaucluse. Free for under 12s.
The largest Gothic palace in Christendom in the Middle Ages. Free visit with
audioguides in 11 languages, with a synchronised screen showing 2D and 3D images
and videos. Theme visits. Free for under 8s.
Pont d'Avignon - Avignon - B4
Rich collection of decorative arts from the 17th and 18th centuries, Provençale paintings
from the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. Temporary exhibitions. Occasional
activities for children. Free for under 12s.
Jean Garcin History Museum- Fontaine de Vaucluse - D4
T. 04 90 36 02 11 - www.vaison-ventoux-tourisme.com
One of the best preserved Roman theatres. Free visits with audioguides in 10 languages.
Mystery trails (free booklet for children aged 7 to 12), multimedia activity "The Theatre
Ghosts". Activities for Children. Free for children under 8.
H ISTORY OF ART AND MODERN HISTORY
Walk amongst the masterpieces, born of the passion of a few
wealthy collectors and pieces of Vaucluse history.
Musée Louis Vouland - Avignon - B4
3 avenue Maréchal Foch -T. 04 90 35 58 75 - www.vaucluse.fr
5 rue Laboureur - T. 04 90 82 29 03 - www.angladon.com
Built in the 1st century AD. Guided or audioguided visits, special commentaries for
children. Free for under 12s
T. 04 90 36 02 11 - www.vaison-ventoux-tourisme.com
Explains how cardboard cases for jewellery, pharmaceuticals and sweets were made
and printed in Valréas, the capital of French cardboard making. Lithography,
reconstruction of a workshop, store. Free for under 12s.
Between 1400 and 1800 m altitude. In winter: Alpine and cross-country skiing, 9 ski
lifts, snowboarding, sledging and children's area with conveyor lift, in a protected
area. Snowshoe trail. Bus shuttle from Carpentras to Resort; In summer: Hiking
footpaths, mountain biking. In July / August: go-karting, horse and pony rides, treeclimbing trail in the forest for children 4 to 12, giant bouncy castle park.
ACTIVITIES
❤ Art workshops on Wednesdays and during the school holidays, for children
aged 4 to 14.
Ancient Roman Theatre - Vaison la Romaine - C2
imagery. Free for under 12s.
T. 04 90 61 31 04 - www.tourisme-pernes.fr
Cardboard and Print Museum - Valréas - C1
Biosphere reserve at an altitude of 1912 m. A protected
environment that is home to chamois, deer, birds of prey,
Mont Serein Resort - Summer / Winter - Beaumont du Ventoux
Works by great painters in a beautiful 18th century mansion (Daumier, Degas, Sisley,
Cézanne, Picasso, Foujita, Modigliani, Van Gogh). Guidebook specially designed for
children. Free for under 7s.
T. 04 90 36 02 11 - www.vaison-ventoux-tourisme.com
Archaeology Museum Théo Desplans - Vaison la Romaine - C2
Museum of Comtat Venaissin Traditions - Pernes les Fontaines - C4
Maison Fléchier, 17th century mansion. Presentation of Comtat Venaissin traditions,
the 13 desserts, nativity figure workshop, silkworm breeding... Admission free.
Mont Ventoux
5 rue Violette - T. 04 90 16 56 20 - www.collectionlambert.com
DIARY
❤ Discover the Roman Empire at Vaison la Romaine, in May
❤ Nuit de Bacchus (vineyard festival and Roman-themed activities, in July)
Sculptures discovered on the Vaison sites. A reminder of daily life in the Gallo-Roman
era: housing, religion, crafts, washing, tools, etc... Guided or free visits with audioguides
and special commentaries for children. Reconstitution of a Roman villa using digital
Place de la Mairie - T. 04 90 61 31 04 - www.tourisme-pernes.fr
T. 04 90 20 32 22 - www.velo-provence.com
View all the family-friendly cycling routes on www.provence-a-velo.fr
O N FOOT
Cedar forest - Bonnieux - D5
Musée Angladon - Avignon - B4
Opulent ancient houses, merchant and craft quarters, thermal baths, streets and
gardens in 2 Gallo-Roman neighbourhoods of Puymin and La Villasse. Guided or
audioguided visits, special commentaries for children. Activities during school holidays.
Mystery trails for children aged 7 to 12. Free for under 12s.
DIARY
❤ Ancient theatre week (in July)
❤ Vaison Dance Festival (In July)
❤ Au fil des voix festival (concerts by international artists, in August)
Bicycles through the ages. Collection of old bikes, tandems, racing bicycles, children's
bikes. Admission free.
Discover some of the great sites of the Sorgue area during this Ride. The source, parting
of the waters the Sorgue river. Your ride in the plains will also take you through fruit
orchards.
© Lorette Fabre - Photographe
Natural History Requien Museum - Avignon - B4
Rue de la République - T. 04 90 61 31 04 - www.tourisme-pernes.fr
Comtat Venaissin Bike Museum - Pernes les Fontaines - C4
Wide open spaces, the generosity and colours of nature, Vaucluse
has an exceptional natural environment that is ideal for families.
Mountains, canyons, rivers, caves and forests, so may sites to explore
on foot and by bike, to take a great breath of fresh air.
FARMS AND ANIMALS
Concerts, theatre, kite flying, circus
T. 04 90 64 01 21 - www.festijean.com
Urban African music, storytelling and brass band festival
T. 04 90 79 15 56 - www.festivalsunart.com
Animal and nature photography festival in Sault - July - E3
Photography trail focusing on the nature and wildlife in Ventoux, Biosphere Reserve.
T. 04 90 64 01 21 - www.les-silences-du-ventoux.com
Festival de la Sorgue in Isle sur la Sorgue and surroundings - JulyAugust - C4
C LIMBING
You can find climbing sites in Cavaillon, Buoux, Venasque, Bedoin,
Malaucène, Gigondas, Oppède le Vieux, Apt, Fontaine de
Vaucluse, Lagnes and St Léger du Ventoux.
I NDOOR CLIMBING
Le Pan d'Avignon - Altissimo - Avignon - B4
© Sam Bie
Indoor climbing centre with 1000m² climbing wall. Climbing school and courses
during the school holidays from age 4.
82 route de Montfavet - T. 04 90 88 19 92 - www.altissimo.fr
Club Escalade Sensabloc - Carpentras - C3
Indoor wall, courses, lessons, trips... outdoor climbing. From age 4.
219 Chemin de la Reynarde - T. 06 98 77 95 17 - sensabloc.free.fr
Avignon Festival - 3 weeks in July - B4
Performing Arts. Children's shows, street activities
Festival Off, T. 04 90 85 13 08 - www.avignonleoff.com
Trans’Art "Plein les Mirettes" in Carpentras - July - C3
Shows, special workshops for children.
T. 04 90 63 46 35 - www.carpentras.fr
Folklories at Pernes les Fontaines - July - C4
Dances and music of the world Festival
T. 04 90 61 31 04 - www.tourisme-pernes.fr
La Cigalette - Av. Ch. de Gaulle - T. 04 88 61 28 20 - 06 11 72 02 17
T. 04 32 74 32 74 - www.lesluminessences-avignon.com
Fête de la Véraison at Châteauneuf du Pape - August - B3
Large medieval street festival, acrobats, knights, banquet...
T. 04 90 83 71 08 - www.pays-provence.fr
Boat models at Cucuron - August - F5
Demonstration in the lake and model exhibition
T. 04 90 77 28 37 - www.cucuron-luberon.com
Font’Art at Pernes les Fontaines - August - C4
Street theatre and music festival.
T. 04 90 61 31 04 - www.fontarts.com
T. 04 90 51 17 60 - www.theatre-antique.com
Place Neuve - T. 04 90 66 09 57 - www.nougat-silvain-freres.fr
Walks, courses, beginners.
Monumental 3D show in the main courtyard of the Popes’ Palace.
Historical reconstitution of of a Roman Garrison, activities
Free visit of the workshop and tastings. Booking recommended. Video. Tea room, ice
cream parlor. Shop.
T. 04 90 38 26 22 - www.canoe-evasion.net
Club Canoë Kayak Islois - L'Isle sur la Sorgue - C4
T. 04 90 40 51 45 - www.bollenetourisme.com
Roman legions in Orange - September - B3
Place de l'Europe - T. 04 90 64 00 23 - www.nougat-boyer.fr
Trips on the Sorgue river from age 3.
Luminescences in Avignon - August - October - B4
T. 04 90 62 69 65 - www.1515-org.com
Silvain Frères - Nougat shop - Saint Didier - D4
T. 06 86 88 50 76 - www.canoe-provence.com
Canoë Evasion - L'Isle sur la Sorgue - C4
World music - French pop - Free shows
Old car and motorbike fair, collectible toy fair.
Manufacturing workshop can be visited in the summer. Small museum of traditional
tools. Shop.
Canoe hire from mid-June to mid-September. Canoe down the Durance river, suitable
for children from age 6, with adult.
T. 04 90 38 04 78 - www.oti-delasorgue.fr
Auto-Moto Rétro in Avignon - September - B4
Nougat workshop André Boyer - Sault - E3
CD 204 - T. 04 90 40 21 74 / 06 45 53 84 64
Au Fiéu de L'Aigo - A.F.D.A. - Lauris - E6
Les Polymusicales in Bollène - July - August - B2
T. 04 90 64 01 21 - www.saultenprovence.com
Place de l'Eglise - T. 04 90 76 41 47 - www.laroumaniere.com
Lifeguarded swimming in July and August. Accessible to the disabled.
Street shows, candlelit party, guided tours
Lamb round-up, sheep shearing competition, sheepdog trials, Provence market
Cavaillon Tourist Office - T. 04 90 71 32 01 - www.cavaillon-luberon.com
Disability work and services centre. Free visit and tastings. Video.
Festival Sun Art in Pertuis - July - F6
Lamb fair at St Christol - August - F3
© Culture Espace
Maison du Parc du Luberon, 60 place Jean Jaurès - T. 04 90 04 42 00 - www.parcduluberon.fr
H OMES AND TRADES OF THE PAST.
Stone dwellings, like upside down caves, known as "Bories", a
museum that smells of lavender, old tools used in the vineyards,
nativity figures, our great-great grandmothers' costumes! Each
museum recounts Provence traditions.
Enclos des Bories - Bonnieux - E5
T. 04 90 61 31 04 - www.tourisme-pernes.fr
haberdashery. Upstairs, presentation of the Comtat Venaissin traditional costume.
Admission free.
© Alain Hocquel
The geological history of Luberon, over 150 million years, browse the archives of the
Earth and Life. Free entry.
Tour Ferrande - Pernes les Fontaines - C4
This 12th century monument houses sumptuous 13th century frescoes. A real historical
picture book. Guided visits in July and August. Booking recommended. Free for under 12s
© Marc Laurin
O NCE UPON A TIME , 130 MILLION YEARS AGO...
prehistoric life in Vaucluse, fish, shells, mammals and Homo
Sapiens...
Musée de Géologie - Apt - E5
NATURAL SITES
SWIMMING, BOATING
Comic book festival in Vaison la Romaine - September - C3
Every 2 years. Meetings with cartoonists, colourists, scriptwriters, signings, children's area
F ISHING
Vaucluse Angling association
© Alain Hocquel
www.federationpeche.fr/84 - www.cartedepeche.fr
ACTIVITIES
❤ Angling initiation and courses with a tutor
- In Velleron: Centre Départemental d'Initiation Pêche et Environnement. Angling
school for adults and children. Free on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Avenue des Sorgues - T. 06 19 12 41 35 - jerome.marin4@wanadoo.fr
- In Cavaillon EDF lake - Programme and fishing permits available from
Cavaillon tourism office.
Place François Tourel - T. 04 90 71 32 01 - www.cavaillon-luberon.com
Le Petit Large - Saumane de Vaucluse - D4
Private lake. Trout lake, pond accessible to children, shop.
231 Chemin le Petit Large - 84800 - T. 04 90 20 33 86
T. 06 10 54 14 05 - www.bdaoc-vaison.net
Valse des As in Valréas - September - C2
Street shows
T. 04 90 35 04 71 - www.lavalsedesas.fr
Animal and nature fair in Avignon - November - B4
Over 6000 hairy, feathery and scaled creatures...
T. 04 90 84 02 04 - www.animo-nature.com
Horse festival at Cadenet - October - E6
Street parades, activities
T. 04 90 08 52 47 - www.jeancharlesandrieux.com - www.ot-cadenet.com
Model Show in Avignon - November - B4
Model fair, show.
T. 04 90 62 69 65 - www.1515-org.com
© CDIPE Velleron