How to best enjoy South of France beautiful Provence with a tour into Vaucluse area : Avignon, Orange, Apt, Luberon... 11 Best Things to Do in Vaucluse, France

1. B E S T T H I N G S T O D O
VA U C L U S E - P R OV E N C E11
T R AV E L

2. 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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3. PA L A I S D E S PA P E S - AV I G N O N

4. 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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5. T H É ÂT R E A N T I Q U E D ’ O R A N G E

6. 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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7. S É G U R E T ’ S V I N E YA R D

8. 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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9. VAISON-LA-ROMAINE

10. L’ I S L E - S U R - L A - S O R G U E
• 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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11. L’ I S L E S U R L A S O R G U E

12. 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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13. FONTAINEDEVAUCLUSE

14. V E N A S Q U E & T H E C O M TAT V E N A I S S I N
• 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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15. VENASQUE

16. L E B A R R O U X & M O N T V E N T O U X
• 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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17. LEBARROUX

18. B É D O I N - M O N T V E N TO U X

19. 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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20. BRANTES’PANORAMA

21. GORGESDUTOULOURENC

22. G O R D E S & T H E L U B E R O N VA L L E Y
• 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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23. GORDES

24. R O U S S I L L O N - F R E N C H C O L O R A D O
• 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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25. ROUSSILLON

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