Provence

Discover the region

In the Luberon, you will discover Provence’s authentic and breathtaking beauty...

Many artists and writers have chosen to settle in this region, drawn by its mild climate and and its exceptional light in every season.

You can stroll through the cobbled streets of Provencal villages, admire Renaissance facades, and then, after a long walk, rest in the cool shade of plane trees; you can contemplate the beauty of light on vineyards and olive groves, the lines of cypress trees, the colour of lavender or that of poppies…

You can visit Avignon and the Palace of the Popes, wander through Aix-en-Provence, “the City of a Thousand Fountains”, discover Lourmarin Castle, Les Baux-de-Provence or Senanque Abbey, nestled in a lavender-sprinkled valley…

You can marvel at the colours of the Ochre Trail or the Provencal Colorado, discover the wilderness trails accessible from the mas, or treat yourself to fresh products bought at local markets…

The villages

The villages here are each one more beautiful than the one before:

  •  Roussillon, with its colourful houses, is the starting point of the famous Ochre Trail:  7 km,   9 mn
  •  Gordes, recently voted the most beautiful village in the world, with breathtaking views: 9 km, 12 mn
  • Goult, known for its stone and ochre facades: 14 km, 15mn
  • Venasque, an actual balcony overlooking Mont Ventoux: 14 km, 19 mn
  • Lacoste, with its buildings steeped in history: 16 km, 18 mn
  • Bonnieux, dominated by its old church and centuries-old oak trees: 18 km, 21 mn
  • Ménerbes, hosting the truffle and wine museum: 18 km, 22 mn
  • Oppède le vieux perché sur un éperon rocheux au dessus d’un paysage époustouflant : 20 km, 25 mn
  • Lourmarin and its Renaissance castle, where Albert Camus lived:: 31 km, 40 mn

Other places to discover

Senanque Abbey

Senanque Abbey is a marvel, hidden in a valley and surrounded by lavender fields

12 km 13 min

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is a lovely little town where you can go antique hunting before having lunch by the water.

26 km 32 min

Avignon

is a must-see, and visiting the Palace of the Popes is a wonderful journey back in time.

46 km 50 min

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is an artists' village where Van Gogh painted hundreds of canvases and where an authentic Provencal atmosphere still prevails despite the influx of tourists.

44 km 52 min

Orange

The Roman Theatre of Orange is well worth a visit.

51 km 58 min

Les-Baux-de-Provence

The village of Les Baux-de Provence is an incredible site, perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking a dazzling natural landscape

54 km 1h11 min

Aix-en-Provence

"the City of a Thousand Fountains", is an absolute must-see

84 km 1h10 min

Hiking and biking

De multiples randonnées sont accessibles directement depuis le Mas, ou à quelques kilomètres en voiture.

Several companies, such as vwww.electricmove.fr offer mountain bike rentals, both electric and non-electric.

Other sports activities

Local recommendations

Restaurants

Many restaurants are within easy reach of the mas:

Wine

Many wineries offer tastings, so you can choose before buying your bottles:

  • Domaine La Tulière: you can taste the winery’s wines, accompanied by delicious platters of cold meats, vegetables or cheese, under a large pergola, with a view of the surrounding countryside.
  • Château de Mille.