Our gîtes are ideally located in the heart of the Vaucluse, 5 minutes from the centre of Carpentras and just 500 m from the Via Venaissia.
From Mont Ventoux to the hilltop villages of the Luberon, from the Côtes du Rhône vineyards to the Dentelles de Montmirail, from Provençal markets to towns of art: here are our favourites to help you plan your stay.
Visible from the garden, Mont Ventoux (1,910 m) towers over the whole region — a unique playground for cyclists of every level.
Mont Ventoux can be climbed from three sides: Bédoin (the legendary ascent), Malaucène and Sault. You can set off straight from the house — 18 km to Bédoin — and the climb via Sault winds through the stunning gorges de la Nesque. You can store your bikes inside the garden.
Hiking trails and a 360° panorama over Provence from the summit.
A flat, safe greenway, built on a former railway line, starts just a stone's throw from the house. Car-free, through vineyards and orchards, you can ride to Orange on one side or L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue on the other — perfect for a family bike ride.
The Carpentras market, every Friday morning, is one of the largest in Provence.
And almost every day, a neighbouring village holds its own market:
Monday: Bédoin
Tuesday: Vaison-la-Romaine
Wednesday: Sault, Malaucène
Thursday: Orange
Friday: Carpentras ♥
Saturday: Avignon, Pernes-les-Fontaines
Sunday: L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
We are at the heart of the great wines of the Rhône Valley. Less than 40 minutes away: Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, Vacqueyras, Gigondas and the famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape, not forgetting the wines of the AOC Ventoux.
Estates and tasting cellars can be visited year-round — the loveliest way to bring home a souvenir of Provence.
These finely chiselled limestone ridges, about twenty minutes away, offer superb walks and hikes (and climbing for enthusiasts).
All around, villages of character to explore: Gigondas, Lafare, Suzette, La Roque-Alric and Malaucène — among vines, olive trees and views of the Ventoux.
Gordes
Roussillon
About 35 minutes away, Gordes — listed among the most beautiful villages in France — clings to the cliffside facing the Luberon, right next to the Sénanque abbey and its lavender. Roussillon and its Ochre Trail unfold cliffs of red and gold, perfect for a family stroll. Also worth seeing: the Provençal Colorado in Rustrel, Ménerbes, Lacoste and Bonnieux.
From mid-June to mid-July, lavender sets the region ablaze. The finest spots: the Sénanque abbey and the Sault plateau.
Distilleries and markets let you take home essential oils and lavender honey.
25 minutes away, the "Venice of the Comtat" and its canals: famous for its antique dealers and its large Sunday market.
Nearby, the Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (the most powerful spring in France) and the Sorgue river, perfect for a canoe trip in summer.
Just 5 minutes away: the Wave Island water park and Parc Spirou (rides and a comic-book world).
And on your way back, what could be better than enjoying the private pool to cool off and relax?
Avignon
Orange
Avignon and its Palais des Papes (≈ 30 min), Orange and its ancient theatre (≈ 30 min), Vaison-la-Romaine and its Roman remains (≈ 30 min).
A little further afield, Aix-en-Provence and Nîmes (and its arena) are easy to visit on a day trip.
Discover our accommodation and plan your stay around Mont Ventoux.