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• Colorado Provençal

  The visit Colorado is likely one of the most colourful places in the whole Europe. Over thirty hectares of martian landscapes now open for hiking and family walks used to be ochre carriers until the beginning of the last century. The great thing about visiting Colorado Provençal is that you have a rich choice between challenging hiking (...)

  

  Vaucluse, Back-country, Countryside, Hiking, Nature reserves, Traditional crafts, Child-friendly

• Le Tholonet

  The visit A charming village in the suburbs of Aix-en-Provence is a perfect place to spend a day on the nature, while at the same time enjoying famous landscapes that inspired Paul Cézanne. The village is so small - it will not take more than an hour to see it all. Still, you will find a XVII century palace, the rests of the ancient roman (...)

  

  Bouches-du-Rhône, Countryside, Biking routes, Great artists, Hiking, Nature reserves, Vine tour, Accessible by public transport

• Lourmarin

  The visit This little village in the south of Luberon is a must-see for all seekers of historical and cultural heritage of Provence. Reason number one to come to the village: Château de Lourmarin – this is the first Renaissance-style palace of Provence, built between XV and XVI centuries. The palace, erected in the fields a short walk from (...)

  

  Vaucluse, Countryside, Villages and towns, Castles and fortresses, Great artists, Medieval towns, Shopping and antiquities

• Luberon (Regional Natural Park)

  The visit The Natural Regional Park of Luberon is situated in the Massif of Luberon composed of three mountain chains the Little Luberon, the Big Luberon and the Oriental Luberon (in tourist guides you will most often read about le Grand Luberon and le Petit Luberon). Laying in-between the Alps and Mediterranean Sea, Luberon is famous for (...)

  

  Vaucluse, Back-country, Countryside, Biking routes, Churches and monasteries, Hiking, Lavender fields, Medieval towns, Nature reserves, Traditional crafts, Vine tour, Possibility of camping

• Pontevès

  The visit Pontevès, one of the numerous perched villages of Var has a rich medieval history. If you are traveling by D560 and notice the round towers of its castle, don’t resist to a temptation to spend an hour walking through quiet narrow streets and enjoy medieval ruins. Unlike many villages in Provence, Pontevès does not have any souvenir (...)

  

  Var, Back-country, Countryside, Villages and towns, Biking routes, Castles and fortresses, Hiking, Medieval towns, Nature reserves, Perched villages

• Rustrel

  The visit Once you have explored the wonders of Colorado Provençal, pay a short visit to the nearby village Rustrel. Not as spectacular as nearby Roussillon, Rustrel incarnates what the french call “village de charme”. The village is tiny, so you will have time to discover its hidden alleys and shadowed gardens. We advice you to enjoy a (...)

  

  Vaucluse, Back-country, Countryside, Villages and towns, Medieval towns, Possibility of camping

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