Richerenches Truffle Market
Head to the Avenue de la Rabasse in Richerenches for the famous Saturday truffle markets, which take place from November to March every year.
Lovely village overlooking acres of vineyards
Séguret is a very picturesque village in the heart of the Côtes du Rhône wine region.
A 'Plus Beaux Village de France', it is a typical medieval village with narrow cobbled winding lanes and ancient buildings, situated half way up a hill overlooking vineyards on the surrounding terraced hillsides.
Head to the Avenue de la Rabasse in Richerenches for the famous Saturday truffle markets, which take place from November to March every year.
Read our Provence markets page to find out which market to visit when in Provence. From the vibrant array of local produce to the delightful scent of freshly baked delicacies, visiting a Provencal market is an absolute must for anyone exploring the charms of Provence.
The Fête de la Musique is a celebration that takes place every summer solstice on 21 June in cities, towns and villages across France.
Bastille Day is celebrated across the whole of France with a bang...well, several in fact, fireworks always feature heavily.
Exceptional locations around France, including Provence, will be open to visit on the Journées du Patrimoine - a European wide event inspired by by France’s Journées Portes Ouvertes which started in 1984.
Roman remains have been found in the fields surrounding the village. A 3m statue of a Roman god with an eagle at his feet and his hand on a wheel was found in 1876, along with a god of the forests holding a flute. Both statues are now in Avignon, but the village still holds onto a statue of another forest god in the Chapelle Sainte Thècle.
You'll need to park your cark just before the village entrance and then it's a short walk up to the 14th century walls and 12th century archway where the village begins. The charming cobbled lanes lead past ancient stone houses, and there are fountains aplenty. When you reach the 17th century gargoyle fountain you'll know you've reached the centre of the village - it's really not that big. The clock tower and belfry also dates from the 17th century.
The Chapelle Sainte Thècle is also located in the middle of the village. Built in the 18th century by the Roman Catholic fraternity of White Penitents, it was and is still used as a meeting place and exhibition space.
Continue up through the village to the top where the church is, and enjoy outstanding views of the surrounding countryside. The church itself, Saint Denis, is Romanesque in style and was built from the 10th - 12th centuries - its bell tower is from the 14th century.
A ruined castle sits on top of the hill above the village. It was built in the 11th century by the Count of Toulouse in his attempt to wrestle control from the papal Comtat Vénaissin. If you head from the village back towards the car park, and follow signs to the castle, you'll find a steep, rocky path that takes you to the top of the hill and the ruins of the castle - allow 20-30 minutes.
You'll find a small number of art galleries in amongst the alleyways, and one or two gift shops featuring santons (religious figurines). There are a couple of cafés and restaurants within the village for refreshments.
There is an artists workshop in the village, that offers a place for artists to base themselves during the summer months to practise their art. Painters, graphic artists, photographers and sculptors are catered for.
And of course, there are the vineyards. Seguret has been a centre for wine making for hundreds of years and is part of the AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages appellation. Most of the red wine is created using Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre grapes; white and rose wine are also made here. The majority of the vineyards in the area are open to the public for tasting and sales during the week (avoid lunchtimes when they close).
Located not far from Aix centre, this museum and shop explains a little about the history of how this unusual sweet is made.
This is Aix's fine art gallery, housed in the 17th century Palais de Malte. The collections includes works by a variety of European painters, including two by Rubens and a small selection of Paul Cezanne.
Cezannes studio was created in Aix-en-Provence in 1902 and this is where he worked until he died in 1906.
The Muséum d'Aix was founded in 1838 by Henri Coquand, geologist ; it is one of the oldest in Provence.
Aurélien Raynaud displays his unique gift in capturing the wonderful wildlife kingdom in a range of artforms.
A small gallery with a good collection of contemporary and modern art.
This elegant restaurant is a must-visit for any lovers of modern cuisine and cooking methods. They embrace local produce and evolve their dishes according to the seasons.
Open daily, the Clos du Comptoir offers a sophisticated atmosphere for lunch and dinner in the same setting.
Located inside the luxury Chateau de la Gaude, this Michelin-starred restaurant serves the elaborate cuisine of chef Matthieu Dupuis-Baumal.
A quiet atmosphere, beautiful grounds and wonderful flavours can be found at Villa Gallici Restaurant. Part of the 5 star Villa Gallici hotel you can indulge in lunch or dinner at this top quality restaurant.
This one Michelin star restaurant sits within a beautiful garden just outside the walled city.
Fresh hearty meals prepared with love. Vegetarians catered for at this restaurant come deli come bio food shop.
The Mistral is Aix-en-Provence's answer to those looking for a trendy night out listening to the latest DJ's.
This small bar has a nice seating area outside next to one of Aix's many fountains and it catches the sun late into the evening.
The Scat Club plays live music every night, and not just jazz the club plays pop, rock, funk and R'n'B.
Hiking and cycling are popular in the surrounding countryside. There are hiking trails to the east of the village and the GR4 hiking trail (Mondragon to Simiane la Rotonde) passes right through the village. A 25km circular mountain biking trail from Seguret to Vaison is a great way to enjoy the countryside of the Dentelles mountains.
Plenty of clay tennis courts are available at the Aix Country Club. It provide lessons and coaching, and there is a pro shop too. Other facilities include a pool and a gym.
An exciting path through the forest...but not on the ground! This tree top adventure will have you swinging from the branches and enjoying the sights and sounds of nature.
Just to the south of Aix is the town of Gardanne. They open an outdoor swimming pool in the summer, with a 50m pool, baby pool, slides, playgrounds and a relaxation area.
Provence Wine Tours offer a variety of wine tours from private visits, to group tours and even corporate events.
The area is split into two areas - one for the 1-5 years age group, and the other for 6-12 year olds.
The Club, established in 1932 has a long and interesting history. Situated on the banks of the river l'Arc over 30 acres, 5 minutes away from the city centre the Club Hippique Aix Marseille offers a full range of facilities.
Located in the heart of the EcoQuartier Beaulieu, Lake Monteux is an open every day of the year. Ideal for the whole family, this area offers a multitude of activities.
This watersports centre is based on a 10 hectare lake with boxes and features in the water that you can practise your wakeboarding moves on.
This company offers all kinds of activities, from climbing and pot-holing to canyoning, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and via ferrata.
This company offers an 8 kilometre canoe trip along the river near Fontaine de Vaucluse.
This company offers a 2 hour river descent from Isle sur la Sorgue to Fontain de Vaucluse in canoes.
The Ceze is a calm river and accessible for all. Along the trip you’ll find enough spots and beaches where you’ll be able to get out of your boat to eat, sunbathe or swim.
Former 17th century farmhouse in Bonnieux, fully restored by a renowned architect.
Superb 5 star rated property located in Bonnieux with swimming pool
Architect-designed villa for holiday rental, with swimming pool, in the heart of the Luberon with an elevated position in the village of Cadenet.
Beautiful holiday villa with swimming pool for rent in the South of France, near the village of Bonnieux in Provence.
House for rent in Luberon - Le Mas entre Monts et Merveilles. The perfect holiday location in Provence!
Farmhouse available to rent for holidays with a large pool in the Golden Triangle in Bonnieux.
This fully restored nineteenth-century farmhouse for holiday rental is located 3 km from Bonnieux, a lovely Provençal village perched in the foothills of the Luberon in Provence.
Holiday house with pool located in the heart of the Luberon.
18th century stone farmhouse on a landscaped park of approximately 1 hectare with panoramic views of the Luberon.
Former 17th century farmhouse in Bonnieux, fully restored by a renowned architect.
The Capitaine is an apartment located on the 2nd floor, its exposure is ideal for holidays in Provence, beautiful atmosphere.
Mas Wisteria is located 2.5km from Bonnieux, a lovely Provençal village perched in the foothills of the Luberon in Provence.
Built in 2013 this modern, contemporary five star hotel in Provence combines art work in contemporary spaces, filled with uber stylish furniture and fittings.
Under the light Cézanne once knew, the Villa Gallici Hotel is an 18th century Provençal house and a member of Relais et Châteaux portfolio.
Located in one of the most beautiful villages in France, this former oil mill welcomes its guests in an enchanting setting surrounded by lime trees.
This hotel is a beautiful renovated house located on a quiet street, and walking distance to all the hustle and bustle of Aix.
The five star Pigonnet hotel in Aix is an 18th-century mansion surrounded with stunning floral gardens, situated just outside the centre of Aix-en-Provence.
This hotel is strong on colour and strong on design. Although it is a modern, urban boutique hotel it is still inviting.
49 air-conditioned vehicles at your disposal for local transport, airport and rail station transfers, and touristic excursions.
Chabe Transfers are a well known luxury transfer and taxi service operating in the South of France.
300 vehicles at your disposal. All taxi services and transfers airports and Railway stations.
Helitec caters for all your helicopter needs from passenger transport to aerial photography, filming, transport of heavy goods, leisure flights over Provence and the South of France. A great way to see the most beautiful spots from the air.
With a long history and experience in the VIP transport industry this company is proud of its personal and high-quality services.
Created in 1976 this company has grown and has now transported well over 100,000 passengers. They have a fleet of 12 craft to meet client demands.
A beautifully renovated 16th century bastide with panoramic views.
Set in the prestigious Domaine de Terre Blanche, Villa Augusta is the epitome of contemporary luxury.
Nestled in the heart of the prestigious Terre Blanche estate, this superb property of approximately 428 m² of living space is set on one hectare of landscaped grounds, one of the largest on the estate, offering spectacular views of the surrounding hilltop villages and a rare living environment that is both luxurious and peaceful.
Set on a 2,090 m² plot in the heart of a peaceful hamlet surrounded by nature, this character-filled stone property is a true haven of tranquillity.
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