Carpentras

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.

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.

The synagogue of Carpentras is the oldest synagogue still in activity in France.

Pope Benedict XIII ordered the reconstruction of this building after the original Romanesque church collapsed, in 1404.

With innovative presentations and recipes, this restaurant offers seasonal produce combined in creative dishes that mix traditional cuisine with an innovative flair. It is part of the Safari Hotel.

Grenache offers plates of cold cuts, Antipasti, Tapas and cheese with a large selection of wines of the Rhone Valley, Languedoc Roussiillon, Provence, Burgundy, Loire, Bordeaux, South West.

Located at the Mont Ventoux foothills, main mountain in Provence, the estate is implanted in the old capital of the Comtat Venaissin: Pernes Les Fontaines. 

Enjoy a peaceful place, customer parking, terrace ready to provide sixty covered seats, greenery all over and a safe place for children to play. 

Nestled into the breath-taking country side of Provence France is a city called Carpentras. This is where the dream began for one young couple who had a vision, Serge and Sophie Ghoukassian. 

The Comtat Venaissin (County of Venaissin), often called the Comtat for short, dates back to the middle ages and was politically significant throughout the 16th and 17th centuries.

Most of this circuit follows the canal tow paths to the north of Carpentras, within sight of Mont Ventoux.

This 35km loop takes you through the famous vineyards of the Côtes du Rhône, as well as past strawberry fields, olive groves and fruit orchards. It is a wonderfully scenic ride with the opportunity to do some tasting along the way!

This fun 20km circuits takes in three short climbs on a scenic route that takes in some of the famous “Perched Villages” of Provence.

This scenic cycle ride goes in a figure of eight, starting and finishing in Velleron, but also visiting Pernes-les-Fontaines to the north and L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue to the south.

The climb of Mont Ventoux is perhaps most well known to those outside of the cycling community as a name associated with the Tour de France.

Explore the valleys of Le Beaucet situated between the Mountains of Vaucluse and the Luberon Valley.

Throughout the duration of this hike you have breathtaking views over the Comtat Venaissin plain and the Dentelles de Montmirail range.

From the look out point at 965m you are rewarded with fantastic views of the Alazards valley and the Rhone valley.

The vast numbers of lovely Vineyards in Provence make for great places to go on a walking or hiking tour.

Take your time, explore and discover the rich historical heritage and natural surroundings, fashioned by centuries of work which continues to the present day.

This river gorge runs for around 30 kilometres from the small village of Saint Leger, heading west along the borders of the Vaucluse and Drome regions.

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 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.

This company offers all kinds of activities, from climbing and pot-holing to canyoning, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and via ferrata.

Just to the north of Apt lies the Plan d'Eau de la Raille. You can practice all sorts of watersports here, with a sailing & windsurfing school. All equipment is available to rent - dinghies, windsurfs, pedal boats and kayaks.

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.

Welcome to La Colline, a stunning villa built from honey-colored local stone, nestled among Provençal vineyards with breathtaking views of Mont Ventoux and the distant hilltop villages. The villa offers a peaceful setting, perfect for spending a summer day by the swimming pool, accompanied only by the gentle song of the cicadas.

An exceptional holiday rental - Villa Perchée

Beautiful Provençal farmhouse to rent for your holiday.

Farmhouse with swimming pool to rent in Provence for your dream holiday, a former 17th century post house in Le Thor, close to L’Isle sur la Sorge.

Farmhouse with pool for rent in Provence with lovely surroundings

Close to the Isle sur la Sorgue, superb renovated contemporary property composed of 5 suites, one of which is on the ground floor, is available for holiday rental. Inside, the concrete gives a lot of character to the space and the choice of furniture and accessories make it a perfect complement.

Beautiful Provençal farmhouse to rent for your holiday.

Welcome to La Colline, a stunning villa built from honey-colored local stone, nestled among Provençal vineyards with breathtaking views of Mont Ventoux and the distant hilltop villages. The villa offers a peaceful setting, perfect for spending a summer day by the swimming pool, accompanied only by the gentle song of the cicadas.

Located in the Residence Provence Country Club in the heart of the Luberon mountain, this studio enjoys a serene and tranquil atmosphere with close proximity to all the sites and attractions of this area of the South of France. An ideal location for nature and golf lovers.

Close to the Isle sur la Sorgue, superb renovated contemporary property composed of 5 suites, one of which is on the ground floor, is available for holiday rental. Inside, the concrete gives a lot of character to the space and the choice of furniture and accessories make it a perfect complement.

Farmhouse with swimming pool to rent in Provence for your dream holiday, a former 17th century post house in Le Thor, close to L’Isle sur la Sorge.

An exceptional holiday rental - Villa Perchée

Set in a beautiful location overlooking the Rhone valley and Mont Ventoux, this 33 bedroom hotel can be found around 25 miles North East of Avignon. There are 15 double bedrooms and 18 suites available, ranging from 25m² for the smallest standard room up to 85m² for the largest suite.

La Maison sur la Sorgue is a small boutique hotel in the heart of the village of the same name, renowned for it's antiques stores and markets. The lovely and generously sized rooms are decorated in a chic Provencal tone and feature antique furniture and modern touches. Wifi is available in the public areas and breakfast is served on the terrace by the pool. There isn't a restaurant, but there are plenty to choose from in the pretty town.

This is a very special guest house situated at the foot of Mont Ventoux. The original farmhouse was built into the rocks and so each of the four bedrooms has natural stone walls which makes it incredibley atmospheric.

This Bed & Breakfast is a beautiful 18th century stone Provencal country house, located 20 kilometres from Avignon which provides relaxing peace in a warm, family ambiance.

Hotel des Pins has 25 rooms and suites, a restaurant, a terrace, and a garden.

Chateau Gigonan is located in the Cotes du Rhone wine region, not far from Chateauneuf du Pape. The estate was formed in the 17th century, and is now a full functioning organic vineyard.