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.

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A quiet Provençal town where you can get away from the noise and traffic
Enjoy the quiet life, sip a glass of rosé at a sidewalk café without going broke, and pick up your fresh baguette in the early morning without the strains of a long queue.
Most of the village centre is found near the church and the old Presbytère where occasional art exhibitions are held. Wandering about, you will find yourself in narrow streets, connected by archways, lined with neat houses that in general are well kept and colourfully painted. Most of the buildings are from the 19th or 20th century with a few exceptions such as the bell tower from the 16th century.
Plan de la Tour is more than its small centre. Spread out over an area of almost 37km² it consists of 25 original hamlets with names such as Préconil, les Pierrons or le Vernet, These hamlets were established from the 16th century, first as a farmhouse or Bastide, always near a water well, later growing with more dwellings until today. Some hamlets may have just a few houses, others have grown and expanded to a major settlement.
In between the hamlets is the countryside of Plan de la Tour ascending with the wild Massif des Maures, dry, rocky and steep, full of pins parasol, cork oak and olive trees. But there's also the countryside of rolling vineyards, narrow, winding roads and breathtaking views of the Mediterranean sea.
Back to the village: even though you will not find a supermarket, you can buy all the necessary provisions here. There are boulangeries, a butcher, an épicerie, several restaurants, crêperies, a weekly market (Thursday morning) and a library to buy your newspaper and maps. At the end of your shopping you can relax on the town bench.
A little gem in Plan de la Tour is a hidden section yet more colourful and quiet. It's on the edge of the village off the main road towards Le Muy. There is a small parking area, just over the bridge with a sign d'Emponse. Or you can just take a stroll from the village centre; it's no more than 10 minutes. Wander about through the narrow streets and enjoy this secret oasis.
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.
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Cable park on Lake Rabinon (5 hectares) where you can water ski, knee board, and wake board.
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The vastness and richness of this protected site offers an extraordinary dimension to sports such as rock-climbing and canyoning.
A really fabulous lake with excellent leisure facilities and watersports.
Range of water sports and outdoor activities proposed by a professional guiding company.
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With an International fleet of jets and helicopters based across Europe it is quick and easy to get a private charter flight for business, pleasure or an airport transfer.
300 vehicles at your disposal. All taxi services and transfers airports and Railway stations.
All taxi services 24/7 within a 60 mile radius.
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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.
Events-Cars offer luxury taxi and transfer services across the South of France. They also cater for special events.
Contemporary five bedroom villa in a sought-after area close to the beach.
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