Mickael Feval Restaurant
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.
A gentle 10km circuit with wonderful views
This loop takes you round the medieval village of Malaucène in the cycling mecca of the Mont Ventoux region.
Starting off from the Tourist Office in the centre of Malaucène, head north-east in the direction of Beaumont-du-Ventoux. Turn left just before the Ferme du Gros Noyer, then left again to continue along to a small bridge.
Turn right after the bridge until you reach the chapel of Saint Roch. After the chapel, turn right and continue on to the hamlet of Les Valettes. Here you’ll find an ancient stone washing well where you have two choices; you can either continue along the D153 to Beaumont-du-Ventoux, or you can make a little diversion to visit the chapels of Saint Sépulcre and Saint Marguerite before doubling back to pick up the original route.
Approximately 1 kilometre after Beaumont-du-Ventoux, you’ll see a milestone with a righthand turn. Follow this road and turn left at the end to return back to Malaucène.
From budget eateries to the more refined restaurant, Malaucene has a fair selection of places to eat. Try Chez Laurette for a great value three course lunch.
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.
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.
Located inside the luxury Chateau de la Gaude, this Michelin-starred restaurant serves the elaborate cuisine of chef Matthieu Dupuis-Baumal.
Cote Cour is a mix of modern and traditional mediterranean French cuisine. Situated on the well known street of Cours Mirabeau on the edge of the old town of Aix. Expert chef Ronan Kernen, who is famous for his appearance and skill in the show TOP CHEF, creates intense flavoursome dishes.
If you are looking for a great meal and a few drinks to end your evening look no further than Jardin Mazarin in the centre of Aix.
There are a small handful of B&B's and hotels in and around Malaucene, some of which are a few kilometres from the centre.
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.
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.
Built in 2013 this modern, contemporary five star hotel in Provence combines art work in contemporary spaces, filled with uber stylish furniture and fittings.
This hotel is a beautiful renovated house located on a quiet street, and walking distance to all the hustle and bustle of Aix.
A four star hotel in a traditional Provençal house, just 35km from Aix en Provence. This hotel is well located for exploring the surroundings, Luberon, Forcalquier, and the Durance valley.
Sun cream, sun glasses and plenty of water are essential if you are cycling in the summer. Think about bringing cash as well, some smaller shops, cafés and market stalls may not accept payment by bank card.
Located in the centre of Avignon, this company offers electric bike hire and guided bike tours of the city.
This shop rents a selection of town bikes, both standard and electric, for adults and children, and also offers bike repairs.
This shop offers electric bikes for hire in Vaison-la-Romaine, Bonnieux, and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.
Discover the Luberon in a different way...on a new scooter!
This shop offers a variety of brands and bikes to choose from, including road bikes, e-bikes, mountain bikes, children's bikes, and tandems.
This cycle hire shop is located in the centre of Bédoin village, just across the street from the tourist office.
The north side of Mont Ventoux can be seen from this cycle route; regularly featured during the Tour de France, this mountain is on the bucket list of many a keen cyclist.
This monastery was founded and built in the 1970's and is now famous for its monks broadcasting their Gregorian chants live throughout the day.
A wonderful castle to explore in the heart of the Vaucluse department, offering wonderful views over the surrounding areas.
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.
You can feel like you've stepped back in time when you visit Vaison la Romaine. As the name suggests, this was an important town for the Romans, who liked its location and climate, and built many rather magnificent structures. Vaison became a federated city under the Romans which explains why so many public buildings were constructed.
This church lies at the centre of what was the old Medieval village of Vaison la Romaine. It was built in the 11th century over the remains of early Christian buildings.
The highest point in Provence at 1,912m, Mont Ventoux is most famous as the killer-climb stage in the Tour de France. It's a mecca for cyclists and hikers, with three routes available for cyclists and a number of trails for walkers.
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.
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.
Located inside the luxury Chateau de la Gaude, this Michelin-starred restaurant serves the elaborate cuisine of chef Matthieu Dupuis-Baumal.
Cote Cour is a mix of modern and traditional mediterranean French cuisine. Situated on the well known street of Cours Mirabeau on the edge of the old town of Aix. Expert chef Ronan Kernen, who is famous for his appearance and skill in the show TOP CHEF, creates intense flavoursome dishes.
If you are looking for a great meal and a few drinks to end your evening look no further than Jardin Mazarin in the centre of Aix.
This pyramidal peak features in over 60 of Paul Cezannes paintings. The light and the colours are a dream for artists, and non-artists can also enjoy the scenery via the lattice of walking trails that cross the mountain slopes.
The Golf de la Cabre d'Or is only 20 minutes away from Aix-en-Provence et Marseille. This is a fairly new golf course which opened only in 2008.
The area is split into two areas - one for the 1-5 years age group, and the other for 6-12 year olds.
Tour Designer in Provence provide tailor made tours of the best of Provence with day trips and walking tours on offer.
This leisure centre has two indoor pools, a 50 metre outdoor heated swimming pool, with terraces and beaches, and water sports.There is also a weights room and dance studio.
Set in the beautiful wooded countryside, this 18-hole golf course was designed by American architect Ronald Fream. The club incorporates the David Leadbetter Academy that offers lessons to suit players of all levels.
Located a 5-minute walk from the heart of Bonnieux, this charming guest house features 3 comfortable rooms suitable for families as every room has a mezzanine for 2 children.
Located 9km south of Vaison-la-Romaine and 18km north of Carpentras, Malaucene is less than 50km from the TGV station and Avignon airport and 30km from the A7 motorway.
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