An easy, signposted circuit along the waterways
Most of this circuit follows the canal tow paths to the north of Carpentras, within sight of Mont Ventoux.
It's signposted on the way around and you'll pass through a few small towns and villages, including Baumes de Venise which is famous for its sweet Muscat wine, fields and some interesting buildings along the way.
It should take the average rider around 3 hours to complete the 34 kilometre circuit.
IGN Maps 163 (Avignon Nimes) and 164 (Carpentras Digne-Les-Bains) cover this area.
This cycle hire shop is located in the centre of Bédoin village, just across the street from the tourist office.
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.
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 shop offers electric bikes for hire in Vaison-la-Romaine, Bonnieux, and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.
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.
A wonderful castle to explore in the heart of the Vaucluse department, offering wonderful views over the surrounding areas.
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.
Once connected to the cathedral by a semicircular vaulted corridor, the baptistery is a beautiful building situated in the narrow streets of Venasque.
You will be able to walk along the fossil bed of an ancient underground river, and discover the richness and diversity of this cave and eco-museum.
Enjoy a peaceful place, customer parking, terrace ready to provide sixty covered seats, greenery all over and a safe place for children to play.
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.
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.
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.
Located in a charming small village, with free parking and bike storage.
Hotel des Pins has 25 rooms and suites, a restaurant, a terrace, and a garden.
Set in a traditional Provencal building, and carefully renovated, Lou Cardalines offers two guest houses with direct garden or terrace access.
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