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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Perched village with a spectacular location
One of the most dramatic villages in Provence, Gourdon is situated on top of a rock, overlooking the Vallée du Loup. The views of the valley, all the way to the Mediterranean, are outstanding - you can see Nice and Théuole on a good day.
The Riviera seems like a million miles away in this natural paradise. The Gorge du Loup provides a spectacular back drop to the winding road that takes you up to Gourdon. If you're driving to Gourdon, you need to park at the bottom of the hill and walk up to the pedestrianised village.
Gourdon is fairly typical of the pretty 'perched villages' of Provence, with its well preserved stone houses, gift shops, art galleries and local crafts on sale. Pottery, perfumes and glassware shops make for interesting gift and souvenir shopping. The little lanes and alleys are fun to wander through (it won't take you long) and the kids will love the plentiful sweet shops.
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.
Perched right on the clifftop over the winding Loup River thousands of feet below, Gourdon is a feudal walled village of narrow cobbled lanes and jumbled stone buildings, all presided over by a 17th century fortress. If you look down from the ramparts you can see the ancient donkey trail that was once the only access route.
The narrow twisting streets are crammed with shops and artisan workshops selling all sorts of soaps, jewellery, nougat, artworks, perfume and decorative glass - you can see many of the artisans at work. Gourdon offers the most magnificent views of the countryside rolling down to the Mediterranean that you are ever likely to see.
It also has a feudal castle originating in the 9th century that was rebuilt in the 17th century. It boasts round towers, a Renaissance courtyard and wonderful gardens designed by Andre le Notre (of Versailles fame).
There is also a 12th century Romanesque church (Saint Vincent), but the other main sight to see is the view back down the valley. There is a panoramic view point of the Loup valley down by the church - this is also where you'll find the tourist office.
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Noted to be the first European public garden, it consists of two landscaped areas: a classic garden of the seventeenth century and a Mediterranean garden landscape style.
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This museum owes its growth to the naturalist Esprit Requien (1758-1851), who was the most famous of Avignon scientists of his time. From an old middle class family, he devoted himself early to botany. By age 18, he is active in the Botanical Garden of the city of Avignon and is a herbarium that quickly acquired great importance.
Since 1989 the association ‘Présence Van Gogh’ has developped an important artistic programme, loyal to the desires of the great Dutch artist who lived in St.Remy de Provence between 1888-1889 who wished that ‘living artists are not unjustly unknown’.
Guided tours of the facilities via the stages of fabrication and an walk through the history of the brand.
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Visit the glassblower's shop to watch molten glass being blown into beautiful shapes, and pick your way through perfumeries, workshops and art galleries before adjourning to a shaded restaurant for lunch.
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Aqualand in St Cyr Sur Mer offer you 11 wicked slides in a great park environment with drinks, food, and shops for you to enjoy.
Sun Force is located on the famous Pampelonne beach. Its owner, Pierre Tourneq, has been running this business for over 30 years, surrounded by a fully qualified team.
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This company offers two different types of excursions by kayak or canoe for either an hour and 15 minutes or 3 hours.
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A team of state qualified guides sharing their enthusiasm for great outdoor activities with you.
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