By far the largest village in the southern Luberon, Pertuis’s charms are hidden ones that only those who take the time to explore will find.
For antiques on par with Isle-sur-la-Sorgue but at a quarter of the price, stop at ABC Depot Vente and take home a marble-topped set of drawers (that elsewhere would have gone for thousands) for less than half the price.
Sights & Attractions in [locality]
Château Val Joanis is a beautiful oasis where you can taste some local wine and buy foodie gifts like mustard, tapenade and truffle pasta. Don’t miss a visit to their exquisite garden, which was featured in the movie French Kiss with Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline.
This museum was founded in 1821 and the collection was originally housed in the Maison Carree, moving to its current location in 1907.
Musee Granet
Located in Aix-en-Provence
This is Aix's fine art gallery, housed in the 17th century Palais de Malte. The collections includes works by a variety of European painters, including two by Rubens and a small selection of Paul Cezanne.
Maison de la Truffe, Aups
The truffle has a long history here in Aups; for many years now they have been grown, harvested, retailed, shared and eaten.
Collection Lambert
Located in Avignon
The Collection Lambert is a wonderful gallery featuring modern art from the 1960's.
Site Memorial des Milles
Located in Aix-en-Provence
At the beginning of World War II, France interned all Austrian and German nationals who were living in France at the time, and Les Milles was the prison for the south eastern region.
Shan-Art Gallery
Located in Aix-en-Provence
A small gallery with a good collection of contemporary and modern art.
Events in [locality]
The Friday morning market is a large one and a great place to pick up Provençal souvenirs.
Things to do in [locality]
One of the best things to do whilst you are in the small town of Pertuis is to take a trip to the neighbouring town of Cadenet and visit the wonderful truffle and olive farm of Les Pastras - a truly Provençal experience.
This huge waterpark covers an area of 4.7 hectares and includes a surf simulator, waterslides and a river feature called river land.
Domaine Le Sagittaire Waterpark, Nyons
In the depths of the Drôme countryside in the French Provence, this 5 Star Residential Campsite comes complete with an entirely heated Aquatic Complex, which is open to the public.
Aqualand Waterpark, Sainte Maxime
This is probably the most family orientated waterpark on the Cote d'Azur. With several friendly slides, a fun pool, food and drinks, ice creams, and shopping all at hand.
Aqualand Waterpark, Frejus
With numerous slides, including the King Cobra - unique is western Europe - this is the largest waterpark on the Cote d'Azur! Inludes a rest area, show area, clockroom, fast food, grill and pizzeria, ice creams, drinks, and shop.
Nyonsoleiado Waterpark, Nyons
Waterpark complex that contains a lagoon, 25m pool, whirlpool basin, waterslides for children and adults, cascades of water, rivers, paddling pools and much more.
Aqualand Waterpark, St Cyr Sur Mer
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.