Loop around the impressive gorge not far from Mont Ventoux
This 9km loop takes you around the edges of part of the Gorges de la Nesque.
It takes in a couple of great viewing points along the way as well as a lake and a chapel before you return back to the start point.
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The Musee d'Allauch welcomes you in the heart of the old village of Allauch. It is housed in the Hotel de Ville, now totally restored.
Originally founded in 1882, this family run business making traditional Scourtins survives to this day.
Located close to the Medieval walls in Arles, this garden has been in use since 1840.
This is one of the best castles we have ever visited, and not just in France! Situated on a rocky outcrop, this fantastic medieval castle has a strong military background, where it was used in the defence of the realm of Provence.
This area is well known for it's ochre pigment found in the soil, and a tour of the Mines de Bruoux show you the underground caverns that were created.
The Musee des Tapisseries houses a rich collection of 17th and 18th Century tapestries, including a collection called 'Grotesques' - theatrical taspestrie made in Beauvais cir. 1689, and also 'L'histoire de Don Quichotte' of 1735 unique in the world.
This is a popular place with both locals and travellers. It has a small cosy interior so if you want to dine there, best to get there earlier rather than later.
This small restaurant is on the Rue Peyrollerie, a winding alley just off the Place St Pierre. It is a great option for vegetarians, offering a wide variety of cheese dishes and salads but there are also fish dishes available.
This organic Michelin starred restaurant is situated just 12km outside Arles on the road to Sambuc and is run by the chef Armand Arnal.
The Cote Sud has a charming sophisticated interior and includes a lovely terrace where you can enjoy your food when the weather is warm enough.
This Michelin starred restaurant is situated on the outskirts of Tourtour and specialise in truffle dishes.
Le Temps de Vivre is situated in the little hamlet of Les Farjons just down the road from Uchaux.
Waterpark complex that contains a lagoon, 25m pool, whirlpool basin, waterslides for children and adults, cascades of water, rivers, paddling pools and much more.
This huge waterpark covers an area of 4.7 hectares and includes a surf simulator, waterslides and a river feature called river land.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Hotel des Pins has 25 rooms and suites, a restaurant, a terrace, and a garden.
This fortified farmhouse has been converted into a lovely B&B not far from Bedoin village centre.
Set in a renovated farmhouse surrounded by vineyards and olive trees, the hotel has 16 bedrooms with a choice between queen-size or twin beds.
Located just 2 kilometres north of the village of Malaucene, this charming B&B has great views of the surrounding mountains and countryside.
This B&B is located between the villages of Malaucene and Entrechaux, near the base of Mont Ventoux.
This small hotel lies just to the east of Bedoin village in Sainte Colomb, within easy reach of Mont Ventoux.
At the south end of the parking lot, head right up by a stone staircase and by a fairly steep path and arrive at the intersection of St. Andrew Combe (722m). Take the path down to the left (panorama) 300m. At the intersection, ride straight for 1.5km and get on the board.
Turn left, right and begin the descent angle. Before Savournin, turn left. steep and rocky slope to the borie. The trail becomes a path and leads to the D 942 to Cabanes (730m). Cut off the road and down into the grooves (caution!) appointed by steps in the rock. The trail goes over the cliff (carefully!), then leads to the bottom of the gorge, in the chapel St Michel (600m). Move between the trees to cross the Nesque (often dry). The path goes left bank, along the cliff.
Advance by standing away from the edge (caution) as the trail passes several times over cliffs, before arriving on set. Winning the crossroads of Peisse (725m). Take the left horizontal path. It then descends back a little, took the downhill, past the Font de Jean then becomes a large balcony before reaching the edge of the Nesque and sneak between the boxwood to the inlet upstream gorges, waterbody Bourguet (627m).
Take the small road on the left, cut the D942 and up the main street of Monieux. On the square (Nesque fountain), go up the stairs to the left and find the church.
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