
Le Musee du Tire-Bouchon, Menerbes
A private collection of ornate, unusual and ancient corkscrews in the vineyards of the Domaine de La Citadelle.
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Escape into the gorges just half an hour from Cavaillon
A slightly more challenging hike through the most spectactular gorge in Provence, with its narrow high walls and dark alleyway you can witness the amazing vegetation and plants. A 3 hour and 30 minute walk you can enjoy this popular walking route, recommended during the week when it is likely to be quieter.
This walk can be found on IGN map 3142 OT
A private collection of ornate, unusual and ancient corkscrews in the vineyards of the Domaine de La Citadelle.
The remarkable architecture and sympathetic restoration work make this one of the best Carmelite abbeys in the Vaucluse region and one that is less frequently visited by tourists.
Originally from the high mountains of North Africa,these particular cedar trees were introduced in to France as an ornamental tree and as a method of reforestation.
This a popular museum to visit for anyone following the Lavender routes around Provence, attracting around 50,000 visitors per year.
The synagogue in Cavaillon is no longer used as a place of worship, but it's on many people's "must visit" lists if you're in the area, thanks to its ornate decoration and fascinating history.
From the outside you can't really tell what a beautiful cathedral this is, rich with carvings, gold leaf and painted walls, ceilings and archways.
This wonderful contemporary-styled restaurant features dishes that you may never have suspected to have existed.
This organic Michelin starred restaurant is situated just 12km outside Arles on the road to Sambuc and is run by the chef Armand Arnal.
Located right in the centre of Avignon on a well known shopping street is La Cour d'Honneur.
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 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 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.
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.
Waterpark complex that contains a lagoon, 25m pool, whirlpool basin, waterslides for children and adults, cascades of water, rivers, paddling pools and much more.
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 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.
This huge waterpark covers an area of 4.7 hectares and includes a surf simulator, waterslides and a river feature called river land.
This B&B is located between the villages of Malaucene and Entrechaux, near the base of Mont Ventoux.
This B&B has unbroken views of the mighty Mont Ventoux and is decorated with a charming mix of old and new fixtures and fittings.
This charming B&B has four individually decorated bedrooms, free WiFi and indoor storage for bikes.
Perched on a small cliff, this B&B enjoys great views of the village of Sault below.
Located just 2 kilometres north of the village of Malaucene, this charming B&B has great views of the surrounding mountains and countryside.
Hotel des Pins has 25 rooms and suites, a restaurant, a terrace, and a garden.
The Gorges de Regalon sit about 22km from Cavaillon, so you can hop in the car and drive half an hour, taking the left just before Merindol you will se a signpost directing you to the Gorges de Regalon. From here follow the blue marked path past some fields and olive trees to the entrance of the gorge. Following the route you will be going along a stream-bed and the path into the gorges will become very obvious. The scenery once you enter the narrow gorge is ever changing with thick shubbery, limestone walls and interesting vegetation along the way.
After making your way through a narrow tunnel, where a torch is always handy, you will enter the narrowest part of the gorge, with high limestone walls and an extremely narrow path it can be rather intimidating. Once through here you might have to tackle some slippery wet rocks and may at points find the walk a challenge, meaning good walking boots are a necessity when doing this route. Once you come out of the Gorge the path will creep upwards through some woods where you will eventually be on a road that you want to keep following. The route takes you through the beautiful Sommet du Vallon Bernard where you will see excellent views of the Durance valley.
Follow the route which goes in a loop through Vieux Merindol, Petit Champeau and Les Cachots until you reach your starting point at the car park.
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