Chateau de la Tour d'Aigues
This castle was first built in 1550 by Baron Jean-Louis-Nicolas de Bouliers and parts of its huge walls and intricately carved stonework still survives to this day.

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Stroll along a shaded river bed and an open ridge
Explore the source of Le Riou that winds its way down the hillside eventually flowing into the mighty Durance
This walk can be found on IGN map 3243 OT
This castle was first built in 1550 by Baron Jean-Louis-Nicolas de Bouliers and parts of its huge walls and intricately carved stonework still survives to this day.
This wine museum situated just outside of Ansouis is a must for all wine lovers, and a fascinating for all amateurs.
The Chateau d'Ansouis was originally a fortress back in the 12th century and become one of the grandest mansions in Provence during the Renaissance.
Georges Mazoyer was an accomplished diver and a talented artists. In 1975 he was inspired to create a museum full of his most treasured souvenirs from the sea and as a gallery for his own art.
This small museum can be found in the centre of Cucuron and houses the collection of a local photographer & prehistorian, Marc Deydier who lived from 1845 to 1920.
The ruins of Fort de Buoux lie on top of hill at the head of the Apt valley. This defensive stronghold was used to protect the surrounding towns and land from Lourmarin to Silvergues and the ruins you see today date from the 13th century.
Le Temps de Vivre is situated in the little hamlet of Les Farjons just down the road from Uchaux.
Small restaurant where you will never eat the same thing twice. Their menu is solely based on what good fresh ingredients the local market has to offer in the mornings.
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.
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.
Located right in the centre of Avignon on a well known shopping street is La Cour d'Honneur.
This wonderful contemporary-styled restaurant features dishes that you may never have suspected to have existed.
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.
This huge waterpark covers an area of 4.7 hectares and includes a surf simulator, waterslides and a river feature called river land.
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.
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.
Waterpark complex that contains a lagoon, 25m pool, whirlpool basin, waterslides for children and adults, cascades of water, rivers, paddling pools and much more.
Perched on a small cliff, this B&B enjoys great views of the village of Sault below.
This charming B&B has four individually decorated bedrooms, free WiFi and indoor storage for bikes.
Located a 5-minute walk from the heart of Bonnieux, this charming guest house features 3 comfortable rooms suitable for families as every room has a mezzanine for 2 children.
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 small hotel lies just to the east of Bedoin village in Sainte Colomb, within easy reach of Mont Ventoux.
Hotel des Pins has 25 rooms and suites, a restaurant, a terrace, and a garden.
Parking your car at the mark on the map ( North east of the hamlet of Le Plan, at the 409m mark at the bend in the road), follow the river north west for 200m then take the path on the right. This path never strays too far from the rivers bank. Continue up stream for 20 minutes to reach the Source de Mirail.
The Source de Mirail is locked behind bars, but continue along the river bed heading slightly right. About 10 mins along the dry river bed it splits into two. Take the path that is between the split. Follow this path until it hits a large forest road at the 638m point. On this path you will pass the ruins of a small house on the right, and you will have fantastic views of the Luberon. When you reach the forest road, turn right, and follow it to the Bastide du Bois.
The return follows the yellow marked forest road straight south to the car park.
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