{"id":2838,"date":"2021-03-25T09:11:43","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T09:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/?post_type=itineraire&#038;p=2838"},"modified":"2024-01-05T13:34:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T13:34:20","slug":"vaucluse-in-a-campervan","status":"publish","type":"itineraire","link":"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/itineraire\/routes\/vaucluse-in-a-campervan\/","title":{"rendered":"Vaucluse in a campervan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"block-entete \" >\n    <!--<div class=\"block-entete__logo  position-absolute p-5 \">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/vaucluse-tourisme.png\"  alt=\"Vaucluse Provence Tourisme\" \/><\/div> -->\n    <div class=\"block-entete__meteo h-100 position-absolute col-11 float-right\" >\n\n      <div class=\"meteo_max float-right\">22\u00b0<\/div>\n      <div class=\"meteo_min float-right clearfix\">20\u00b0<\/div>\n      <i class=\"icon meteo float-right meteo800\" title=\"Weather\"><\/i>\n    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active\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mornas-Pamato.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mornas-Pamato-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mornas-Pamato-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mornas-Pamato-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mornas-Pamato.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Mornas Fortress\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lapalud-Hocquel.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lapalud-Hocquel-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lapalud-Hocquel-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lapalud-Hocquel-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lapalud-Hocquel.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Lapalud Vaucluse\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\"><span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/a><a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\"><span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-etape__map col-md-4\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-container-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-8 is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__subheading\">Lapalud, Lamotte-du-Rh\u00f4ne, Mondragon, Mornas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Boll\u00e8ne is perhaps best known for its historic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/cultural-heritage\/rhone-valley\/andre-blondel-cnr-hydroelectric-power-plant\/provence-4904854-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">Blondel dam, a hydroelectric power plant<\/a> that produces green energy and is open to the public for guided tours.<br><br>The other villages nearby all have a fascinating legend to tell \u2013 from the slayed dragon of Mondragon to the military history of Mornas dominated by its medieval fortress.<br><br>Lapalud is the broom capital. Yes, you heard right, that corn broom found in houses all over the word is made here! Nowadays, all that\u2019s left of its broom heyday are the faded painted advertisements on the sides of houses that lend an air of antiquated charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-link ai-blocks-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencecoterhone-tourisme.com\/\" class=\"ai-blocks-link__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Discover the Proven\u00e7al Rhone (in french)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-4 is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__snacktitle\">Useful addresses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"block-etape__snacklist\">\n<li>When in Boll\u00e8ne, you cannot leave without a trip to bakery and patisserie La Marquisette, not just for its old-school shabby chic feel we just love, but the cakes and other treats on display that sweet-toothed gourmets won\u2019t want to miss!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nearest campervan service sites: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/rhone-valley\/camping-la-simioune\/provence-585593-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">Camping La Simioune<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-etape\">\n    <div class=\"container\" data-map={\"itineraire_type\":[\"voiture\"],\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_time\":\"15\",\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_unit\":\"jours\",\"itineraire_duree\":\"\",\"itineraire_distance\":\"\",\"itineraire_denivele\":\"\",\"itineraire_paysage\":\"\",\"itineraire_gpx\":\"2898\",\"itineraire_points\":\"1\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_lat\":\"44.29721\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_long\":\"4.778759\",\"itineraire_gpx_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\\\/app\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/03\\\/camping-cars.gpx\"}>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__heading\"><strong>Day 2 &#8211; Popes\u2019 Enclave<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-visuel row\">\n<div id=\"block-etape_carousel\" class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-carousel block-etape__slider carousel slide col-md-8\" data-ride=\"carousel\"><div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item active\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/valreas-Hocquel.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/valreas-Hocquel-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/valreas-Hocquel-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/valreas-Hocquel-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/valreas-Hocquel.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Valr\u00e9as - Provence\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/visan-Hocquel.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/visan-Hocquel-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/visan-Hocquel-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/visan-Hocquel-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/visan-Hocquel.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Visan Provence\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\"><span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/a><a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\"><span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-etape__map col-md-4\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-container-6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-8 is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__subheading\">The \u201cPapal Enclave\u201d offers four cities to visit in one day!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When the department of Vaucluse was founded in 1793, the towns of Valr\u00e9as, Grillon, Visan and Richerenches stayed loyal to the Comtat Venaissin, part of the papal states, forming a Proven\u00e7al enclave in Dr\u00f4me!<br><br>In June and July, visitors flock to marvel at the lavender, from November to March to sample the black truffles, and all year round for the gentle way of life in these stunning country towns.<br><br>This land was once the northern border of the papal states. And where there&#8217;s a border, there are border posts: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/equipment\/enclave-des-papes\/papal-milestone-path\/provence-43425-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">the papal border posts<\/a> make for a delightful trail that winds through vineyards, lavender fields and forest.<br><br>The old village centre of Richerenches was built on the site of an ancient Knights Templars commandery \u2013 the largest in Provence with 275 members during its heyday. Today, part of the complex houses a lovely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/cultural-heritage\/enclave-des-papes\/truffle-and-wine-museum\/provence-121621-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">truffle and wine museum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-link ai-blocks-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grignanvalreas-tourism.co.uk\/\" class=\"ai-blocks-link__link\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Discover the Pope&#8217;s enclave<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-4 is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__snacktitle\"><strong>Campervan sites<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"block-etape__snacklist\">\n<li>Grillon : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/enclave-des-papes\/camping-le-garrigon\/provence-122015-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">Camping le Garrigon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valr\u00e9as : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/enclave-des-papes\/domaine-de-la-coronne\/provence-121851-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">camping la Coronne<\/a>, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.campercontact.com\/en\/france\/provence-alpes-cote-dazur\/valreas\/64119\/aire-camping-car-park-valreas\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"ek-link\">Camping CarPark<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visan :<a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/enclave-des-papes\/camping-de-lherein\/provence-121994-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\"> camping l&#8217;Herein<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-etape\">\n    <div class=\"container\" 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active\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/naturoptere-Ripert.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/naturoptere-Ripert-150x150.webp 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/naturoptere-Ripert-300x142.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/naturoptere-Ripert-934x450.webp 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/naturoptere-Ripert.webp 950w,\" alt=\"Naturopt\u00e8re\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lac-uchayx-Tardieu.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lac-uchayx-Tardieu-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lac-uchayx-Tardieu-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lac-uchayx-Tardieu-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lac-uchayx-Tardieu.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Uchaux lake\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\"><span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/a><a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\"><span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-etape__map col-md-4\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-container-9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-8 is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__subheading\">A change of scenery and tranquil walks galore around 8 villages off the beaten track<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Camaret-sur-Aigues, Lagarde-Par\u00e9ol, Piolenc, Sainte-C\u00e9cile-les-Vignes, S\u00e9rignan-du-Comtat, Travaillan, Uchaux, Viol\u00e8s\u2026 places where the history unfolds along the legendary RN7 \u2013 familiarly known as \u201cthe holiday route\u201d \u2013 that takes you through all varieties of crops and the vineyards of the C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne.<br><br>Nature lovers and insect enthusiasts will love S\u00e9rignan-du-Comtat where the home of the French father of entomology, Jean-Henri Fabre, L\u2019<a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/cultural-heritage\/rhone-valley\/harmas-jean-henri-fabre\/provence-687594-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">Harmas<\/a>, has been converted into a natural history museum, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/cultural-heritage\/rhone-valley\/naturoptere\/provence-621600-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">Naturopt\u00e8re<\/a>, a living temple of plants and insects!<br><br>The Uchaux mountain range offers plenty of walking and cycling opportunities (a hike will take you to the ruins of the medieval castle in Castellas) affording panoramic views of Mount Ventoux, the Rhone Valley and the Orange plain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-link ai-blocks-link\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ccayguesouveze.com\/le_tourisme\/\" class=\"ai-blocks-link__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Discover Pays d&#8217;Aigues (in french)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-4 is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__snacktitle\"><strong>Campervan sites<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"block-etape__snacklist\">\n<li>Closest campervan sites: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.airedelagrappe.com\/\" class=\"ek-link\">aire de la Grappe<\/a> at Uchaux (in french)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-etape\">\n    <div class=\"container\" data-map={\"itineraire_type\":[\"voiture\"],\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_time\":\"15\",\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_unit\":\"jours\",\"itineraire_duree\":\"\",\"itineraire_distance\":\"\",\"itineraire_denivele\":\"\",\"itineraire_paysage\":\"\",\"itineraire_gpx\":\"2898\",\"itineraire_points\":\"1\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_lat\":\"44.29721\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_long\":\"4.778759\",\"itineraire_gpx_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\\\/app\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/03\\\/camping-cars.gpx\"}>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__heading\">Day 4 \u2013 Around Orange and Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-visuel row\">\n<div id=\"block-etape_carousel\" class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-carousel block-etape__slider carousel slide col-md-8\" data-ride=\"carousel\"><div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item active\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/orange-Hocquel.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/orange-Hocquel-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/orange-Hocquel-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/orange-Hocquel-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/orange-Hocquel.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Triumphal Arch in Orange\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\"><span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/a><a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\"><span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-etape__map col-md-4\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-container-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-8 is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__subheading\">Destination Orange, Caderousse, Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape, Jonqui\u00e8res and Courth\u00e9zon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep following the path of the iconic RN7 through the heart of the famous C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne wine country, with the jewel in its crown, Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape, and plunge into Provence&#8217;s Roman history in Orange, where the Triumphal Arch and ancient theatre (the venue for the Chor\u00e9gies opera festival for 150 years) are breathtaking remnants for visitors to admire.<br>Orange\u2019s Roman theatre, Triumphal Arch and Saint Eutrope Hill have earned UNESCO World Heritage status.<br><br>It was in Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape that the very concept of AOC (controlled appellation of origin) was invented by winemakers keen to protect their name, their know-how and the quality of their wines. In 1936, Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape was named the first viticultural AOC in France!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-link ai-blocks-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateauneuf-du-pape-tourisme.fr\/en\" class=\"ai-blocks-link__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Explore the destination<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-4 is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__snacktitle\"><strong>Campervan sites<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"block-etape__snacklist\">\n<li>Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/avignon\/camping-lart-de-vivre\/provence-679634-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">camping l&#8217;\u2019Art de Vivre&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orange : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/orange\/camping-manon\/provence-679629-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">Camping Manon<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-etape\">\n    <div class=\"container\" data-map={\"itineraire_type\":[\"voiture\"],\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_time\":\"15\",\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_unit\":\"jours\",\"itineraire_duree\":\"\",\"itineraire_distance\":\"\",\"itineraire_denivele\":\"\",\"itineraire_paysage\":\"\",\"itineraire_gpx\":\"2898\",\"itineraire_points\":\"1\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_lat\":\"44.29721\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_long\":\"4.778759\",\"itineraire_gpx_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\\\/app\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/03\\\/camping-cars.gpx\"}>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__heading\">Day 5 \u2013 Around Vaison-la-Romaine and the northern slope of Mount Ventoux<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-visuel row\">\n<div id=\"block-etape_carousel\" class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-carousel block-etape__slider carousel slide col-md-8\" data-ride=\"carousel\"><div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item active\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vaison-verneuil.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vaison-verneuil-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vaison-verneuil-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vaison-verneuil-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vaison-verneuil.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Vaison la Romaine\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/savoillan-verneuil.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/savoillan-verneuil-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/savoillan-verneuil-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/savoillan-verneuil-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/savoillan-verneuil.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Savoillans - Ventoux\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\"><span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/a><a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\"><span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-etape__map col-md-4\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-container-15\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-8 is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__subheading\">Head away from Orange to enter Vaison-la-Romaine, where from Brantes to S\u00e9guret by way of Cairanne, and Savoillans to Buisson passing through Puym\u00e9ras, Roaix, Sablet and Rasteau, a total of 19 villages and towns await you for a tour of the local history, hospitality and nature.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If Vaison-la-Romaine, with its ancient ruins and medieval upper town, and S\u00e9guret, classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France, might be the best known, the villages around also deserve a visit, some for their wine, others for their quaint houses and cobbled streets.<br><br>In Rasteau, known to C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne enthusiasts, they also produce a natural sweet wine, which has earned its own AOC and AOP quality labels. To enjoy (with moderation, of course) as an aperitif or dessert wine (it&#8217;s the perfect accompaniment to a red berry or cherry gateau, or even chocolate).<br><br>In Savoillans, the Land\u2019Art and Nature trail is a fascinating and original way to explore the countryside. Amongst the trees are installations from artists who have given free rein to their vision of Ventoux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-link ai-blocks-link\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vaison-ventoux-tourisme.com\/en.html\" class=\"ai-blocks-link__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Explore Vaison Ventoux<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-4 is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__snacktitle\"><strong>Campervan sites<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"block-etape__snacklist\">\n<li>Vaison-la-Romaine : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/vaison-la-romaine\/domaine-carpe-diem-capfun\/provence-559308-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">camping Carpe Diem<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/vaison-la-romaine\/the-theatre-romain-campsite\/provence-559254-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">camping du th\u00e9\u00e2tre Romain<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Puym\u00e9ras : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/mont-ventoux\/camping-de-layguette\/provence-559443-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">camping de l&#8217;Ayguette<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entrechaux : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/mont-ventoux\/camping-des-trois-rivieres\/provence-539102-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">camping les 3 rivi\u00e8res<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Le Crestet : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/mont-ventoux\/campsite-le-voconce\/provence-559186-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">camping le Voconce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rasteau : <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/tasting\/mont-ventoux\/domaine-de-la-girardiere\/provence-573907-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">domaine la Girardi\u00e8re<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sablet : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/tasting\/mont-ventoux\/domaine-le-parandou\/provence-4807781-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">domaine de Parandou<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-etape\">\n    <div class=\"container\" data-map={\"itineraire_type\":[\"voiture\"],\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_time\":\"15\",\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_unit\":\"jours\",\"itineraire_duree\":\"\",\"itineraire_distance\":\"\",\"itineraire_denivele\":\"\",\"itineraire_paysage\":\"\",\"itineraire_gpx\":\"2898\",\"itineraire_points\":\"1\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_lat\":\"44.29721\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_long\":\"4.778759\",\"itineraire_gpx_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\\\/app\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/03\\\/camping-cars.gpx\"}>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__heading\">Day 6 \u2013 The Southern Ventoux<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-visuel row\">\n<div id=\"block-etape_carousel\" class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-carousel block-etape__slider carousel slide col-md-8\" data-ride=\"carousel\"><div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item active\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sault-Hocquel.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sault-Hocquel-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sault-Hocquel-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sault-Hocquel-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sault-Hocquel.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Sault in Provence\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monieux-Rathay.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monieux-Rathay-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monieux-Rathay-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monieux-Rathay-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monieux-Rathay.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Monieux - Ventoux\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\"><span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/a><a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\"><span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-etape__map col-md-4\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-container-18\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-8 is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__subheading\">Back on to the road to reach stunning Sault then across the plain to visit the enchanting villages of Villes-sur-Auzon, Mormoiron, Blauvac and M\u00e9thamis.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, life is not pink but lavender (especially in Aurel where the lavender fields are picture perfect): across the Sault plateau, on the plain, in orchards and vineyards, all bordered by unspoilt countryside including the Nesque River Canyons (Gorges de la Nesque) and its lush forest beneath the unmissable peak of Mount Ventoux. If you love the great outdoors and wide, open spaces, you won\u2019t be disappointed!<br>At the Nesque River Canyons (campervanners beware: the road is punctuated by tunnels with a max. height of around 3 metres), the Rocher du Cire belvedere is a great place to stop. This promontory looks down over the canyons and affords unspoilt views of Mount Ventoux. You can also admire the stele inscribed with the Calendal poem by Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Mistral and say hello to the tamed wild boar in the neighbouring property that sometimes come to the road to greet visitors.<br>In Monieux, the lake is a perfect spot to stop and cool down. While bathing is not permitted, fishing is, and surrounded by reeds, willows, poplar trees, green spaces and a children\u2019s playground, this is a lovely site to relax those weary limbs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-link ai-blocks-link\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ventouxprovence.fr\/en\/home.html\" class=\"ai-blocks-link__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Explore The Southern Ventoux<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-4 is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__snacktitle\"><strong><strong>Campervan sites<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"block-etape__snacklist\">\n<li>Sault : Parking N\u00b03 &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/mont-ventoux\/defends-campsite\/provence-4598851-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">Camping du D\u00e9fends<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Villes sur Auzon : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/mont-ventoux\/les-verguettes-camp-site\/provence-4599296-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">Camping les Verguettes<\/a>&nbsp; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-etape\">\n    <div class=\"container\" data-map={\"itineraire_type\":[\"voiture\"],\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_time\":\"15\",\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_unit\":\"jours\",\"itineraire_duree\":\"\",\"itineraire_distance\":\"\",\"itineraire_denivele\":\"\",\"itineraire_paysage\":\"\",\"itineraire_gpx\":\"2898\",\"itineraire_points\":\"1\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_lat\":\"44.29721\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_long\":\"4.778759\",\"itineraire_gpx_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\\\/app\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/03\\\/camping-cars.gpx\"}>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__heading\">Day 7 &#8211; Plain of Comtat Venaissin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-visuel row\">\n<div id=\"block-etape_carousel\" class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-carousel block-etape__slider carousel slide col-md-8\" data-ride=\"carousel\"><div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item active\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/venasque-Hocquel.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/venasque-Hocquel-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/venasque-Hocquel-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/venasque-Hocquel-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/venasque-Hocquel.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Venasque - Ventoux\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/velo-ventoux-Rosso.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/velo-ventoux-Rosso-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/velo-ventoux-Rosso-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/velo-ventoux-Rosso-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/velo-ventoux-Rosso.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Cycling Ventoux\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\"><span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/a><a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\"><span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-etape__map col-md-4\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-container-21\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-8 is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__subheading\">Before arriving to the plain, we\u2019re guessing you may want to say hello to Mount Ventoux.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Sault, follow the road as far as Chalet Reynard then up to the summit. From there you have a choice: head back down the northern slope towards Mont Serein and then Malauc\u00e8ne or return back on yourself to Chalet Reynard and descend to Bedoin and then on to Carpentras and the plain.<br><br>This region is awash with 25 towns and villages ready to be explored around the \u201cGiant of Provence\u201d, as Mount Ventoux is also known, from Venasque, ranked as one of the most beautiful villages in France, to Malauc\u00e8ne. Some are well known: Bedoin, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Beaumes-de-Venise. Others less so: Suzette, La Roque-Alric, Beaumont-du-Ventoux, Loriol-du-Comtat.<br>But they all have one thing in common: they can&#8217;t wait to share their history with visitors! In addition to having a fascinating past, this is also the garden of France: Ventoux AOC wine country , strawberries in Carpentras, cherries in the Venasque mountains, asparagus in Mormoiron, figs in Caromb\u2026<br><br>In Saint-L\u00e9ger-du-Ventoux, the \u201cJardin Singulier\u201d (unique garden) concludes the Land\u2019Art trail from Savoillans. Here too one-of-a-kind and occasionally unusual artworks punctuate your forest walk. This is also the site of the Esprit des Lieux publishing house which has a lovely bookshop.<br><br>In Mormoiron, head to Les Salettes lake where you can have a dip while taking in views of Mount Ventoux. There\u2019s plenty more to keep you occupied here: treetop adventure trail (Ventoux Aventures), hiking paths, an orientation trail and lakeside restaurant La Cahute for a well earned cold drink or hot meal. Everything you need for a family day beside the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-link ai-blocks-link\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ventouxprovence.fr\/en\/home.html\" class=\"ai-blocks-link__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Explore the plain of Comtat Venaissin<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-4 is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__snacktitle\"><strong>Campervan sites<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"block-etape__snacklist\">\n<li>Top of mont Serein : Camping le Mont Serein<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bedoin : <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.campingcarpark.com\/en_GB\/stay\/stopover-site-motorhome\/provence-alpes-cote-dazur\/84-vaucluse\/bedoin-mont-ventoux\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"ek-link\">camping Park<\/a>, Camping la Garenne, Camping le Pastory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malauc\u00e8ne : <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.campingcarpark.com\/en_GB\/stay\/stopover-site-motorhome\/provence-alpes-cote-dazur\/84-vaucluse\/malaucene\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">camping Park<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aubignan : Camping du Br\u00e9goux<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carpentras :  Aire&nbsp; municipale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beaumes de Venise : <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.campercontact.com\/en\/france\/provence-alpes-cote-dazur\/beaumes-de-venise\/44499\/domaine-bouletin\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"ek-link\">Domaine Bouletin (France Passion)<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beaumes-de-venise.fr\/vie-pratique\/saisonnier-camping-piscine.html\" class=\"ek-link\">Camping Municipal de Roquefiguier<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vacqueyras : Camping Municipal les Queyrades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mazan : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campercontact.com\/en\/france\/provence-alpes-cote-dazur\/mazan\/54481\/domaine-les-dominicains\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Domaine les Dominicains<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-etape\">\n    <div class=\"container\" data-map={\"itineraire_type\":[\"voiture\"],\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_time\":\"15\",\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_unit\":\"jours\",\"itineraire_duree\":\"\",\"itineraire_distance\":\"\",\"itineraire_denivele\":\"\",\"itineraire_paysage\":\"\",\"itineraire_gpx\":\"2898\",\"itineraire_points\":\"1\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_lat\":\"44.29721\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_long\":\"4.778759\",\"itineraire_gpx_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\\\/app\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/03\\\/camping-cars.gpx\"}>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__heading\">Day 8 &#8211; Avignon and around<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-visuel row\">\n<div id=\"block-etape_carousel\" class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-carousel block-etape__slider carousel slide col-md-8\" data-ride=\"carousel\"><div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item active\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/palais-papes-Rossor.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/palais-papes-Rossor-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/palais-papes-Rossor-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/palais-papes-Rossor-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/palais-papes-Rossor.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Palais des Papes Avignon\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/villeneuve-Planque.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/villeneuve-Planque-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/villeneuve-Planque-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/villeneuve-Planque-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/villeneuve-Planque.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Villeneuve lez Avignon\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\"><span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/a><a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\"><span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-etape__map col-md-4\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-container-24\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-8 is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__subheading\">Now your journey takes you from Velleron to Rochefort-du-Gard: in all, 16 towns and villages to discover, some world renowned, others more discreet.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The highlights: Avignon, capital of the C\u00f4tes-du-Rh\u00f4ne, with its Papal Palace (Palais des Papes) and famous bridge sang all over the world, ancient ramparts, Notre-Dame-des-Doms Cathedral and its eponymous garden. We love its buzzing atmosphere unlike anywhere else during its July festival, much quieter in winter, with its cobbled streets (Teinturiers, Place and Rue Saint-Pierre, Rue Saunerie, Rue Peyrolerie\u2026) and museums, all part of the city&#8217;s charm.<br>On the other side of the Rh\u00f4ne is Villeneuve-lez-Avignon with its aromatic chartreuse and Philippe-le-Bel tower.<br>Other places en route include: Caumont-sur-Durance, Velleron, and Roquemaure\u2026<br><br>In Velleron, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/experience\/experiences-provence\/a-trip-to-the-velleron-market\/\" class=\"ek-link\">the farmers\u2019 market<\/a> (every evening in summer \u2013 every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in winter) is a real institution, the essential place to fill up your baskets with local produce!<br><br>In Avignon, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/itineraire\/routes\/avignon-popes\/\" class=\"ek-link\">the Papal Palace (Palais des Papes), the Petit Palais, Notre-Dame-des-Doms Cathedral<\/a>, Les Doms Garden, the ramparts and Saint-B\u00e9n\u00e9zet bridge are all classified by UNESCO as World Heritage treasures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-link ai-blocks-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/avignon-tourisme.com\/en\/\" class=\"ai-blocks-link__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Explore Avignon and around<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-4 is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__snacktitle\"><strong>Campervan sites<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"block-etape__snacklist is-style-default\">\n<li>Avignon : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/avignon\/camping-du-pont-davignon\/provence-4615450-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">Camping le Pont d&#8217;Avignon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/avignon\/camping-bagatelle\/provence-4615446-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">Camping Bagatelle \u2010 Le Pavillon Bleu<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/avignon\/parc-des-libertes\/provence-4615448-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Camping Parc des Libert\u00e9s<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rochefort-du-Gard : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campercontact.com\/en\/france\/occitanie\/rochefort-du-gard\/47591\/les-vignerons-du-castelas\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Les vignerons du Castelas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Villeneuve-lez-Avignon : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campercontact.com\/en\/france\/occitanie\/villeneuve-les-avignon\/49865\/camping-vivacamp-la-laune\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Camping Viva Camp La Laune<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ved\u00e8ne : Avignon Parc <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/avignon\/yelloh-village-avignon-parc\/provence-4618574-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">Yellow Village<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-etape\">\n    <div class=\"container\" data-map={\"itineraire_type\":[\"voiture\"],\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_time\":\"15\",\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_unit\":\"jours\",\"itineraire_duree\":\"\",\"itineraire_distance\":\"\",\"itineraire_denivele\":\"\",\"itineraire_paysage\":\"\",\"itineraire_gpx\":\"2898\",\"itineraire_points\":\"1\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_lat\":\"44.29721\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_long\":\"4.778759\",\"itineraire_gpx_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\\\/app\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/03\\\/camping-cars.gpx\"}>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__heading\">Day 9 &#8211; The gateway to Mount Ventoux<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-visuel row\">\n<div id=\"block-etape_carousel\" class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-carousel block-etape__slider carousel slide col-md-8\" data-ride=\"carousel\"><div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item active\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pernes-Hocquel.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pernes-Hocquel-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pernes-Hocquel-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pernes-Hocquel-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pernes-Hocquel.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Pernes les Fontaines\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spirou-Planque.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spirou-Planque-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spirou-Planque-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spirou-Planque-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spirou-Planque.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Parc Spirou\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\"><span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/a><a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\"><span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-etape__map col-md-4\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-container-27\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-8 is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__subheading\">The next stage of your journey leads you to Pernes-les-Fontaines, with its 41 fountains and \u201cTalents d\u2019ici\u201d arts and craft market, to Monteux with the rides and attractions at Parc Spirou-Provence and Wave Island water park, and to Lac Monteux-Provence, Althen-des-Paluds, B\u00e9darrides and Sorgues.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the banks of the Sorgues for a refreshing change of scenery and stop along the way to explore the history of these small towns and the many treasures they harbour.<br><br>Paul de Vivie, aka V\u00e9locio, the father of bicycle touring, was born in Pernes-les-Fontaines. The Comtadin bicycle museum retraces his story and the history of the humble bicycle through the ages.<br><br>It was Sorgues where Picasso and Georges Braque settled in 1912, the latter artist creating the first papier coll\u00e9 in the history of art. During their stay, they turned their hand to cooking too, creating the dish ajo blanco, a chilled soup of garlic, almonds and grapes which, according to the two artists, will \u201cmake you laugh a lot\u201d and is a powerful insecticide to boot. Braque regularly returned to Sorgues, from 1913 to 1916.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-link ai-blocks-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/porteduventoux.com\" class=\"ai-blocks-link__link\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Discover The gateway to Mount Ventoux<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-4 is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__snacktitle\"><strong>Campervan sites<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"block-etape__snacklist\">\n<li>Pernes-les-Fontaines : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/mont-ventoux\/les-fontaines-campsite\/provence-4612486-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">Camping les Fontaines<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campercontact.com\/en\/france\/provence-alpes-cote-dazur\/pernes-les-fontaines\/28421\/parking-frederic-mistral\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Aire Municipale<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B\u00e9darrides : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campercontact.com\/en\/france\/provence-alpes-cote-dazur\/bedarrides\/26279\/aire-municipale-bedarrides\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">aire municipale<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-etape\">\n    <div class=\"container\" data-map={\"itineraire_type\":[\"voiture\"],\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_time\":\"15\",\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_unit\":\"jours\",\"itineraire_duree\":\"\",\"itineraire_distance\":\"\",\"itineraire_denivele\":\"\",\"itineraire_paysage\":\"\",\"itineraire_gpx\":\"2898\",\"itineraire_points\":\"1\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_lat\":\"44.29721\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_long\":\"4.778759\",\"itineraire_gpx_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\\\/app\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/03\\\/camping-cars.gpx\"}>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__heading\">Day 10 \u2013 Pays des Sorgues Monts de Vaucluse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-visuel row\">\n<div id=\"block-etape_carousel\" class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-carousel block-etape__slider carousel slide col-md-8\" data-ride=\"carousel\"><div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item active\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/iss-Kessler.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/iss-Kessler-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/iss-Kessler-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/iss-Kessler-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/iss-Kessler.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Isle sur la Sorgue\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fontaine-vaucluse-Kessler.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fontaine-vaucluse-Kessler-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fontaine-vaucluse-Kessler-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fontaine-vaucluse-Kessler-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fontaine-vaucluse-Kessler.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Fontaine-de-Vaucluse\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\"><span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/a><a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\"><span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-etape__map col-md-4\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-container-30\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-8 is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__subheading\">Here the Sorgues is your guide to this multi-faceted region where the river winds\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026 from Isle-sur-la-Sorgue to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. Along the way stop off and discover:Stories from the tomes of history, following the footsteps of the Marquis de Sade in Saumane-de-Vaucluse, at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/cultural-heritage\/sorgues-area\/jean-garcin-history-museum-1939-1945-the-call-of-liberty\/provence-4610808-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">the Jean Garcin Museum of 1939-45<\/a> on the theme of the call of freedom and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/cultural-heritage\/sorgues-area\/petrarch-library-museum\/provence-5284564-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">the P\u00e9trarque museum <\/a>and library in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse,<br>&#8211; Traditions in the Proven\u00e7al tongue in Ch\u00e2teauneuf-de-Gadagne, the birthplace of the F\u00e9librige (literary and cultural association founded by Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Mistral and other Proven\u00e7al writers to defend and promote the Proven\u00e7al language),<br>&#8211; Natural history at the Thouzon Caves and Le Thor,<br>&#8211; Antique hunting in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, one of Europe\u2019s antiques capitals.<br><br>It was at <a href=\"https:\/\/islesurlasorguetourisme.com\/decouvrir\/terre-de-patrimoine\/les-chateaux\/le-chateau-de-saumane\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Ch\u00e2teau de Saumane (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Ch\u00e2teau de Saumane<\/a> that Marquis de Sade spent part of his childhood, at the home of his uncle, master of the estate and abbot who, as a scholarly and free-thinking but also charming man, shaped the young Marquis from an early age.<br><br>In Le Thor, in addition to its ch\u00e2teau, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grottes-thouzon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Thouzon Caves (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Thouzon Caves<\/a> (Grottes de Thouzon) promise a moment of cool respite. Go underground to step millions of years back in time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-link ai-blocks-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/islesurlasorguetourisme.com\/\" class=\"ai-blocks-link__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Explore Isle sur la Sorgue<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-4 is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__snacktitle\"><strong>Campervan sites<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"block-etape__snacklist\">\n<li>Isle sur la Sorgue : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/sorgues-area\/airotel-la-sorguette-campsite\/provence-4611215-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">Camping Airotel La Sorguette<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fontaine de Vaucluse : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campercontact.com\/en\/france\/provence-alpes-cote-dazur\/fontaine-de-vaucluse\/22135\/aire-camping-car-park-fontaine-de-vaucluse\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Camping CarPark<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lagnes : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/sorgues-area\/la-couteliere-campsite\/provence-2997293-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">Camping la Couteli\u00e8re<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-etape\">\n    <div class=\"container\" data-map={\"itineraire_type\":[\"voiture\"],\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_time\":\"15\",\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_unit\":\"jours\",\"itineraire_duree\":\"\",\"itineraire_distance\":\"\",\"itineraire_denivele\":\"\",\"itineraire_paysage\":\"\",\"itineraire_gpx\":\"2898\",\"itineraire_points\":\"1\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_lat\":\"44.29721\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_long\":\"4.778759\",\"itineraire_gpx_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\\\/app\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/03\\\/camping-cars.gpx\"}>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__heading\">Day 11 \u2013 The Luberon, the heart of Provence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-visuel row\">\n<div id=\"block-etape_carousel\" class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-carousel block-etape__slider carousel slide col-md-8\" data-ride=\"carousel\"><div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item active\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/gordes-verneuil.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/gordes-verneuil-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/gordes-verneuil-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/gordes-verneuil-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/gordes-verneuil.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Gordes - Luberon\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cavaillon-abry.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cavaillon-abry-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cavaillon-abry-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cavaillon-abry-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cavaillon-abry.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Via ferrata - Cavaillon\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/velo-oppede-Rathay.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/velo-oppede-Rathay-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/velo-oppede-Rathay-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/velo-oppede-Rathay-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/velo-oppede-Rathay.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Oppede le Vieux\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\"><span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/a><a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\"><span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-etape__map col-md-4\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-container-33\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-8 is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__subheading\">Make your way further south, from Cavaillon to Vaugines: 16 towns and villages to roam about, each with their own charm and history intertwined with the Luberon that is told through its old stone buildings and traditional bories.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the most famous you have: Cavaillon (not only the melon capital!), Gordes (classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France with its ch\u00e2teau and \u201cborie\u201d village), Lourmarin (another most beautiful village in France), M\u00e9rindol and Opp\u00e8de-le-Vieux (steeped in the history of the Vaudois people)\u2026<br>Less well known destinations include: Lagnes, Robion, Puget, Puyvert, Les Beaumettes and Les Taillades\u2026<br>We mustn\u2019t forget the lavender, of course, which in spring and summer flourishes in the fields, from Cavaillon to Apt. You can also learn all about Provence\u2019s blue gold at the Lavender Museum in Cabri\u00e8res-d\u2019Avignon.<br><br>In M\u00e9rindol, the bird observatory is where nature lovers flock to admire all manner of species of aquatic bird in unspoilt surroundings. A stroll on the banks of the Durance is a restful way to round off the day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-link ai-blocks-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.luberoncoeurdeprovence.com\/\" class=\"ai-blocks-link__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Explore the Luberon, the heart of Provence<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-4 is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__snacktitle\"><strong>Campervan sites<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"block-etape__snacklist\">\n<li>Cavaillon : <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.campercontact.com\/en\/france\/provence-alpes-cote-dazur\/cavaillon\/57385\/aire-de-camping-car\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"ek-link\">Aire de Service, La Durance<\/a>, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/luberon\/inter-town-campsite-la-durance\/provence-2996626-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Camping la Durance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheval Blanc : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/luberon\/campsite-les-rives-du-luberon\/provence-2996770-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">Camping les Rives du Luberon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maubec : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/luberon\/the-royeres-du-prieure-campsite\/provence-2998074-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">Camping les Roy\u00e8res du Prieur\u00e9<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gordes : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campercontact.com\/en\/france\/provence-alpes-cote-dazur\/gordes\/7210\/aire-municipale\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">aire municipale<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/gordes\/camping-des-sources-campsite\/provence-2997124-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">camping des sources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-etape\">\n    <div class=\"container\" data-map={\"itineraire_type\":[\"voiture\"],\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_time\":\"15\",\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_unit\":\"jours\",\"itineraire_duree\":\"\",\"itineraire_distance\":\"\",\"itineraire_denivele\":\"\",\"itineraire_paysage\":\"\",\"itineraire_gpx\":\"2898\",\"itineraire_points\":\"1\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_lat\":\"44.29721\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_long\":\"4.778759\",\"itineraire_gpx_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\\\/app\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/03\\\/camping-cars.gpx\"}>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__heading\">Day 12 \u2013 Pays d\u2019Apt Luberon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-visuel row\">\n<div id=\"block-etape_carousel\" class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-carousel block-etape__slider carousel slide col-md-8\" data-ride=\"carousel\"><div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item active\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sentier-ocres-Hocquel.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sentier-ocres-Hocquel-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sentier-ocres-Hocquel-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sentier-ocres-Hocquel-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sentier-ocres-Hocquel.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"The ochre trail\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Les_Mines_de_Bruoux__vue_exterieure-copyright-HOCQUEL_Alain_-_Vaucluse_Provence-3471.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Les_Mines_de_Bruoux__vue_exterieure-copyright-HOCQUEL_Alain_-_Vaucluse_Provence-3471-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Les_Mines_de_Bruoux__vue_exterieure-copyright-HOCQUEL_Alain_-_Vaucluse_Provence-3471-300x150.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Les_Mines_de_Bruoux__vue_exterieure-copyright-HOCQUEL_Alain_-_Vaucluse_Provence-3471-1024x512.jpg 1024w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Les_Mines_de_Bruoux__vue_exterieure-copyright-HOCQUEL_Alain_-_Vaucluse_Provence-3471-934x502.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Les_Mines_de_Bruoux__vue_exterieure-copyright-HOCQUEL_Alain_-_Vaucluse_Provence-3471.jpg 1600w,\" alt=\"Mines de Bruoux \u00a9HOCQUEL A\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\"><span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/a><a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\"><span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-etape__map col-md-4\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-container-36\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-8 is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__subheading\">This is a chance to discover Provence and all its many colours in a tour of 25 towns and villages, from Apt to Sivergues, by way of Murs or Saint-Martin de Castillon.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This corner of the world is known for its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/unmissable\/ocres-39-1-html\/\" class=\"ek-link\">ochre: the Proven\u00e7al Colorado in Rustrel, the ochre trails and the ochre eco-museum in Roussillon, and the Bruoux ochre mines in Gargas<\/a> are the most iconic sites.<br>It has also earned a name for its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/unmissable\/lavande\/\" class=\"ek-link\">lavender <\/a>that colours the landscapes in spring and summer, around Lioux, at the foot of the cliffs, on the Clapar\u00e8des plateau, or over in Saint-Saturnin-l\u00e8s-Apt\u2026<br>The area has other gems to explore: Roussillon and M\u00e9nerbes, ranked among <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/tops-in-vaucluse\/top-10-villages-in-vaucluse\/\" class=\"ek-link\">the most beautiful villages<\/a> in France, Apt (the world capital of candied fruit), Bonnieux, Buoux, Joucas, Murs, Saignon\u2026 Each has its own charm as you will discover pottering around its pretty streets through the year.<br><br>Simply gorgeous! In Gargas, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/cultural-heritage\/luberon\/mathieu-museum\/provence-825455-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">R\u00e9gis Mathieu has created a stunning chandelier workshop in a former ochre factory<\/a>. With clients including the Louvre, the Palace of Versailles, Brittany\u2019s parliament, the Op\u00e9ra-Comique, and the National Assembly, R\u00e9gis restores and rebuilds chandeliers and antique wall lamps as well as designing his own firmly modern creations, works of art for the 21st century ceiling. A place with the wow factor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-link ai-blocks-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.luberon-apt.fr\/\" class=\"ai-blocks-link__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Explore Apt and around<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-4 is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__snacktitle\"><strong>Campervan sites<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"block-etape__snacklist\">\n<li>Apt : : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/luberon\/camping-la-cle-des-champs\/provence-722420-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">camping la Cl\u00e9 des Champs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/luberon\/camping-les-cedres\/provence-722578-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">camping les C\u00e8dres<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.com\/campings\/luberon\/camping-le-luberon\/provence-722517-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">camping Le Luberon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roussillon : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/luberon\/camping-arc-en-ciel\/provence-722740-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">camping Arc en ciel<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rustrel : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.com\/producteurs\/luberon\/moulin-a-huile-du-colorado-de-rustrel\/provence-4941964-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">Moulin \u00e0 huile du Colorado <\/a>(France Passion), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/luberon\/camping-le-colorado\/provence-725566-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">Camping le Colorado<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-etape\">\n    <div class=\"container\" 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class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/velo-cucuron-Rathay.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/velo-cucuron-Rathay-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/velo-cucuron-Rathay-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/velo-cucuron-Rathay-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/velo-cucuron-Rathay.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Cucurron village\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/velo-bonde-Rathay.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/velo-bonde-Rathay-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/velo-bonde-Rathay-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/velo-bonde-Rathay-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/velo-bonde-Rathay.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Etang de la Bonde cycling\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bastide-jourdans-Hocquel.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bastide-jourdans-Hocquel-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bastide-jourdans-Hocquel-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bastide-jourdans-Hocquel-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bastide-jourdans-Hocquel.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"Bastide de Jourdans\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\"><span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/a><a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\"><span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-etape__map col-md-4\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-container-39\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-8 is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__subheading\">Across the combe of Lourmarin. From Cadenet to Beaumont-de-Pertuis, 16 towns and villages make for a picturesque trail to explore the southern side of the Luberon.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Well-known places you cannot miss: Ansouis, one of the most beautiful villages in France, Cucuron and its pretty pond in the centre of the village, La Tour d\u2019Aigues with its Renaissance ch\u00e2teau and earthernware museum, Sannes and its mill, La Motte d\u2019Aigues and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/equipment\/luberon\/lake-la-bonde\/provence-4802545-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">La Bonde lake<\/a>, Beaumont-de-Pertuis with its seven lakes, and last but not least Cadenet.<br>And more, some tucked away, others up high: Grambois, Mirabeau, La Bastidonne, Saint-Martin de la Brasque, Cabri\u00e8res d\u2019Aigues, Peypin d\u2019aigues, Vitrolles en Luberon, La Bastide des Jourdans, Villelaure.<br><br>Some of these pretty villages you may recognise as backdrops to many French and international films. Might we then suggest a film location tour that will lead you to Grambois, Cucuron, Mirabeau, Ansouis\u2026<br><br>In Cabri\u00e8res d\u2019Aigues, La Bonde lake is an ideal spot for a refreshing swim, fishing or walking in lush scenery where you can get to know the local flora and fauna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-link ai-blocks-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.luberoncotesud.com\/\" class=\"ai-blocks-link__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Explore the southern  Luberon <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-4 is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading block-etape__snacktitle\"><strong>Campervan sites<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"block-etape__snacklist\">\n<li>Cucuron : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/outdoor-accommodation\/luberon\/camping-le-moulin-a-vent\/provence-3410887-1.html\" class=\"ek-link\">camping le Moulin \u00e0 vent<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La Tour d&#8217;Aigues : <a aria-label=\"camping municipal du Pont (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latourdaigues.fr\/tourisme\/camping-municipal-la-tour-d-aigues.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"ek-link\">camping municipal du Pont<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2841,"parent":585,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":10,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v18.9 - 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