Where and when to visit the lavender fields?

It’s a flower that I love since my childhood, one of my favorite scents, and one of the reasons for my love for purple.

When to see the lavender fields?

The most beautiful canyon in Europe

The Gorges du Verdon are unique in Europe and are one of the major tourist poles of Provence. Provenceweb invites you to better discover this magnificent natural site and hopes to be able to help you prepare your stay in the Verdon country.

Arles side and Baux de Provence

Arles Roman city, the market of Saint Remy de Provence, The Baux de Provence, its castle and the quarries of Lights, the mill of Alphonse Daudet, the Van Gogh Foundation, the medieval days, Montmajour Abbey, the Museum of santons...

Marseille, the Calanques and the french Riviera

City of art and culture, Marseille is a unique place with a thousand wonders. Visits of beautiful sites such as Notre-Dame de la Garde where  there is a 360 degree view on the city which is impressive, the Palais Longchamp or the district of "Le Panier", but also a true Provencal life art.

Camargue side

The Camargue reserve covers 13,000 ha, naturist walks through ponds, bird watching, walking and horse rides, sea cruises, St. Mary and the Church, the Feria in July, the battlements of Aigues Morte, the fishing port of "Grau du roi", the vast beaches, gypsy evenings ... ..

le sud du Luberon: authentique provence

Le Parc Naturel régional du Luberon est le décor idéal pour vos vacances ou vos weekends de balades et visites. En été, profitez de l’Etang de la Bonde, parfait pour se rafraichir en famille, en automne, découvrez le massif du Luberon et son Mourre Nègre grâce à son GR9, en hiver, contemplez nos plus beaux panoramas et au printemps, promenez-vous dans nos champs de coquelicots et de tournesols… 

Magnifiques Villages situés à proximité de l'Oustaou du Luberon : Ansouis, Cucuron, Vaugines, Lourmarin,  Lauris etc...

A village that has nothing to envy to Venice

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is the village where the Sorgue has its source. This unique site in France is one of the most visited in Vaucluse. It is ideal to discover it whatever the season, but when summer arrives we advise you to be early.

The largest natural fountain in France and ranked 5th in the world, this spring nestles at the foot of a 230m high cliff with an annual flow of 630 million cubic meters. It is a very pleasant place with green-emerald colors. It is a magnificent sight to admire during the flood season (fall and spring). The legend even says that it would be the fountain that would have given its name to the department.

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is also a historic site brimming with history. With the remains of the castle of the Bishops of Cavaillon, old than 6 centuries. The church, listed as a monument to the historic monuments of Notre-Dame and Saint Véran, in Provencal Romanesque style dating from the 11th century, built on the ruins of a pagan temple and housing the tomb of Saint Véran in its crypt. The remains of the Roman canal on the left side of the Sorgue. Many know-how are to be discovered along the river, confectionery, glass and crystal work, wood art, pottery, jewelry, cutlery, leather, stained glass art ... Many visits are to be expected to discover these ancient villages .

The Sorgue flows throughout the village to provide an enchanting setting. In addition, the Sorgue is an ideal place for canoeing with family or friends. This rather calm river is perfect for even small children.

Card: Fontaine of Vaucluse