The south of France often symbolizes summer vacation. However, while a seaside holiday can turn out to be fantastic, areas such as Luberon in Provence tend to get crowded during the summer months.
During winter, Provence exudes a whole new charm and tourists are much less numerous. As the climate remains mild in winter, you can explore this region as you wish. In addition, the off-season prices are considerably lower, which is not to be neglected. If you are fans of a quiet and relaxing holiday in the heart of a small Provencal village or, on the contrary, a cultural and more active holiday, you have come to the right place!
Le Luberon invites you all year round for hiking, biking or horseback riding.
We offer a selection of activities to do with the family. There is something for everyone, sporting activities, cultural activities, games
Many games are available on site
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A cousinade unites all generations and it is important that everyone has a good time. The Oustaou has everything planned: activities for young and old, with a heated swimming pool, pétanque court for the uncle, a bench in the shade for the grannies ... oops sorry, nowadays, grannies are modern! so advice on a nice hike, a creative workshop or working out on an outdoor fitness machine!
The Vaucluse, rich in hidden treasures, welcomes you in summer and winter, telling you about its attractions, such as the Avignon Festival, its weekly markets, and its folk festivals. Culinary establishments offer dishes such as auricle, artichoke with barigoule, Sisteron lamb, gypsy, and many more.
Do not forget to taste, without moderation, the melon of Cavaillon which is the delight of those who taste it. Many people have brought it home, with the melon selling in crates of 8 to
Rognes is one of the most beautiful villages of Aix en Provence. If the truffle made her fame, the quality of the wine region is confirmed by the number of wineries, with many wines. Balanced terroir, it transports you in the heart of the vineyards to better explore the Provencal forest. The originalities are many reasons to walk : breeding of red partridges, creamy cheeses of the farm of bregalon, like the ballad inclined you to the tasting ! Do not forget to buy before you start your crusty bread just in front of the city hall ! If the sun is in part (as usual!), You will have, after opening a bottle of rose of Rognes? Another idea of life ! Possibility to follow a variant of the circuit (14 kms), with a fabulous view over the valley of the Durance, the Luberon and the Ventoux.details of winemakers trail
Castles and abbeys
Castel of Lourmarin 1st Renaissance castle in Provence, 14 km from the Gites, treasure hunt for children, concerts and entertainment chateau-de-lourmarin
Silvacanne Abbey, a jewel of Cistercian art, in La Roque d'Antheron, 14 km from the Gites, .abbaye-silvacane
The Mines of BRUOUX 40 minutes from the Oustaou du Luberon: The majestic site of the mines of Bruoux combines natural and historical riches, it testifies to the cohabitation of man with ocher. A journey underground. Explore a circuit of 650m of galleries, up to 15m high, within an underground network of more than 40km. Average temperature of the gallery: 10 ° C.
The "Carriéres de Lumiéres", at the Baux de Provence, a must-see from the Gites, In the heart of the Alpilles, the monumental 14-meter-high Carrières de Lumières host multimedia shows that are unique in the world.
Mines d'ocres de BRUOUX à GARGAS-Vaucluse from Michel BOST on Vimeo.
Located 1 hour 15 minutes from your rentals, Le Thermalisme à Gréoux dates back to Antiquity; from the 1st century, the Romans settled near the hot spring and the place quickly became a place dedicated to health.
After a long period of neglect, the thermal baths were relaunched at the end of the 17th century, and Pauline Borghèse, a relative of the great Napoleon, stayed there several times. Since 1962, the Thermal Chain of the Sun has taken over these places and rebuilt the thermal baths there in their original location. What is striking at the outset in Gréoux, when one arrives at the Troglodyte, Celtic and Gallo-Roman thermal baths,
* L'Occitane en Provence, located in Manosque 30 minutes from your rentals, Factory created in 1976, care with essential oils, natural perfumes according to the principles of phytotherapy, magnificent visit of the factory, museum and shop!
* The chic boutiques in Aix en Provence, located 30 kms away, Superb town in the south!
* Luberon oil mills, in Provence In Cucuron: the Dauphin mill and the Oliverson mill
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