Agence Départementale de Développement Touristique

Vaucluse-Tourisme

12, rue Collège de la Croix

BP 50147 - F - 84008 Avignon cedex 1

T. 33 (0)4 90 80 47 00 - F. 33 (0)4 90 86 86 08

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Tourist map2014 151 TOWNS IN VAUCLUSE(+33 and take out the 0from a foreing country)

Althen-des-Paluds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 66 97 52 C4Ansouis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 09 86 98 E6Apt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 74 03 18 E5Aubignan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 62 65 36 C3Aurel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 64 01 21 E3Auribeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18 E5Avignon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 32 74 32 74 B4Beaumes-de-Venise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 62 94 39 C3Beaumont-de-Pertuis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 07 50 29 G6Beaumont-du-Ventoux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 65 22 59 D2Bédarrides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 70 26 21 B4Bedoin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 65 63 95 D3Blauvac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 69 74 27 D4Bollène . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 40 51 45 B2Bonnieux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 75 91 90 E5Brantes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11 E2Buisson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11 C2Buoux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 75 91 90 E5Cabrières-d’Aigues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 07 50 29 F5Cabrières-d’Avignon (Coutellet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 76 79 49 D5Cadenet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 68 38 21 E6Caderousse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 83 71 08 B4Cairanne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 30 76 53 C2Camaret-sur-Aigues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 34 70 88 B3Caromb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 62 36 21 D4Carpentras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 63 00 78 C3Caseneuve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18 E4Castellet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18 E5Caumont-sur-Durance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 32 74 32 74 C5Cavaillon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 71 32 01 C5Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 33 92 31 C4Châteauneuf-du-Pape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 83 71 08 B3Cheval-Blanc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 71 32 01 C3Courthézon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 70 26 21 C3Crestet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11 C2Crillon-le-Brave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 65 63 95 D3Cucuron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 77 28 37 E5Entraigues-sur-Sorgue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 66 97 52 C4Entrechaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11 D2Faucon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11 D2Flassan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 65 63 95 D3Fontaine-de-Vaucluse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 20 32 22 D4Gargas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18 E4Gignac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18 F4Gigondas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 65 85 46 C3Gordes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 72 02 75 D4Goult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 72 02 75 D5Grambois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 77 96 29 F5Grillon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 35 04 71 C1Jonquerettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 32 74 32 74 C4Jonquières . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 70 26 21 B3Joucas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 72 02 75 D4L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 38 04 78 C4La Bastide-des-Jourdans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 07 50 29 F5La Bastidonne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 07 50 29 F6La Motte-d’Aigues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 07 50 29 F5La Roque-Alric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 62 94 39 C3La Roque-sur-Pernes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 66 11 66 D4La Tour-d’Aigues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 07 50 29 F6Lacoste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09 75 42 96 71 D5Lafare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 62 94 39 C3Lagarde-d’Apt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18 E4Lagarde-Paréol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 30 81 91 B2Lagnes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 71 32 01 D5

Lamotte-du-Rhône . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 30 20 32 A2Lapalud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 40 51 45 A2Lauris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 08 39 30 E6Le Barroux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 65 22 59 D3Le Beaucet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 66 11 66 D4Le Pontet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 32 40 46 43 B4Le Thor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 33 92 31 C4Les Beaumettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 72 02 75 D5Les Taillades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 71 32 01 D5Lioux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 72 02 75 E4Loriol-du-Comtat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 63 00 78 C3Lourmarin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 68 10 77 E5Malaucène . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 65 22 59 D2Malemort-du-Comtat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 69 74 27 D4Maubec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 71 32 01 D5Mazan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 69 74 27 D3Ménerbes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 75 91 90 D5Mérindol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 71 32 01 D5Méthamis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 69 74 27 D4Mirabeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 07 50 29 F6Modène . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 62 36 21 D3Mondragon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 40 82 51 B2Monieux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 64 14 14 E3Monteux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 66 97 52 C4Morières-les-Avignon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 32 74 32 74 B4Mormoiron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 61 89 73 D3Mornas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 37 00 97 B2Murs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 72 02 75 D4Oppède . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 71 32 01 D5Orange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 34 70 88 B3Pernes-les-Fontaines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 61 31 04 C4Pertuis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 79 15 56 F6Peypin-d’Aigues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 07 50 29 F5Piolenc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 34 70 88 B3Puget-sur-Durance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 68 38 21 D5Puyméras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11 D2Puyvert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 08 39 30 E5Rasteau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 46 18 73 C2Richerenches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 28 05 34 A2Roaix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11 C2Robion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 05 84 31 D5Roussillon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 05 60 25 E4Rustrel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18 E4Sablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11 C2Saignon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18 E5St-Christol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 64 01 21 F3St-Didier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 63 00 78 D4St-Hippolyte-le-Graveyron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 62 94 39 C3St-Léger-du-Ventoux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11 D2St-Marcellin-les-Vaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11 C2St-Martin-de-Castillon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18 F5St-Martin-de-la-Brasque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 07 50 29 F5St-Pantaléon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 72 02 75 D5St-Pierre-de-Vassols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 62 36 21 C3St-Romain-en-Viennois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11 D2St-Roman-de-Malegarde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 36 02 11 C2St-Saturnin-les-Apt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18 E4St-Saturnin-les-Avignon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 22 63 11 C4St-Trinit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 64 01 21 E3Ste-Cécile-les-Vignes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 30 78 35 B2Sannes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 07 50 29 F5Sarrians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 65 56 73 C3Sault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 64 01 21 E3Saumane-de-Vaucluse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 20 32 22 D4Savoillans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11 E2Séguret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11 C2Sérignan-du-Comtat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 34 70 88 B2Sivergues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 75 91 90 E5Sorgues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 83 71 08 B4Suzette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 62 94 39 C3Travaillan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 34 70 88 C3Uchaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 34 70 88 B2Vacqueyras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 12 39 02 C3Vaison-la-Romaine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11 C2Valréas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 35 04 71 C1Vaugines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 77 28 37 E5Vedène . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 32 74 32 74 C4Velleron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 63 00 78 C4Venasque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 66 11 66 D4Viens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18 F4Villars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 74 03 18 E4Villedieu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 36 02 11 C2Villelaure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 79 15 56 E6Villes-sur-Auzon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 40 49 82 D3Violès . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 65 85 46 C3Visan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04 90 35 04 71 C2Vitrolles-en-Luberon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 90 07 50 29 F5

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Petrarch museum: works by Petrarch and René Char. The 1939-1945history museum.LE THOR : The Thouzon caves, an underground jewel, the onlynatural caves to be visited in Provence. The Romanesque church.PERNES-LES-FONTAINES and its 40 fountains, the old bridge that takesyou to Notre-Dame gate. The Comtadine Traditional ClothingMuseum. The Maison Fléchier. The Ferrande Tower with 13thcentury frescoes. The Clock Tower and its panoramic terrace. TheCycle Museum.MONTEUX : the Lac de Beaulieu and leisure park with the beach andplenty of activities. The new generation water park “SplashworldProvence” (due to open summer 2015)

AND ALSO:The water tour (springs, reservoirs, fountains) in ROBION; TheToulourenc river canyons; Etang de la Bonde in CUCURON; Pland’eau in APT; Plan d’eau des Salettes in MORMOIRON; Prato Plage inPERNES LES FONTAINES; Lac Les Girardes in LAPALUD; Plan d’’eaudu Revestidou in CADEROUSSE; Lac du Paty in CAROMB, Lac duBourguet in MONIEUX.

Outing in a rowing boat on the Ouvèze River at BédarridesCanoeing on the Rhône river in Avignon

The presence of water in Provence often surprises people. And yetflowing water is a stunning feature in Vaucluse. The emerald spring gushes forth in Fontaine de Vaucluse andbecomes a river which meanders under the trees. Canals refresh theair and water wheels churn the waters in nearby “Little Venice”(L’Isle sur la Sorgue).I can either choose: to embark on a canoe and go down the cool andcalm Sorgue, glide under the green tunnel formed by the planetrees, escorted by a squadron of dragonflies or a tribe of beavers, orat Monteux, I can climb aboard a pedal boat and chill out on thelake with Mont-Ventoux looking down on me.

our selection:

L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE : also called the “Venice of the Comtat”, withits centre lying within the arms of the Sorgue river. The “partage deseaux” watershed and its picnic area. The nautical jousts and shows,the floating market in the summer. Large provençal market and fleamarket every Sunday.FONTAINE-DE-VAUCLUSE: the source, one of the most powerful inEurope. The artisan paper mill “Vallis Clausa”. The ecomuseum of thesource. Canoe or kayak down the Sorgue river. The santon museum. The

Castles, drawbridges, dungeons, crenelated galleries… in thevillages or in the plains, they stand proud and evoke centuries past. Witnesses of warring medieval times or full of Renaissance grace,with windows, terraces and gardens, the castles in the Luberon tellme their history. As I go back in time, I gladly turn to botany too!

I ENJOY:LAURIS: The village, old homes and fountains from the 16th and 17thcenturies. The Château is home to several craftspersons, and on the castle terraces,you’ll find the Conservatory of dye-plants, ranked as“OutstandingGarden” .LOURMARIN: This village ranks among the “Most Beautiful Villages inFrance”, and is home to several art galleries and craft shops. The castle is furnished. Part of the castle dates from the 15th century, therest dates from the Renaissance. The castle is open to visits. The cemetery is the burial place for authors Albert Camus and HenriBosco. See the “Ferme de Gerbaud” to discover the world of aromatic herbs,and medicinal plants. VAUGINES: The village, partly built into the rock. The Romanesquechurch. St. Pierre, the chapel where scenes from the film “Manon desSources” were filmed.CUCURON: Pavillon de Galon private gardens (visit upon reservation -B&B), listed garden. The village, homes from the Renaissance, the lake,fed by a spring, surrounded by centuries-old plane trees, Our Lady of

RUSTREL: The Colorado Provençal and marked paths (detailed mapin the carpark).The La Bruyère circuit which starts in VILLARS. A marked itinerarywhich tells about the ochre lands in a different way, discussing the florathat abounds in ochre lands, such as heather, reeds, cistus, wild orchids …APT: The Industrial Adventure Museum, which focuses on the threemajor industries which contributed to prosperity and growth in the Aptarea – ochre, faience and candied fruit. THE OCHRE CYCLING CIRCUIT, a marked loop which covers 50 km onsmall country roads with very little traffic.

AND ALSO:l the ochre lands in the village of MORMOIRON at the base of MontVentoux.

At the height of summer (end of june tomid-august), lavender adds shimmering bluesto the landscapes and scents the air. Lavender marksthe seasons as it does the lives of the people who work in “bluecountry”. I learn about lavender, plant of countless benefits, as Ivisit gardens, museums and distilleries…

not to be missed:COUSTELLET: The Lavender museum (collection of stills, video,direct sales). The farmers’ market on Sunday mornings. BONNIEUX: the lavandin fields. Bories. The honey makers at “LaMiellerie du Mas des Abeilles” (lavender honey). APT: Distilleries open in July and August. Between ST-CHRISTOL and SAULT (capital of lavender.) drivealong lavender fieldsSAULT: The lavender distilleries (July and August) including theorganic Distillerie Aroma Plantes and guided paths through thefields. The Lavender Conservatory Garden (collection of100 varieties). “La Maison des Producteurs”, a cooperative forlavender, honey, aromatic plants… The lavender trail, a 4-km footpath with informative signs. The “André Boyer” nougat shop.Lavandes en fête at Sault (15th August). Val de Sault honey. Bulled’arôme soap manufacture.AUREL: The village, fortifications and 12th century church.To continue this itinerary, you can go on to VALRÉAS through theToulourenc river canyons.

You sometimes get the feeling that the Romans did not conquerProvence, but that Provence won the heart of the Romans. In theRoman theatres, or visiting the once-sumptuous villas, I can justsense the conversations between persons who were there twothousand years ago. In the Middle Ages, the popes also chose to livein this area, for the pleasant lifestyle. I walk through the pages of a history book …

On the Roman side, I like:ORANGE: the Roman Theatre, datingback to the 1st century AD, a Unesco WorldHeritage listed site, the only Roman theatrein Europe to have kept its stage wall. TheTriumphal Arch, also listed. The townmuseum.The Chorégies (International opera Festivalset in the Roman theatre) in July-August.VAISON LA ROMAINE: thearchaeological Roman sites (wealthyantique houses, merchant neighbourhoods,baths…), the Roman theatre, the ThéoDesplans archaeological museum whichdisplays items of daily life in Gallo-Roman days, and the Roman bridge.

AND ALSO, JUST A BIT FURTHER AWAY:The Roman Garden in Caumont sur Durance and its monumentalbasin.

l Louis Vouland museum (collection of decorative arts from the 17thand 18th centuries…) The Avignon Festival (official and fringe) which turns the town for 3weeks in July into the biggest living show stage in Europe with hundredsof events.Luminessences: an amazing light and sound show, in the evening, in thecourtyard of the Palace of the Popes (mid-August to mid-October).

Ask for the Avignon Passion Pass at the Tourism Office. It is free and isfull of ideas for walking tours, city discoveries, and special low prices forthe whole family at the monuments and museums in Avignon andVilleneuve les Avignon.

I cross the river to arrive in Avignon. The panorama is grandiose.I see the famous bridge, the pont d’Avignon from the song, wherepeople danced. The Palace of the Popes stands tall above theramparts which encircle the old city. No wonder the city is rankedas World Heritage for Humanity!

you will enjoy:

Strolling in the old town and the Medieval streets. Admiring the manychurches in town. Sitting at a café terrace on a small Italian-style square.Climbing the Rocher des Doms to enjoy the panoramic view over the cityand Villeneuve les Avignon. Going on a cruise on the Rhone river orcrossing it on a small ferry to get to Ile de la Barthelasse and enjoy thefantastic view. Going to the Halles in the morning to see all the beautifullocal produce and its outside vertical garden…The Palace of the Popes,witness of the grandiose past of the Middle Agesin Avignon. Go on the «Secret Palace» tour via concealed corridors (weekends from Sep to June).The bridge St Bénezet, the famous Pont d’Avignon in the nursery rhyme. The walls from the 14th centuryMany museums:

l The Musée Angladon (works by Van Gogh, Cézanne, Picasso…)l The Collection Lambert, a prestigious Contemporary Art collection,paintings, sculptures, video installations and photography… lThe Musée Calvet, fine art museum with paintings, sculptures, objetsd’art from the 15th to the 20th century in a beautiful private mansiondating back to the 18th century. l The Musée du Petit Palais, a unique collection of Medieval andItalian Renaissance paintings (over 300 Italian primitives and paintingsfrom the Avignon school from the 13th and 16th centuries.)

CULTURAL AVIGNON, CITY OF THE POPES

Beautiful clear light and soft colours enfold the Luberon RegionalNature Park. This is the kingdom of drystone architecture – of thebories – the rounded stone sheds scattered throughout thecountryside, and of the Restanques – the walled-in terraced fields,– all the work of ingenious farmers. Perched villages cling to thehilltops, nestle in the hillsides and stand atop rocky spurs, their redtile roofs soaking up the sunshine. Narrow winding streets, craftstudios and shops, small squares refreshed by gurgling fountains,outstanding views over the plains, orchards and vines … there’s something magic in the air. Up high in a hilltop village, I feel very close to the sky!

don’t miss:BONNIEUX: Hilltop village. The Cedar forest. Marked path withinformation signs on the characteristic plant species in the Luberon. TheBakery Museum. The Enclos des Bories – a group of over 20 drystone constructions. LACOSTE: the village and its narrow streets lined with stone houses,winding upwards to the château du Marquis de Sade (private, closed tovisitors). Superb view over Bonnieux, the next perched village. MÉNERBES: The village is ranked “One of the Most Beautiful Villagesin France”. The Corkscrew museum at the Domaine de la Citadelle. Acollection of more than 1000 corkscrews (from the 17th century to thepresent time). OPPÈDE-LE-VIEUX: The old village at 300 m altitude overlooks thevalley. The St Augustin olive oil mill. The Notre-Dame d’Alidoncollegiate church dating back to the 12th century.

GORDES: Village ranked as “One of the Most Beautiful Villages inFrance”. The village des Bories (drystone architecture). SenanqueAbbey, one of the most beautiful Romanesque abbeys in Provence. ROUSSILLON: Village ranked as “One of the Most Beautiful Villages inFrance”. (See the “Luberon Ochre Lands” itinerary)MURS: The village has been built around its 15-16th century castle (notopen to the public). CABRIÈRES-D’AVIGNON: The Plague Wall built early 18th century toprotect the Comtat from the great plague in Marseille. SAUMANE: the largest known dry-stone cabin known to date. TheCastle, former property of the Sade Family. VENASQUE: Hilltop village,ranked as “One of the MostBeautiful Villages in France”. Seealso its 6th century Baptistry.

AND ALSO:l The terraced fields in Goult andRobionl The other villages ranked asMost Beautiful Villages inFrance: Ansouis, Lourmarin (seeChâteaux and Gardens itinerary),Séguret (see Côtes du Rhôneitinerary).

The Triumphal Arches in Cavaillon and Carpentras. The Pont Julien at Bonnieux in LuberonThe Musée Marc Deydier at Cucuron (graffiti of a Roman boat).

On the Medieval side, I like:MORNAS: the 11th century fortress on its rocky buttress. Costume-ledguided tours.BOLLÈNE: The Collegiate Church – 12th and 16th centuryTHE PAPAL ENCLAVE: The old, restored village of VISAN, citymansions and 17th century church with its bell tower. RICHERENCHES:The Knights Templar Comamndery, the first Commandery in Provence,built in the 12th century. VALRÉAS: the old city lined with sycamoretrees, the Romanesque church, the 18th century city hall, the PenitentsChapel, the Cardboard and Print Museum.VAISON LA ROMAINE: The upper, medieval city. The Romanesquecathedral and cloister. St Quenin romanesque chapel.MALAUCÈNE: Chapelle du Groseau (summer residence of the Avignon Popes).

AND ALSO, JUST A BIT FURTHER AWAY:AVIGNON: Palace of the Popes and the old town (see “Cultural Avignon,city of the popes…)Vestiges of the papal castle in Châteauneuf du Pape (14th century). Tour Ferrande (tower) in Pernes les Fontaines (12th century monumenthome to sumptuous frescoes), Saint-Siffrein Cathedral in Carpentras (built in the 15th century)The Carpentras Synagogue (14th century), the oldest synagogue still inuse in France.

When visiting the City of the Popes, I learned that the pontiffsovereigns gave refuge on their land for centuries to Jewishcommunities chased away from the Kingdom of France, but theirtolerance was relative. Avignon, Carpentras, Cavaillon, L’Isle surla Sorghe and Pernes les Fontaines were the headquarters of thisfascinating story of the Pope’s Jews of which many testimonialsremain today…

Our must-see list:CARPENTRAS : the Synagogue, the oldest active one in France. Someparts date back to the 14th century. For opening times, please ask at theCarpentras Tourist OfficeCAVAILLON : the Synagogue, amasterpiece of 18th century Comtadinart. One of the most remarkableexamples in France. The Jewish-Comtadin Museum, located in thesynagogue’s bakery shows a smallportion of the collections that testify tothe life of the successive communities in“la Carrière” (Jewish quarter).AVIGNON : the 19th centurysynagogue that replaced the one fromthe Middle Ages, destroyed by fire in1845. Visit by request.On the Place de Jérusalem and theadjacent rue Jacob, there remain a fewvery tall houses from the old ghetto.

Beaulieu church, with the appearance of afortress, the Deydier museum with fascinatingprehistoric and Gallo-Roman collections. ANSOUIS: The village is ranked among “the Most Beautiful Villages inFrance”. The 11th century castle and its beautiful French gardens.LA-TOUR-D’AIGUES: The vestiges of the castle, now home to theMuseum of the Aigues Area, and the Faience museum. (Summerfestival). PERTUIS: The gardens at Domaine Val Joanis (a wine estate) withvegetable garden, ornamental flower garden, orchards, rose garden.Distinguished as an “Outstanding Garden”.

AND ALSO: l The Roman garden in Caumont sur Durance.l L’Harmas (overgrown garden)by the famous entomologist Jean-HenriFabre at Sérignan du Comtat and next to it, the natural garden of the“Naturoptère”.l The gardens at Château de Val Seille in Courthézonl The medieval garden at the Château de Fargues in Le PontetlThe Louve gardens in Bonnieux (for information on visits check withthe Bonnieux Tourism Office)l The landscaped trail and village orchard in Robionl The Jarditrain in St. Didier, distinguished as an “OutstandingGarden”lThe gardens at the Château de Brantes in Sorgues, distinguished asan “Outstanding Garden”.

Imagine the temptations! The town of Isle-sur-la-Sorgue alone hasover 300 permanent antique shops and decorators open at weekendsand on holidays. It therefore comes as no surprise that Isle sur laSorgue, nicknamed the Venice of the Comtat, is the second biggestcentre in France, after Paris, for antiques and collectibles. I go byevery Sunday, part of the crowd enjoying browsing and strollingalong the banks of the Sorgue, where the flea markets have beenheld for over 40 years. This is a rare and beautiful, slightly unusual, journey.

At Isle sur la Sorgue, I like to:

l Browse in the “villages d’antiquaires” and the outdoor fleamarket which takes place every Sunday.

l Stroll on the large Provençal market on Sunday morning, listed“exceptional market” and along the canals.

l Come for the major International Antiques Fairs at Easter and on15 August. These fairs draw hundreds of exhibitors who set up theirwares throughout the town, true caverns of Ali Baba, in addition to thepermanent antique dealers in Isle sur la Sorgue.

l The Notre Dame des Anges baroque collegial, sumptuously decoratedin the 17th century Italian style, a remarkable example of baroquearchitecture. Works by Mignard, Parrocel, Simon…

I can see Mont-Ventoux from everywhere, this Provence giant withits bald head overlooking the landscape and seemingly gazingdown at small stone villages. Wild canyons, mythical mountainswith plentiful wildlife and plants, vast stretches of lavender, goldenfields of einkorn, that is what Provence is all about…

don’t miss:BEDOIN: The village.BRANTES: the old perched village and its church. The craftshops (santonsand ceramics artisans). Les Aventurières du gout (walks, picking, cookingworkshops).THETOULOURENC RIVER VALLEY: Picturesque road and villages.THE MONT-VENTOUX: Unesco biosphere reserve The panoramafrom the summit (1912m). The Jean-Henri Fabre botanical path atMont Serein. Sporting activities at the resort in summer, ski in thewinter (Mont Serein and Chalet Reynard). Bike Park (Chalet Reynard)THE NESQUE RIVER CANYONS: a gigantic geological crackMALAUCÈNE : The 14th century fortified church. The old village.The Groseau spring and 14th century chapel. The Spa VentouxProvence.MONIEUX : the many chapels, the Saint Hubert discovery path, thecycle tours, mountain bike and donkey rides, the Ventoux TruffleMuseum, the pond.SAULT: the capital of lavender. (See itinerary “the Lavender Road”)SAVOILLAN: 2.5-km botanical trail.

The ochre colours in the earth light up the landscapes in theLuberon, from the village of Roussillon to Gargas, and in Rustrel,where the magnificent “Provencal Colorado” is located. The beauty of the ochre sites comes from the combined effect ofman’s work and nature’s diversity. The old open-sky ochre mines inRoussillon have created landscapes full of unique colour –vermilion, yellow and red. The underground ochre mines inGargas have created cathedral-like galleries. I put on old dark tennis shoes where earth stains won’t matter, andoff I go on the walking trails. I quickly understand where thebeautiful colours on the façades of the homes come from – is thiswhy Provence is said to be so “colourful” ?

the ultimate ochre site:

ROUSSILLON: the village and ochre houses, listed one of the “ mostbeautiful villages in France”, the ochre path, dotted with educationalsigns on geology and the various stages of extraction that apply to ochre.The Conservatoire des Ocres et de la Couleur. Old ochre factorywith basins, ovens, and mills (guided tours, educational courses andworkshops, exhibitions.)GARGAS: The old Bruoux ochre mines, a fabulous cathedral of colour,with a maze of underground galleries. (Guided visits.)

LACOSTE: monumental sculptures on the esplanade of the Château duMarquis de Sade and contemporary art exhibition in summerLE THOR: Salinger Foundation: monumental sculpture exhibition inthe gardens of the Bastide Rose during the summer.VAISON-LA-ROMAINE: Supervues: every year in December, 35contemporary artists each take up residence in a room at the HotelBurrhus, totally given over to creativity over three days. Les Murs de laTuillière: a circus of open air terraces on the wooded hills, serving as anatural décor for an annual Fine Art event in July

AND ALSO:l Festival of walkingsculture in THE AIGUESVALLEY in Luberon (summer).l Ferme des Arts in VAISON-LA-ROMAINE: exhibition in thesummer.l You’ll find many artgalleries in Avignon and inthe villages of BONNIEUX,CABRIÈRES D’AVIGNON, L’ISLESUR LA SORGUE, MALAUCÈNE,MÉNERBES, PERNES LESFONTAINES and ROUSSILLON.

In this land, said to be blessed by the gods, Bacchus seems to havedone some good work. The history of vines and that of the Vauclusetend to overlap: first the Greeks, then the Romans and the Popeshave played a key role in the planting and development of thevineyards of Châteauneuf du Pape, Côtes du Rhône, AOC Ventouxor AOC Luberon, offering a profusion of scents and aromas.There’s no point listing all the wine cellars as there are simply fartoo many, but if, like me, you get some maps from the tourist officemade by Inter Rhône or if you get the very best addresses and makeyour own tailored itinerary on www.wine-tourism-provence.co.uk,then go and wander through the vineyards, trying things out as yougo along…

AT CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE, I LIKE:l The village listed “Site remarquable du Goût” (Exceptional place forgoodies)l The Maison Brotte and its new wine museuml The remains of the Château, summer residence of the Avignon Popesl Vinadéa, the Maison des Vins, bringing together around a hundredChâteauneuf-du-Pape wine growers, where you can taste and buy nearly200 references of the famous wine, most of them at cellar door prices.l The Mouriesse tasting school and workshopsl The wine and chocolate tasting workshops at the ChocolaterieCastelain or Pavillon des Vins

In Côtes du Rhône i like:BEAUMES-DE-VENISE: The village is listed “Site remarquable du Goût”for its natural sweet “Muscat” wine. Tours of the Balma Venitia cellar.The Balméenne oil Mill (video on olives, harvest and mill activity). The soapFactory, “Savonnerie des Dentelles”. The N-D-d’Aubune chapel.CAIRANNE: The Sensory Wine Trail (Maison Camille Cayran), aplayful and educational trail to discover the world of wine. The Caveaudu Belvédère which presents the production of around twentyproducers, at cellar door prices. The cellar’s themed wine tastings GIGONDAS: The Gigondas hospices and the path with contemporarysculptures at the top of the old village. Cellar bringing together nearly80 estates with bottles at cellar door prices. ORANGE: The Palais des Vins that brings together over 150 winegrowers from the Rhone Valley (workshops and tastings). RASTEAU: The wine museum. The wine-tasting workshopsoreganised by the Cave de Rasteau. SÉGURET: Listed among the “Most beautiful villages in France” VIOLÈS: wine lending workshops by Maison Lavau.VISAN: many festivities around wine throughout the year; Notre-Dame des Vignes chapel, one of the finest rural chapels You will find vintners’ trails in CAIRANNE, CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE,RASTEAU, VACQUEYRAS AND VALRÉAS

Four Côtes-du-Rhône Routes cover the vineyards of the Vaucluse,

through dozens of winegrowing villages with the contribution ofnearly 150 vintners with the “Vallée du Rhône Terroir d’Accueil”welcome scheme. There is a map for each of these itineraries.www.rhone-wines.com

In the AOC Luberon area: APT: The Cave de Sylla and its “wine and cheese” restaurantANSOUIS: The wine and wine-growing museum at Château Turcan.

MÉNERBES: The Crokscrew Museum at the Domaine de la Citadelle.(over 1200 pieces). The Maison de la Truffe et du Vin in Luberon(workshops, restaurant in season, large range of wines from the areaat cellar door prices), truffle-diggings outings.

Wine discovery trails at CUCURON and OPPÈDE.

A brochure “A weekin the Luberon... 6 wine tasting and gourmettrails” available at all tourist offices lists vintners recognised for theirhospitality, interesting sights, vintners’ accommodation, fine tables...www.vins-luberon.fr

In the AOC Ventoux area:

BEDOIN: strolls in the cellar of the Vignerons du Mont VentouxVILLES SUR AUZON: gourmet outings in the vineyards with electricbike, esolex, in a horse drawn cart… the Cave TerraventouxWine paths to discover the vineyards of various wine growers.More information at: www.aoc-ventoux.com

In the Vaucluse, being into food is a positive quality. Pâtissiersand confectioners wear a chef’s hat, speak passionately aboutwhat they do and do it well. Lavender honey, roasted almonds,freshly picked fruit for jams, figs, Cavaillon melons, pinkapricots, plump cherries… All of this unbelievable local wealthwith southern accents are enough to make any food lover sing forjoy!

for those with a sweet tooth: Candied fruit by the Apt and Coustellet artisans in Luberon, and thoseby the confectioners of Carpentras Black and white nougats by St Didier nougat makers and the Saultnougat makerBerlingots, the small striped sweets, speciality of CarpentrasDelicate chocolates by artisans fromChâteauneuf du Pape, Isle sur la Sorgue, Vaison-la-Romaine, Gigondas, Avignon andelsewhere…The Papalines d’Avignon, small pinkchocolates filled with Comtat oregano liqueur,sold in many confectioners’ and patisseries shopsin the Vaucluse.Not forgetting the many cakes and treats, alllocal specialities like the Galapian from Apt, theChristine from Carpentras, the Melonnettes or Cigales from Cavaillon,the Soleil from Pernes les Fontaines or the Ventoulet, a travel cake,designed by the Master Pâtissiers of the Vaucluse.

They come in big and small sizes. But size isn’t what matters here;the most important thing - and the hardest - at a Provençal market,is to make a choice. Fruits and vegetables of all colours and flavours,delightfully scented palettes of herbs and plants, fresh or dried,goat’s cheeses in logs, squares or pyramids, olive oils, tapenades,honeys and jams in all kinds of flavours, farmhouse breads,fougasses… Try it all out? Why not, there’s no need to hurry. In Provence, you always know at what time you leave to go to themarket. But there’s no knowing when you’ll come back. Someforms of enjoyment just can’t be explained…

Daily covered market at Les Halles, Avignon Every morning except Mondays

Farmers’ market, evening market,Welcome to the FarmHere, you’ll find fresh, ripe and quality produce, all straight from thefarm. From April to October, in several villages of the department, youwill also find evening markets. Go and meet farmers who put way morelove into what they make than fertilizers!Dates and places can be found on the Bienvenue à la ferme network:T.+33 (04) 90 23 65 06 or on www.provenceguide.co.uk

truffle marketsOnce prolific throughout the South-West of France, most of the nationalharvest is now made in the South-East. The “Tuber Melanosporum” isstill sold under the name “Truffe du Périgord” which is a botanical nameand not a geographicalindication. The Vaucluse marketsalone provide 70% of alltruffles sold in France:(In the morning frommid-November to mid-March)Wednesday: VALRÉASFriday: CARPENTRASS a t u r d a y :RICHERENCHES

OUTINGS IN THE VINEYARDS

ROMAN HISTORY AND MEDIEVAL VILLAGESIN NOTHERN VAUCLUSE

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HILLSIDE VILLAGES AND DRYSTONEARCHITECTURE IN THE LUBERON

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TREASURES FROM NATUREfrom the Nesque river canyons to Mont-Ventoux

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Monday: Bédarrides - Bedoin - Bollène - Cadenet- Cavaillon - Lauris - Mazan - Piolenc -Saint-Didier Thuesday: Avignon - Apt - Beaumes-de-Venise -Caderousse - Camaret sur Aigues (highseason) - Caromb - Cucuron - Gordes -Lacoste - Lapalud - La Tour-d’Aigues -Mondragon - Montfavet - Mormoiron -Saint-Saturnin-les-Apt - Vedène -Vaison-la-RomaineWednesday:Avignon - Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne -Cheval-Blanc - Coustellet - Entraigues-sur-Sorgue - Gargas - Jonquières - Le-Thor - Malaucène - Malemort-du-Com-tat - Mérindol - Monteux - Morières-lès-Avignon - Pertuis - Puyméras - Sault -Sérignan-du-Comtat - Valréas - Velleron- Villes-sur-Auzon - Violès Thursday: Avignon - Caumont-sur-Durance -Goult (high season) - La Tour-d’Aigues -L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue - Le Pontet - LesBeaumettes - Ménerbes - Mirabeau -Orange - Roussillon - Saignon (highseason) - Vacqueyras - Villeneuve-lès-AvignonFriday:Avignon - Bonnieux - Carpentras -

Cavaillon - Châteauneuf-du-Pape -Courthézon - Lagnes - Lourmarin -Pertuis - Visan Saturday: Apt - Aubignan - Avignon - Cadenet -Grillon - Lauris - Le Barroux - Le Thor- Malemort-du-Comtat - Monteux -Mornas - Oppède - Petit-Palais - Pernes-les-Fontaines - Pertuis - Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes - Villeneuve-lès-Avignon Sunday: Ansouis - Avignon - Coustellet - L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue - Maubec - Monteux -Saint-Martin-de-la-Brasque (high season)- Saint-Saturnin-les-Avignon - Sarrians -Sorgues - Saint-Christol-d’Albion -Villars (high season)

The markets of ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, CARPENTRAS, APT,COUSTELLET, VELLERON have beenselected by the National Council forCulinary Arts and listed as“Exceptional Markets”. The marketat Velleron is a very sought afterfarmers’ market that takes place in theevening: in winter, Tuesday, Friday andSaturday (except holidays) from4:30pm. In summer from April toSeptember, every day except forSundays and holidays, from 6pm.

While the Vaucluse is partly famous for the wealth of its heritage,it is also home to Art that is that is making waves today. Followme as I go around some of the most beautiful contemporary artcollections and places that just breathe creativity.AVIGNON: Yvon Lambert Collection (closed for extension works untilJuly 2015): contemporary art collection, one of the most prestigious in theworld. Over 1200 items. Works from the 60s to today, paintings,sculptures, video installations and photography, all of which make up acoherent overview, bearing witness to the history of art today.Modern Art at the Musée Calvet: a vast collection of over 600 pieces(drawings, watercolours, oil on canvas, sculptures), by famous artists suchas: Vlaminck, Bonnard, Vuillard, Soutine, Chabaud, Ambrogiani,Camille Claudel…APT: The Blachère Foundation: African continent contemporary artcentre. Exhibitions, workshops, artist residencies and “Boutik” right nextto the art centre where the work of African designers is presented.ISLE SUR LA SORGUE: The Villa Datris, contemporary sculpture:exhibition space over 1700sqm for contemporary sculptures in all kinds ofmaterial, by both famous artists and young talent. Admission free.Campredon Centre d’Art: contemporary art exhibitions in a beautiful18th century villa.The centre for Contemporary Art at the International Antiques Fairsat Easter and on 15th August, at the Parc Gautier centre. GIGONDAS: the path of sculptures: a course of contemporarysculptures and open air installations on the medieval heights of the villageand at the heart of the old Hospices. Admission free.

FROM MODERN TO CONTEMPORARY ART PROVENÇAL MARKETSTASTY DELIGHTS

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