La Provence, région riche en paysages, architecture,
culture, gastronomie et vins, il y en a pour tous les goûts.
Vous découvrirez les célébres festivals, Avignon,
Carpentras, Orange, Aix en Provence...
A Pernes, le Festival de Théâtre et
des Arts de la rue Font'Art, la Fête du Patrimoine organisée tous
les 4 ans (la prochaine aura lieu début septembre 2008)...
Mais aussi, les marchés colorés de Provence et la route
des vins avec Châteauneuf-du-Pape, les Côtes du Rhône,
du Luberon et du Ventoux...
Pour les sportifs, des activités diverses et variées
se pratiquent aux alentours : escalade, golf, descente de la Sorgue
en canoë kayak, équitation...
Cyclistes, VTTistes, à vous les multiples possibilités
de circuits, pour tous les niveaux...
Randonneurs, marcheurs, vous trouverez votre bonheur tout au long
des sentiers pédestres qui vous conduiront sur les pentes du
Ventoux, les contreforts du Luberon, les Alpilles... |
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| Mont Ventoux :
The highest mount of Provence reaches 1912 metres at its highest
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| L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
: It
is often compared to the Provençal Venice with its wheel paddles.
And also many antique leaders... |
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| Fontaine de Vaucluse : This
village is famous for its mysterious and unique water resurgence. This
valley used to be called "Vallis Clausa", which explains for
the noun of the Vaucluse departement. |
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| Avignon : The biggest city of Vaucluse used to be the place where lived the popes; the town is thus nicknamed the "City of the Popes" ("Cité des Papes"). There you can visit the famous Saint Bénézet bridge, the Popes' Palace as well as many museums, churches and private mansions. During summer the Avignon Festival is a period of diverse performances and shows. |
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| La Roque sur
Pernes : From this village on top of a rock, the panorama of the Vaucluse Mounts is breathtaking. The village itself is worth seeing with its castle and its picturesque streets. |
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| Le Beaucet : This
village, nestled under the ruins of a fortified castle, is dedicated
to arts with several craftsmen : potters, "santonier" (manufacturers
of traditional ornamental figures of Provence)... |
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| Venasque : One
of the most beautiful villages of France overhanging the Nesque valley.
The whole village is built in the respect of Provençal architecture.
For those who enjoy rock-climbing, there is a site with some exceptional
routes... |
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Gordes : Picturesque
village build with stones, listed among the 126 most beautiful villages
of France. It is principally famous for its castle and the numerous "bories" (Gallo-roman
rural housing used by shepherds in times past). |
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| Sénanque :
Benedictine monks still lives in Sénanque Cistercian abbey
which is situated in a small valley with lavender fields. |
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| Carpentras : ville
chargée d'histoire (aqueduc, cathédrale...). A noter
: le marché du vendredi matin, la foire de la Saint Siffren
à partir du 27 novembre, accompagnée de son pittoresque
et célèbre marché à la truffe noire.
Spécialités : la fraise, les bonbons berlingots. |
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| Route des Vins : This
180 kilometers "tour of wines" starts from Pernes les Fontaines
and meanders around Ventoux and Rhône vineyards. |
