Things To Do
La Villa Augusta
This restaurant, located in the new Villa Augusta hotel, is only an 8 minute drive from our venue, and is open Tuesday-Friday for lunch and Tuesday-Saturday for dinner.
Château La Borie
Built in the 18th century, the La Borie castle is a winery built on a hill in the midst of forests, truffle trees and lavender fields, and surrounded by 170 acres of vines. Stop by for a wine tasting! It's only a 5 mn drive from our venue!
Montélimar
Montélimar is the world capital of nougat - a delicious sweet treat made of local honey, almonds, and a light mousse of egg whites. Try this world-renowned dessert anywhere in town. Montélimar is 20 mns away from our venue!
Théâtre Antique d'Orange
Built in the 1st century AD, the Roman Theatre of Orange is one of the best-preserved examples of Roman theatre architecture in the world and is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It was constructed during the reign of Emperor Augustus and was designed to hold over 10,000 spectators. The theatre was used for various events, including gladiatorial games, religious ceremonies, and theatrical performances. The theatre is open to the public throughout the year, and visitors can take guided tours to learn more about its history and architecture. You can also attend a show in the theatre during the summer months. The theater is a 30 mn drive from our venue.
Crillon-le-Brave
Crillon Le Brave is a 17th-century hamlet in the department of Vaucluse, a charming pocket of Provence swathed with vineyards and olive groves, and dotted with villages of ancient stone. It contains little more than a café, a bakery, a hotel, a restaurant, a church, as well as a school. The Hotel Crillon Le Brave includes two incredible restaurants with sweeping views of Mont Ventoux and the surrounding countryside: La Madeleine and La Table du Ventoux. Crillon Le Brave is less than 1 hour away from our venue.
Carpentras Synagogue
The majestic Carpentras Synagogue was built in 1367, making it the oldest active synagogue in France and one of the oldest in Europe. It includes two bakeries and two mikvehs - one dating from the 18th century, and the other dating from medieval times. The synagogue is 45 mns away from our venue.
Palais des Papes
Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Popes' Palace in Avignon is one of the 10 most visited monuments in France. It is one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe, and was home to 9 successive Popes throughout the 14th Century. Le Palais Des Papes is less than 1 hour away from our venue.
Gordes
Built on the foothills of the Monts of Vaucluse, Gordes is one of the most well-known hilltop villages in the region, and one of the most beautiful in France. It is the seat of many cultural events in the summer (festivals, concerts and exhibits) and has inspired numerous artists who have left their mark in the winding lanes: Marc Chagall, Victor Vasarely, André Lhote and also Pol Mara. If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience with phenomenal views, we highly recommend a meal at the Clover Gordes restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Jean-François Piège at the beautiful Bastide de Gordes Hotel. Gordes is 1 hour away from our venue.
Maison Pic
Try an unforgettable meal at Chef Anne-Sophie Pic's 3 Michelin star restaurant in the Maison Pic hotel in Valence. The restaurant is 1 hour away from our venue.
Roussillon
Tiny Roussillon has been a protected village since 1943. There is no modern development here – just cafes, winding lanes, and amazing views. Many of those picturesque views come at the colorful ochre cliffs on the south end of town. These yellow, red, and orange hills are the largest ochre deposit in the world. Walking along the burnt orange path is like stepping into another (very colorful) dimension. Choose the short or the long path (30 or 60 minutes) and stroll to your heart’s content. Roussillon is a little over 1 hour away from our venue.
Mont Ventoux
Known all over the world, primarily thanks to the spectacular finishes of the Tour de France, the Mont Ventoux attracts cyclists of all persuasions, who come to take on the challenge of ascending its unforgiving slopes. Classified by UNESCO as a "Biosphere reserve" for the wealth of its flora and fauna, the Mont Ventoux is an great location for hiking, cycling, mountain biking, horseback riding or paragliding in the summer. The Mont Ventoux is about 1.5 hours away from our venue.
Cézanne's Studio
On the outskirts of Aix-en-Provence sits the Atelier de Cézanne: the house, studio and now museum of the 19th century Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne. The studio looks now just as it did when the artist died in 1906, displaying numerous artifacts belonging to the painter, arranged as if he had just stepped outside for a moment. The Atelier is 1.5 hours away from our venue.
Calanques de Cassis
The Calanques de Cassis are a series of narrow inlets and rocky cliffs located along the Mediterranean coast, just east of the town of Cassis. Les Calanques de Cassis were formed over thousands of years by the blasting wind, the sea and rain resulting in an impressive and unique landscape. These stunning geological formations stretch for several kilometers between the towns of Marseille and Cassis, and are part of the Calanques National Park. The Calanques de Cassis are a popular destination for hiking, rock climbing, and swimming, and offer breathtaking views of the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. You can also take a boat tour! Cassis is about 2 hours away from our venue.
Valensole
Lavender season is mid-June through mid-July! The plateau de Valensole in France is one of the three best places to find lavender in Provence. These picturesque fields can be found along the D6 (Route de Riez), the D8 near Brunet, the D56 (Route de Puimoisson), and the D953 (Route de Riez). Valensole is about 2 hours away from our venue.