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Things To Do
La Roque-sur-Cèze
15km from venue La Roque-sur-Cèze is one of the most beautiful villages in France. Due to its geographical location and architecture, the town offers an astonishing and charming landscape. Indeed, this medieval village is built high up, perched on a rocky peak. From the top of the village, you will have the opportunity to admire the Cascades du Sautadet and the beautiful Cèze river. This magnificent panoramic view brings an undeniable charm to this historic and preserved site.
Aiguèze
9km from venue Perched on top of a rocky peak, Aiguèze is a picturesque medieval village overlooking the entrance to the Ardèche gorges. Listed among the most beautiful villages of France, Aiguèze charms its visitors in a very special way, with its ruined fortress, its paved alleyways winding between beautiful houses, the church with its Renaissance door, and its little square sitting in the shade of the plane trees. The wall-walk at the foot of the fortress rock offers a magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.
Vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
For those keen on discovering the wine culture of the Chateauneuf du Pape region, we’ve listed out the best wineries to visit, ranging from well-known and historic establishments to more boutique family-run vineyard operations. These include but are not limited to the iconic Château de Beaucastel, known for its robust reds and elegant whites; Domaine de Beaurenard, where traditional winemaking meets modern elegance; and Château La Nerthe. Other must-visit estates include Clos des Papes, renowned for its complex and harmonious blends; Domaine du Pegau, where the essence of the region’s flagship appellation is captured beautifully in each bottle; and Château des Fines Roches, not just for its wines but also for its unique setting that combines vineyards with historical architecture.
Pierrelatte Friday Market
23km from Venue Every Friday from 8am to 12pm, Pierrelatte’s market sets up in the town centre for the many visitors to walk around the stalls: it is such a pleasure to enjoy the colours and scents of Provence all morning.
Grotte Saint-Marcel
The Saint-Marcel cave will charm you with the size of its galleries and the wealth of its concretions, including the captivating Gours waterfall, unique in Europe . Listed as a National Heritage Site for its geological and archaeological interest, the Saint-Marcel cave is – with its 64 km of networks – one of the largest cavities in France.
Réserve Naturelle Nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche
35km from venue The reserve extends on both sides of the canyon for 22 kilometers, covering an area of 1950 hectares. It offers a magnificent landscape of forests, cliffs, cavities and rivers where a rich and fragile biodiversity is expressed. Kayakers, climbers, caving groups, hunters, fishermen, walkers, naturists, bathers and families rub shoulders there all year round, especially in fine weather. It is a popular site for nature lovers, and there are many outdoor activities there
Chapel Sainte Agnes
To the north of the village, to see next, the Sainte-Agnès chapel, in the Provençal Romanesque style (12th century). Nicely restored in 1983, it now hosts exhibitions and cultural events. Information on +33 4 66 39 17 66.
La Chartreuse-De-Valbonne
4km from venue Head south of the town towards the Charterhouse of Valbonne, in the heart of the eponymous forest. Founded in 1203, it was very affected by the Hundred Years War and then the Wars of Religion. New monks raised the monastery from 1593. The current Renaissance style entrance door, the cloister from 1633 date from this period, a new church not being erected until 1780. After the Revolution, a new generation Carthusian monks restore its luster to the site, but after the laws of 1901 and 1905, the chartreuse is again abandoned. In the 1920s, a Protestant work took over the complex and founded a medical establishment there. This association still owns the charterhouse. The Charterhouse can be visited: the opportunity to admire its cloisters, the marble high altar of the church and its roof in glazed tiles in the Burgundian fashion, or even the restored cells of the monks... Open daily. Price: 5 euros. Information on +33 4 66 90 41 24.
Castle of Suze-la-Rousse
25km from venue At the heart of the Côtes du Rhône vineyard, overlooking the village, Suze-la-Rousse castle in Provençale Drôme stands out thanks to its dualistic architecture. Erected in the 12th century, it gradually became a military fortress. Its location on a rocky promontory made it a strategic defensive point at the time. And surprisingly, the castle did not suffer much damage. Then from the 16th century onwards, the fortress became a large holiday residence. The military architecture made way for a less austere design inside. The grand staircase with two spirals, the monumental fireplace in the grand drawing room and the wall decorations are examples of this architectural renewal. The same goes for the Italian-style inner courtyard with arcades, one of the most beautiful in France! This remarkable reminder of the Renaissance is indisputably the building's flagship feature.
Luberon- Gordes, Goult, Menerbes, Lacoste, Rousillon
1hr 15min from Venue Perfect for before the festivities of the weekend begin. This historic region between Aix-en-Provence and Avignon is perhaps the most beautiful in France, with rolling hills streaked with lavender and medieval villages perched atop ancient rock formations. The Luberon has long been a favourite destination for those seeking la belle vie in the south of France, and with good reason; year after year the villages here never seem to lose their charm. Favorites include picturesque Gordes, Lacoste, Goult, and Rousillon.