Kate & Peter
Things To Do
Abbey Grand Gigognan
This is our wedding venue!
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Small medieval village at the centre of what is the most recognised wine region in the Southern Rhône. Sitting atop the hill that the town is built on are the remnants of a castle built by the second of the Avignon popes and offers great views of the surrounding area and the Rhône river.
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Every Sunday, this village has what we think is the best market in the region. This one is really worth the visit! Give yourself plenty of time as the market as it spans across the entire village. Also consider visiting the nearby Fontaine-de-Vaucluse while you're there.
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
An easy walk through a valley to a natural spring.
Avignon
Avignon is a walled medieval city most famous for being the home to seven popes during the 14th century, and a well known song about the bridge. It is the largest city in the region, with many shops, hotels, and restaurants. Things to see: The Palais des Papes and Pont d'Avignon.
Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque
Famous abbey surrounded by lavender.
Séguret
Our favourite little village in the area, along with the nearby villages of Sablet and Gigondas. A nice place to visit and walk around the town. Perched on a hillside in the foothills of Mont Ventoux with views of the surrounding area. Also a great place to buy wine! Visit the Maison des Vins et du Tourisme in Sablet, who sell wine from a few local producers in the nearby villages. Châteauneuf-du-Pape may be the most famous (and expensive) wine appellation in the region, but also look out for wine from Gigondas, Vacqueyras, or Côtes du Rhône Villages wine from Séguret and Sablet.
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Beautiful town with a market and home to Vincent Van Gogh during a period where he painted some of his most famous works. Also hosts a market on Wednesdays.
Pont du Gard
Roman aqueduct spanning a river. Great place to swim or have a picnic.
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
Kayaking on the Ardèche River, passing under the Pont d'Arc, a natural stone bridge. There are numerous places to rent kayaks from, each offering different lengths and difficulties and they will pick you up down river a few hours later. Great place for swimming and jumping off rocks. Bring a picnic lunch and stop halfway.
Sault
Many lavender fields throughout the valley surrounding the village. Take a day trip and visit a lavender farm. The drive is beautiful.
Orange
For the ancient history lovers. Famous for its Roman Amphitheatre and Arc de Triomphe.
Mont Ventoux
"The Giant of Provence". A Mountain that is most famous for being the host of a notoriously difficult climbing stage on the Tour de France. A long drive to the top but the views are outstanding!
Gordes
Isolated village perched on a cliff.