The most beautiful natural sites to discover Vaucluse

A huge limestone mass above, which served as protection for the city during its construction and its development... In the sixties, excavations have unearthed a human occupation from the Neolithic period, as evidence, a stele engraved with a face, called "the first Avignon." The Rocher des Doms rises above a beautiful garden of the same name. The view that is offered from the terrace is breath-taking: one distinguishes the Mont Andaon on which the majestic Fort Saint-André stands - by moving its gaze to the left - the Philippe Le Bel Tower of Villeneve-lez-Avignon.

The Luberon, majestic mountain, a millennial world of human life and history, has remained virtually intact. The massif stretches gently over 60 km from east to west. Lourmarin's combe, the only natural passage crossing the massif, divides it into two parts. In the west, the Petit Luberon widened by ravines and gorges, does not exceed 700 m. As for the Grand Luberon, it extends to the east and roll out its massive and softer slopes that culminate in the Mourre Nègre at 1,125 m and includes a wide sloping ledge: the Claparèdes plateau. Created in 1977, the Luberon regional natural park stretches from Villeneuve (04) to Cavaillon and the Coulon Valley to the Durance Valley, protecting 72 municipalities. Land bitter and shaped by the winds, the Luberon has the strange power to worry when the fall of day arrives, like seduce when the sun shines high. It is all this set of history of history mingled with fortunes and misfortunes that the Park has been protecting for 30 years. All of these ochre landscapes, orchards as far as the eye can see, green hills, small villages of perched stone make it a dream place.

Under the palace, in the centre of the village, a Renaissance house, there are underground cellars. They housed an oil mill, cisterns, silos, wine vats and a chapel. Don't expect to follow long underground passages, everything is very small. But this place is mysterious and unique enough for an audio-guided tour. Especially on rainy days! There is also a documentary on the restoration and a game book for children.

1 100, it is for the number of meters at which Lagarde-d'Apt rises! If you are truly curious, you can make an appointment and you will be very happy to explain everything. How lavender is broken at maturity in summer is then converted into essential oil 100% organic. You can attend the lavender distillery and smell its smells. An opportunity not to be missed.

The Observatoire de la langue et de la culture provençales is a cultural center located in Cheval-Blanc, Provence. It offers activities and events linked to the Provençal language and culture.

Combining the pleasure of practising a sport of full nature with the discovery of natural sites and the wild heritage of the Luberon, this is what is guaranteed by the adventure to which we invite its bike! A journey that extends, in total and all circuits along different routes (including the Apt-Forcalquier axis) for almost 236 kilometres, in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Luberon and around the same name! Get cycling on Apt's bike ride at Forcalquier! Only 500 metres from the nearest airfield, you will be able to fly on this ground and plan a sports and tourist outing at a time! Nevertheless, attention: The circuit from Apt to Forcalquier is one of the most difficult of the Véloroute véloroute, with its 56 kilometers and a difference of 800 meters. It is especially recommended to the most sporty of you!