In the land of the black diamond In the Vaucluse, we devote to the truffle or Tuber Melanosporum a real cult! The precious black diamond has its festivals, its markets and even its mass... Contrary to popular belief, it is not in the southwest but in the southeast of France that the most truffle ...
The castle of the Marquis de Sade The most famous monument in the commune of Lacoste in the Vaucluse is without question the castle of the famous Marquis de Sade. This castle belonged to his grandfather and it is there that the novelist came to take refuge in 1771, to flee Paris and the scandal ...
A village perched in the heart of the Luberon. The village of Gordes, located in the Vaucluse department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, is one of the most visited villages in the Luberon Regional Natural Park. This perched village is classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of Fra ...
"The paradise of bargain hunters" Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, located 24 km from Avignon, is a charming town in Vaucluse. But did you know that it is also the third European hub for antique trade, behind London and Saint-Ouen? In the town, the antique and art sector employs over 250 professionals (antique ...
the river that gives it its name, "The Durance by bike" winds through the PACA region from Le Monêtier-les-Bains in the Hautes-Alpes to Avignon in the Vaucluse department. Upon arrival in Avignon, this cycle route joins the ViaRhôna (see our article on this other cycling itinerary opposite). 2- ...
village steeped in history Located equidistant from Marseille Provence Airport and Avignon Provence Airport, the village of Ansouis, in the south of Vaucluse, is an essential stop when visiting the Luberon. In the Middle Ages, this perched village was a fief dependent on the county of Forcalquier. ...
e wheels turn L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is crossed by several canals fed by the Sorgue, the river that originates a few kilometers upstream at Fontaine de Vaucluse and extends its two long arms around the town. With its canals and water wheels, this Provençal city truly deserves its nickname of "Venise ...
A month of magical festivities From the beginning of December, the largest winter festival in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region sets up in the streets of Carpentras. The "Noëls Insolites de Carpentras," organized by the city since 2008, offer a myriad of activities for both young and old. F ...
ke up the region, that is, Haute-Savoie, Savoie, Ain, Isère, Rhône, Loire, Ardèche and Drôme - it then passes through two departments of the PACA region, the Vaucluse and the Bouches-du-Rhône - in the north-south direction, it ends in two departments of the Occitanie region, the Gard ...
1- The Inguimbertine is named after its founder. Unique library museum in France, l'Inguimbertine also stands out for its peculiar name. This cultural establishment, which has settled in the former Hôtel-Dieu of Carpentras, owes its name to its founder Joseph-Dominique d’Inguimbert. Born in Car ...
