the vast rural areas and the varied relief of our department confer undeniable assets to him
The mont ventoux
The Ventoux Mount: The giant of Provence is the more symbolic natural site of Vaucluse because of his intermediate position between the Alps and the Mediterranee, and it has landscape, climatic and natural contrasts.
Made mythical by some cyclists who climb it, it culminates to 1912 m hight in the north of the department.
Access: You can reach it by the two slopes: either by Vaison-la-Romaine and Malaucène in the north or by Carpentras and Bédoin in the south.
Sorgue
Sorgue: As of their source, these green water captivate by their mystery and their beauty.
Fountaine-of-Vaucluse and Isle-sur-la-Sorgue villages are fed by these water that make their charm.
powerful Resurgence of Fountaine-du-Vaucluse is transformed in a few kilometers by small channels which surround the narrow streets of the anthic dealers of Isle sur Sorgue.
Access: - Fountaine du Vaucluse: at 7 km from the east of Isle sur Sorgue by D25
- Isle sur Sorgue: at 25 km from the east of Avignon, between Cavaillon and Carpentras.
- A8 Motorway: exit southern Cavaillon or Avignon.
Luberon
Luberon: Regional natural reserve and Reserve of biosphere UNESCO Founded in 1977, the Regional Natural reserve of Luberon aims at protecting and developing the natural richnesses of this area made of mountains and plains.
But its ambition exceeds simple protection, and the area aimes at creating here, via the regional natural reserve, a structure which has the means of laying down development objectives and to create partnerships between the populations and local actors. The reserve of biosphere is, a UNESCO classification which aims at preserving the richness of a territory. The sumptuous territory of Luberon was declared, in 1997, "lived territory of durable development" proving that harmonie between economic development and protection of the resources is realizable.
Access: By the RN100 from Cavaillon in the eastern direction
provence colorado
Provence Colorado : like Roussillon in Vaucluse, the area of Luberon presents a mineralogical formation really particular and recognizable by its sharp colors from the yellow to the red. Moreover, the reliefs appear really escarpés because of a strong erosion. That's why we can find canyons and chimneys that give to this part of Provence paces of Large American Canyon in which everybody wants to come.
The population, which built these dwellings with this coloured rock, added to the charm of the area by working the landscape by its small perched villages. The conservation of their traditional aspects enables us to still admire them today.
these spaces lend us to ride mountain bike and do excursions in these sumptuous landscapes.
Access: - By the RD22 from Avignon - and the RD2 from Cavaillon in the direction of Apt At 12 km from Apt and 45 kmfrom Avignon
The gorges of régalon
Gorges of Régalon: This extraordinary canyon was dug by the rivers in the calcareous solid mass of small Luberon.
When sea invaded the area, 2 million years ago, then the gorges formed a creek. In case of strong rain the gorges can become impossible to go through. Many paths make possible to discover the southern region near the mountain of Luberon, on narrow ways in this canyon of approximatively thirty meters height. The gorges of Régalon belong to the National forest of Luberon and the exceptional interest of the site justified its classification in Biological Reserve, by the National office of the Forests. The strong moisture of the ground and the lack of light which reigns at the bottom of this procession create a microclimate favourable with the development of a particular and abundant vegetation: boxwood, elder tree, ivy reach remarkable sizes here.
Access: Secondary road 973 between Mérindol and Cavaillon on the commune of White Horse
Laces of montmirail
Laces of Montmirail: Located in the north of the department, in High Vaucluse, Provence of Popes, this mountainous solid mass is characterized by cutting very marked from its rock. Its peaks limestones form abrupt cliffs which make of it a place considered for the amateurs of cliff. Many arrow paths will enable you to admire the extremely varied landscapes and the vegetation. The site is very appreciated for climbing but also for mountain bike. Moreover, it is located in the middle of vineyards of the Coasts of Rhone where it is possible to go through.
Access: - From the A7 motorway, to leave in Orange or Bollène (in the south of Valence in the valley of the Rhone). Then, take the direction of Gigondas.
follow the panels indicating the direction "Laces of Montmirail"
The traditional villages
very beautiful tours can be done by going through these typical, coloured and odorous villages. Villages where there is good food, where you can take time to live, sauntering and admiring.
Hung to the rocks they often dominate the valleys rich in vegetation. Moreover, their often middle aged frames and their small narrow streets make it possible to belong to the classifications of the most beautiful villages of France.
They often sheltered stone masons that knew how to work them and to make them true fortresses from outside but that are ready to let access inside.
Access: - Example of circuit to be realized in the south of the department in the area of Luberon while passing by Bonnieux, Ménerbes, Lacoste, Oppède-le-vieux, Robion and Les Taillades: - While coming from Cavaillon by the RN100 turn on your right hand side in Beaumette then follow the indications
