Situated at the bottom of a hill, this village is typically Provençal. In the narrow streets, pretty houses are decorated with climbing roses. In June, during the flowering season, the colours are splendid. From the main square of Séguret, there is a good view of the Dentelles de Montmirail peaks just opposite. A small road in the village leads to the ruins of the castle.

This limestone mountain range is an unusual landscape of jagged peaks formed by erosion. Its highest point is Saint-Amand crest at 734 metres. The Dentelles de Montmirail rock faces are a very popular climbing destination.

All around lie the villages of the famous Côtes du Rhône vineyards, such as Gigondas and Beaumes-de-Venise.

As its name suggests, Vaison-la-Romaine possesses an important Roman heritage. Known for its ancient remains, Vaison-la-Romaine also possesses a charming medieval old town, the Haute-Ville (upper town).

The Gallo-Roman remains form the largest archaeological site in France and cover the Villasse and Puymin sites. The archaeological museum is on the Puymin site.

The visit of the city continues with the Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth cathedral and its cloister, which is a beautiful example of Provencal Romanesque architecture.

The 14th-century fortified gate with its belfry tower marks the entrance to the medieval town and its beautiful houses. The castle of the Comtes de Toulouse built in the 12th century dominates the whole city.

City of Art and History, Carpentras has preserved much evidence of the past. The former capital of the region known by its historic name Comtat Venaissin has an interesting old town that is home to Saint-Siffrein cathedral, the oldest synagogue in France (built in 1367), Hôtel-Dieu hospice and apothecary and Orange gateway, the town's last medieval remains.

The town's specialities are strawberries and berlingots, colourful peppermint-flavour boiled sweets.

A Roman city, Orange has two ancient monuments that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites: its ancient theatre and its triumphal arch. The Roman theatre was built at the beginning of 1st century and boasts a superbly well-preserved stage wall.

The city is also famous for its operatic music festival, the Chorégies d'Orange, which takes place in the ancient theatre.

An imposing 12th-century castle, which boasts round towers dominates the houses of the village of Le Barroux. This castle is open to visitors.

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This town is unusual in that it boasts forty fountains! The sheer variety of styles make it a must for all fountain fans. The town of Pernes-les-Fontaines also offers other gems, such as ramparts complete with towers and gateways, including the beautiful two-towered Notre-Dame gateway.

A theatre and street music festival called Font' Arts takes place in August.

Between Drôme and Hautes-Alpes, the Baronnies Provençales Regional Nature Park is a subtle blend of Alpine and Provençal influences. Created in 2014, this is an exceptional place where unspoilt nature dominates a territory of nearly 1,800 km².

The wild and unique expanses of the Baronnies Provençales fascinate visitors. Here, limestone mountains nonchalantly rub shoulders with woodlands. Fields of lavender, olive groves, orchards, oak and pine forests: such are the landscapes you will be able to admire on your journey. Between the lavender, thyme and rosemary, expect to breathe in sweet scents from all around...

The Baronnies Provençales Regional Nature Park also has a remarkable built heritage, including picturesque hillside villages like Montbrun-les-Bains, Venterol and Vinsobres. The old towns of Nyons and Buis-les-Baronnies, with their many remnants of the past, also reflect this great historical heritage. As do the dry stone terraces, built following an age-old method.

Boasting remarkable biodiversity, the park is home to over 2,000 plant species and around 200 protected animal species. It also contains around 150 natural habitat sites, including those of large birds of prey like vultures.

The Baronnies Provençales Regional Nature Park also has a diverse terroir with six Appellations of Controlled Origin and seven Protected Geographical Indications. These include for example Nyons olive oil, Provence honey, picodon, banon, Haute-Provence einkorn wheat and Coteaux des Baronnies wine. Plenty to delight the taste buds of food-lovers and gourmets!

Keen explorers are sure to enjoy the park's many footpaths, bridle paths and mountain bike trails. Likewise, thrill-seekers haven't been forgotten, with many rock climbing, via ferrata, canyoning and paragliding opportunities.

Nicknamed the "Venice of the Comtat", L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is a very pleasant little town where you can take restful, romantic walks along the River Sorgue. The beautiful antique shops lining the canals and pretty water wheels along the river give the town real charm.

At Easter, an international antiques fair attracts numerous exhibitors.

This giant Provence mountain, reaching 1,912 metres at its highest point, is easily recognisable by its limestone-covered peak. Listed as an UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, this white mountain is characterised by the great diversity of both its climate and its vegetation, which ranges from Mediterranean plants and beech forests at its foot to arctic plants at its peak.

The arrival at the top is really magic! First, for its lunar aspect, but also for the exceptional panoramic view of the fantastic surrounding sites, such as Luberon, the Nesque gorges, the Sainte-Victoire mountain and even on the Mediterranean coast in clear weather.

Mount Ventoux is also very popular with sporty types. Known for being particularly challenging, its ascent is a favourite with cyclists. In winter, when the slopes are covered in snow, skiing is possible in resorts such as Mont Serein and Chalet-Reynard.

Notre-Dame abbey in Sénanque near Gordes stands in the middle of the lavender fields. Built in the 12th century, this abbey is a beautiful example of primitive Cistercian architecture. The abbey church, cloister, dormitory, chapter room and warming house are open to visitors.

City of the Popes from 1309 to 1376, the historic heart of Avignon is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Protected by its ramparts, the old town has preserved magnificent reminders of its past. Built in the 14th century, the Popes' palace is an essential place to visit while you are there. This fortress was the residence of the popes in the 14th century and is a magnificent Gothic palace split into two parts: the Old Palace and the New Palace.

The Palace square is also surrounded by other prestigious buildings, such as the “Petit Palais” (Small Palace), the former archbishops' residence which is now a museum housing a collection of paintings and sculptures; the Monnaies mansion and its 17th-century Baroque facade; but also the Notre-Dame-des-Doms cathedral built in the 12th century.

The Doms rock, which is the very origin of the city, is a pleasant hilltop garden offering a beautiful view of the River Rhone and especially of the Saint-Bénezet bridge, better known as the Pont d'Avignon.

The Horloge square, with its plane trees and its café terraces, is a very pleasant and lively place, especially during the Avignon festival. The Teinturiers street is very picturesque and is great for a walk along the River Sorgue and its pretty paddle wheels.

In July, the famous Avignon "In" and "Off" festival, is a great moment with good entertainments. The "In" festival, which takes place in the main courtyard of the Popes' palace, is dedicated to plays, concerts and dance. The "Off " festival offers numerous shows in the whole city.

The source of the River Sorgue is located in this village, at the foot of a high cliff. The water gushes out of a mysterious chasm at an exceptional rate.

The banks of the River Sorgue in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse are lovely to walk along.

Omnipresent in the Luberon are drystone huts known as bories. The Village des Bories not far from Gordes is an exceptional ancient village of drystone buildings including sheepfolds, houses and bread ovens. It is also a rural settlement museum with displays of traditional objects and tools.

Dedicated footpaths take visitors on a tour of the village and its architecture.

The road running along the precipice offers great views of this stunning wild canyon, which consists of steep cliffs, imposing rocks and rock faces. What a magnificent site!

A masterpiece of Antiquity and nowadays a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site, the Pont du Gard bridge was built in the 1st century to channel water from the Eure springs near Uzès to Nîmes, and has stood the test of time remarkably well. This impressive Roman aqueduct bridge over the waters of the river Gardon has three storeys of arches and forms a magnificent symbiosis with its lush green setting. On the left bank of the Gardon stands a very interesting museum dedicated to water, Gallo-Roman civilisation and the famous work of art, to complete your visit.

Listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France, Roussillon is also the ochre village par excellence. All its well-kept houses are of the ochre colour. The central square is magnificent, decorated with flowers and lined with restaurants. This village also offers a beautiful view of the peaks in the fairies' valley (Val des Fées) and the giant's causeway (Chaussée des Géants). The palette of colours is stunning!

The ochre and applied pigments conservatory (Conservatoire des Ocres et Pigments Appliqués ) explains how pigments are manufactured.

The Luberon region is protected by a Regional Nature Park, which extends over 165,000 hectares and covers two départements: the Vaucluse and the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Also designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, Luberon possesses a considerable variety of animal and plant species, some of them very rare.

Luberon mountain peaks at the Mourre Nègre, at an altitude of 1,125 metres. The mountain consists of two sections, the large Luberon massif and the small Luberon massif, separated by Combe de Lourmarin valley. A great destination for nature and sports fans.