Camping municipal Coucourelle in Pernes-les-Fontaines

Nature walks in a farming environmentDeparture Parking Avenue de l'ancienne gare Pass under the bridge (D31) and follow the "Avenue des Sorgues" towards the "Canal du Moulin de Crillon", 500 m away. At the gas station traffic circle, turn right onto "Chemin de la Garonne" and continue along this road for 300 meters. Then turn right at the "Sentier du canal de Crillon" sign. Follow the signs for "Sentier du canal du moulin de Crillon" for about 1.5 km. Turn right onto the path, staying on "Chemin de Castane" for 600 m. Continue on the paved "Chemin de Blancas" to the left, then head due south for 300 metres and take the first road on the left, "Chemin du Receveur". Follow the unpaved "Chemin du Receveur". Opposite the equestrian center, turn right onto "Chemin de Castane". Once on this road, head south to join "Chemin de la Garonne" (tarred). Turn left and follow the road for 1.5 km to the gas station roundabout. Then turn left onto "Avenue des Sorgues" and follow it back to the "Marché agricole" parking lot.

Remarkable area: Colline de la GrailleThis hill is a blend of natural and agricultural landscapes, offers a 270° view of Avignon and Mont Ventoux. The vegetation is typically Mediterranean, with holm oaks, pines and aromatic plants (juniper, cade and thyme). Find out more about our Greater Avignon nature trails at our Tourist Office reception desk.

An exceptional natural site, landscapes of great aesthetic quality and a succession of ingenious hydraulic remains... From the car park, go left on the D15 for 300m. Take the path to the right. 1 - Go straight and down the long flat area of Vézaule. Further down, leave the left path behind and reach into the Gorges and the windmill of Grailles (private property, cannot be visited). 2 - Retrace your steps and 60m further, take a right at the bottom of the ravine. Reach the Cabrier windmill. Weave along the wall to the left, cross a narrow balcony passage, then pass through the water carrying canal. Climb a first ladder, pass a ledge and continue alternating between the two banks. Higher up, cross a rocky ledge (handrail), then move left to rise. Pass a flat area and go down to the right. Go left to the bottom of the Gorges. Pass the Jean de Marre windmills (I and II) and then reach the crossroads upstream. 3 - Go up some 30 metres upstream until a rocky slab. Do not climb the steep path to the right but continue on the one that runs along the river bed. 200m further after a little ledge, cross a ford, take the path on the opposite bank in the downstream direction. Climb two stony steep paths, reach the old track and continue climbing the milder slope. Reach the plateau and continue the path until the track. 4 - At the crossroads ''Lauzière'', follow the left path. Pass two turns and continue on the small road. At the crossroads, continue left. Reach the D4 (calvary), turn left and reach Murs. 5 - At the crossroads between the D4 and the D15, exit to the left on the small road. Lower down, go onto the opposite track. 700m further, do not miss the start of the trail to the right. Go down two rocky hairpin bends, go past the Moulin des Etangs (private property, cannot be visited). Continue onto the valley floor. Pass the Devissé windmill and continue going. 6 - In front of the Charlesse windmill and its penstock, continue at the bottom of the Gorges to the left. Make a detour to the right to reach the foot of the ledge of the mill of the Cata well. Continue at the bottom of the Gorges and reach the path taken to go. 3 - Turn right and climb the hairpin bends. Continue on the balcony path. At the crossroads "Vezaule", continue left. 2 - Turn right and return to the starting point following the route taken to go.

A world of stones, dry stone walls, nature and silence but not only! From the car park, reach the Avenue Jean Giono and take a left. Continue to the right on Grand Rue to the center of the village ("Mur de la peste" arrow). Pass the church. In front of the fountain, go left onto the Rue du Château. Pass the wash house, go straight and take the Chemin de la Pourtalette. At the calvary, go straight and 50m further, continue across on the Chemin de Muscadelle ("Mur de la peste" arrow). After the paved path, climb straight onto the stony path and the mountain pass (Croix de Lagnes), continue on the path opposite to the Plague wall. 1- Take a sharp right and go along the Plague wall. Upstream, the path deviates somewhat from the wall and goes along it again. Reach under the pines, the crossroads "La Peithe". 2- Turn left, pass through the forest track and at the signpost "Citerne", take the road to the left (GR ®). At the two successive croissing trails, continue straight and head to the valley. Pass one well rocky section and head down again. At the crossroads "Vallon des Esperacons", leave the GR® and climb the left trail (PR). 3 - At the intersection ''Esperacons'', continue on the balcony trail to the right (PR). Pass an edge (panoramic viewpoint at 20m to the right) and continue the path to the left. 4- At the crossroads "Le Soldat" take a left and 50m further, continue to the right. At the Y (point 285), follow the right track. Pass a hairpin bend and descend. At the entrance of a right turn (large pine tree), rush on a path to the left. Below after a right turn, stay on the right track. At the track, reach the D100 to the left. Take the road to the left for 150m and reach the parking area. 5- Take the track that starts to the left along the parking lot. 300m further, leave the trail leading to a house and embark on the path in front. Go down and reach point 1 at the Plague Wall. From there, return to Cabrières d'Avignon through the same route used to go.

In the heart of the prestigious Côtes du Rhône vineyards, discover the villages of Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Beaumes-de-Venise, Sablet... against a backdrop of the Dentelles de Montmirail and Mont Ventoux. Take the time to wander a bit and discover the vintner trail in Vaqueyras, the sculpture garden in Gigondas, the streets and views over the villages of Beaumes de Venise and Sablet. Parking: market square in Beaumes de Venise Start from the Tourism Office in Beaumes de Venise. Leave the market place (from the bottom of the square). At the intersection take a left. At the stop sign turn left (be careful – heavily travelled road). 300m farther, take a right. Take a right before the park planted with centuryold plane trees. After the second bridge at the intersection, take a right. At the stop sign take a left then the first right (2m after the stop sign). 600m later, take a left. At the intersection, take a right then, the “Route de la Bertrane”. At the intersection go straight. Take a first right, long straight road for 4.6km. At the stop sign go right. At the intersection take a left on the D-8 (be careful – heavily travelled road). 50 meters before the roundabout, right on “Chemin Saint André. At the stop sign go straight to Sablet, biking in front of a tennis court. At the intersection go right. Go through the village in the direction of Gigondas. Cross on the left direction Gigondas (be careful, cars are coming from behind). At the stop sign go left (go across in 2 stages – be careful) cross through Gigondas. Take the direction of Vacqueyras on the D-7. In Vacqueyras, go straight. At the roundabout turn right then go 400 m further and take the first left . Follow this road (intersection on the left) to the D7. Then go to the right (be careful, lots of traffic on this road). 1 km from there, take the first road on the left (road to the right). Climb up to the Notre Dame d'Aubune chapel. Continue on the road.

On the Plateau des Courens, overlooking the village of Beaumes-de-Venise, stood a Gallo-Roman oppidum built by the Celto-Ligurians, and naturally defended by steep slopes.

"Distance: 23 km - Duration: 3h - Car park: Quai de l’Ouvèze in Bédarrides. Waymarked." "This ride through the magnificent Provence countryside takes you from Bédarrides to Courthézon along a small peaceful route along the banks of the refreshing Ouvèze river. One variation will take you across the Ouvèze grain-growing plain to discover the town of Jonquières, famous for its arts and crafts shops. Get the map and details of this ride at any Tourist office in the region or download it from the website https://www.provence-a-velo.fr/"

Hiking and history, following the footsteps of the members of the Resistance from Gordes (1942 - 1944) At the Place du Château (roundabout), go along the north wall of the castle, continue on the left when reaching the Y junction, pass in front of the post office, then continue straight on the Saint-Pons street until the entrance of the cemetery (GR®).). Retrace your steps, pass under the car park and come out on "Route Neuve" (D102). Go up the Baptistin-Picca street on the right. 1 - Near the castle (tourist office), rush into the Rue de l'Eglise. Pass Saint-Firmin's church gate, turn right 20m after the Porte-de-Savoie street and go down the Jean-Deyrolle street to the left (GR®).). Pass the hairpin turn and go up the Bel-Air path. At the top, continue straight, cross the Cavaillon road (D15) and weave in between two walls. Slope down gently and keep going straight. 2 Leave on the right the path leading to the Village des Bories and just after the turn, take a right. Go down to the end of tar and continue straight on the cobblestone path (GR®).). At the bottom of the valley of Sénancole, turn left and then take a quick right. Leave behind the flat path on the left and climb the gravel path across. Pass a house and continue on the track to the left. 3 - At the top, turn left (RP). After the car park of the Village des Bories, go onto a trail along an olive grove on the left. Pass along a large stone wall and continue on the ridge to the right. After two narrow hairpin turns, continue the descent to the bottom of the valley and continue upstream (RP). 4 - At the crossroads "la Senancole", cross the ravine to the left and go up the trail of Grande Combe to the right. Leave a trail on the left (RP) and advance 130m further. 5 - Turn right, leave the valley and climb a rocky path. Once on the plateau, reach the old farm of Débroussède. Continue to the right on a poorly marked trail for about 80m and take a quick right then a left in the valley of La Sénancole. Cross the ford and reach the Senanque Abbey. 6 - Climb the path on the right going above the car park. Turn right and go up the road (GR®).). Go down the road (D177) for 100m and go onto the trail on the right (GR®).). Keep descending straight. Reach a small road. Follow it to the left and reach the Sénanque road (D177). 7 - Take the road (D177) on the right 220m further, then at a lamppost under an oak, turn left and get onto the Gordes road (D15). Turn left, pass the big curve and return to the castle (GR®).).

In Sarrians, at the heart of Vaucluse, the Fontaine du Clos Estate has been in the Barnier family for 4 generations. Our 50 different grape varieties allow us to propose 15 different wines under the Vacqueyras, Côtes du Rhône and Vin de Pays de Vaucluse labels. A family estate for 5 generations now, the Barnier family has seen its business evolve over time, from silkworm cultivation, livestock farming and market gardening, to finally specializing in vine growing with the Fontaine du Clos estate and wine nursery. Marie and Léon Barnier have managed to grow the business by maintaining this diversity, while always keeping a foothold in viticulture. Under the impetus of Nicole and Jean, a new direction was taken with the creation of the wine nursery in 1980, followed by the private winery in 1990. The estate has never ceased to evolve, thanks in particular to the work of Céline and Jean-François, who took up the torch in the 2000s following their studies in viticulture and management. Their first experience was in the field, when they joined the nursery team. This experience enabled them to understand and master the entire viticultural cycle, from the production of raw materials for the vine to the elaboration and marketing of their wines. The estate as we know it today boasts 50 different grape varieties. This palette, combined with the work of each member of the company and the BARNIER family, is the strength of our wines today, which are both atypical and gourmet, with IGP Vaucluse, IGP Méditerranée, AOP Côtes du Rhône and AOP Vacqueyras.

Les Bories, a 5-star spa hotel and restaurant, welcomes you to an 8-hectare estate of olive trees, cypresses, green oaks, lavender and aromatic gardens. 34 rooms, spa, heated indoor and outdoor pool, tennis, fitness room, restaurant and pool club in season.

The Domaine du Camping des Sources is located 2 km from Gordes, one of the most beautiful villages in France, and offers exceptional panoramic views of the Luberon.

This holiday cottage is a former traditional farmhouse renovated with dedication by its owners, in the heart of the vineyards in Beaumes-de-V, right next to its authentic Provençal town centre. Perfect for exploring the surrounding Dentelles de Montmirail mountains, Mont Ventoux and the Côtes du Rhône.

Oil mill since 1925. Discover our exceptional olive oils and regional products. Free tour of the old mill and olive oil tasting. La Balméenne, a committed agricultural and olive-growing cooperative founded in 1925 in Beaumes-de-Venise, offers you top-quality offers you top-quality PDO and organic olive oils. With know-how handed down from generation to generation, our oils capture the intense, authentic aromas of Provence. Thanks to the hard work of our cooperators and millers, our oils regularly win awards awarded in various national competitions. In addition to our olive oils, our boutique offers a selection of souvenirs, gifts and regional products, perfect for bringing a piece of Provence home. Come and discover our boutique, take part in our guided tours, or order online for a "Provençal" experience. Provence experience".

This characterful early 19th-century mansion, with its dry-stone walls, is home to a charmingly comfortable 3* hotel with swimming pool, terraced garden and cosy rooms.

Located in the exceptional setting of the Dentelles de Montmirail massif, our Rhonéa cellars share the same passion, the same commitment: to preserve our terroirs, the source of our prestigious appellations. With a collective of over 300 artisan winemaking families, the Rhonéa wineries are now grouped under the name of a cooperative unique in the Rhône Valley. The artisan winemakers work together, hand in hand, sharing their know-how and talent, to offer the best of the Rhône Valley Crus. Committed to the protection and development of the region, our artisan winemakers stand for ethical and fair wines. Come and share the Rhonéa experience through various workshops and events throughout the year: cellar visits, tastings, hikes in the heart of the vineyards... Unique discoveries, authentic encounters and unforgettable experiences.

The tone is set as soon as you enter, by the singular, century-old cypress trees that guide your gaze towards an imposing dry-stone residence, and gradually descend into a natural setting of olive trees, vines and almond trees.

Nestled in a green setting on the Gordes plain, this former 18th-century farmhouse has been completely renovated and transformed into a charming hotel.

Below a limestone cliff of several hundred meters, is the village of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse which owes its name to the source of Sorgue. Kart spring, the largest in metropolitan France and the fifth largest in the world, comes from an underground basin of 1,100 km2, recovering the waters of Mount Ventoux (visible in the distance), the Vaucluse mountains, the Albion plateau and the mountain of Lure. La Sorgue, strongly protected, joined the Ouvèze then the Rhône after several subdivisions.

A limestone formation with an original topography is characterized as karstic, characterized by underground drainage which causes corrosion of the rock. Here we see a lapiaz. This surface geological formation is created by the runoff of rainwater that dissolves the rock or by cryoclasty (freezing and thawing of the water infiltrated in the rock). It is what forms this impressive rocky entablature traversed by faults and fissures.

In August 1989, the fire started from the bottom of the Oule valley located a little further north, and ravaged 338ha of forest in Cabrières d'Avignon and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. Here, some islands of cedars from the Algerian Atlas still bear the scars of that fire, but most have resisted. Others were replanted in 1991.

Conifers of majestic and imposing appearance, the cedars are distinguished by their bluish or silver color. These large cedars were planted in 1860 to the north of the village and extend over five hectares on the slopes of the Monts de Vaucluse. It is an important forest species, its fine, light and aromatic wood is used in woodwork or as a framework.

The first major grouping of the Gordian resistance fighters, about thirty men, was initially based here in the spring of 1943, with Felix Poncet who unhesitatingly made his farm available. Their supplies and training were provided by officials of the Secret Army (A.S.). Then, before enrolment growth and the danger of keeping them on for too long, the decision is made to join the Ventoux maquis, more organized and better equipped.

These dry calcareous grasslands were once grazed or even cultivated with lavender. After abandoning these customs, other plants took over these areas like the famous Ophrys Drumana. Roaming through these lawns, there is a procession of butterflies and grasshoppers and it is not unusual to come across the European mantis. Much more rare and very discreet, the Spiked Magician, the longest bush cricket in Europe, also roams the lawns. It is a protected species in France.

From 1723, the wall no longer had any sanitary utility and the stones were re-used for other constructions. Since 1986, a campaign of restoration and valorization is in place through the association "Pierre sèche en Vaucluse". You can see the wall here, between Cabrières-d'Avignon and Lagnes, as well as in Murs. Today, nearly 6 kilometers have been restored.

The valleys and cliffs of Vaucluse-Monts are home to majestic raptors. They are the territory of the Eurasian-Eagle Owl, the largest nocturnal raptor of Europe (a 1.80m wingspan!). It builds its range in the steep cliffs, where it breeds and rears its young from January to June Like other Luberon raptors, their environment is subject to a prefectural order biotope protection.

This very remarkable old oak has a surprising feature. Its trunk is split in two parts yet it is still alive. 15m high and 5m in circumference, an entire person can go inside.

& Laquo; "Ora et labora"… & Laquo; "Pray and work", such is Saint-Benoît's rule that still governs the daily life of monks in the Sénanque. Built in the 12th century, the abbey is the proof of the spiritual revival of the Middle Ages born at Citeaux in Saône-et-Loire and then spread throughout Europe. Classified as a historic monument, the Sénanque is a remarkable example of Cistercian architecture made of abstinence and simplicity in the image of the spirituality it serves.

Awarded with a Michelin star, the gourmet restaurant Les Bories will awaken the taste buds of all gourmets and epicureans. The chef of the restaurant at Les Bories & Spa likes to attach himself to the richness of the region and to the wonderful products offered by Provence. A beautiful terroir that the Chef likes to revisit by diverting from classic dishes, while retaining the essence of each product. Tastes and colors combine like beautifully drawn paintings. The number of places are limited, it is necessary to reserve in advance.

Nestled in the heart of the village of Gordes, La Casa Rosario offers Italian specialties on its shady terrace or in its charming Luberon dining room.

Facing the castle this Italian trattoria is an institution in Gordes. Enjoy Napolitan pizzas, antipastis and excellent pasta on its terrace or in its traditional dining room.

Bistro-style restaurant, terrace with view, cosy, modern interior.

Traditional cuisine based on fresh and seasonal produce.

Home-cooked Provencal cuisine, served in front of the fireplace in winter in the large, bright dining room, and on the large, shady terrace in summer. Ample free private parking in front of the restaurant.

Charming restaurant in a stone farmhouse. Fresh home-made cuisine. Romantic decor, garden and terrace for sunny weather. Private parking.

Farmhouse located in the midst of 5 hectares vineyards and olive groves planted in drystone terraces. 5 hectares of woods.. Magnificent views over the Comtat Venaissin and the Dentelles de Montmirail. Shady garden, not fenced in. Quiet and cool in the summer time. Trellis, authentic, quiet setting. Secured pool with lifeguard, drystone architecture, entrance gate. The kitchen is available to guests. Corinne and Jean-Luc are vine growers from three generations of winemakers. Walking maps available, hikes can start from the house. Secured bike storage area, cyclo-touring charter. Bocce ball playing. - Rooms have Provencal decoration, with views over the Comtat Venaissin and the Dentelles de Montmirail. Private toilet and shower, TV. Rooms are all on one level, and have views over the the estate vineyards. WIFI Internet access. Lounge chairs available. - Generous Provencal breakfasts are served out of doors during the summer, under the flower trellis. Hiking and biking paths start from the farm. Rock climbing nearby in the Dentelles de Montmirail. Visit the Côtes du Rhône Villages cellars. Beautiful nature outings around Beaumes-de-Venise. You can visit the Beaumes-de-Venise wine cooperative cellar with the homeowners, enjoy a guided visit of the vineyards, and tasting of our wines.

Les Bories, a 5-star spa hotel and restaurant, welcomes you to an 8-hectare estate of olive trees, cypresses, green oaks, lavender and aromatic gardens. 34 rooms, spa, heated indoor and outdoor pool, tennis, fitness room, restaurant and pool club in season.

The Domaine du Camping des Sources is located 2 km from Gordes, one of the most beautiful villages in France, and offers exceptional panoramic views of the Luberon.

This holiday cottage is a former traditional farmhouse renovated with dedication by its owners, in the heart of the vineyards in Beaumes-de-V, right next to its authentic Provençal town centre. Perfect for exploring the surrounding Dentelles de Montmirail mountains, Mont Ventoux and the Côtes du Rhône.

This characterful early 19th-century mansion, with its dry-stone walls, is home to a charmingly comfortable 3* hotel with swimming pool, terraced garden and cosy rooms.

In the very heart of Gordes, one of the most beautiful villages in France, perched on the rocky slopes, La Bastide with its somptuous decors, offers an exceptional view over the Luberon valley and the Alpilles. This ancestral residence reflects the 18th century in all its glory. Over 2 000 art work pieces unearthed from the most prestigious antique dealers all enhance this structure carved into the rock itself. All the 34 rooms and 6 suites invite to a time travel. Christophe Tollemer’s interpretation of the ancient Provencal style is definitely an ode to Provence: the warmth of a beautiful region combined with an amazing attention to details. Airelles Gordes, La Bastide is a destination in itself.

Charming bed and breakfast 600 m from the center of Gordes. A haven of peace just a 5-minute walk from the center of Gordes. A bubble of calm and serenity that will enchant you with its typically Provencal garden and carefully decorated rooms.

Nestled in a 1.5-hectare park planted with lavender, thyme and rosemary, Le Jas de Gordes becomes your pied-à-terre during your stay in the Luberon.

Charming hotel located in a country stone farmhouse, a few kilometers from the centre of the village of Gordes. The hotel is quietly set in a Mediterranean garden. Swimming pool, heated in season, Spa (Sauna, Hammam) and massage services are also offered. The hotel also has a restaurant and offers the possibility of half board. Buffet breakfast by the pool.

The tone is set as soon as you enter, by the singular, century-old cypress trees that guide your gaze towards an imposing dry-stone residence, and gradually descend into a natural setting of olive trees, vines and almond trees.