Eco Holidays in Vaucluse

Transcription

Eco Holidays in Vaucluse
Press kit - 2015
Vaucluse Tourisme
www.provenceguide.com
In the Vaucluse, healthy responsible holidays
At a time when consumers are expressing growing concern for the environmental impact of their purchases and want
to engage in “responsible” travel, the Vaucluse is positioned as one of the most cutting-edge French départements in
this respect.
In the furrow of local farming that remains historically powerful and a pioneer of organic production - PACA being the
second most dynamic region in France for its surface area supporting organic farming and with ProNatura, based in
Cavaillon, the leading French distributor of organic fruits and vegetables is based in Cavaillon - the Vaucluse and its
players have designed and developed tourist products highlighting ethics as well as respect for Nature and health.
Thus, this brochure is a snapshot of what the Vaucluse and its natural territories (Luberon, Ventoux, Rhône Valley,
plateau of Sault, Comtat Venaissin, Popes’ Enclave...) offer committed “responsible” visitors, as well as “responsible”
neo-tourists, all in search of breaks, relaxing or active, unusual stays or Zen holidays in tune with Nature.
“Sustainable organic” tourism in the Vaucluse means accommodation with the eco-responsible label, organic farms
and restaurants, festivals and activities around biodiversity, farmers’ markets in symbiosis with the Earth, 100% natural
sites or in harmony with Nature, gentle, environmentally friendly outings and sporting activities ...
All over the département, men and women, supported or incited by local institutional partners, have understood that
tomorrow’s tourism should mean balance, respect for people, values and a smaller ecological footprint.
Within easy reach of major European tourist markets by high-speed train or TGV (Paris-Parisian Region, UK, Benelux,
Germany...), the Vaucluse is determined to be a part of the sustainable trend towards modern tourist consumption.
NB: Some sites in the Vaucluse are fragile and sometimes overcrowded in summer: the ochre cliffs of Roussillon,
Fontaine de Vaucluse... sites that are really worth visiting and deserve their popularity. This is why we should all incite
visitors to take full advantage of them - in the off-season.
YO U R C O N TA C T S I N O U R P R E S S D E PA R T M E N T
Va l é r i e B I S E T
Head of Press and Communications
[email protected] T. +33(0)4 90 80 47 06
Daniela DAMIANI
National and International Press
Va l é r i e G I L L E T
International Press
Te r e s a S TO R M
International Press
Seite | 3
Contents
04
Map and access
06
W h a t ’s n e w i n 2 0 1 5 07
Te r r i t o r i e s w i t h a c o m m i t m e n t
09
« R e s p o n s i b l e » o u t i n g s i n t h e Va u c l u s e
18
Moving about - ethically
24
Healthy eating and drinking
33
Eco-Logis: sustainable accomodation
39
Green diary
To respect the environment, this press file, when you receive it from the Comité
Départemental du Tourism de Vaucluse, is printed on recycled paper.
VAUCLUSE TOURISM – Eco Holidays in Vaucluse - press kit 2015 - www.provenceguide.com
Press contact: Valérie Biset - T. +33 (0)4 90 80 47 06 - [email protected] – press website : http://presse.provenceguide.com
Seite | 4
Map and access
Markers
Region: Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur
3,567km² - 558 861 inhabitants - 151 communes
5 tourist territories: Avignon, Luberon, Mont Ventoux, Pays des Sorgues, Upper Vaucluse
Seite | 5
Map and access
Access
By car
Avignon is:
50 min from Aix-in-Provence /
1 hr from Marseille 30 min from Arles / 2 hrs from Lyon / 2hrs30 from Nice
A v i g n o n C o a c h S t a t i o n ( P E M ) , 5 a v e n u e M o n c l a r - T. + 3 3 ( 0 ) 4 9 0 8 2 0 7 3 5
T i c ke t o f f i c e o p e n f r o m 7 a m t o 7 . 3 0 p m f r o m M o n d a y t o S a t u r d a y ( e xc l . b a n k h o l i d a y s ) .
B y t ra i n
6mn- train shuttle between railway stations: Avignon TGV and Avignon Centre.
Trains from Avignon to: Orange, Bollène, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. From Marseille or Aix to Pertuis.
N E W : Avignon-Carpentras, opening April 2015
Direct to Avignon from:
Paris (Gare de Lyon) by TGV (high-speed train):
2 hours 38 minutes
Roissy Charles de Gaulle by TGV (high-speed train)
Lille - Rennes - Strasbourg
Nice - Geneva - Brussels - Amsterdam (Thalys in summer)
N E W : extended Eurostar service from London (from 1st May to 5th Dec.)
Frankfurt – Avignon, all year round (approx 6 hours)
Barcelona (3h40), Madrid (6h)
By air
Direct to Avignon from:
Southampton – Flybe (2 May – 12 Sept. 15)
Birmingham – Flybe (23 May – 5 Sept. 15)
London – City Jet (3 July – 28 August 15)
Liège (B) VLMairlines (2 May - 24 October 2015)
www.avignon.aeroport.fr
or
through the airports of Marseille (1 hr away) and Nîmes (45 min.)
Seite | 6
What’s new in 2015
T h e Va u c l u s e l o n g d i s t a n c e M o u n t a i n b i ke Tra i l
Experienced riders only! This new, highly technical blazed trail, with 5,750 m vertical gain, will
make keen mountain bikers ecstatic. It takes the
most beautiful trails over Mont Ventoux through
landscapes of lavender and vineyards to the Luberon foothills and villages perched on high. No
less than 232 kilometres long!
This circuit has now been listed as an FFC Grande
Traversée, linking the village of Savoillans on the
north face of Mont Ventoux to Fontaine de Vaucluse. The landscapes are not only breath-takingly beautiful but incredibly varied often with
spectacular panoramas. This is no smooth ride,
since it takes you on tough single tracks. Most
people will need five days to complete it, although seasoned riders can get it done in three.
It was designed to reveal the landscape, as a technical challenge which nevertheless affords tip-top safety. See the Vtopo Guides «Grande Traversée du Vaucluse» & «Vaucluse».
©Alain Hocquel
Details of the ten legs on: www.provenceguide.com
Opening of Splashworld, the leading water parks in Europe
This huge «new generation» water park should open its
doors in the Beaulieu area of Monteux in June 2015, one
year before another neighbouring project «Spirouland».
This area already comprises of a 10-hectare water stretch
in the heart of a landscaped 35-ha wooded park. Among
the activities on offer are: pedalos, swimming, canoeing, fishing, fitness trails, fitness areas, water slides, trampolines,
zip wires, cycling on bikes or electric mopeds, bird watching,
or simply lazing on a on the beach . On a 4.7 hectare site,
there will be dozens of giant waterslides and attractions,
such as rafting, most of which have never been seen before
in France, and the largest surf simulator in the world!
The project adheres to the principles of sustainable development with water consumption in particular 80% less
than that of a classic water park.
Communauté de Communes des Sorgues du Comtat
[email protected] - http://bit.ly/
lacMonteux
Seite | 7
Territories with a commitment
5 3 % o f t h e Va u c l u s e i s l i s t e d a p r o t e c t e d n a t u ra l l a n d
T h e L u b e r o n R e g i o n a l N a t u ra l Pa r k
Founded in 1977, the Luberon Regional Natural Park is a well preserved area of life covering 185,000
hectares around the Luberon Massif (Mourre Nègre 1,125 metres above sea level). It includes 77
communes, 51 of them in the Vaucluse. The differences in climatic conditions, exposure, soil and altitude contribute to the wealth and variety of the natural environments in the Luberon and its exceptional biodiversity: 1,800 plant species (35% of French flora), 135 birds (50%), 2,300 butterflies (40%)
The Luberon Park was listed by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve in 1997, in recognition of this territory’s essential role in the regional ecological balance, the value of its heritage from an international
standpoint as well as the initiative for its protection and management.
With its well known natural, geographic and architectural heritage, the Park has the role in particular of greeting the
public to raise awareness to environmental conservation. Thus, visitors are invited to La Maison du Parc in Apt, with
its permanent and temporary exhibitions on the riches of the territory, with the Luberon Geology Museum. Another
feature: once a month the Luberon Park organises creative workshops to discover the heritage of the Luberon. It is also
at the origin of initiatives in favour of “sustainable tourism” (Panda “gîtes”, “hôtel au naturel”...).
The park organises the “buissonnières” – guided walking tours around the themes of nature, heritage and environment. These excursions are free of charge but participants need to register at “La Maison du Parc” – [email protected]
It also proposes “Luberon Rendez-vous Nature” from April to October, a selection of guided tours and outdoor sports.
Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon
60, place Jean Jaurès. BP 122, 84404 Apt Cedex
T. 33(0)4 90 04 42 00 www.parcduluberon.fr
©Alain Hocquel
Seite | 8
Territories with a commitment
M o n t Ve n t o u x , a U N E S C O B i o s p h e r e R e s e r v e
With over 1,000 plant species ranging in altitude from 200m to 1,900m, 120 species of birds and large mammals like
deer, wild boar and Corsica mountain sheep, Mont Ventoux stands out as a sanctuary for biodiversity. Result: in 1990,
UNESCO recognised Mont Ventoux as a Biosphere Reserve, a status that pays tribute to its extraordinary natural interest and highlights the need for its protection.
On 90,000 hectares, three protected zones were targeted: central, buffer and transition. All are privileged areas for
hiking, cycling, discovering the landscapes, flora and fauna...
Syndicat Mixte d’Aménagement et d’Equipement du Mont Ventoux
830 Avenue du Mont Ventoux
84200 Carpentras
T.33 (0)4 90 63 22 74 – [email protected] - http://smaemv.fr
©Alain Hocquel
©Alain Hocquel
©Valérie Gillet
©Thorsten Brönner
©Alain Hocquel
Seite | 9
«Responsible» outings in the Vaucluse
The Conservatory of Ochre and Colours
The ochre of the Luberon can be seen from Roussillon to Rustrel,
dubbed “Le Colorado Provençal”. The change of scene is radical;
it feels as if it were thousands of kilometres away in the American West. The better to understand the industrial adventure of the
area around Apt, the “Conservatoire des Ocres et Pigments Appliqués de Roussillon” in the former Mathieu factory is a must, with
its washing tanks, pipes, settling tanks, kiln…
Guided visits of the site (50 min.) Classes on dyeing, rendering,
patina, etc, are organised year round for professionals and private
individuals.
Ôkhra – Ancienne Usine Mathieu à Roussillon
T. /Fax 33(0)4 90 05 66 69 – www.okhra.com
©Alain Hocquel
C o n s e r v a t o r y g a r d e n o f t i n c t o r i a l p l a n t s - C o u l e u r G a ra n c e
Established on the terraces of the castle of Lauris, this botanical
garden makes it possible to discover more than 250 species of
plants with chromophoric properties. It reveals another side of the
environment: how to produce colours, defence methods to neutralize harmful radiations and capturing infra-red rays in case of
freeze or concurrent germination. You learn that that in between
food additive codes like E160, E163 or E170 are hidden nettle,
paprika, annatto or nettle...and thousand other fascinating things.
This garden is both a conservation area for plants used in dyeing
and an educational centre open to all. Open from mid-May to the
end of October.
A session timetable is available on the website.
This beautiful property received the label ‘Jardins Remarquable’ in
August 2011.
Couleur Garance –Maison Aubert / La Calade - 84360 Lauris
T. +33 (0)4 90 08 40 48 – M. +33 (0)6 52 92 50 58
www.couleurgarance.com – [email protected]
©Couleur Garance
Seite | 10
C e n t e n a r y o f t h e d e a t h o f J e a n H e n r i Fa b r e
The naturalist Jean-Henri Fabre, who is now more
famous in Japan than in France, was in the late
19th century a scientist of many talents, with a
passion for nature and insects in particular. He
settled in Sérignan in 1879 and for nearly 40 years,
until his death, maintained a skillfully preserved wilderness (Harmas means «fallow ground»
in Provençal French) in order to encourage the
presence of many species of insects. This is also
where he wrote his famous «Entomological Memories», painted more than 600 watercolours of
fungi and established a herbarium of about 15,000
pages. You can visit his house with its collection of
nature-inspired watercolours, his herbarium and
garden, today owned by the Museum of Natural
History.
Henri Fabre© Museum National d’Histoire Naturelle
For the centenary: The permanent exhibition has been given a makeover with new exhibits, the exhibition of about 60
original watercolours depicting mushrooms by Jean-Henri Fabre, a temporary exposition of photographs of the Harmas
site, concerts of ancient music and dramatic performances in connection with Fabre’s literary output, nocturnal screenings of Henri Diamant-Berger’s film «Jean-Henri Fabre», guided tours of the grounds on Thursday mornings, tours of
the grounds with commentary in the local Provençale dialect, conferences and excursions with a guide to Mont Ventoux to appreciate Mediterranean flora and fauna, and wicker craft workshops for children and adults.
Open from 1 April to 31 October, every day except Wednesday (except July/August). Mornings only on Saturday and
Sunday.
Harmas Jean Henri Fabre, 84830 Sérignan du Comtat T. +33(0)4 90 30 57 62
www.museum-paca.org/harmas-collections.htm – [email protected]
Also definitely worth a visit, right by the Harmas, a centre dedicated to the observation and study of nature and insects,
set in an ultra-ecological building, the Naturoptère (page 11)
www.naturoptere.fr
… a n d h i s t ra i l o n t h e M o n t Ve n t o u x
What a wonderful idea to have created a trail dedicated to the naturalist, under the summit of Mont Ventoux. At the
level of the Mont Serein resort, 1,400m above sea level, a 6-kilometre loop with some fifteen theme panels with information on the natural wonders of the surrounding slopes that Fabre used to explore. Flora, fauna, peasant tradition…,
an easy trail, ideal for an afternoon with the family, winds through a landscape of short grass and dry stone through a
wooded relief. Visitors are captivated by the information on the stands, and by the fabulous landscapes that unfold:
those of the southern Drôme, the Alps, Les Baronnies, the “pays de Sault”… All under the “sacred” protection of the
Ventoux’s bare summit.
Chalet d’Accueil du Mont-Serein
T. 33 (0)4 90 63 42 02 – www.stationdumontserein.com
Seite | 11
The Naturoptère, Sérignan-du-Comtat
A place dedicated to a better understanding of the environment
Some people leave a mark on their times, and there are others who leave their mark
in the places where they stayed. The entomologist Jean Henri Fabre is one of those.
A naturalist with many talents, an eminent man of science as well as a poet and winner of a prize from the Académie Française, his discoveries are recognized in Russia
and Japan, but often ignored in France.
In Sérignan-du-Comtat, where he lived from 1879 until his death in 1915 and wrote
his famous “Souvenirs entomologiques”, his home and garden have been restored.
Nearby, the new Naturoptère is a centre dedicated to the observation and knowledge
of insects.
This vast structure (1,000m²), designed and built in harmony with Nature, features
exhibition areas that are both fun and of great scientific quality. The museography
includes games, the use of new technologies, live animals rather than fixed collections and a clear varied discourse for several levels of interpretation.
It offers:
- a 30m² area to learn about the famous naturalist Jean-Henri Fabre:
©Alain Hocquel
- three theme areas dedicated mainly to insects and plants: In parallel, two 4m² areas dedicated for three months to a specific plant and insect, such as the cicada and the olive tree. Numerous animations are
also organised according to the seasons. Among them, evening outings to find night insects are a big success!
And, since the Naturoptère aims above all to be educational, three study rooms are equipped with binocular magnifiers, microscopes and computers to enable children and adults to observe Nature and better understand Nature. Lectures and documentary films will be shown year
round in Espace Imago.
The semi-subterranean building respects HQE
(High Quality Environmental) standards: omnipresence of wood, brick walls, insulation with plant
materials (hemp), green roof... Energy expenditure is controlled, with a boiler room using wood
chips, the adoption of hyperventilation
at night rather than air-conditioning. Recycling of
rainwater for watering and phytofiltration of wastewater are other major points.
One small room in the building is dedicated to its
design on the theme of eco-architecture.
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday , 9am to
12:30pm and 1:30pm to 5pm (to 6pm in July/August without interruption),
Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays, 1:30pm to 6pm
©Alain Hocquel
Naturoptère, chemin du grès - 84830 Sérignan du Comtat
Press contact: Patricia Hurtado
T.33(0)4 90 30 33 20
[email protected] - www.naturoptere.fr
Seite | 12
O n t h e t ra i l o f e c o - l a n d - c l e a r i n g l l a m a s . . .
Llamas to clear the land and check forest fires: what an original idea!
In 1979, a fire devastated dozens of hectares of forest near the farm,
saved just in time... In 1984, Pierre Scherrer consulted the Museum of
Natural History in Paris and acquired a few animals. This was the start
of the “Ferme expérimentale d’élevage de lamas”, for the purpose of
clearing the brush. Today, a herd of some thirty llamas graze peacefully on the land. In addition to their role in prevention, they delight
children and adults thanks to explanations of Marie Scherrer, now an
expert on this animal from the Andes. The tour also includes an arts
and crafts workshop where wool is used to weave tapestries, shawls,
garments, etc. Reservation required.
©Ferme Expérimentale d’Elevage de Lamas
Ferme Expérimentale d’Elevage de Lamas
685, chemin de Choudeirolles – 84330 Le Barroux
T. 33 (0)4 90 65 25 46 – www.leslamasdubarroux.com
A t r o p i c a l h a v e n fo r b u t t e r f l i e s
Le Carbet Amazonien’ is an 1150-m² farm that raises
tropical and Palaearctic butterflies. With their colourful and sometimes surprising hues, the masters of
the tropical greenhouse number over 500. In his rare
plant nursery, Patrick, a landscape gardener by trade
and enthusiastic entomologist, raises over 40 species of these amazing lepidopterans and understands
their reproduction completely. At the hatchery, visitors can observe egg laying, birth and the first hours
of a butterfly’s life and, in this way, understand their
complex and magical metamorphosis. A little tropical
paradise that brings nature nearer... The butterflies
develop, feed and reproduce naturally in complete liberty in their huge aviary. The visitors’ route follows
©Valérie Biset
the course of the butterfly’s development: egg laying,
different stages of the caterpillar’s development, stages in the production of chrysalises, birth, mating... visitors can see
everything and stimulate all their senses.
In the hottest part of the day, the colourful flight of the butterflies creates an ever-moving ballet. If you would like to
know how long a butterfly lives, what it feeds on or why one should not touch the powder on its wings or if you simply
want to delight in the wonders of nature, this enchanting, educational farm is now open from April to November.
Le Carbet Amazonien
2033 Route de Pernes les Fontaines - D 938 - 84740 Velleron
T.+33(0)9 71 57 79 87 - [email protected] - www.lecarbetamazonien.fr
Seite | 13
The Epicurium of Avignon
This “living museum” is an absolutely unique venue entirely dedicated to fruits and vegetables it explains from the seed
to the processed product.
Epicurium is a fun educational institution inviting visitors to sensory, scientific and cultural discovery of fruits and vegetables.
The exhibition changes with the seasons and is completed by a discovery trail in the vegetable garden and orchard that
takes visitors to the heart of the living world of fruits and vegetables. On more than 8,000m², the trail is punctuated
with 7 stages: sensory immersion in the 4 seasons / images and stories from all five continents / what is a fruit and
what is a vegetable? / fruits and vegetables in our diet from culinary practices to industrial processes / the diversity
of varieties, past and present / farming practices outdoors and in greenhouses.
Seasonal products and Provençal varieties naturally have a very special place in the garden where hundreds of varieties of fruits and vegetables are displayed.Throughout the tour, all five senses are stimulated with interactive activities
intended to promote a lively concrete approach to fruits and vegetables.
Epicurium will also organise an annual programme of workshops and activities for everyone:
• Epicurieux cooking workshops around a Chef where you learn funny ways to cook with local seasonal produce
• Epicurieux garden workshops sharing the gardener’s secrets or children during the summer vacation.
• And festive events (Spring Festival, Summer Festival…)
Open from 1st April to 1st Nov 2015, Monday to Friday from 10am to 12:30pm / 2pm to 6:30pm, Saturday and Sunday
from 2pm to 6:30pm.
Open every day of the year for groups, reservation required.
Cité de l’Alimentation Avignon
T. 33(0)4 90 21 40 37 71 [email protected] - www.epicurium.fr
©Valérie Biset
Seite | 14
L AV E N D E R , T H E G UA R D I A N O F T H E T E M P L E
In many parts of the département, lavender is a major agricultural resource. Alongside large fields, smaller-scale producers in and around Sault have chosen to highlight the plant by opening their farms to the public, by preserving species
or organic farming: a way of making this treasure (“l’or bleu”) 100% in the local tradition and sustainable development.
Aroma’Plantes
Producers and distillers of lavender and other aromatic and medicinal plants, grown on organic farms with
the “Nature & Progrès” label. Tour of the distillery and
discovery trail amid the fields on the farm. Direct sale
of the farm’s products.
New: creation of cosmetics with essential oils and a
tea salon ‘Aromatic Bar’ where homemade herbal
teas can be tasted.
Distillerie Aroma’Plantes
Régine et Guillaume Liardet,
La Parente - Route du Mont Ventoux - 84390 Sault
T. 33(0)4 90 64 14 73 / 33(0)6 08 95 20 28
[email protected]
www.distillerie-aromaplantes.com
©Alain Hocquel
Conservatory garden of lavender
In addition to growing lavender, Catherine Liardet has set up a conservatory and nursery for lavender with two hundred
different traditional varieties (open in July-August, reservation required).
La Ferme aux Lavandes – Sault
T. 33(0)4 90 64 00 24 - www.la-ferme-aux-lavendes.com
Distillerie Les Agnels
We l l - b e i n g p r o d u c e r s a n d d i s t i l l e r s .
Distillers of lavender and other aromatic plants since 1895, the Agnel family has
handed down its expertise from generation to generation. In the shop, you will
find a wide range of products resulting from the distillation, such as essential
oils, floral water, eau de toilette and soap.
Open year round. From 1st April to 30 September from 10am to 7pm and from
1st October to 31 March from 10am to 5.30pm. Every day, guided tours of the
distillery at 11am and 4pm – lasts approx 1h.
Hameau des Agnels
Route de Buoux – 84400 Apt
T.33(0)4 90 04 77 00
[email protected] – www.lesagnels.com
©Valérie Gillet
Seite | 15
La Ferme de Gerbaud
In the heart of a 25ha estate in the Luberon Regional Natural Park, La Ferme de Gerbaud is specialised in the production of aromatic plants: thyme, rosemary, sage, savory, oregano, lavandin (hybrid lavender)... They can be discovered in
the course of a 1-hour tour through the fields, where their uses and properties are described by Paula, a farmer deeply
concerned with respect for the environment. From April to October, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 5pm and
from November to March on Sundays at 3pm.
Paula Marty
Campagne Gerbaud – 84160 Lourmarin
T. 33(0)4 90 68 11 83 – www.plantes-aromatiques-provence.com
La Ferme aux Lavandes – Sault
T. 33(0)4 90 64 00 24
Château du Bois & Musée de la Lavande
Located in the heart of Provence, in the Monts du Vaucluse, Château du Bois is a splendid 80-hectare estate
where lavender is grown in full respect for tradition and
Nature. For generations, the owners, the Lincelé family,
guarantee the harvest and production of essential oil of
lavender. In 2006, Château du Bois won 1st prize for AOC
(PDO) essential oils. Essential oils and their derivatives
are sold at the Musée de la Lavande This museum offers
an exceptional collection of stills for lavender and other
herbs, some of them very old. A video describes the harvesting and distillation techniques used on the estate.
Open every day from 1 February to 31 December (except
25 Dec.). Audio guided tours free of charge (French, Englsh, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portugese, Russian
and Chinese).
Musée de la Lavande
Route de Gordes - 84220 Coustellet
T. 33 (0)4 90 76 91 23
www.museedelalavande.com
www.lechateaudubois.com
[email protected]
©Alain Hocquel
Seite | 16
Bio-cosmetics creation workshops
Man or woman, we all tend to use natural products more and more to take better care of ourselves and of our environment. The creation of home-made cosmetics is part of this trend: economical made-to- measure products with the
pleasure of creating!
« One hour for me », is the title of the natural cosmetics creation workshops, offered by the laboratory Centiflor of
Entrechaux. Located close to Vaison-la-Romaine, it is specialised in essential oils and bio-cosmetics manufacturing.
In their workshop, a cosmetics specialist proposes to learn how to create creams, body milks, deodorant and other
cosmetics. One to four workshops are proposed per day. Each session has a different theme with the creation of 1
beauty product per workshop. For example, there are different workshops about the theme « Normal Skin » such as
« Body Pealing, Sugar & Spices », « Hydrating Face Vegalift Cream – Camomile & Geranium » or «Silky Body Milk –
Verbena & Rose », «Mother & Baby» and hair treatments. The schedule is been updated regularly and available on the
Internet where you can register directly. Workshops over 3 days are available too.
Materials, tools, ingredients are provided by the laboratory and of course participants keep their product.
Tarif: 24,90 € / class. Upon registration (from 4 to 6 people).
Laboratoire Centiflor - 84340 Entrechaux
T. 33 (0)4 90 36 22 03
[email protected] - http://www.huiles-et-sens.com
©Valérie Biset
Seite | 17
P ra c t i c a l A r o m a t h e ra p y Wo r k s h o p s
In Mormoiron, at the foot of Mont Ventoux, the «Eveil Nature» Aromatherapy Training Centre and the Algovital Laboratory, which specialise in manufacturing cosmetic products and organic essential oils, have joined forces.
So, in the same place, Mireille Fleury, an aromatherapist and renowned
lecturer, welcomes the public for guided tours of the factory and organises
training courses and afternoons making homemade cosmetics.
C o s m e t i c Wo r k s h o p
You will learn how to make a face cream based on natural and organic ingredients. Virgin rose hip seed oil from Chile, argan oil, rose water and essential oils. You will leave with the two products you have chosen to make.
©Eveil Nature
Sessions:
Every first Monday of each even month (December, February, April...)
From 2pm to 4.30pm / 14 pers. max. /upon reservation
T h e ra p e u t i c o i n t m e n t w o r k s h o p
Learn how to make a therapeutic ointment of natural and organic ingredients (essential oils, vegetable oils, beeswax,...)
You can choose either an ointment ‘migraine’, ‘pains’, or even ‘stress’ or ‘cooling ‘.
You’ll leave with your ointment you have chosen to make.
Sessions:
Every first Monday of each odd month (November, January, March...)
From 2pm to 4.30pm / 14 pers. max. / upon reservation
Pe r f u m e Wo r k s h o p
First of all, here too, before the practical, a little bit of theory is necessary. Mireille will teach you all the basic techniques of perfume making, such as the alcoholic dosage, the olfactory families, the rudiments of head, heart and base notes, percentages and
fixatives.
Then, you will create and assemble a «made to measure» perfume adapted to your personality, in a 30ml vial that you will be
delighted to take home with you.
Workshops last 3 hours, from 2pm to 4pm, with 10 people minimum and 14 maximum.
Other workshops are available for making soap or for cooking as well as full training programmes for aromatherapy and reflexology. Details can be found on the site. Only on Satuday afternoons.
A schedule of training courses in aromatherapy and reflexology is available on the home page.
Eveil Nature – Quartier du Plan du Saule – 84570 Mormoiron
T. 33 (0)6 20 82 19 60
www.eveilnature.net – [email protected]
Seite | 18
Trav e l l i n g o n yo u r b i c yc l e , a ge n t l e t ra n s p o r t fo r t h e w h o l e fa m i l y
1 5 5 0 k m o f s i g n p o ste d c yc l e p a t h s a n d 2 4 2 p ro fe s s i o n a l s ‘A c c u e i l Vé l o ( C yc l i st s We l c o m e ) ’
Hills and plains, small country roads and cycle paths, landscapes, heritage and exceptional sites (Dentelles de Montmirail, expanses of lavender in Val de Sault, the hilltop villages of the Luberon, the river of the Pays des Sorgues, the
Côtes-du-Rhône vineyards and more)
lend themselves admirably to cycling
in a pleasant Mediterranean climate.
Leaving Mount Ventoux to the more
athletic visitors, the Vaucluse saves
its small country roads for families
and nature lovers in search of discoveries.
No fewer than 38 routes are offered
throughout the region.
Managed by local networks, over 242
professionals (hotels, B&Bs, campsites, wine estates, restaurants, bike
hire companies, etc.) belonging to the
“Accueil vélo” (“Welcome Cyclists”)
charter line the routes and offer specialist services for cycle tourists.
©Alain Hocquel
www.provence-cycling.com
S u n e B i ke : 2 0 0 e l e c t r i c b i c y c l e s t o c y c l e a r o u n d t h e L u b e r o n
Spring 2012 saw the establishment of the company SUN-E-BIKE in Luberon.
Thanks to latest generation electric bicyles, visitors who love wide open spaces without making too much of an effort
will fully enjoy the rolling hills of the Vaucluse and its hill-top villages. This concept gives you the chance to weave
through the countryside on small lanes, away from noise and pollution, without parking restrictions and above all without too much effort. You can head off for the day or half day and, if necessary, change your battery on the way thanks
to a network of partners.
Sun-E-Bike
Avenue Clovis Hugues – 84480 Bonnieux
T. +33(0)4 9074 09 96 - [email protected] - www.location-velo-provence.com
Seite | 19
Vé l o r o u t e , t h e C a l a v o n ’s g r e e n t ra i l
The closing down of railway stations can have a positive side! Thus, the General Council of Vaucluse took
the initiative of converting the former rail track which
used to cross the Luberon into a “Véloroute”, a bicycle
track 33 km long now between Les Beaumettes and
Saint Martin de Castillon. It is a continuous secure
track, separate from the road, made with a coating
that reduced CO2 emissions. The backbone of the
northern slopes of the Luberon Massif, along the Calavon River, this bicycle trail places the treasures of
Provence within pedals’ reach (Pont Julien, former
railway station of Goult, town of Apt...), along the old
track of the SNCF (French National Railway).
In the end: over 70km will eventually link Cavaillon to Forcalquier!
©Alain Hocquel
C y c l i n g a r o u n d t h e L u b e r o n , a n e t w o r k i n t h e Pa r k
Dedicated to cyclotourists, the discovery trail “Around the Luberon” covers 236km in the foothills of
the massif. Marked in both directions, it provides a chance to discover, easily, step by step, the resources of this exceptional site thanks to its small, quiet roads and welcoming stopovers in villages.
There are also side trips, including a 15 to 51km loop, “Les Ocres en vélo” (cycling through the ochre landscapes).
“Le Pays d’Aigues à vélo” (cycling around the Pays d’Aigues area) offers yet another 45 to 91km loop (yet to be signposted) to explore the territory between Lourmarin and Pertuis via La Tour d’Aigues: 13 villages amid vineyards and
olive groves, well worth the detour...
And finally, the “Véloroute du Calavon”, mentioned just above, is an ideal family route with 33km of a linear secure
cycle track.
The “Vélo Loisir en Luberon” network is made up of professionals of accommodation, rental, transport and guides,
as well as cultural sights and wine cellars. Services proposed by the network include bicycle rental, takeaway picnics,
luggage conveyance, itineraries, tours of wine cellars and museums, assistance...
Réseau Vélo Loisir en Luberon
203, rue Oscar Roulet – 84440 Robion
T. 33(0)4 9076 48 05 - www.veloloisirluberon.com – [email protected]
‘ L a L u b e r o n At t i t u d e ” - t o t a l r e s p e c t !
Outdoor sports have long been experienced as personal adventures. After gradually combining key activities in the
tourist economy, they have been revealed over time to have perceptible impact on the environment. To be able to reconcile these practices with sustainable development objectives, the Luberon Regional Natural Park devised a code of
good conduct: “Ayez la Luberon Attitude” (= Keep the Luberon Attitude!), a slogan presented in leaflets for the general
public on such outdoor sports as cycling, mountain biking, running and trekking. All this can only help incite visitors to
respect fragile ecosystems, preserve typical landscapes and follow basic rules!
60, place Jean Jaurés – BP 122 – 84400 Apt
T. 33(0)4 90 04 42 00 – www.parcduluberon.fr
Seite | 20
O n fo o t , o n t h e A i g u i e r s G r o g n a r d s t ra i l
Yet another example of the preservation of peasant know-how of the past! In short: in the rural Vaucluse in the 19th
century, food had to be found for all mouths. Since no saving was too little, the limestone chips and pebbles were
removed from the land. What could they be used for? To build bories, dry-stone corbelled structures for storing equipment and keeping livestock, and aiguiers, vaulted rock-cut cisterns to collect rainwater. These ingenious, truly ecological structures can be seen along a trail that starts from the village of Saint-Saturnin-les-Apt: a 3-hour (9,5 km) hike to
discover how to make the best use of resources in the past.
Mairie de Saint Saturnin les Apt
T. 33(0)4 90 75 43 12
Topo-guide on sale. Circuit n° 2: les Aiguiers Grognards – www.arps-rando.fr
A n o u t i n g u n d e r c e n t u r y- o l d c e d
Or how a 19th-century “ecological” initiative transformed this part of the Luberon into the most fabulous “transplanted”
cedar forest in Provence. Over a century ago, it was decided to plant seeds from the Algerian Atlas Mountains in Bonnieux. Over time, they grew and proliferated to form a cool dark green 250-hectare forest between Bonnieux, Lacoste
and Ménerbes. This is an ideal place for outings, on foot or a bicycle. A 2-hour botanical trail with information panels
will delight families. And, in clear weather: a breathtaking view on Mont Ventoux!
Office de Tourisme de Bonnieux
T. 33(0)4 90 75 91 90 - [email protected] – www.tourisme-en-luberon.com
“ S e n t i e r s v i t i c o l e s ”, e d u c a t i o n a l N a t u r e t o u r s i n t h e v i n e y a r d s
In several parts of the département, guided tours
along winegrowing trails are available. Even if they
do not go through organic vineyards, they provide
remarkable opportunities to see the land and understand the close ties that have always associated
the vine with this land of Provence: the “sentier viticole d’Oppède” in the Luberon, a 5km marked trail
to learn about the soils, grape varieties and wine-making techniques, and the “sentier viticole de Cucuron”, also in the Luberon, a guided itinerary for 2
hours and 45 minutes in the vineyards. Other wine
trails in Rasteau, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Vacqueyras,
Beaumes-de-Venise and Cairanne.
Rasteau
Info T. 33 (0)4 90 46 15 48
www.rasteau.com
Vacqueyras
Info T. 33 (0)4 90 65 89 00
www.vacqueyras.tm/parcours-vignerons
Cairanne
Info T. 33 (0)4 90 30 84 71
www.vignerons-cairanne.com
Oppède-le-Vieux
Contact : Mme. Piard
T. 33 (0)4 90 76 70 27
www.opede.fr
Châteauneuf du Pape
Info T. 33 (0)4 90 83 71 08
www.pays-provence.fr
©Alain Hocquel
Sentier vigneron de Cucuron
Info T.33 (0)4 90 77 28 37
www.cucuron-luberon.com
Enclave des Papes
Info T. 33(0)4 90 35 04 71
www.valreas.fr
Seite | 21
Pa ra g l i d i n g . . . l i ke a b i r d
And wouldn’t you like to glide in the air and listen to the wind in your ears as you
fly over the ochre quarries of Rustrel? Silent and ecological, paragliding is the most
environmentally friendly “mode of transport” possible: no fuel, no emissions, no
carbon footprint! In the Luberon, Rustr’aile Colorado did not wait for the explosion
of the fashion for non-polluting transport to offer their services: short flights, first
flights from 10 to 30 minutes. They will take you in a two-seater for a bird’s-eye view
of the marvels of the eastern Luberon. The must? Flying over the phantasmagorical
landscapes of the purple quarries of Rustrel.
Rustr’aile Parapente
T. 33 (0)4 90 04 96 53 / 33 (0)6 12 20 39 26
[email protected] - www.colorado-aventures.com/lesactivites.php
©Rustr’aile Parapente
… a n d a b o v e t h e E a r t h , i n a h o t- a i r b a l l o o n
Flying over the Vaucluse in a balloon... an idea that is 100% sustainable! Apart from the fuel used to propel it, the hotair balloon glides silently over the wonderful Luberon landscape without polluting it, like a splash of colour in the sky.
From the gondola, the view unfolds - limestone cliffs, the squat brown roofs of the villages, vine and olive plantations
and the ochre quarries of Roussillon and Rustrel. While following a few aerological rules, you can glide through the
Provencal landscape exactly as your fancy takes you, like an inquisitive, exotic bird. No special training is needed, as the
pilots onboard are qualified and experienced.
Montgolfière Luberon Vol-Terre
Pierroux – BP 27 – 84490 Saint Saturnin les Apt
T. 33 (0)6 03 54 10 92 - www.montgolfiere-luberon.com - [email protected]
“J o u r n e y t o t h e c e n t r e o f t h e Va u c l u s e ”
Such could have been the title of the novel by Jules Verne, had he explored the Vaucluse! The limestone provides ideal
conditions for “rock climbers” and cavers alike, for its karstic relief with its caverns, sinkholes, galleries and grottoes...
Beyond the technical aspects of a sport to practise with professionals, spelunking is a famous way to learn about
Nature, a door open to the science of erosion, water, geology... In the Vaucluse, Plateau d’Albion is the epicentre of
this sport. Clubs organise outings here and welcome tourists. They, alone, are qualified to invite groups for beginners’
expedition or exploration.
Accueil Spéléologique du plateau d’Albion - ASPA
Rue de l’Eglise - 84390 Saint Christol d’Albion
T. 33 (0)4 90 75 08 33 - www.aspanet.net - [email protected]
Climbing, hand to hand with limestone
An ecological outdoor sport par excellence, rock climbing with or without assistance is a favourite activity in the Vaucluse, thanks to the limestone massifs and their sheer cliffs, the mild climate that makes it possible to practise the sport
year round and the presence of recognised organisations. Some of the sites? L’Aigue Brun at Buoux in the Luberon
(world-famous), the Dentelles de Montmirail at Gigondas, La Baleine at Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux, Colline Saint-Jacques
at Cavaillon, La Combe Obscure at Bedoin... All these sites and many more are listed by the Comité Départemental of
the FFME (Fédération Française de la Montagne & de l’Escalade) of the Vaucluse, in charge of ensuring conservation of
the climbing sites. To be one with Nature!
FFME du Vaucluse - 84000 Avignon
T. 33 (0)4 90 86 81 85 90 - Info sur http://ffmecd84.blogspot.com
Seite | 22
Ta k i n g i t e a s y a l o n g t h e S o r g u e . . .
What could be “greener” that gliding on the water
propelled by the sole power of your arms? If the
Vaucluse cannot claim to attract aficionados of true
whitewater sports, the Sorgue River offers quieter
pleasures for those who love fresh water and ethical
thrills. From Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, where the river
surges forth in secret from the limestone depths, an
8km trek in a canoe or kayak all the way to L’Isle-surla-Sorgue wends its way through a calm restful valley.
On the way, discover intense aquatic life: grey herons, kingfishers, birds... Ideal for the family to bring
out the “noble savage” in you!
©Alain Hocquel
Kayak Vert Aqueduc- Fontaine de Vaucluse - T. 33 (0)4 90 20 35 44 www.canoevaucluse.com
Canoë Evasion – Isle sur la Sorgue – T. 33 (0)4 90 38 26 22 www.canoe-evasion.net
. . . o r t h e D u ra n c e R i v e r
The Durance, deceptive in its docile appearance, flows in part along the border between the Vaucluse and Bouches-duRhône départements. Its relief changes with the floods and rainfall that affect it. This is what makes for the interest of
canoeing down its waters, to approach its immense naturalist potential, between sylvan landscapes and intense animal
life. What is there to see? Swallows, bee-eaters, herons, coots, swans... with a little luck and patience. Starting from
Lauris, or further upstream, the two itineraries proposed by this organisation cover 8km or 18km. All the more off the
beaten track that few canoeists use this river.
Au Fieu de l’Aïgo, Lauris - AFDA
T. 33(0)6 86 88 50 76
www.canoe-provence.com
©Fédération Départementale de la Pêche
Seite | 23
Discover the vineyards on an electric bicycle or a solex moped
You will leave on your electric bicycle with an English-speaking guide and will discover the AC Ventoux vineyards and
the cherry orchards on your way.
A few panoramic stops allow you to enjoy the landscapes
and have a glass of wine with local cheese or local meat
specialties. At set dates in season or upon reservation.
TerraVentoux, 84570 Villes sur Auzon
T.: 33(0)4 90 61 79 47
[email protected]
www.terraventoux.com
©Valérie Biset
Ecological tours of Avignon
“ Vé l o - C i t é ” : t h e “ v é l o - t a x i s ” i n Av i g n o n
These ultra-ecological, typically urban bicycle taxis appeared in July 2007 in the streets of Avignon. They result from
an idea that sprung up in the minds of Mathieu and Benjamin, during a trip to Asia. These modern-day rickshaws can
carry up to 3 adults and have found their place in the town’s mediaeval setting. A plastic cover protects passengers
against rain or strong wind. Available from 9am to 8pm, Monday to Saturday and during the festival of Avignon from
10am to midnight, 7 days a week.
www.velo-cite.fr - Reservations: T. 33 (0)6 37 36 48 89
E l e c t r i c s h u t t l e s i n t h e c i t y c e n t r e ’s b u s y s t r e e t s
“La Baladine” is a 100% electric shuttle with a silent, non-polluting engine that follows a set itinerary in town. Ideal for
the narrow streets of the historic city of Avignon, La Baladine is the size of a car with 7 seats for passengers. You can
hail it anywhere along its course by waving your hand. Ideal for families, people parked on the outskirts or laden with
packages.
Timetable: September to June: Monday to Saturday, every 10 minutes, from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 6:00pm; July
and August from 10am to 8pm 7 days a week. Tariffs 2015: 0.50 € / pers. Stops: anywhere, simply by waving a hand.
Avignon Tourism
T. 33 (0)4 90 32 74 32 74
www.avignon-tourisme.com
A n d s i n c e 2 0 0 9 : “ Vé l o p o p ”
200 bicycles available 7 days a week, 24 hours
a day, on a self-service basis in some 18 stations both in and outside of town. You can use
this service from time to time or regularly by
subscribing. Options from 1 day to 1 year.
www.velopop.fr
©JL Zimmerman
Seite | 24
Healthy eating and drinking!
With 753 organic farms, the Vaucluse department ranks 1st in the PACA
Region for the number of establishments converted to this kind of farming.
In the Vaucluse, the Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) for organic farming is 15% compared to the national average: just 3.6%. It represents
17 921 ha of organic farming and conversions (+ 10% more than in
2011). Its geoclimatic diversity provides for a wide range of production
throughout the département: fruit, vegetables, wine, cereals, aromatic
and medicinal plants, stockbreeding...
The Vaucluse is the first organic wine-producing department in France
with 9 076 ha of vineyards. Perfume, aromatic and medicinal plants
(PPAM) represent 4% of production with 804 dedicated hectares.
Stockbreeding is also present, essentially with poultry and some herds
of sheep.
‘Agribio Vaucluse’ is an association (1901 Law) that brings together 170
organic farmers from different sectors. Among its missions, the association aims to encourage local production networks and boost dialogue
between consumers and producers. You can download a guide to ‘organic’ Vaucluse, with a list of participating producers, on the website
below. It is also available on request.
Agribio Vaucluse
15, av Pierre Grand- M.I.N. 5 - 84953 Cavaillon Cedex
T. 04 32 50 24 56 – F. 04 32 50 24 69
[email protected] – www.bio-provence.org
©Marc Laurin
Pe t i t É p e a u t r e d e H a u t e P r o v e n c e : e i n ko r n i s b a c k !
The history of petit épeautre (einkorn wheat) is very much associated to that of Mediterranean civilisations, and it has been
so for thousands of years.
It is very resistant, to cold in particular, grows at altitudes
where standard varieties cannot endure and thrives in poor
soil by extracting all its meagre resources. This surely accounts
for its survival in a region with harsh winters and soil that cannot support wheat. At present, production represents 300 to
350 hectares, with some sixty producers in the Vaucluse, Alpes
de Haute-Provence, Drôme and Hautes-Alpes departments. It
requires no pesticide or herbicide and very little water. The
nutritional value of einkorn is much higher than that of other
cereals; it is rich in protein and minerals and contains the 8
amino acids essential to the body.
Today, einkorn producers have received a PGI (Protected Geographic Indication), an official label of quality granted in May
2009 by the European Commission.
©Alain Hocquel
Syndicat du Petit Epeautre de Haute-Provence
[email protected] www.petitepeautre.com – T. +33 (0)4 75 28 51 86
Seite | 25
“ B l é m e u n i e r d ’A p t ” : t h e r e b i r t h o f a t ra d i t i o n a l c r o p
In 1985, technicians from the Luberon Regional Natural Park found “blé meunier d’Apt” seeds thanks to a retired farmer from Buoux. Also known as “touselle blanche de Pertuis”, this wheat was once grown around the town of Apt, the
Luberon mountains and Upper Provence and the local elders still remember the taste of the pastry and bread made
with it.
These old cereal varieties have very interesting properties: adaptation to climatic constraints, regular, if modest yield,
organoleptic and nutritional qualities. These wheat varieties are also suitable for people suffering from gluten-intolerance, since the nature of their protein differs from that of more recent varieties of grain.
Thanks to the mobilisation of players in the field (producers, bakers, millers, technicians, institutional partners and
consumers) and prospects for development through this theme, Agribio-04 applied to coordinate the creation of a
Luberon-Lure wheat-flour-bread network to promote old varieties of cereals.
In September 2007, the indication “Parc naturel régional du Luberon” on flour and bread from the Luberon made with
“meunier d’Apt” wheat was validated. An application to make the designation “Pain du Luberon” a trademark was filed
with the French Patent Office INPI.
Specifications to guarantee the authenticity of the final product “farine & pain du Luberon” included:
- old wheat varieties, including “meunier d’Apt”, must be grown in the territory of Park;
- farms are on a family scale and millers and bakers are craftsmen with traditional know-how;
- the environment is protected and nurtured: grain is grown on farms practising a form of agriculture that preserves
Nature, biodiversity and landscapes.
Partner bakers sign a “partners’ charter” defining the product and studying all the product’s regulatory aspects.
60, place Jean Jaurès - BP 122
84404 Apt Cedex
T. 33 (0)4 90 04 42 00 www.parcduluberon.fr
Agribio 84, an organic network closer to consumers
Agribio 84 gathers the organic producers of the
Vaucluse grouped in an association since 1992.
With over hundred members, it includes the entire range of productions in the region: vegetable
and fruit growing, arboriculture, winegrowing,
animal breeding, large-scale farming and aromatic and medicinal plants. The Association has
set the goal of favouring short channels and relaunching dialogue between consumers and
producers. A “Bio Vaucluse” guide with a list of
member producers can be downloaded from the
Internet site below (in French).
Agribio 84
15, av Pierre Grand- MIN 5
84953 Cavaillon Cedex
T. 33 (0)4 32 50 24 56 – www.bio-provence.org
©Alain Hocquel
Seite | 26
Fa r m e r s ’ M a r ke t s i n t h e L u b e r o n
Pioneers of direct sale from producers to consumers, the nine “Marchés Paysans” (Farmers’ Markets) in the Luberon emerged in 1982, from an
initiative of the Regional Natural Park. Only local
farmers can have stalls and sell their own seasonal production: fruit, vegetables, poultry, cheese,
fruit juice, jam, aromatic plants, wine, flowers...
Freshness and gustatory quality are guaranteed.
From May to November, these markets are held
in Apt on Tuesdays, Saint-Martin de-la-Brasque
on Sunday, Pertuis on Wednesday, La Tour d’Aigues on Thursday, Cadenet and Pertuis on Saturday. From Easter to the end of December in Coustellet on Sunday.
T. 33 (0)4 90 04 42 00 www.parcduluberon.fr
©Alain Hocquel
Ev e n i n g m a r ke t s , fo r a g o o d e v e n i n g !
In the vein of farmers’ markets, the “Bienvenue à la Ferme” network and the local farming council (Chambre d’Agriculture de Vaucluse) created “marchés du soir”, weekly evening meetings of producers and consumers organised in 17
villages in the Vaucluse, from April to October. Although not all the sellers are organic farmers, all are producers. You
will find them on Thursday evenings in Cavaillon, but also in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue on Mondays, Pernes-les-Fontaines on
Wednesdays, Vaison-la- Romaine on Thursdays, etc. Complete list of markets available from March.
Chambre d’Agriculture du Vaucluse - Bienvenue à la Ferme
T. 33 (0)4 90 23 65 39 - www.agriculture84.fr
We l c o m e t o t h e Fa r m
©Valérie Gillet
“Bienvenue à la ferme” (Welcome to the farm) is a registered national trademark, managed by the Chambre Départementale d’Agriculture, indicating farms which are open
to the public, and symbolised by a “little flower” that guarantees respect for their quality charters.
The Chambre d’Agriculture de Vaucluse publishes the
yearly “Bienvenue à la Ferme” brochure listing: Fermes
Auberges (farms with restaurants), Fermes Équestres
(horse farms), Fermes de Découverte (discovery farms,
open to visits), Fermes Pédagogiques (Pedagogical farms,
suited to school outings) and Goûters à la Ferme (4 o-clock snack at the farm) - as well as farms offering direct sale
of their products.
Chambre d’Agriculture du Vaucluse
Site Agroparc – 84912 Avignon cedex 9
T. 33 (0)4 90 23 65 06
[email protected] - www.bienvenue-a-la-ferme.com/paca
Seite | 27
SOME GOOD ADRESSES
Fermes Auberges
This is a tasty stopover on a farm, with or without accommodation. In a setting that respects the Provençal style, you
will find a family welcome and enjoy the fine local cuisine with meals largely made with products from the farm. There
are nine Fermes Auberges over the entire territory of the Vaucluse.
G o û t e r s à l a fe r m e
To enjoy all facets of the rural world and remember the
joys of your childhood snacks: usually served at approximately 4pm, the “goûters” (snacks) are made essentially
with farm products. A guided tour of the farm and its environment precedes the sampling of tarts, cakes, sorbets,
herbal teas and fruit juice. Reservation required.
Domaine de l’Oiselet – Rose et Claude Combe
1234 Chemins des Garrigues – 84260 Sarrians
T. et Fax 33 (0)4 90 65 57 57 - [email protected]
©Valérie Gillet
Fermes de découverte
By opening their farms to visitors, their owners enjoy sharing their know-how for a discovery of the agricultural world
for young and old alike.
Guided tours of plantations, the plants’ properties and use in cuisine, therapy with herbs and essential oils.
Ferme de découverte – Paula Marty – 84160 Lourmarin
T. 33 (0)4 90 68 11 83 – 33 (0)6 72 76 27 19 - [email protected] – www.plantes-aromatiques-provence.com
F e r m e Pé d a g o g i q u e
These educational farms target essentially children but usually also accepts parents. Its objective is to provide fun educational discovery of farm activities.
“ S u r l e Pa r c ”, a n e d u c a t i o n a l f a r m t o u n d e r s t a n d N a t u r e
Or how to sample the products of “reasoned farming”, while learning how to harvest and taste: such is the twofold
wager met by Georgia Lambertin in her farm between Venasque and Malemort-du-Comtat. Here, children and adults
(for half a day, a full day or stays, but groups only) can learn about agriculture through a large number of activities
like cherry picking, grape picking and tasting of cherry cobbler and tapenade (olive paste). And what could be nicer
than tasting farm products grown thanks to “reasoned farming”: cherries, grapes, olive oil, wine, fruit juice... Delicious!
Ferme Sur le Parc - Venasque - 84570 Malemort-de-Comtat
T. 33 (0)4 90 69 93 02 - (0)6 24 39 46 39
[email protected] - www.escapades-en-ventoux.com
Seite | 28
L’O i s e l e t , o r g a n i c t h a t m e l t s i n y o u r m o u t h . . .
In Sarrians, Le Domaine de l’Oiselet is a farm that offers a chance to taste organic products. Year round, in the Vacqueyras vineyard, Rose and Claude Combe welcome the public to visit their farm and taste sorbets made with forgotten
fruit, Provençal pastry (made by the lady of the house!), varieties of melons, confectionery, fruit juice and wine. The
owners, who went organic a long time ago, also organise workshops, classes and theme days around the old-fashioned
wine harvest, forgotten flavours and vegetables, cherries, olive pressing... And, as you leave, they give you seeds, to
help save biodiversity!
Domaine de l’Oiselet
Les Garrigues - 84260 Sarrians
T. 33 (0)4 90 65 57 57 www.oiselet.com
L e Po t a g e r d ’u n C u r i e u x
This extraordinary garden is now a Conservatory of forgotten vegetables
and rare plants, grown for over 20 years by a true aficionado of old varieties of plants and vegetables. In all, two hundred varieties of perennials,
some fifty varieties of tomatoes and “unusual” vegetables: African cucumis, “langue de bœuf” lettuce,...
Le Potager d’un Curieux
La Molière – 84400 Saignon
T. 33 (0)6 87 25 40 74
[email protected] - www.lepotagerduncurieux.org
©Valérie Gillet
“ L e L u b e r o n Pa y s a n ”
Le Luberon Paysan is a collective point of sale, a shop where about twenty farmers from the Luberon have joined forces
to sell their products directly to consumers with no middlemen. In turn, the producers of fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy
products, wine, fruit juice... manage the shop. Wholesome, “responsible” food guaranteed and in season.
661, Boulevard Saint-Roch
La Tour d’Aigues
T. 33 (0)4 90 07 34 93
[email protected] - www.luberonpaysan.fr
661, Avenue de Lançon 84400 Apt
T. 33 (0)4 90 05 88 19 – [email protected]
Seite | 29
Le panierpaysan.com: proximity above all else
This idea could easily spread. At L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Alexis Fiorucci launched, at the very start of the year 2000, a
concept of baskets of fresh produce sold on the Internet. Thanks to the site lepanierpaysan.com, some 5,000 customers can buy fruit, vegetables and processed products grown locally, most organically. The buyers have no obligations, unlike CSAs (AMAP in French: associations for the maintenance of peasant farming). Anyone can order what they
like on the Web, and the products are delivered free of charge within an 80km radius. This local farming with home
delivery, a fair trade idea that is profitable for producers since there are no middlemen. The idea is making headway,
and can be found in other parts of France.
105, av. Gustave Eiffel
84800 L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
T. 33 (0)4 90 38 24 21 / 33 (0)6 71 91 45 57
www.lepanierpaysan.com
Theias, Bio Chic Ethic
This all-organic venue in the heart of the old town of Avignon, just 20 metres from the covered market (Halles), offers
organic fare (to be eaten there or for takeaway), an organic tearoom with a pastry shop and organic fair-trade delicatessen.
53, rue du Vieux Sextier
84000 Avignon T. 33 (0)4 32 76 34 79 www.theias.fr
L e M a s d e s A i g ra s , a l l o r g a n i c
The man is from Savoy, but his organic cuisine is widely acclaimed. At Le Mas des Aigras, a fine restaurant with terrace
in an isolated building in the surrounding of Orange, Alain Davi has combined traditional flavours with organic products. Even the wines are almost all organic! In this relaxed setting, guests can sample appealing dishes, prepared in
the open kitchen and served in front of them.
Le Mas des Aigras
Chemin des Aigras - 84100 Orange
T. 33 (0)4 90 34 81 01 - www.masdesaigras.com – [email protected]
©Mas des Aigras
L e s G ra n d s C a m p s , g r e a t p r i n c i p l e s . . .
The Vaucluse has some fifteen Fermes Auberges. Les Grands Camps in Gargas in the Luberon stands out for the use of
products bred and grown naturally, in the age-old tradition. Terrines of chicken liver with boletus mushrooms, guinea
fowl with shallot confit with redwine, goose roast on a spit or in a civet, vegetables... All from carefully tended land and
food, with no chemical, too often used elsewhere. The small farm near Apt is open year round (reservation required)
and can accommodate groups of over twelve people on weekdays.
Les Grands Camps - Le Chêne - 84400 Gargas T. 33 (0)4 90 74 67 33 - [email protected]
Seite | 30
O ’ N a t u r ’e l l e s a t Va i s o n l a Ro m a i n e
Béatrice’s restaurant is set in peaceful, convivial surroundings in the heart of Vaison.
Her cooking closely follows the seasons and she delights in preparing her dishes entirely with organic produce supplied
by local producers. For example, one finds vegetarian and Provencal dishes and lamb from the Alps on the menu...
Prices range from €12,50 to €20
Open every day, for lunch and dinner, except on Thursday evenings, from Easter to the end of October. The rest of the
year open every day at lunch as well as on Fridays and Saturday evenings.
Béatrice Roux – Restaurant O’Natur’elles
36, place Montfort - 84110 Vaison-la-Romaine
T. 33 (0)4 90 65 81 67 / (0)6 85 77 15 92
[email protected]
“Retour aux sources”
Healthy, inexpensive food is the motto here. This organic grocery shop offers simple restaurant service with a vegetarian “plat du jour”, organic sandwiches, for takeaway or to be eaten there. In summer, you eat outdoors, which is even
nicer, on a huge banquet table set up outside. During the Festival, actors, famous and unknown, directors, musicians,
technicians and festival-goers share the same table.
Jean Gonzales - Retour aux sources
4, Rue des Infirmières- 84000 Avignon
T.33(0)4 90 27 91 38 – [email protected]
O u t d o o r w o r k s h o p s a n d N a t u ra l C u i s i n e . F r o m t h e p l a n t t o t h e p l a t e !
Raising awareness to unusual gourmet organic cooking, learning the basics of a healthy natural diet, discovering new
foodstuffs over the seasons, preparing them and savouring
them in a convivial atmosphere are the objectives of the
outdoor workshops offered by these adventuresses of taste,
with an original formula.
The workshop begins with an outing in search of edible wild
plants. On the botanist Jacqueline’s advice, you identify, select and pick fresh herbs and edible flowers. This serves as
the basis for the cooking workshop. After transforming and
associating them with spices and vegetables in season, it’s
time for tasting!
Tasty, but not costly, these outdoor workshops last 3 hours
for the price of €40/person, ingredients, equipment and
apron supplied. From 5 to 10 people.
On Thursdays at 4pm and Saturdays at 10am (reservation required) from the beginning of April to October.
Les Aventurières du Goût
Le Village - 84390 Brantes
T. 33 (0)4 75 28 86 77 - (0)6 61 71 46 66
[email protected]
http://lesaventurieresdugout.com
©Valérie Biset
Seite | 31
O r g a n i c w i n e , t h e c o m m i t m e n t o f v i n t n e r s i n t h e Va u c l u s e
In the Vaucluse, over 200 winegrowing estates are engaged in the production of organic wine, making it the top French
département in this area. Located all over the territory, especially the north, several of them welcome the public on
their estates, others in farmers’ markets. Their creed? Enhancing a production that is respectful of Nature and sharing
their love of the land in vineyards, some of which have been in their families for over a century.
Here are some of them:
Cave des Coteaux de Visan
Chemin de la Peine – BP 22
84820 Visan
T. 33 (0)4 90 28 50 89
www.coteaux-de-visan.fr
[email protected]
Domaine de la Grand’Ribe
Route de Bollène
84290 Sainte Cécile-les-Vignes
T. 33 (0)4 90 30 83 75
www.grandribe.com
[email protected]
Cellier de Marrenon
Boulevard Saint Roch
84240 La Tour d’Aigues
T. 33 (0)4 90 07 51 65
www.marrenon.com
[email protected]
Domaine du Vieux Chêne
813, Rue Buisseron – BP 34
84850 Camaret
T. 33 (0)4 90 37 25 07
www.bouche-duvieuxchene.com
[email protected]
Château Gigognan
1180, chemin du Castillon
84700 Sorgues
T. 33 (0)4 90 39 57 46
www.chateau-gigognan.fr
[email protected]
Domaine Beauvalcinte
La Grange Neuve
84190 Suzette
T. 33 (0)4 90 65 08 37
www.domainebeauvalcinte.com
[email protected]
Domaine Bouletin & Fils
Sentier La Plantade
84190 Beaune
T. 33 (0)4 90 62 95 10
www.domainebouletin.com
[email protected]
Les Vignerons de Canteperdrie
890 Avenue de Caromb
84380 Mazan
T. 33 (0)4 90 69 41 67
www.cotes-du-ventoux.com
[email protected]
Domaine de Beaurenard
10 avenue Pierre de Luxembourg
84230 Châteauneuf du Pape
T. 33 (0)4 90 83 71 79
www.beaurenard.fr
[email protected]
©Benoit Dignac
Seite | 32
Château de la Dorgonne, ethical wine
With the plethora of winegrowing estates in the Vaucluse, Château de la Dorgonne really stands out. Here, in this part
of the southern Luberon, Nature is the subject of a charter that excludes recourse to any chemicals. And the wine is
made with no additives. Thus, everything is purely authentic in what the Château delivers to the public through two
itineraries to discover the vineyard, chai (storehouse) and farming methods. In 45 minutes or 1½ hours, with a paper
guide, young and old alike wend their way between the rows of vine equipped with informative markers that bear all
the estate’s sustainable philosophy (admission free).
Château de la Dorgonne, 84240 La Tour d’Aigues
T. 33 (0)4 90 07 50 18 - [email protected] - www.chateauladorgonne.com
D o m a i n e d e l a C o q u i l l a d e , n o c o m p l e xe s a b o u t o e n o t o u r i s m …
Since 2008, the Hôtel La Coquillade has
been delighting us with its subtle blend
of refined and discreet luxury, a dream
environment, out in the Parc du Luberon
and an ecological sensibility that makes
sense in these protected landscapes As
soon as 2010, it earned it the prize for
Best Eco-Responsible Hotel from Condé
Nast Johansens. The hotel uses geothermal energy as its main energy source
combined with solar energy for heating
the swimming pool and natural gas. Of
course, water is recycled and used to
water the magnificent gardens. Three
restaurants, one gastronomic, “Le Gourmet”, the second traditional, “Le Bistrot
& son Jardin dans les Vignes” and the
©La Coquillade
third italian ‘Ristorante’ await visitors in
a setting that has been producing wine since the 18th century. The estate was built with noble material in full respect of
the environment. Thus, the two-thirds of the cellar, named Aureto, is underground, in harmony with its surroundings,
naturally blending in with the landscape. It uses a gravel filter system and uses clean energy. La Coquillade delights
those who appreciate discreet harmonious luxury, for its direct - respectful - ties with the environment and local vinicultural traditions. The Domaine has further committed itself to an environmentally friendly approach by taking measures such as only using certified organic products and low energy bulbs. Its investments and actions for the protection
of the environment enabled it to obtain the EU Ecolabel in 2012.
In 2015, after one-and-a-half years of hard work, the hotel is doubling its capacity – no less than 63 rooms and suites in
total – and is adding a 1500m² spa. Among its amenities, an indoor pool, 9 treatment rooms (including hydrotherapy),
hammam, sauna with a view, ankle-foot spa, hair-spa (Furterer), Kneipp bath, sensory experience, fitness room and
herbal tea bar. Covering 400 m², 4 modular seminar rooms, all with the benefit of natural light, can accommodate all
types of corporate events and weddings. And since cycling holds a special place here, the hotel –which is the official
BMC outlet and test centre in Provence, offers bike rentals, solo or with a guide.
Re-opening 1st April 2015.
Cave Aureto -Damaine La Coquillade- 84400 Gargas
T. 33 (0)4 90 74 71 71 - [email protected] - www.lacoquillade.fr - www.aureto.fr
Seite | 33
‘Eco-Logis’- sustainable accommodation
“ C l e f Ve r t e ” c a m p s i t e s , c h a m b r e s d ’ h ô t e s a n d h o t e l s , a d o o r o p e n o n t h e n a t u ra l w o r l d
“Clef Verte” (green key) is an environmental management label for tourist accommodation
granted since 1998 by the Foundation for Environmental Education. This label is awarded to
campsites, hotels, gîtes and chambres d’hôtes for their dynamism in environmental terms
through their choice of energy, materials, hospitality and commitment towards Nature. In
the Vaucluse, there are now quite a few of them:
Camping Domaine naturiste
de Bélézy (4*)
84410 Bédoin
T. 33 (0)4 90 65 60 18
www.belezy.com
Camping du Théâtre Romain (4*)
84110 Vaison la Romaine
T. 33 (0)4 90 28 78 66
www.camping-theatre.com
Camping Airotel-La Sorguette (3*)
T. 33 (0)4 90 38 05 71
www.camping-sorguette.com
Camping Le Luberon (3*)
84400 Apt
T. 33 (0)4 90 04 85 40
www.campingleluberon.com
Camping La Coutelière (3*)
84800 Lagnes-Fontaine de Vaucluse
T. 33 (0)4 90 20 33 97
www.camping-la-couteliere.com
Camping La Pinède en Provence (2*)
84430 Mondragon
T. 33 (0)4 90 40 82 98
www.camping-pinede-provence.com
Camping des Sources (2*)
84220 Gordes
T. 33 (0)4 90 72 12 48
www.campingdessources.com
Camping Clef Verte Le Brégoux (2*)
84810 Aubignan
T. 33 (0)4 90 62 62 50
www.camping-lebregoux.fr
Chambre d’hôtes Maison Trévier (4
Clévacances)
84200 Carpentras
T. 33 (0)4 90 51 99 98
www.maison-trevier.com
Chambre d’hôtes Couleur Lavande
84 250 Le Thor
T.33 (0) )6 30 00 62 04
www.couleurlavande.com
Hôtel Park Inn (3*)
84100 Orange
T. 33 (0)4 90 32 24 10
www.parkinn.fr/hotel-orange
Hôtel Le Mas des Grès (3*)
84890 Lagnes
T. 33 (0)4 90 20 32 85
www.masdesgres.com
©Alain Hocquel
Seite | 34
B e l a m b ra C l u b
The Domaine Mousquety in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue has been part of the Belambra VVF group since 2007. They created
comfort and living spaces for a more environment respecting way of life. On more than 22 ha surrounded by trees and
crossed by the river Sorgue, this “Nouvelle Generation” club has been modernised with accommodation and relaxing
spaces using natural light and warm colours. The landscape has been particularly taken care of and green areas were
newly arranged. The whole Domaine de Mousquety, from the magnificent 19th Century castle to the hamlets of maisonettes, has adopted sustainable tourism.
Club Belambra «Domaine de Mousquety»
T. 33 (0)4 90 38 70 00 – www.belambra.co.uk
L e M a s d e s G r è s , t h e 1 s t “ H ô t e l a u N a t u r e l ” i n t h e L u b e r o n R e g i o n a l N a t u ra l Pa r k
Reserved for hotels located in Regional Natural
Parks, this label is granted to establishments that
are committed and contribute voluntarily through
their activity to developing sustainable development with reference to the French Regional Natural Parks Charter.
Hôtel Mas des Grès *** 84800 Lagnes
T. 33 (0)4 90 20 32 85 www.masdesgres.com
©Le Mas des Grès
F e r m e Te r r e - B i o - P r o v e n c e
Sharing their farming skills in a friendly atmosphere, such is the noble ambition of Evelyne and Richard Arbaud. Settled
in Ferme de Lapalud in the Upper Vaucluse since 1989 and having adopted organic farming since 1995, the couple
converted the large farm building into four spacious chambres d’hôtes, where stone masonry reigns supreme. A broad
swimming pool makes the stay even more pleasant. The 17-hectare farm includes orchards, vegetables and a few animals. Organic products are directly available in a shop: honey, wine, fruit juice, jam and stewed fruits come straight
from “Le fruitier des Frémigières,” the establishment’s transformation workshop. Nothing could be better for a tasteful
(and tasty) first-class stay.
La Ferme Terre-Bio-Provence (Gîtes de France)
Les Frémigières - 84420 Lapalud
T. 33 (0)4 90 40 24 98 www.ferme-terrebioprovence.com - [email protected]
Seite | 35
“ E s p a c e N o m a d e ” a t L’ I s l e - s u r- l a - S o r g u e
L’Airotel La Sorguette is a campsite (***) in a splendid natural area along the river, just a stone’s throw
from the village of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. It has opened
an “Espace Nomade”, with tepees, yurts and tent
lodges, at one end of this vast 5ha wooded estate.
• 3 Mongolian yurts (27m² to 33m²) equipped with
traditional Mongolian furniture
• 1 furnished tepee (25m²)
• 2 tent lodges (20m² + 10m² terrace), with fitted
kitchen
• 1 Carré d’ailleurs, born from the association of 3
naturals products:
wood, glass and cotton, an elegant and unusual
living space that offers comfort
• 2 6m²-pods, equipped for 2 to 3 people; two natural huts for 100% eco-friendly holidays. The Pod is a simple concept based on a
cosy and original wooden hut.
• 2 common fitted kitchens with barbecue and equipment available for the yurts and tepees
© CINTAS-FLORES Régis
The campsite bathroom facilities are obviously freely accessible. Wooden picnic tables, solar lamps and hammocks
complete the facilities to provide well-being and comfort to Nature lovers.
Already granted the labels “Clef verte” (for campsites that respect the environment) and “Camping Qualité” (Plan
Qualité France), the creator of an “ecological campers’ charter,” this campsite is pursuing its task of raising awareness
to environmental issues.
Airotel La Sorguette*** à L’Isle sur la Sorgue
T. 33 (0)4 90 38 05 71
www.camping-sorguette.com - [email protected]
T h e t r e e h o u s e o f Pa v i l l o n Ve r t
The stuff of dreams, the tree house harks back to the imaginary world of childhood, escape, a natural cocoon, a nest. In a world where the desire to get away from daily stress
converges with the nostalgia of children’s dreams, “La Cabana” (cabin in the Langue d’Oc)
du Pavillon Vert makes a child’s dream come true, that of living in a tree, to watch, read,
listen to music, to feel good, alone or with someone else, as if in a state of weightlessness.
Centuries-old trees structure the space around La Cabana, a charming cottage with luxury
appointments in a 25m² suite with a spacious terrace, a double room, a vast well-lit bathroom and a charming kitchenette with supplies provided by a basket on a pulley. The
decoration, intentionally sober so as not to interfere with the view over the landscape,
creates a special ambiance, on the basis of Nature’s code, with tones of raw silk, string and
white. 132 to 152 €/2 people.
©Pavillon Vert
Le Pavillon Vert (3 épis) à Vedène (5 km Avignon)
T. 33 (0)6 11 49 49 19 - www.lepavillonvert.com
Seite | 36
L a C a b a n e d e Va l v e r t
World-famous builder of tree houses Alain Laurens surpassed himself with La Maison Valvert in Bonnieux where he
designed one of his latest works: “La Cabane de Valvert”. Perched 4 metres above the ground around 4 pine trees, this
luxurious room for two is air-conditioned and equipped with a shower room with washbasin, toilet and dressing room.
It offers its guests a unique form of escapism and the ultimate Nature experience thanks to large windows and a private
10m² terrace with a view over the Luberon Mountains.
Maison Valvert à Bonnieux
T. 33 (0)6 72 22 37 89
www.maisonvalvert.com
L e s C a b a n e s d u Pe t i t L u b e r o n
A real nest!
©Bastide du Bois Bréant
In this former 2-hectare truffière (truffle field), now a wooded
park with many different trees, one enjoys spying on the local
birds and squirrels.
The new tree house has found its place between two white
oaks. Its terrace facing the Petit Luberon is both an observatory and a den. According to the hour and mood, you can have
breakfast, bask in the sun, daydream or take a nap while, in the
evening, you rediscover the stars. No electricity here; you can
take advantage of this to live with the Sun. Dynamo lamps serve
as lanterns after nightfall. Insider, a comfy bed (160x200cm),
patinated antique furniture, an old-fashioned area for washing
behind a screen (a bathroom is available a few dozen metres
away in the park) and a closed separate dry toilet. A genuine
return to Nature
Bastide du Bois Bréant - 84660 MAUBEC
T.33(0)4 90 05 86 78
http://boisbreant.canalblog.com – [email protected]
T h e Ro u l o t t e d e Tr é v o u s e g i p s y c a ra v a n
Very comfortable indeed, Le Roulotte de Trévouse is a gipsy caravan in a wooded 1-hectare park along a stream. Designed to accommodate 4 to 5 people, it features a shower room and a fully fitted kitchenette.
For a poetic immobile one-night journey, swimming-pool available on the site.
La Roulotte de Trévouse
3268, route de Trévouse – 84320 Entraigues-sur-Sorgue
T. 33 (0)4 86 19 84 08 - (0)6 25 91 60 13
[email protected] – www.gites-de-france-vaucluse.com
Seite | 37
Stay on board a barge in Avignon
Follow the gangway to take a barge for a stationary journey in a chambre d’hôtes.
Le Hasard is a floating maison d’hôtes, rocked by the gentle wash of passing boats
on the Rhône and moored 2 kilometres from the historic centre of Avignon, on
Barthelasse island, just a few metres from the famous Avignon bridge. It an ideal
holiday venue for those in search of calm, a change of scene and originality, just
a stone’s throw from the Popes’ city. The captain offers his guests his own vast
marble-and-wood bedroom (22m²). It is fully equipped: jet shower, steam bath,
separate toilet, hairdryer, bathrobes, kettle, TV with radio and DVD player, mi©Peniche Le Hasard
ni-refrigerator and free Wi-Fi.To enjoy the outdoors and home-made breakfast in a wonderful setting, there is a large
terrace with arbour and garden furniture.
Péniche Le Hasard - Chambre d’hôtes Clévacances «insolite»
1850 chemin des Canotiers - Ile de la Barthelasse à Avignon
T. 33 (0)6 11 62 02 73 - www.peniche-le-hasard.fr
L e s Tu i l e s B l e u e s , t h e “g r e e n ” g î t e o f S a n n e s
Still in the Luberon Regional Natural Park, this charming gîte will delight those who love peace and quiet and respect
ecological values. The interest of this house, renovated in 2007 and able to accommodate four people, lies in that it is in
the heart of an organic farm. This offers a chance, during the stay, to talk with the owners about this form of agriculture
and discover, beyond the joys of the swimming pool (8.5m x 4m), the appeal and prospects for a mode of production
respectful of the soil and the nutritional quality of crops.
Domaine Les Tuiles Bleues – 84240 Sannes
T. 33 (0)4 90 09 81 02 - www.lestuilesbleues.fr – [email protected]
B i o c l i m a t i c g î t e s i n Ro u s s i l l o n
In a bioclimatic house in Roussillon, two gîtes designed to accommodate
people with a motor and/or visual disabilities await you in the shade of centuries-old oak trees. Solar panels integrated in the façade supply hot water
and floor heating. Selective sorting is practised here with compost for plant
waste. A wood-pellet stove adds warmth to winter evenings. For guests’ wellbeing, these gîtes have no microwave ovens or Wi-Fi. A wooden terrace outside opens onto the organic garden with species resistant to drought and cold
and a broad swimming pool.
©Artemis en Provence
SUTTON Suzanne (2 clévacances)- Quartier Pierroux - 84220 Roussillon
T. 33(0)4 32 52 02 94 / 33 (0)6 85 23 27 53 www.artemisenprovence.com
Seite | 38
G î t e s Pa n d a , w h e n a c c o m m o d a t i o n a n d e n v i r o n m e n t g o h a n d i n h a n d
“Gîtes Panda” is a label awarded by Gîtes de France to owners in the territory of National Parks and
Regional Natural Parks who agree to respect the remarkable riches on their estate by working for
their conservation. This commitment is specified in a convention signed between the Park and the
WWF. Owners agree to do their utmost to inform guests of possible outings and observation of fauna in the surrounding area. In the Vaucluse, seven gîtes have the “Panda” label: seven excellent opportunities to sleep
in Nature’s arms!
Gîtes de France Vaucluse
BP 164 - 84004 Avignon Cedex 1
T. 33 (0)4 90 85 45 00 www.gites-de-france-vaucluse.com
Les Hauts de Véroncle (2 épis)
84220 Murs
T. 33 (0)4 90 72 60 91
http://hauts.de.veroncle.free.fr
Two rooms and a suite in a stone house in the heart of the wooded countryside, located at
the entrance to the wilderness of the Gorges de Véroncle near Gordes
La Grande Bastide (2 épis)
84530 Villelaure
T. 33 (0)6 98 93 40 73
Two gîtes in a renovated 18th-century building in an active organic farm
Gîte Les Douces (2 épis)
84750 Viens
T. 33 (0)4 90 75 21 98
[email protected] - http://www.lesdouces.com
Near the lovely village of Viens in the northern Luberon, two gîtes in an old 18th-century “mas”, in a 28ha park across
from the Luberon
Gîte de Caramone (2 épis)
84160 Cucuron
T. 33 (0)4 90 77 24 83 –M. +33 (0)6 86 66 89 06
[email protected]
A gîte in an old three-century-old family farm covering more than 100 hectares, with a superb panorama and a protected natural environment
Chambre d’hôtes La Tuilière (3 épis)
84160 Cadenet
T. 33 (0)4 90 68 24 45
www.latuiliere.com
An 18th-century “Bastide” surrounded by 12 hectares vineyards with a swimming pool, park,
orchards, ponds... Five chambres d’hôtes open year round
Chambres d’hôtes Poterie de Pierroux (2 épis)
84220 Roussillon
T. 33 (0)4 90 05 68 81
www.pierroux.fr
Chambres d’hôtes in a pristine site where the owners host art and pottery-making classes
Chambres d’hôtes Le Jas de Monsieur (3 épis)
84240 Grambois
T. 33 (0)4 90 07 55 17
www.lejasdemonsieur.com - [email protected]
A 18th century Bastide, located on an agricultural and forest 130-hectares property
Seite | 39
Green diary
Fine specimens – 18 & 19 April 2015
In Sérignan-du-Comtat, the entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre has inspired vocations!
Thus, the “Plants Rares & Jardins Naturels” Association organises a flagship event every
year at Easter with an exhibition of poorly known plants and flowers, witnesses to the
biodiversity from our land. It has met with great success with over 10,000 visitors each
year! From September to June, the Association also organises guided tours of gardens,
nurseries and parks. This is a chance to acquire solid information on flowers and develop one’s green thumb...
Association Plantes rares et jardins naturels.
T.33 (0)6 30 24 45 31 www.plantes-rares.com – [email protected]
©Etienne Hollebeq
N a t u ra v i g n o n 2 0 t h E c o - O R G A N I C F E S T I VA L - 9 & 1 0 M a y 2 0 1 5
This market for organic products, arts and crafts features 200 to 250 stands (organic producers, natural local and fair
trade crafts, health and well-being, associations, healthy homes, energy savings, renewable energies...). Dozens of
workshops and lectures
Domaine de la Souvine -84400 Montfavet-Avignon
A.V.E.N.I.R. 84 - T. 33 (0)6 76 28 24 57 – 33 (0)9 54 18 24 57
www.avenir84.org – [email protected]
Rencontres Ecocitoyennes de Mérindol – June 2015 (dates to be confirmed)
Eco-settlement, energy and raw materials savings, fair trade, agriculture and organic gardens….the 16th encounter
dedicated to the daily ecologic citizenship.
T. +33 (0)4 90 72 38 96
www.rencontres-ecocitoyennes.org – [email protected]
Fête de la Biodiversité (Biodiversity Festival) – Sarrians – 1 & 2 August 2015
Red tomatoes? Naturally. But heart-shaped ones. Black and even white ones as well as one hundred varieties of mint
each with a different taste, aspect and fragrance, for use in herbal teas or malabar sweets. This is much more than a
local fête, the aim of this event is to promote and support the biodiversity of fruit and vegetable varieties that we have
gradually excluded from our kitchen gardens.
This is a festival of tastes from the past for real pleasures today.
Contact: Domaine de l’Oiselet - Mme Rose Combe T. 33 (0)4 90 65 57 57 - www.oiselet.com
J a r d i n d ’A u t o m n e – C h â t e a u n e u f d e G a d a g n e – 4 O c t o b e r 2 0 1 5
The event is first and foremost a forum of exchanges on local and garden biodiversity. All day long there are conferences, activities, itineraries and the now famous Pimprenelles plants swap.
Les Pimprenelles – T. 33 (0)4 13 39 81 86 – www.les-pimprenelles.com
Christophe Casacoli, Président T. +33 (0)6 81 55 64 60
Yo u r p r e s s c o n t a c t s
Valérie BISET
Head of Press and Communications
[email protected]
T. +33(0)4 90 80 47 06
Daniela DAMIANI
National and International Press
[email protected]
T. +33(0)4 90 80 47 07
Valérie GILLET
International Press
[email protected]
T. +33(0)4 90 80 47 08
Teresa STORM
International Press
[email protected]
T. +33(0)4 90 80 47 04
http://presse.provenceguide.com

Eco Holidays in Vaucluse

Transcription

Documents pareils

Contemporary house of 240 m² Ref : V1510 1 160 000€

Hamlet house of 160 m² with a garden Ref : V1188

Charming villa (4 bedrooms) with large of garden

Le Clos des Cigales in ROUSSILLON 84220

VILLAGE HOUSE WITH VIEW, GUEST HOUSE

Brief-Template SARL La Coquillade, Garges

Typical Bastide with preserved charm and authenticity. Ref : V1647

VIAGER (anuity) : Beautiful 4 bedroom village

Guidlines and rules of canoeing