Vaucluse

Vaucluse ! 

Your bed and breakfast and its swimming pool are situated at the heart of Vaucluse. It is here that the heart of Provence, in bright region of Vaucluse, small end of the southeast of France of an incomparable wealth and a variety beats:
The department of Vaucluse is a part of the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. He is bordering departments of the Gard on the West, Ardèche in the northwest, the Drôme in the North, the Alpes de Haute-Provence in the East, the Var (on some hundred meters hardly) and of Bouches-du-Rhône in the South.
The prefecture of Vaucluse, Avignon, is nicknamed Avignon because it welcomed the papacy from 1309 till 1423.
Its old medieval center and its famous bridge are classified on the UNESCO world heritage list.
The city from Avignon is also well known for its important drama festival which takes place there every year since more than 50 years.
There are also multiple vestiges of the Roman Empire as well as the castles of the XVth and XVIth centuries.
In summer, Lubéron attracts numerous vacationers in search of strong sensations and in search of outdoor extreme sports.
The history of the territory of the department of Vaucluse is former with numerous tracks of prehistoric activities.
Before Julius Caesar's arrival, the territory was occupied by several tribes celto-ligures. With the Roman activity of the territory, numerous monuments are created.
Theaters, as the Ancient theater of Orange, roads and bridges as the bridge Julien, etc.

Do not either miss to visit the Angladon-Dubrujeau museum, endowed with a very beautiful collection of paints, he welcomes Cézanne's works, Van Gogh, Sisley, Picasso, Modigliani, Degas ...
Outside Avignon, you can visit the city of Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Orange is well known for its Roman vestiges in excellent state of preservation (Arc de Triomphe, Ancient theater).

As for Châteauneuf-du-Pape, we know especially its wine of international fame, but the city in itself is worth seeing.
To see also: Isle on Sorgue, and village of Roussillon celebrates for its cliffs of ochre which surround him.

Besides the productions of country in fruits and quality vegetables, Vaucluse is also earth of vineyards. The oenotourisme becomes moreover more and more popular there.

The leisure tourism in the Vaucluse is quite rich and substantial. The destination offers good plans and different ideas for entertaining.
The activities around hiking, horseback riding, cycling and mountain biking are the delight of holidaymakers. Visiting famous parks and gardens is also a way to make your stay in the Vaucluse pleasant.
The Vaucluse is full of museums of great diversity. Telling their own history, these museums are installed on both sides of the Vaucluse.
Among them are the Bakery Museum, Theo Deslans Archaeological Museum, History Museum 39-45 or the Call for Freedom.
There are also museums of lavender and old tools, the Orange Museum and the Santon Museum.
The most important festival in the Vaucluse is the Avignon Theatre Festival, the most important event of its kind in France.
Created by Jean Vilar in 1947, the festival is one of the oldest and most famous theatre festivals in the world. During 3 weeks in July, he presents what is best done in the way of theatrical creation.
The performances take place all around the old city of Avignon and in particular in the Court of Honour of the Palace of the Popes.

Watch out! During the theatre festival in July there are many people, it is necessary to book in advance your guest room and its pool!

Gastronomy in Vaucluse is an art.

Like other Provencal regions, the city prefers fresh, high-quality products from the region in its culinary preparations. The restaurants, bistros and local inns offer dishes that reveal a typical local flavour from the know-how of the country.
The good gastronomic addresses abound in the region and do not hesitate to consult us for any addresses whatsoever!
The main culinary specialities of Vaucluse are the Provençal daube, the tomatoes in the Provençal style, the tapenade, the fougasse, the candied fruits of Apt, the lamb of Sisteron, etc.