Cycling
Our villa is a unique location to spend your cycling holiday in the South.
Starting from Chavon, you can warm up by cycling to Sault first. Once in Sault, the Mont Ventoux can be climbed from there. If you prefer to keep it a bit flatter, this is also possible. For various cycling routes, you can visit the website of Provence Guide: www.provenceguide.co.uk.
You can rent bikes in Sault at Albion Cycles: right next to the Intermarché (Route de Saint Trinit). www.albioncycles.com/en
The Mont Ventoux
This is for the trained sportsmen. The mountain is located in the department of Vaucluse, about twenty kilometres (12,4 miles) northeast of Carpentras. This peak in the Massif des Cèdres is the only one of this height (almost 2.000 metres – 1,2 miles) in the Provence and is also called the Giant of the Provence. The mountain is known because its ascent has repeatedly been included in some famous cycling competitions, such as the Tour de France, due to its difficulty and the bare “moon landscape”.
WAVE ISLAND
Huge water park – 800 Allée de Beaulieu in Monteux.
There's also a relatively new theme park right next to it: Parc Spirou Provence.
Toulourenc
A refreshing trip is a walk in the Toulourenc riverbed.
Going down the Sorgues with Kayak Vert
Refreshing ride down the river of the Sorgue over a distance of 8km (5mi).
You start at the aqueduct in Fontaine de Vaucluse and go up to l'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.
Heading down the river is not difficult and is suitable for beginners, families and groups. (We tried it ourselves and it’s a great experience).
Kayak Vert, Fontaine de Vaucluse
Tel.: +33 4 90 20 35 44
The Colorado Provençal - Rustrel
The village of Rustrel is situated against the Plateau d’Albion in the Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon. Here you can visit the famous old ochre quarries or ochre mines “Le Colorado Provençal”.
You can go for a lovely walk and enjoy the beautiful colour palette with countless shades of orange, flaming red, yellow and purple.
The ochre colours the Luberon.
Tel.: +33 4 90 04 96 07 – +33 6 81 86 82 20
ADEP – Logis neuf – 8440 Rustrel
Paragliding
« Baronnies-Parpente-Lou Ventoun » – Vincent PERLBARG
Tel.: +33 6 78 08 56 02 – info@baronnies-parapente.com
Climbing
Rocher des Abeilles, 84400 Apt
At Le Rocher des Abeilles and Le Pont Saint-Julien.
Sailing, kayaking, pedalos, etc.
The lake of Sainte-Croix (Lac de Sainte-Croix) is a reservoir in France, located on the border of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Var departments. Canoes, kayaks, pedalos and motorboats are available for hire near the entrance to the Gorges.
Lac d’Esparron: all kinds of water sports, walking and cycling in the beautiful nature.
Golfing
Golf du Luberon: Route Manosque direction Apt Pierrevert with 18 holes.
In Niozelles there is a new golf course “Domaine Ribiera” with 9 holes.
Ventoux Aventure in Mormoiron
Climbing and scrambling among the trees, for young and old. A separate climing area has been set up especially for the youngest.
The adventure park is situated next to the “Plan d’eau”, a natural lake with a beach. There is also a cheap restaurant.
Spa in Montbrun-les-Bains
Montbrun-les-Bains is well known for its Val Vital spa, the Station de L’air Pur et Thermal. The complex is also open for aqua-jogging in the swimming pool, hammam, sauna and jacuzzi.
Thermes de Montbrun-les-Bains, Route de Ferrassières, 26570 Montbrun-les-Bains
Tel.: +33 4 75 28 80 75
Candy museum Haribo
Here you can learn all about the history and production of the Haribo sweets. You can even taste sweets and there is a smell laboratory for the little ones.
La Musée du Bonbon, Pont des Charrettes, 307000 UZE
Tel.: +33 4 66 22 74 39
