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Press kit - 2015

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Eco Holidays in Vaucluse

In th e Vauc luse , h ea l thy r espons ib l e ho l idays

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.

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VAUCLUSE TOURISM – Eco Holidays in Vaucluse - press kit 2015 - www.provenceguide.comPress contact: Valérie Biset - T. +33 (0)4 90 80 47 06 - [email protected] – press website : http://presse.provenceguide.com

Contents

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M a p a n d a c c e s s04

06 W h at ’s n e w i n 2 0 1 5

07 Te r r i to r i e s w i t h a co m m i t m e nt

09 « Re 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

24 H e a l t hy e at i n g a n d d r i n k i n g

18 M o v i n g a b o u t - e t h i ca l l y

33 Eco - L o g i s : s u sta i n a b l e a c co m o d at i o n

39 G re e n d i a r y

To respect the environment, this press file, when you receive it from the Comité Départemental du Tourism de Vaucluse, is printed on recycled paper.

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Map and access


MarkersRegion: Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur3,567km² - 558 861 inhabitants - 151 communes5 tourist territories: Avignon, Luberon, Mont Ventoux, Pays des Sorgues, Upper Vaucluse

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Map and access


A c c e s s

By ca rAvignon is:50 min from Aix-in-Provence /1 hr from Marseille 30 min from Arles / 2 hrs from Lyon / 2hrs30 from NiceAv i g n o n C o a c h S tat i o n ( P E M ) , 5 ave 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 ro m 7 a m to 7 . 3 0 p m f ro m M o n d ay to S at u rd ay ( exc l . b a n k h o l i d ays ) .

By t ra i n6mn- 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 minutesRoissy Charles de Gaulle by TGV (high-speed train)Lille - Rennes - StrasbourgNice - 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 a i rDirect 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.frorthrough the airports of Marseille (1 hr away) and Nîmes (45 min.)

What’s new in 2015

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T h e Va u c l u s e l o n g d i s ta n c e M o u nta i n b i ke Tra i l

Experienced riders only! This new, highly tech-nical 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 Lu-beron 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 Vau-cluse. The landscapes are not only breath-ta-kingly 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, al-though seasoned riders can get it done in three. It was designed to reveal the landscape, as a technical challenge which nevertheless af-fords tip-top safety. See the Vtopo Guides «Grande Traversée du Vaucluse» & «Vaucluse».

Details of the ten legs on: www.provenceguide.com

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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, fi-shing, 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 deve-lopment with water consumption in particular 80% less than that of a classic water park.

Communauté de Communes des Sorgues du [email protected] - http://bit.ly/

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Territories with a commitment

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5 3 % o f t h e Va u c l u s e i s l i s te d a p ro te c te d n at u ra l l a n d

T h e L u b e ro n Re g i o n a l N at 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 al-titude contribute to the wealth and variety of the natural environments in the Luberon and its excep-tional 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 terri-tory’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 environ-ment. These excursions are free of charge but participants need to register at “La Maison du Parc” – [email protected] also proposes “Luberon Rendez-vous Nature” from April to October, a selection of guided tours and outdoor sports.

Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon60, place Jean Jaurès. BP 122, 84404 Apt Cedex

T. 33(0)4 90 04 42 00 www.parcduluberon.fr

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M o nt Ve nto u x , a U N ES CO B i o s p h e re Re s e r ve

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 inte-rest 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 Ventoux830 Avenue du Mont Ventoux

84200 Carpentras T.33 (0)4 90 63 22 74 – [email protected] - http://smaemv.fr

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«Responsible» outings in the Vaucluse

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T h e C o n s e r vato r y o f O c h re a n d C o l o u rs

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 Ameri-can West. The better to understand the industrial adventure of the area around Apt, the “Conservatoire des Ocres et Pigments Appli-qués 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 RoussillonT. /Fax 33(0)4 90 05 66 69 – www.okhra.com

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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 neu-tralize 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]

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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 preser-ved 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 Me-mories», 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.

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 scree-nings 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 Ven-toux 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 62www.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

C e nte n a r y o f t h e d e at h o f J e a n H e n r i Fa b re

Henri Fabre© Museum National d’Histoire Naturelle

… a n d h i s t ra i l o n t h e M o nt Ve nto 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 infor-mation 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-SereinT. 33 (0)4 90 63 42 02 – www.stationdumontserein.com


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A p l a c e d e d i cate d to a b e tte r u n d e rsta n d i n g o f t h e e nv i ro n m e nt

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 win-ner 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 collec-tions and a clear varied discourse for several levels of interpretation.It offers: - a 30m² area to learn about the famous naturalist Jean-Henri Fabre:

- three theme areas dedicated mainly to insects and plants: In parallel, two 4m² areas dedi-cated 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 magni-fiers, microscopes and computers to enable children and adults to observe Nature and better understand Nature. Lec-tures and documentary films will be shown year round in Espace Imago.

The semi-subterranean building respects HQE (High Quality Environmental) standards: omnipre-sence of wood, brick walls, insulation with plant materials (hemp), green roof... Energy expendi-ture is controlled, with a boiler room using wood chips, the adoption of hyperventilationat night rather than air-conditioning. Recycling of rainwater for watering and phytofiltration of was-tewater 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

Naturoptère, chemin du grès - 84830 Sérignan du ComtatPress contact: Patricia Hurtado

T.33(0)4 90 30 33 20 [email protected] - www.naturoptere.fr

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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 peace-fully 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 Lamas685, chemin de Choudeirolles – 84330 Le Barroux

T. 33 (0)4 90 65 25 46 – www.leslamasdubarroux.com

O n t h e t ra i l o f e co - l a n d - c l e a r i n g l l a m a s . . .

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Le Carbet Amazonien’ is an 1150-m² farm that raises tropical and Palaearctic butterflies. With their colour-ful 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 spe-cies of these amazing lepidopterans and understands their reproduction completely. At the hatchery, visi-tors 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 li-berty in their huge aviary. The visitors’ route follows 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 Amazonien2033 Route de Pernes les Fontaines - D 938 - 84740 Velleron

T.+33(0)9 71 57 79 87 - [email protected] - www.lecarbetamazonien.fr

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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 ve-getables.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 varie-ties 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

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Producers and distillers of lavender and other aroma-tic 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’PlantesRégine et Guillaume Liardet,

La Parente - Route du Mont Ventoux - 84390 SaultT. 33(0)4 90 64 14 73 / 33(0)6 08 95 20 28

[email protected]

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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 produ-cers 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.

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 – SaultT. 33(0)4 90 64 00 24 - www.la-ferme-aux-lavendes.com

C o n s e r vato r y ga rd e n o f l ave n d e r

A ro m a ’ P l a nte s

We l l - b e i n g p ro d u c e rs a n d d i s t i l l e rs .

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 AgnelsRoute de Buoux – 84400 Apt

T.33(0)4 90 04 77 [email protected] – www.lesagnels.com

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In the heart of a 25ha estate in the Luberon Regional Natural Park, La Ferme de Gerbaud is specialised in the produc-tion 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 MartyCampagne Gerbaud – 84160 Lourmarin

T. 33(0)4 90 68 11 83 – www.plantes-aromatiques-provence.comLa Ferme aux Lavandes – Sault

T. 33(0)4 90 64 00 24

L a Fe r m e d e G e r b a u d

C h âte a u d u B o i s & M u s é e d e l a L ava n d e

Located in the heart of Provence, in the Monts du Vau-cluse, 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 har-vesting 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, En-glsh, 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]

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Man or woman, we all tend to use natural products more and more to take better care of ourselves and of our envi-ronment. 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 EntrechauxT. 33 (0)4 90 36 22 03

[email protected] - http://www.huiles-et-sens.com

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P ra c t i ca l A ro m at h e ra p y Wo r ks h o p s

In Mormoiron, at the foot of Mont Ventoux, the «Eveil Nature» Aromathe-rapy Training Centre and the Algovital Laboratory, which specialise in manu-facturing 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 ks h o p

You will learn how to make a face cream based on natural and organic ingre-dients. Virgin rose hip seed oil from Chile, argan oil, rose water and essen-tial oils. You will leave with the two products you have chosen to make.

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 nt m e nt wo r ks 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 ks 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 per-fume 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 reflexo-logy. 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 MormoironT. 33 (0)6 20 82 19 60

www.eveilnature.net – [email protected]

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Moving about - ethically

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Trave l l ing on your b icyc le , a gent le t ransport for the whole fami ly

1550 km of s ignposted cyc le paths and 242 profess ionals ‘Accuei l Vé lo (Cyc l i sts Welcome) ’

Hills and plains, small country roads and cycle paths, landscapes, heritage and exceptional sites (Dentelles de Mont-mirail, 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 disco-veries.

No fewer than 38 routes are offered throughout the region. Managed by local networks, over 242 professionals (hotels, B&Bs, camp-sites, wine estates, restaurants, bike hire companies, etc.) belonging to the “Accueil vélo” (“Welcome Cyclists”) charter line the routes and offer spe-cialist services for cycle tourists.

www.provence-cycling.com

©Alain Hocquel

S p r i n g 2 0 1 2 s a w t h e e sta b l i s h m e nt o f t h e co m p a ny S U N - E- B I K E i n L u b e ro n .

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 wit-hout 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-BikeAvenue Clovis Hugues – 84480 Bonnieux

T. +33(0)4 9074 09 96 - [email protected] - www.location-velo-provence.com

S u n e B i ke : 2 0 0 e l e c t r i c b i c yc l e s to c yc l e a ro u n d t h e L u b e ro n


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The closing down of railway stations can have a posi-tive 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 Ca-lavon 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!

Vé l o ro u te , t h e C a l avo n ’s g re e n t ra i l

©Alain Hocquel

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 re-sources 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 sign-posted) 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 Luberon203, rue Oscar Roulet – 84440 Robion

T. 33(0)4 9076 48 05 - www.veloloisirluberon.com – [email protected]

C yc l i n g a ro u n d t h e L u b e ro n , a n e t wo r k i n t h e Pa r k

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 re-concile 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!

Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon60, place Jean Jaurés – BP 122 – 84400 Apt

T. 33(0)4 90 04 42 00 – www.parcduluberon.fr

‘ L a L u b e ro n Att i t u d e ” - to ta l re s p e c t !


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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 equip-ment and keeping livestock, and aiguiers, vaulted rock-cut cisterns to collect rainwater. These ingenious, truly ecologi-cal 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 AptT. 33(0)4 90 75 43 12

Topo-guide on sale. Circuit n° 2: les Aiguiers Grognards – www.arps-rando.fr

O n fo o t , o n t h e A i g u i e rs G ro g n a rd s t ra i l

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 Bon-nieux. 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 BonnieuxT. 33(0)4 90 75 91 90 - [email protected] – www.tourisme-en-luberon.com

A n o u t i n g u n d e r c e nt u r y- o l d c e d

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 un-derstand the close ties that have always associated the vine with this land of Provence: the “sentier vi-ticole d’Oppède” in the Luberon, a 5km marked trail to learn about the soils, grape varieties and wine-ma-king techniques, and the “sentier viticole de Cucu-ron”, 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.

“ S e nt i e rs v i t i co l e s ”, e d u cat i o n a l N at u re to u rs i n t h e v i n e ya rd s

RasteauInfo T. 33 (0)4 90 46 15 48www.rasteau.com

Vacqueyras Info T. 33 (0)4 90 65 89 00www.vacqueyras.tm/parcours-vigne-rons

CairanneInfo T. 33 (0)4 90 30 84 71 www.vignerons-cairanne.com

Oppède-le-Vieux Contact : Mme. PiardT. 33 (0)4 90 76 70 27www.opede.fr

Châteauneuf du PapeInfo T. 33 (0)4 90 83 71 08www.pays-provence.fr

Sentier vigneron de CucuronInfo T.33 (0)4 90 77 28 37www.cucuron-luberon.com

Enclave des PapesInfo T. 33(0)4 90 35 04 71 www.valreas.fr

©Alain Hocquel


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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 ParapenteT. 33 (0)4 90 04 96 53 / 33 (0)6 12 20 39 26

[email protected] - www.colorado-aventures.com/lesactivites.php

Pa ra g l i d i n g . . . l i ke a b i rd

©Rustr’aile Parapente

Flying over the Vaucluse in a balloon... an idea that is 100% sustainable! Apart from the fuel used to propel it, the hot-air 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-TerrePierroux – BP 27 – 84490 Saint Saturnin les Apt

T. 33 (0)6 03 54 10 92 - www.montgolfiere-luberon.com - [email protected]

… a n d a b o ve t h e Ea r t h , i n a h o t- a i r b a l l o o n

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 - ASPARue de l’Eglise - 84390 Saint Christol d’Albion

T. 33 (0)4 90 75 08 33 - www.aspanet.net - [email protected]

“J o u r n e y to t h e c e nt re o f t h e Va u c l u s e ”

An ecological outdoor sport par excellence, rock climbing with or without assistance is a favourite activity in the Vau-cluse, 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

C l i m b i n g , h a n d to h a n d w i t h l i m e sto n e


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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-sur-la-Sorgue wends its way through a calm restful valley.

On the way, discover intense aquatic life: grey he-rons, kingfishers, birds... Ideal for the family to bring out the “noble savage” in you!

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

Ta k i n g i t e a sy a l o n g t h e S o rg u e . . .

©Alain Hocquel

The Durance, deceptive in its docile appearance, flows in part along the border between the Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhône 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 - AFDAT. 33(0)6 86 88 50 76

www.canoe-provence.com

. . . o r t h e D u ra n c e R i ve r

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You will leave on your electric bicycle with an English-spea-king 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 AuzonT.: 33(0)4 90 61 79 47

[email protected]

D i s co ve r t h e v i n e ya rd s o n a n e l e c t r i c b i c yc l e o r a s o l ex m o p e d

©Valérie Biset

Eco l o g i ca l to u rs o f Av i g n o n

“ Vé l o - C i té ” : t h e “ vé l o - tax 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 tt l e s i n t h e c i t y c e nt re ’s b u sy s t re 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 TourismT. 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 sta-tions 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

Healthy eating and drinking!

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With 753 organic farms, the Vaucluse department ranks 1st in the PACA Region for the number of establishments converted to this kind of far-ming.

In the Vaucluse, the Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) for organic far-ming 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 associa-tion aims to encourage local production networks and boost dialogue between consumers and producers. You can download a guide to ‘or-ganic’ Vaucluse, with a list of participating producers, on the website below. It is also available on request.

Agribio Vaucluse15, av Pierre Grand- M.I.N. 5 - 84953 Cavaillon CedexT. 04 32 50 24 56 – F. 04 32 50 24 [email protected] – www.bio-provence.org

©Marc Laurin

Pe t i t É p e a u t re d e H a u te P ro ve 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 as-sociated 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 can-not 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 Geo-graphic Indication), an official label of quality granted in May 2009 by the European Commission.

Syndicat du Petit Epeautre de Haute-Provence [email protected] www.petitepeautre.com – T. +33 (0)4 75 28 51 86

©Alain Hocquel


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“ B l é m e u n i e r d ’A p t ” : t h e re b i r t h o f a t ra d i t i o n a l c ro p

In 1985, technicians from the Luberon Regional Natural Park found “blé meunier d’Apt” seeds thanks to a retired far-mer 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-intole-rance, 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.

Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon60, place Jean Jaurès - BP 122

84404 Apt Cedex T. 33 (0)4 90 04 42 00 www.parcduluberon.fr

A g r i b i o 8 4 , a n o rga n i c n e t wo r k c l o s e r to co n s u m e rs

Agribio 84 gathers the organic producers of the Vaucluse grouped in an association since 1992. With over hundred members, it includes the en-tire range of productions in the region: vegetable and fruit growing, arboriculture, winegrowing, animal breeding, large-scale farming and aro-matic and medicinal plants. The Association has set the goal of favouring short channels and re-launching 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 8415, av Pierre Grand- MIN 584953 Cavaillon CedexT. 33 (0)4 32 50 24 56 – www.bio-provence.org

©Alain Hocquel


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Fa r m e rs ’ M a r ke t s i n t h e L u b e ro n

Pioneers of direct sale from producers to consu-mers, the nine “Marchés Paysans” (Farmers’ Mar-kets) in the Luberon emerged in 1982, from an initiative of the Regional Natural Park. Only local farmers can have stalls and sell their own seaso-nal 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’Ai-gues on Thursday, Cadenet and Pertuis on Satur-day. From Easter to the end of December in Cous-tellet on Sunday.

Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon T. 33 (0)4 90 04 42 00 www.parcduluberon.fr

©Alain Hocquel

Eve n i n g m a r ke t s , fo r a go o d e ve n i n g !

In the vein of farmers’ markets, the “Bienvenue à la Ferme” network and the local farming council (Chambre d’Agricul-ture 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 FermeT. 33 (0)4 90 23 65 39 - www.agriculture84.fr

We l co m e to t h e Fa r m

“Bienvenue à la ferme” (Welcome to the farm) is a registe-red national trademark, managed by the Chambre Dépar-tementale d’Agriculture, indicating farms which are open to the public, and symbolised by a “little flower” that gua-rantees 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-clo-ck 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

©Valérie Gillet


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SOME GOOD ADRESSES

Fe r m e s A u b e rge s

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 te rs 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 approxi-mately 4pm, the “goûters” (snacks) are made essentially with farm products. A guided tour of the farm and its en-vironment 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

Fe r m e s d e d é co u ve r te

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 LourmarinT. 33 (0)4 90 68 11 83 – 33 (0)6 72 76 27 19 - [email protected] – www.plantes-aromatiques-provence.com

Fe r m e Pé d a go g i q u e

These educational farms target essentially children but usually also accepts parents. Its objective is to provide fun edu-cational discovery of farm activities.

“ S u r l e Pa rc ”, a n e d u cat i o n a l fa r m to u n d e rsta n d N at u re

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... Deli-cious!

Ferme Sur le Parc - Venasque - 84570 Malemort-de-ComtatT. 33 (0)4 90 69 93 02 - (0)6 24 39 46 39

[email protected] - www.escapades-en-ventoux.com

©Valérie Gillet


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L’O i s e l e t , o rga n i c t h at m e l t s i n yo 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 Vacquey-ras 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’OiseletLes Garrigues - 84260 Sarrians

T. 33 (0)4 90 65 57 57 www.oiselet.com

“ L e L u b e ro n Pays 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 [email protected] - www.luberonpaysan.fr

661, Avenue de Lançon 84400 AptT. 33 (0)4 90 05 88 19 – [email protected]

L e Po ta ge 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 varie-ties of plants and vegetables. In all, two hundred varieties of perennials, some fifty varieties of tomatoes and “unusual” vegetables: African cucu-mis, “langue de bœuf” lettuce,...

Le Potager d’un CurieuxLa Molière – 84400 Saignon

T. 33 (0)6 87 25 40 [email protected] - www.lepotagerduncurieux.org

©Valérie Gillet


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L e p a n i e r p ays a n . co m : p rox i m i t y a b o ve a l l e l s e

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 cus-tomers can buy fruit, vegetables and processed products grown locally, most organically. The buyers have no obliga-tions, 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 57www.lepanierpaysan.com

T h e i a s , B i o C h i c Et h i c

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 delica-tessen.

53, rue du Vieux Sextier84000 Avignon T. 33 (0)4 32 76 34 79 www.theias.fr

L e s G ra n d s C a m p s , g re at 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]

L e M a s d e s A i g ra s , a l l o rga 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 pro-ducts. 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 AigrasChemin des Aigras - 84100 Orange

T. 33 (0)4 90 34 81 01 - www.masdesaigras.com – [email protected]

©Mas des Aigras


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“ Re to u r a u x s o u rc e s ”

Healthy, inexpensive food is the motto here. This organic grocery shop offers simple restaurant service with a vegeta-rian “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 sources4, Rue des Infirmières- 84000 Avignon

T.33(0)4 90 27 91 38 – [email protected]

Raising awareness to unusual gourmet organic cooking, lear-ning 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, se-lect 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 re-quired) 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 [email protected]

http://lesaventurieresdugout.com

O u td o o r wo r ks h o p s a n d N at u ra l C u i s i n e . F ro m t h e p l a nt to t h e p l ate !

©Valérie Biset

O ’ N at 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 €20Open 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’elles36, place Montfort - 84110 Vaison-la-Romaine

T. 33 (0)4 90 65 81 67 / (0)6 85 77 15 [email protected]


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O rga n i c w i n e , t h e co m m i t m e nt o f v i nt n e rs 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 2284820 VisanT. 33 (0)4 90 28 50 89www.coteaux-de-visan.fr [email protected]

Domaine du Vieux Chêne813, Rue Buisseron – BP 3484850 Camaret T. 33 (0)4 90 37 25 07 [email protected]

Domaine Bouletin & FilsSentier La Plantade84190 BeauneT. 33 (0)4 90 62 95 [email protected]

Domaine de la Grand’RibeRoute de Bollène84290 Sainte Cécile-les-VignesT. 33 (0)4 90 30 83 [email protected]

Château Gigognan1180, chemin du Castillon84700 SorguesT. 33 (0)4 90 39 57 [email protected]

Les Vignerons de Canteperdrie890 Avenue de Caromb84380 Mazan T. 33 (0)4 90 69 41 67 [email protected]

Cellier de MarrenonBoulevard Saint Roch84240 La Tour d’AiguesT. 33 (0)4 90 07 51 [email protected]

Domaine BeauvalcinteLa Grange Neuve84190 SuzetteT. 33 (0)4 90 65 08 [email protected]

Domaine de Beaurenard10 avenue Pierre de Luxembourg84230 Châteauneuf du PapeT. 33 (0)4 90 83 71 [email protected]

©Benoit Dignac


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C h âte a u d e l a D o rgo n n e , e t h i ca l w i n e

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’AiguesT. 33 (0)4 90 07 50 18 - [email protected] - www.chateauladorgonne.com

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 geother-mal 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 Gour-met”, the second traditional, “Le Bistrot & son Jardin dans les Vignes” and the 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 vini-cultural traditions. The Domaine has further committed itself to an environmentally friendly approach by taking mea-sures 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 GargasT. 33 (0)4 90 74 71 71 - [email protected] - www.lacoquillade.fr - www.aureto.fr

D o m a i n e d e l a C o q u i l l a d e , n o co m p l exe s a b o u t o e n o to u r i s m …

©La Coquillade

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“ C l e f Ve r te ” ca m p s i te s , c h a m b re s d ’ h ô te s a n d h o te l s , a d o o r o p e n o n t h e n at u ra l wo 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 RomaineT. 33 (0)4 90 28 78 66 www.camping-theatre.com

Camping Airotel-La Sorguette (3*)84800 L’Isle-sur-la-SorgueT. 33 (0)4 90 38 05 71 www.camping-sorguette.com

Camping Le Luberon (3*)84400 AptT. 33 (0)4 90 04 85 40 www.campingleluberon.com

Camping La Coutelière (3*)84800 Lagnes-Fontaine de VaucluseT. 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 GordesT. 33 (0)4 90 72 12 48www.campingdessources.com

Camping Clef Verte Le Brégoux (2*)84810 AubignanT. 33 (0)4 90 62 62 50 www.camping-lebregoux.fr

Chambre d’hôtes Maison Trévier (4 Clévacances)84200 CarpentrasT. 33 (0)4 90 51 99 98www.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 OrangeT. 33 (0)4 90 32 24 10 www.parkinn.fr/hotel-orange

Hôtel Le Mas des Grès (3*)84890 LagnesT. 33 (0)4 90 20 32 85www.masdesgres.com

©Alain Hocquel



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 mai-sonettes, has adopted sustainable tourism.

Club Belambra «Domaine de Mousquety»84800 L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

T. 33 (0)4 90 38 70 00 – www.belambra.co.uk

L e M a s d e s G rè s , t h e 1 st “ H ô te l a u N at u re l ” i n t h e L u b e ro n Re g i o n a l N at 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 develop-ment with reference to the French Regional Natu-ral Parks Charter.

Hôtel Mas des Grès *** 84800 LagnesT. 33 (0)4 90 20 32 85 www.masdesgres.com

©Le Mas des Grès

Fe r m e Te r re - B i o - P ro ve 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 ani-mals. 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]



“ E s p a c e N o m a d e ” at L’ I s l e - s u r- l a - S o rg u e

L’Airotel La Sorguette is a campsite (***) in a splen-did 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 na-

tural 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

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]

© CINTAS-FLORES Régis

T h e t re e h o u s e o f Pav i l l o n Ve r t

The stuff of dreams, the tree house harks back to the imaginary world of childhood, es-cape, 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 ba-throom 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.

Le Pavillon Vert (3 épis) à Vedène (5 km Avignon) T. 33 (0)6 11 49 49 19 - www.lepavillonvert.com

©Pavillon Vert



L a C a b a n e d e Va l ve 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 ro n

A real nest!

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 observato-ry 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 MAUBECT.33(0)4 90 05 86 78

http://boisbreant.canalblog.com – [email protected]

©Bastide du Bois Bréant

T h e Ro u l o tte d e Tré vo u s e g i p sy ca rava n

Very comfortable indeed, Le Roulotte de Trévouse is a gipsy caravan in a wooded 1-hectare park along a stream. De-signed 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 Trévouse3268, route de Trévouse – 84320 Entraigues-sur-Sorgue

T. 33 (0)4 86 19 84 08 - (0)6 25 91 60 [email protected] – www.gites-de-france-vaucluse.com



S tay o n b o a rd a b a rge i n Av i g n o n

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-

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 re e n ” g î te 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 SannesT. 33 (0)4 90 09 81 02 - www.lestuilesbleues.fr – [email protected]

B i o c l i m at i c g î te 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 cen-turies-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’ well-being, these gîtes have no microwave ovens or Wi-Fi. A wooden terrace out-side opens onto the organic garden with species resistant to drought and cold and a broad swimming pool.

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

©Artemis en Provence

©Peniche Le Hasard



G î te s Pa n d a , w h e n a c co m m o d at i o n a n d e nv i ro n m e nt go 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 fau-

na 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 VaucluseBP 164 - 84004 Avignon Cedex 1

T. 33 (0)4 90 85 45 00 www.gites-de-france-vaucluse.comLes Hauts de Véroncle (2 épis)84220 MursT. 33 (0)4 90 72 60 91 http://hauts.de.veroncle.free.frTwo 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 VillelaureT. 33 (0)6 98 93 40 73Two gîtes in a renovated 18th-century building in an active organic farm

Gîte Les Douces (2 épis)84750 ViensT. 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 CucuronT. 33 (0)4 90 77 24 83 –M. +33 (0)6 86 66 89 [email protected] gîte in an old three-century-old family farm covering more than 100 hectares, with a superb panorama and a pro-tected natural environment

Chambre d’hôtes La Tuilière (3 épis)84160 CadenetT. 33 (0)4 90 68 24 45 www.latuiliere.comAn 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 RoussillonT. 33 (0)4 90 05 68 81 www.pierroux.frChambres 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 GramboisT. 33 (0)4 90 07 55 17 www.lejasdemonsieur.com - [email protected] 18th century Bastide, located on an agricultural and forest 130-hectares property

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F i n e s p e c i m e n s – 1 8 & 1 9 A p r i l 2 0 1 5

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 deve-lop 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 at u rav i g n o n 2 0 t h Eco - O RG A N I C F ES T I VA L - 9 & 1 0 M ay 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-AvignonA.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]

Re n co nt re s Eco c i to ye n n e s d e M é r i n d o l – J u n e 2 0 1 5 ( d ate s to b e co n f i r m e d )

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]

Fê te d e l a B i o d i ve rs i té ( B i o d i ve rs i t y Fe st i va l ) – S a r r i a n s – 1 & 2 A u g u st 2 0 1 5

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 rd i n d ’A u to m n e – C h âte a u n e u f d e G a d a g n e – 4 O c to 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 confe-rences, 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 re s s c o nta 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 [email protected]

T. +33(0)4 90 80 47 07

Valérie GILLETInternational Press

[email protected]. +33(0)4 90 80 47 08

Teresa STORM International Press

[email protected]. +33(0)4 90 80 47 04

http://presse.provenceguide.com

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