With its geographical and cultural diversity, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region has a wide variety of lands that have influenced its culinary heritage, rich in colors, smells and flavors, deeply rooted in tradition yet resolutely forward-looking.
What a pleasure to sip a pastis, nibble on olives, taste some tapenade on lightly toasted bread, be tempted by a bouillabaisse, succumb to some nougats, calissons and fruit jellies!
But what an unforgettable experience is to learn the secret of making these sweets, to be introduced to the world of Provencal aperitifs, to visit French vineyards in region SUD, to learn the history of an old olive oil mill or to take a Mediterranean style cooking class!
With its geographical and cultural diversity, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region has a wide variety of lands that have influenced its culinary heritage, rich in colors, smells and flavors, deeply rooted in tradition yet resolutely forward-looking.
What a pleasure to sip a pastis, nibble on olives, taste some tapenade on lightly toasted bread, be tempted by a bouillabaisse, succumb to some nougats, calissons and fruit jellies!
But what an unforgettable experience is to learn the secret of making these sweets, to be introduced to the world of Provencal aperitifs, to visit French vineyards in region SUD, to learn the history of an old olive oil mill or to take a Mediterranean style cooking class!
Herbs & flowers of the Vaucluse Mountains
Feel your senses awaken in the botanical garden of a vineyard. History, lavender fields and the Cistercian Abbey are dotted along the road to the distillery, at the foot of Mont Ventoux.
1 day
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When is the best time to enjoy this tour?
For the most colourful photographs, visit when the lavender is in bloom. Depending on altitude, this varies from early June to mid-August.
1 – Ménerbes
DOMAINE DE LA CITADELLE
The tour starts with a visit to the Domaine de La Citadelle botanical garden, on the northern slope of the Massif du Luberon in Ménerbes and continues into the cellars to taste the certified organic wines of the estate. Truffles, medicinal plants, aromatic plants, wild edible plants and magic plants grow on the six 18th-century terraces. Let your senses awaken!
Ménerbes > Coustellet : 8 km
2 – Coustellet
LAVENDER MUSEUM
At the heart of the Luberon Regional Nature Park, the Lavender Museum is entirely dedicated to fine lavender. An extension of a family-run lavender farm, the museum houses collections of stills, flasks and perfume labels. Discover the history, virtues and the past and present production processes.
Coustellet > Gordes : 4 km
Suggestion for lunch: the Mas de la Sénancole restaurant in Gordes. L’Estellan restaurant is famous for its Provençal cuisine and the decor of its dining terrace.
3 – Gordes
NOTRE DAME DE SÉNANQUE ABBEY
Notre Dame de Sénanque Abbey is most often photographed with a lavender field in bloom in the foreground. For the past 900 years, it has been home to a community of Cistercian monks who belong to the tradition started by the Rule of Saint Benedict. On the tour, marvel at the Abbey’s architecture and discover the lavender essential oil, honeys and olive oils produced by the monks.
Gordes > Sault : 40 km
4 – Sault
ARÔMA’PLANTES
At the foot of Mont Ventoux, in the world capital of lavender, a visit to the Arôma’Plantes distillery is the last stop of the tour, with its lavandoscope, “plantothèque” (plant library), discovery trails, gallery and Aromatic’Bar. At an altitude of 800 metres, the distillery is at the heart of the family-run farm, specialising in organic aromatic and medicinal plants.
Herbs & flowers of the Vaucluse Mountains
Feel your senses awaken in the botanical garden of a vineyard. History, lavender fields and the Cistercian Abbey are dotted along the road to the distillery, at the foot of Mont Ventoux.
1 day
—
When is the best time to enjoy this tour?
For the most colourful photographs, visit when the lavender is in bloom. Depending on altitude, this varies from early June to mid-August.
1 – Ménerbes
DOMAINE DE LA CITADELLE
The tour starts with a visit to the Domaine de La Citadelle botanical garden, on the northern slope of the Massif du Luberon in Ménerbes and continues into the cellars to taste the certified organic wines of the estate. Truffles, medicinal plants, aromatic plants, wild edible plants and magic plants grow on the six 18th-century terraces. Let your senses awaken!
Ménerbes > Coustellet : 8 km
2 – Coustellet
LAVENDER MUSEUM
At the heart of the Luberon Regional Nature Park, the Lavender Museum is entirely dedicated to fine lavender. An extension of a family-run lavender farm, the museum houses collections of stills, flasks and perfume labels. Discover the history, virtues and the past and present production processes.
Coustellet > Gordes : 4 km
Suggestion for lunch: the Mas de la Sénancole restaurant in Gordes. L’Estellan restaurant is famous for its Provençal cuisine and the decor of its dining terrace.
3 – Gordes
NOTRE DAME DE SÉNANQUE ABBEY
Notre Dame de Sénanque Abbey is most often photographed with a lavender field in bloom in the foreground. For the past 900 years, it has been home to a community of Cistercian monks who belong to the tradition started by the Rule of Saint Benedict. On the tour, marvel at the Abbey’s architecture and discover the lavender essential oil, honeys and olive oils produced by the monks.
Gordes > Sault : 40 km
4 – Sault
ARÔMA’PLANTES
At the foot of Mont Ventoux, in the world capital of lavender, a visit to the Arôma’Plantes distillery is the last stop of the tour, with its lavandoscope, “plantothèque” (plant library), discovery trails, gallery and Aromatic’Bar. At an altitude of 800 metres, the distillery is at the heart of the family-run farm, specialising in organic aromatic and medicinal plants.
