It’s back! Book our improved Northern Provence route Back to News

This lovely route in the quiet hills of Provence is available again, having had a break while we made improvements. Our Local Contact, Emily, has been working hard to seek out the best hotels, with some long-standing favourites remaining too. And we’ve updated and refreshed the walking, adding a new circuit. So if it’s been on your wish list before, now may be the time to give it a try!

This area, to the east of Avignon, is full of extraordinary geological features.  At the centre lies ‘le Mont Ventoux’ (the windy mountain), well known to cyclists and spectators of the Tour de France. While the view of its lonely summit is often on the horizon, our walks wind through its greener foothills.

The medieval cliff-top village of Venasque makes a great starting point, with views to the peaks of the ‘Dentelles de Montmirail’ (lace points) where you will walk later in the week.  From Venasque you’ll walk to Mazan, tiny Le Barroux, and finally to a top restaurant with comfortable rooms just outside of Vacqueyras for two nights, your base for an exploration of the Dentelles.

And of course as this is France, the food and wine are most definitely not of secondary importance.  As well as excellent restaurants along the way, a couple of the hotels boast excellent kitchens. There are plenty of opportunities for wine lovers to try not only the well-known regional wines but also Vacqueyras whites and a variety of ‘marcs’ – straight from the vineyards you pass on the way.

If you’ve got time, we recommend you add a night or two in historic Avignon to see the Palais des Papes, the bridge and also the fascinating side streets and museums. A great way to round off your adventure.

Find more about our Northern Provence route here