Les Monts du Vaucluse,
located between
Luberon mountains and Ventoux mountains !

The Mont du Vaucluse regroups small picturesque villages each with their own specificity.

Located in the heart of a splendid environment that combines hill-sides, forests and rivers.

Numerous vestiges are present in the heart of this landscape :

The wall of the plague covering the monts du Vaucluse on a length of more than 25 km made in 1721 on order by the vice-legate to the pope to protect the "comtat venaissin.
The Aube wheels was first put in service in the middle east, used to produce energy in the beginning of the century. There were more than 200 at the end of XIX century. They were also used in the production of silk.

Fontaine de Vaucluse

Small wonderful land in the heart of the hill-sides.
It's name in Patois : "Vallis Clausa" (the closed valley).

A water spring on top of the village, whose origin (out spring) is still unknown.
It nourishes a river called "la Sorgue".
This spring with it's green emerald water is classified among the most important in the world.
It continues to attract the curiosity of millions of people, notably the famous commander Jacques Cousteau that vigorously searched its out spring - but in vain.

The second particularity is the eternal magic of love between Petrarque and Laure, linking France and Italy.
Since then, all lovers come to this river to listen to the strength of their love symbolized by the bruise and the rapidity of the water stream.

Isle sur la Sorgue

Also named the ''Venise comtadine''.
The heart of the village is surrounded by the Sorgue.
The channels runs through and around the small pedestrian bridges with Aube wheels and ducks !
It is also located at the split of the Sorgue.
Isle sur la Sorgue is known all over the world for it's shops and antique market.
It claims a second place just after Paris in terms of it's incredible variety of wanted art-objects, decorations, etc...
There are more than 350 shops trebling to 1000 in the festive seasons of August and Easter holidays.

Saumane de Vaucluse

A small village dominated by it's castle, once a property of the Sade family.
Has a most wonderful magic view.

Cabrières d'Avignon

Old vaudois village entirely constructed in dry stone. Here you can find old "lavoires", fountains and cedar-forests...

Lagnes

Medieval village site on a small hill side between the Mont du Vaucluse and the valley of the Sorgue.
The rock of Pei offers a remarkable site.

The provence markets
The most famous is Isle sur la Sorgue, but numerous other like Coustellet, Cavaillon, Apt, and all of the small villages all have their own market.

Fishing
Due to the water quality the Sorgue offers numerous fish possibilities notably the Trout. Amateur fly-fishing are welcome ! And if you wish to learn several tutors are there to help you.

The descent of the Sorgue in canoe
A very beautiful voyage from the Mont du Vaucluse to Fontaine de Vaucluse down to l'Isle sur la Sorgue.

Pedestrian walks
The Mont du Vaucluse are served by the GR 6, GR 91 either by foot or by bike.

The Country-Club of Provence (Golf)
Situated at Saumane it counts 18 plus nine compact holes. It is located in a magnificent environment with spectacular views.

Living Arts and Festivals
"Creches" competitions, lotto of Provence, church services in December (veillée calendale) at Cabrière d'Avignon, Raid multisports, regional Petanque competitions in April at Fontaine de Vaucluse and numerous other.