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Spots to admire sunrise and sunset © O’Brien

Spots to admire sunrise and sunset

Endless cycles of spectacle, sunrises and sunsets always feel magical. In Vaucluse, these moments are also the time to photograph the warm colours of landscapes bathed in light.

Admire the sunrise

Sunrise

Views of Gordes and the Luberon

Sunrise

Views over Avignon

Watch the sunset

Sunset

At Mont-Ventoux

Sunset

Under the Pont d’Avignon

Sunset

At the Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyard

A cool and fresh visit to Vaucluse

Canoeing and stand-up paddle on the Rhône river

Canoeing and stand-up paddle on the Rhône river

Avignon

From 08/07 to 31/08/2024, daily between 2 pm and 6.30 pm.

Les Nocturnes de Mazan

Les Nocturnes de Mazan

Mazan

Wednesday 24 July 2024 between 7 pm and 11 pm. Wednesday 31 July 2024 between 7 pm and 11 pm. Wednesday 7 August 2024 between 7 pm and 11 pm. Wednesday 14 August 2024 between 7 pm and 11 pm. Wednesday 21 August 2024 between 7 pm and 11 pm.

Canoeing and stand-up paddle on the Rhône river

Canoeing and stand-up paddle on the Rhône river

Avignon

From 08/07 to 31/08/2024, daily between 2 pm and 6.30 pm.

Ascent of Mont Ventoux at night to watch the sunrise - AVentoux'Rando

Ascent of Mont Ventoux at night to watch the sunrise – AVentoux’Rando

Bédoin

Thursday 11 July 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Tuesday 16 July 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Wednesday 24 July 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Wednesday 31 July 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Sunday 4 August 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Thursday 8 August 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Friday 23 August 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Wednesday 28 August 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Subject to favorable weather. Cancelled in case of bad weather. Postponed in case of bad weather. On demand.

Ascent of Mont Ventoux at night to watch the sunrise - AVentoux'Rando

Ascent of Mont Ventoux at night to watch the sunrise – AVentoux’Rando

Bédoin

Thursday 11 July 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Tuesday 16 July 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Wednesday 24 July 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Wednesday 31 July 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Sunday 4 August 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Thursday 8 August 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Friday 23 August 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Wednesday 28 August 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Subject to favorable weather. Cancelled in case of bad weather. Postponed in case of bad weather. On demand.

Ascent of Mont Ventoux at night to watch the sunrise - AVentoux'Rando

Ascent of Mont Ventoux at night to watch the sunrise – AVentoux’Rando

Bédoin

Thursday 11 July 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Tuesday 16 July 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Wednesday 24 July 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Wednesday 31 July 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Sunday 4 August 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Thursday 8 August 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Friday 23 August 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Wednesday 28 August 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Subject to favorable weather. Cancelled in case of bad weather. Postponed in case of bad weather. On demand.

Ascent of Mont Ventoux at night to watch the sunrise - AVentoux'Rando

Ascent of Mont Ventoux at night to watch the sunrise – AVentoux’Rando

Bédoin

Thursday 11 July 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Tuesday 16 July 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Wednesday 24 July 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Wednesday 31 July 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Sunday 4 August 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Thursday 8 August 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Friday 23 August 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Wednesday 28 August 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Subject to favorable weather. Cancelled in case of bad weather. Postponed in case of bad weather. On demand.

Canoeing and stand-up paddle on the Rhône river

Canoeing and stand-up paddle on the Rhône river

Avignon

From 08/07 to 31/08/2024, daily between 2 pm and 6.30 pm.

Les Nocturnes de Mazan

Les Nocturnes de Mazan

Mazan

Wednesday 24 July 2024 between 7 pm and 11 pm. Wednesday 31 July 2024 between 7 pm and 11 pm. Wednesday 7 August 2024 between 7 pm and 11 pm. Wednesday 14 August 2024 between 7 pm and 11 pm. Wednesday 21 August 2024 between 7 pm and 11 pm.

Canoeing and stand-up paddle on the Rhône river

Canoeing and stand-up paddle on the Rhône river

Avignon

From 08/07 to 31/08/2024, daily between 2 pm and 6.30 pm.

Ascent of Mont Ventoux at night to watch the sunrise - AVentoux'Rando

Ascent of Mont Ventoux at night to watch the sunrise – AVentoux’Rando

Bédoin

Thursday 11 July 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Tuesday 16 July 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Wednesday 24 July 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Wednesday 31 July 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Sunday 4 August 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Thursday 8 August 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Friday 23 August 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Wednesday 28 August 2024 between 11 pm and 11 am. Subject to favorable weather. Cancelled in case of bad weather. Postponed in case of bad weather. On demand.

Les Nocturnes de Mazan

Les Nocturnes de Mazan

Mazan

Wednesday 24 July 2024 between 7 pm and 11 pm. Wednesday 31 July 2024 between 7 pm and 11 pm. Wednesday 7 August 2024 between 7 pm and 11 pm. Wednesday 14 August 2024 between 7 pm and 11 pm. Wednesday 21 August 2024 between 7 pm and 11 pm.

Les Nocturnes de Mazan

Les Nocturnes de Mazan

Mazan

Wednesday 24 July 2024 between 7 pm and 11 pm. Wednesday 31 July 2024 between 7 pm and 11 pm. Wednesday 7 August 2024 between 7 pm and 11 pm. Wednesday 14 August 2024 between 7 pm and 11 pm. Wednesday 21 August 2024 between 7 pm and 11 pm.

Night walk - SIRENE Astronomical Observatory

Night walk – SIRENE Astronomical Observatory

Lagarde-d’Apt

From 06/04 to 05/05/2024, every Tuesday and Thursday between 8 pm and 10 pm. From 06/07 to 01/09/2024, every Tuesday and Thursday between 8 pm and 10 pm. From 19/10 to 03/11/2024, daily between 8 pm and 10 pm. From 21/12/2024 to 05/01/2025, daily between 8 pm and 10 pm. Subject to favorable weather. Postponed in case of bad weather.

Night walk - SIRENE Astronomical Observatory

Night walk – SIRENE Astronomical Observatory

Lagarde-d’Apt

From 06/04 to 05/05/2024, every Tuesday and Thursday between 8 pm and 10 pm. From 06/07 to 01/09/2024, every Tuesday and Thursday between 8 pm and 10 pm. From 19/10 to 03/11/2024, daily between 8 pm and 10 pm. From 21/12/2024 to 05/01/2025, daily between 8 pm and 10 pm. Subject to favorable weather. Postponed in case of bad weather.

Night walk - SIRENE Astronomical Observatory

Night walk – SIRENE Astronomical Observatory

Lagarde-d’Apt

From 06/04 to 05/05/2024, every Tuesday and Thursday between 8 pm and 10 pm. From 06/07 to 01/09/2024, every Tuesday and Thursday between 8 pm and 10 pm. From 19/10 to 03/11/2024, daily between 8 pm and 10 pm. From 21/12/2024 to 05/01/2025, daily between 8 pm and 10 pm. Subject to favorable weather. Postponed in case of bad weather.

Night walk - SIRENE Astronomical Observatory

Night walk – SIRENE Astronomical Observatory

Lagarde-d’Apt

From 06/04 to 05/05/2024, every Tuesday and Thursday between 8 pm and 10 pm. From 06/07 to 01/09/2024, every Tuesday and Thursday between 8 pm and 10 pm. From 19/10 to 03/11/2024, daily between 8 pm and 10 pm. From 21/12/2024 to 05/01/2025, daily between 8 pm and 10 pm. Subject to favorable weather. Postponed in case of bad weather.

In practice

Horaires

Use the Appli Golden Hour, photo time  or Sun Seeker (paid) apps when capturing the golden hour for optimum results