Top activities for spring holidays in Vaucluse
As a family, with friends or as a couple, spring holidays in Provence promise sunny days, outings to enjoy the landscapes of the Luberon, the protected nature of the Mont Ventoux Regional National Park, the springtime colours of the vineyards of the Rhône Valley, and the welcoming terraces of Avignon.
Workshops for children
The spring holidays bring with them the time for chocolate and creative workshops for decorating eggs. It is a popular tradition for children, particularly enjoyed in addition to the egg hunt during this chocolate period.
To prolong the pleasure of creating, imagining and crafting, other workshops are planned throughout the holidays: ceramics, soap, cooking – there are plenty of ways to have fun with materials, flavours and colours.
Not to be missed
The traditional Easter egg hunts
Workshops for children
The soap-maker’s apprentice
Sault
From 11/04 to 02/05/2024, every Thursday at 2.30 pm.
From 11/07 to 08/08/2024, every Thursday at 2.30 pm.
From 24/10 to 31/10/2024, every Thursday at 2.30 pm.
Nature walk: “The secrets of the plants of Domaine Solence”
Carpentras
From 01/01 to 20/12.
Closed on Sunday.
Taking part in a wine and/or cooking workshop
All the flavours of Provence
To discover Côtes du Rhône wine is to become familiar with a very varied range of flavours: between wines with great character and sweet wines, the tastings have different approaches. And in terms of food and wine pairings, there are even more possibilities for wowing the taste buds!
In the kitchen, spring vegetables will awaken your senses and enhance your dishes. Assisted by a chef, learn to sauté, simmer, grill – all bringing out the best of products grown in Provence.
Fall in love…
The schedule of the workshops of the Avignon Wine School: cinema, desserts, flowers…
Wine and cooking workshops
Les Ravissements de Châteauneuf du Pape Vocal Music Festival
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
From Wednesday 8 to Sunday 12 May 2024 at 6 pm.
Tasting workshop: Rhône wines and cheeses
Avignon
Saturday 27 April 2024 between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm.
Tasting workshop: Rhône Valley highlights
Avignon
Saturday 4 May 2024 between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm.
“Wines and chocolates” workshop at La Cavale
Cucuron
From 07/03 to 30/08/2024, every Friday between 4 pm and 5 pm.
Combining sport and gourmet
Cycling through vineyards, hiking with gourmet breaks, picnics with local producers – these are some examples of gourmet outings possible in springtime in Provence.
From the most classic walk on a winemaker’s trail to discovering the area on horseback, moving around while discovering seasonal products is possible. And when the landscapes of the Luberon, Mont Ventoux and the Rhône Valley also allow contemplation, what more can you ask?
Springtime gourmet outings
Path in the vineyards of Château Pesquié
Mormoiron
From 01/01 to 31/12, daily.
From May till September : 10:00-12:00am/2.00-6.00pm every day.
From October till April : 10:00-12:00am/2.00-6.00pm from Monday till Saturday (except on January and February, closed on week-end).
Walks and wine tastings at Château La Dorgonne
La Tour-d’Aigues
Every day throughout the year between 10 am and 6 pm.
Closed on Sunday.
Workshop: The secrets of the Gigondas terroir at the Domaine de Longue Toque
Gigondas
All year round, daily except on January 1st, May 1st and December 25th.
By booking.
Discovery of the vineyard trail – Domaine Dames de Lune
Sarrians
All year round, daily.
On appointment.
La Table d’Alain Jaume Ride and Wines
Orange
From 03/01 to 31/12 except on Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st, May 8th, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
Closed on Sunday.
The picnic baskets – Xavier Vignon – La Boutique – Du Beaumes au coeur
Beaumes-de-Venise
From 01/04 to 31/10, daily.
On request and reservation.
Guided tour of the vineyard and cellar – Domaine Vintur
Carpentras
From 15/04 to 16/09/2024
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 6 pm.
Explore the vineyards in a VW convertible bus
Gigondas
From 01/04 to 31/10
Opening hours on Thursday and Friday at 2 pm.
Eexcept During the harvests. By reservation.
Caromb, Le Barroux, l’eau dans tous ses états : Balade accompagnée à vélo
Caromb
From 01/01 to 31/12, every Wednesday and Saturday.
Land Rover Wine Safari – Domaine Fontaine du Clos
Sarrians
From 01/05 to 31/10.
Closed Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
A departure at 9:30 a.m. and a departure at 5 p.m.
Storytelling visit to Domaine Plein Pagnier
Mazan
From 01/03 to 01/11 between 9 am and 5 pm.
Closed on Sunday.
On booking.
Walk through the heart of the vineyards
Caromb
From 02/01 to 31/03
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 3 pm and 7 pm. except on 30/03/2024, 31/03/2024 and Easter Monday.
From 01/04 to 31/10/2024
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 7 pm. except on Easter Monday.
Visit and tasting at Pierre Amadieu
Gigondas
From 05/04 to 26/07/2024, every Friday at 11 am.
From 23/08 to 27/09/2024, every Friday at 11 am.
Get active: cycling, hiking, climbing, fishing…
For a spirited springtime!
If you like to stay active, the tour guides and leisure providers of Vaucluse have prepared a lovely programme for the holidays. This period is ideal for learning or perfecting climbing, but also for fishing for trout in the Sorgue river.
The light is also perfect for ascending to admire the vineyards and valleys from a hot-air balloon or a microlight.ère ou un ULM.
Top tip
You can also contact the tour guides directly for customised activities!
Springtime sports activities
Les villages perchés des monts du Vaucluse : Balade accompagnée en vélo
Saint-Didier
From 01/01 to 31/12, daily.
Gigondas, Sablet and Séguret, authentic villages at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail: Guided bike ride
Sablet
All year round, daily.
Path in the vineyards of Château Pesquié
Mormoiron
From 01/01 to 31/12, daily.
From May till September : 10:00-12:00am/2.00-6.00pm every day.
From October till April : 10:00-12:00am/2.00-6.00pm from Monday till Saturday (except on January and February, closed on week-end).
Aubignan et les grandes mutations agricoles : Balade accompagnée à vélo
Aubignan
From 01/01 to 31/12
Opening hours on Tuesday at 8.30 am.
Beaumes-de-Venise, its vineyards and terroirs. Guided bike tour
Beaumes-de-Venise
All year round, daily.
Discovery flight of the typical Villages at the foot of Mont-Ventoux
Pernes-les-Fontaines
From 24/05 to 30/09/2021
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 8 am and 8 pm.
Discover our mountains on a trail with aventoux’rando
Vaison-la-Romaine
From 01/01 to 31/12, daily.
Subject to favorable weather. Postponed in case of bad weather. On demand.
2-Day First-Aid Hike with AVentoux’Rando
Vaison-la-Romaine
From 01/01 to 31/12, daily between 9 am and 5 pm.
Booking required.
Urban stroll in Avignon: ‘Avignon on foot, from the essentials to the hidden treasures
Avignon
All year round, daily.
La Table d’Alain Jaume Ride and Wines
Orange
From 03/01 to 31/12 except on Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st, May 8th, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
Closed on Sunday.
Electric Move
Cabrières-d’Avignon
From 23/01 to 31/12.
Closed on Sunday.
Annual closure week 2 and 3 of January.
February, March, November and December: open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 6pm.
April, May, June, September and October: open Monday to Saturday, 8.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 6.30pm. Sundays by appointment.
July and August: Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm non-stop, Saturday 8.30am to 6.30pm, Sundays by appointment.
Pisciculture Le Petit Large
Saumane-de-Vaucluse
From 01/02 to 31/12 between 9 am and 12 pm except on bank holidays.
Closed on Sunday.
Forest Sensation Treetop Adventures
La Tour-d’Aigues
From 15/04 to 07/07, every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday between 1.30 pm and 6.30 pm.
From 08/07 to 01/09, daily between 10 am and 7 pm.
From 02/09 to 06/11, every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday between 1.30 pm and 6.30 pm.
Treetop adventure park ‘Oxygene Parc Aventure’
Vaison-la-Romaine
From 15/04 to 09/05, daily between 10 am and 6 pm.
From 13/05 to 26/06, every Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm.
From 01/07 to 03/09, daily between 9 am and 6 pm.
From 16/09 to 15/10, every Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm.
From 21/10 to 29/10, daily between 10 am and 6 pm.
Mistral Adventura – Guillaume Demangeon
Cabrières-d’Avignon
From 01/01 to 31/12, daily between 8 am and 8 pm.
Rando Nature et découverte du terroir avec AVentoux’Rando
Vaison-la-Romaine
From 01/01 to 31/12, daily.
Treetop adventure park ‘Ventoux Aventure’
Mormoiron
From 02/04 to 02/10, daily between 9 am and 6 pm.
Caromb, Le Barroux, l’eau dans tous ses états : Balade accompagnée à vélo
Caromb
From 01/01 to 31/12, every Wednesday and Saturday.
Randonnée avec des chiens de traineaux et cani randonnée avec Qanittak
Cabrières-d’Avignon
From 01/01 to 31/12, daily.
No fixed closing day.
Variable opening hours depending on weather and temperature.
All-terrain electric scooter rides and excursions
Venasque
All year round, daily between 10 am and 5 pm.
By reservation.
Pêche au Lac de l’Aillade
Beaumont-de-Pertuis
From 01/01 to 31/12 between 7 am and 7 pm.
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Exploring and having fun
Visiting a town and a village is always a rewarding activity. And when this doubles up as a recreational activity, it’s exciting and fun!
Numerous destinations in Vaucluse understand this and there are now a good number of villages which invite you to discover them through a puzzle or a treasure hunt. These can often lead you to streets that you would not have taken during a more classic walk!
Collection
Do you like to solve puzzles? There are no less than 12 “Stories in the town” available in the Tourist Offices of Vaucluse! (fr)
Exploring and having fun
Treasure hunts and mysteries in the villages
Jeu Intrigue dans la ville
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
From 03/01 to 22/12 except on May 1st, November 1st and November 11th.
Closed on Sunday.
Treasure hunt “Once upon a time our countryside”
Mazan
From 13/01 to 31/12.
Closed Monday and Sunday.
Without reservation.
From April to October 31: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and from Nov 2 to March 31: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
On reservation the rest of the time (closed Sunday and public holidays).
Urban stroll in Avignon: ‘Avignon on foot, from the essentials to the hidden treasures
Avignon
All year round, daily.
“Intrigue dans la Ville” and “Intrigue dans les villages” – family treasure hunts
Vaison-la-Romaine
All year round, daily.
Opening hours of the Tourist Office.
>In spring and autumn from Monday to Saturday + Sunday morning from 9:30 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:45.
>In summer everyday from 9:30am to 6:45pm (closed between 12pm and 2pm on weekends).
>In winter from Monday to Saturday from 9:30 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:45.
Intrigue dans la ville à Pernes ! Venez démasquer le pollueur de la Durance
Pernes-les-Fontaines
All year round, daily.
“Intrigue dans la Ville” – jeu de piste familial pour découvrir Mornas en jouant !
Mornas
From 01/01 to 31/12, daily.
Intrigue dans la ville à Pernes #2 ! Venez démasquer le voleur de lanterne
Pernes-les-Fontaines
All year round, daily.
Escape game au Château Fortia « A la recherche de la précieuse formule »
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
From 01/03 to 31/10, every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
9:00-12:00 am & 1:00-6:00 pm.
Intrigue dans la ville® : Jeu de piste familial pour découvrir Sorgues en s’amusant !
Sorgues
From 02/01 to 31/12, daily.
Closer to our animal friends
At the farm or equestrian centre
Spending time with animals is therapeutic and rewarding. You have to learn to adapt to their character, to their pace, to their needs: it is a good way of learning to care for another living being, and a good source of motivation for hiking the trails of the Luberon or Mont Ventoux.
This time may also be simply for contemplation, to learn to understand and appreciate them better. This is what ornithological walks and visits to the farm offer.
Don’t miss
With the animals
Les Ecuries du Luberon – Centre Equestre – Ecurie de propriétaire
Caseneuve
From 02/01 to 31/12/2024, daily except on December 25th.
Baby Poney à Lucky Horse
Mazan
Monday 15 April between 10 am and 11 am.
Tuesday 16 April 2024 between 10 am and 11 am.
Thursday 18 April 2024 between 11 am and 12 pm.
Tuesday 23 April 2024 between 10 am and 11 am.
Thursday 25 April 2024 between 4 pm and 5 pm.
Saturday 27 April 2024 between 9 am and 10 am.
Monday 29 April 2024 between 11 am and 12 pm.
Tuesday 30 April 2024 between 10 am and 11 am.
Thursday 2 May 2024 between 4 pm and 5 pm.
Friday 3 May 2024 between 10 am and 11 am.
Cheval Enjeu, équitation relationnelle
Cucuron
From 02/01 to 20/12 between 8 am and 7 pm.
Closed on Sunday.
Pony Trekking – Garances Stables
Malaucène
Every day throughout the year.
Closed on Monday.
Booking required.
Balade à cheval et en calèche avec “Les écuries de Mazan”
Mazan
From 01/01 to 31/12, every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Shows
Provence is also a cultural destination, with shows scheduled throughout the year. Springtime is no exception, offering a range of concerts, theatre productions and shows for young audiences. We will come across Julien Clerc, Bénabar, Jane Birkin, Merlin, Beethoven, Jazz groups and a few magicians.
What’s more, all of these often take place at prestigious venues such as the Palais de Papes, the Roman Theatre, or the Opéra Grand Avignon.
More ideas
Find the whole programme of events in Avignon, Luberon, Mont Ventoux and the Rhône Valley
Springtime shows
Storytelling stroll through the village
Malaucène
Tuesday 23 April 2024 at 4.15 pm.
Tuesday 30 April 2024 at 4.15 pm.
Tuesday 9 July 2024 at 5 pm.
Tuesday 16 July 2024 at 5 pm.
Tuesday 23 July 2024 at 5 pm.
Tuesday 30 July 2024 at 5 pm.
Tuesday 6 August 2024 at 5 pm.
Tuesday 13 August 2024 at 5 pm.
Tuesday 20 August 2024 at 5 pm.
Tuesday 27 August 2024 at 5 pm.