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Top activities for spring holidays in Provence

Spring holidays in Provence

Whether you are with family, friends or in a couple, spring holidays in Provence mean sunny days spent enjoying the landscapes of the Luberon, the protected nature off the Mont Ventoux Regional National Park, the springtime colours of the vineyards of the Rhône Valley, and the inviting terraces of Avignon.

Take part in a wine and/or cooking workshop

All the flavours of Provence

Côtes du Rhône wines encompass a wide variety of flavours, from wines with great character to sweet wines, and the tasting of each wine is approached differently. Learn how to pair food with wine to wow your taste buds even more!
 
The schedule of workshops at Avignon Wine School: cinema, desserts, flowers
 
In the kitchen, spring vegetables will awaken your senses and enhance your dishes. Assisted by a chef, learn to sauté, simmer and grill, to bring out the best of products grown in Provence.

Coup de coeur

Fall in love…

The schedule of the workshops of the Avignon Wine School: cinema, desserts, flowers…

Cooking workshop

Wine and cooking workshops

La Pause Comtadine : Spécial Fraise !

La Pause Comtadine : Spécial Fraise !

Carpentras

Friday 12 April 2024 between 12 pm and 1.30 pm.

Tasting workshop: Rhône Valley highlights

Tasting workshop: Rhône Valley highlights

Avignon

Saturday 4 May 2024 between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm.

Visits to Confiserie 1844

Visits to Confiserie 1844

Monteux

From 01/01 to 31/12, daily.

Les Ravissements de Châteauneuf du Pape Vocal Music Festival

Les Ravissements de Châteauneuf du Pape Vocal Music Festival

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Wednesday 8 May 2024 at 6 pm. Thursday 9 May 2024 at 7 pm. Friday 10 May 2024 at 7 pm. Saturday 11 May 2024 at 7 pm. Sunday 12 May 2024 at 6 pm.

Tasting workshop: Rhône wines and cheeses

Tasting workshop: Rhône wines and cheeses

Avignon

Saturday 27 April 2024 between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm.

Afterwork: New perspectives on Côtes du Rhône

Afterwork: New perspectives on Côtes du Rhône

Avignon

Tuesday 9 April 2024 between 6.30 pm and 8.30 pm.

“Wines and chocolates” workshop at La Cavale

“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 a good old-fashioned walk along a winemaker’s trail to discovering the area on horseback, there are plenty of ways to discover seasonal products whilst exploring the great outdoors. And when you’re admiring the landscapes of the Luberon, Mont Ventoux and the Rhône Valley, what more could you want?

Enjoy the vineyard

Springtime gourmet outings

Découvertes de la Provence à Solex

Découvertes de la Provence à Solex

Travaillan

From 15/04 to 31/10, daily between 8 am and 6 pm.

Guided tour of the vineyard and cellar - Domaine Vintur

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.

Walking path & gourmet bike tour

Walking path & gourmet bike tour

Courthézon

From 01/01 to 31/12/2024, daily.

Les Méga Apéros perchés - Youpi Tours

Les Méga Apéros perchés – Youpi Tours

Vaison-la-Romaine

From 01/04 to 31/10, daily.

The hiking trails at Domaine Les Touchines

The hiking trails at Domaine Les Touchines

Saint-Didier

All year round, daily. By reservation.

Dentelles de Montmirail mountains: Guided bike ride

Dentelles de Montmirail mountains: Guided bike ride

Beaumes-de-Venise

From 01/01 to 31/12, daily.

Workshop: The secrets of the Gigondas terroir at the Domaine de Longue Toque

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.

The picnic baskets - Xavier Vignon - La Boutique -  Du Beaumes au coeur

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.

Visit and tasting at Pierre Amadieu

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.

Path in the vineyards of Château Pesquié

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).

Land Rover Wine Safari - Domaine Fontaine du Clos

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.

Discovery of the vineyard trail - Domaine Dames de Lune

Discovery of the vineyard trail – Domaine Dames de Lune

Sarrians

All year round, daily. On appointment.

Explore the vineyards in a VW convertible bus

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.

Storytelling visit to Domaine Plein Pagnier

Storytelling visit to Domaine Plein Pagnier

Mazan

From 01/03 to 01/11 between 9 am and 5 pm. Closed on Sunday. On booking.

Vélo Vino

Vélo Vino

Vacqueyras

All year round, daily.

Walks and wine tastings at Château La Dorgonne

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.

Trail through the heart of our vineyard

Trail through the heart of our vineyard

Bédoin

From 02/05 to 30/09, daily. By reservation.

La Table d'Alain Jaume Ride and Wines

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.

Les Apéros Perchés de Youpi Tours

Les Apéros Perchés de Youpi Tours

Vaison-la-Romaine

From 01/04 to 31/10, daily.

Walk through the heart of the vineyards

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.

Exert yourself: cycling, hiking, climbing, fishing…

For an active springtime!

If you like staying active, the tour guides and leisure providers of Vaucluse have prepared a great 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.ht.

Info pratique

Top tip

You can also contact the tour guides directly for a customised activity!

climbing in vaucluse

Springtime sports activities

Paintball

Paintball

Avignon

All year round, daily.

Terrain de Paintball

Terrain de Paintball

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse

From 01/04 to 31/10, daily.

2-Day First-Aid Hike with AVentoux'Rando

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.

Aubignan et les grandes mutations agricoles : Balade accompagnée à vélo

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.

Marche nordique

Marche nordique

Bollène

From 02/01 to 31/12, every Monday and Thursday between 9.30 am and 11 am.

Cycling Trip - Cycling Around

Cycling Trip – Cycling Around

Apt

From 11/03 to 10/03, daily. Open all year.

Pernes à trottinette électrique

Pernes à trottinette électrique

Pernes-les-Fontaines

All year round, daily.

All-terrain electric scooter rides and excursions

All-terrain electric scooter rides and excursions

Venasque

All year round, daily between 10 am and 5 pm. By reservation.

Treetop adventure park 'Ventoux Aventure'

Treetop adventure park ‘Ventoux Aventure’

Mormoiron

From 02/04 to 02/10, every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 9 am and 6 pm.

Discovery flight of the Vaucluse Mountains

Discovery flight of the Vaucluse Mountains

Pernes-les-Fontaines

All year round, daily.

Walking path & gourmet bike tour

Walking path & gourmet bike tour

Courthézon

From 01/01 to 31/12/2024, daily.

Améthyste - Grimpe d'arbres

Améthyste – Grimpe d’arbres

Viens

From 15/11/2023 to 31/12/2024, daily.

Maiden flight, Discovery flights

Maiden flight, Discovery flights

Pernes-les-Fontaines

All year round, daily.

Forest Sensation Treetop Adventures

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.

Stage d'initiation Ecole de Parapente

Stage d’initiation Ecole de Parapente

Avignon

All year round, daily. Subject to favorable weather.

Via ferrata underground

Via ferrata underground

Saint-Christol

All year round, daily. By reservation.

Sorties stage escalade avec Sensabloc

Sorties stage escalade avec Sensabloc

Carpentras

From Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 April 2024 between 9 am and 1 pm.

Water ball et pédalos enfants

Water ball et pédalos enfants

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse

From 01/04 to 31/10, daily.

Bike Session

Bike Session

Roussillon

From 01/02 to 31/12, daily between 9 am and 7 pm.

Randonnée avec des chiens de traineaux et cani randonnée avec Qanittak

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.

Discovery flight at the summit of Ventoux

Discovery flight at the summit of Ventoux

Pernes-les-Fontaines

All year round, daily.

Randonnées associatives Randosacado

Randonnées associatives Randosacado

Vaison-la-Romaine

All year round, daily.

Montgolfière Luberon Vol-Terre

Montgolfière Luberon Vol-Terre

Roussillon

All year round, daily.

Dav Sports

Dav Sports

Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes

From 01/01 to 31/12, daily.

Escalade

Escalade

Montbrun-les-Bains

From 01/05 to 30/11, every Tuesday and Thursday between 6.30 pm and 7.30 pm.

Dentelles de Montmirail mountains: Guided bike ride

Dentelles de Montmirail mountains: Guided bike ride

Beaumes-de-Venise

From 01/01 to 31/12, daily.

Pêche au Lac de l'Aillade

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.

Clip'n Climb escalade réinventée

Clip’n Climb escalade réinventée

Vedène

All year round, daily between 10 am and 7 pm.

Venasqu' Ânes

Venasqu’ Ânes

Venasque

All year round, daily. By reservation.

Rando'Secours avec AVentoux'Rando

Rando’Secours avec AVentoux’Rando

Vaison-la-Romaine

From 01/01 to 31/12, daily. Subject to favorable weather. Postponed in case of bad weather. On demand.

Améthyste - Balades enchantées

Améthyste – Balades enchantées

Viens

From 28/11/2023 to 31/12/2024, daily.

Path in the vineyards of Château Pesquié

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).

Tis'Ânes en Luberon

Tis’Ânes en Luberon

Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt

From 18/09/2023 to 19/05/2024, daily.

Fanny Flow - Chemin de la liberté

Fanny Flow – Chemin de la liberté

Mérindol

From 01/01 to 31/12, daily.

Pisciculture Le Petit Large

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.

Treetop adventure park  'Oxygene Parc Aventure'

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.

Paragliding flights

Paragliding flights

Sault

From 01/05 to 18/10/2024, daily.

Franck Gaudini - Guide accompagnateur Escalade - Via Ferrata

Franck Gaudini – Guide accompagnateur Escalade – Via Ferrata

Cavaillon

From 01/01 to 31/12, daily. On request & by reservation.

Caving

Caving

Saint-Christol

All year round, daily. Every day at 9am and 2pm. On booking.

Vélo Vino

Vélo Vino

Vacqueyras

All year round, daily.

Balades Ornithologiques

Balades Ornithologiques

Rustrel

From 01/04 to 30/06, every Thursday.

Exploring and having fun

Visiting a town or a village is always a rewarding activity, especially when this doubles up as a recreational activity!

A good number of villages now invite you to discover them through a puzzle or a treasure hunt. These can often lead you down streets that you might not have taken on a regular walk.

Exploring in Orange
Info pratique

Collection

Do you like solving puzzles? There are no less than 12 “Stories in the town” available in the Tourist Offices of Vaucluse (FR)!

Exploring in Vaison

Exploring and having fun

Jeux de piste et enquêtes dans les villages

Géocaching au départ de Vaison la Romaine

Géocaching au départ de Vaison la Romaine

Vaison-la-Romaine

All year round, daily.

Jeu de piste à Vacqueyras

Jeu de piste à Vacqueyras

Vacqueyras

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.

Jeu Intrigue dans la ville

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.

Intrigue dans la ville à Carpentras

Intrigue dans la ville à Carpentras

Carpentras

All year round, daily.

Escape game au Château Fortia « A la recherche de la précieuse formule »

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.

Elyzion

Elyzion

Orange

All year round, daily.

Treasure hunt

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).

Closer to our animal friends

At the farm or equestrian centre

Spending time with animals – learning to adapt to their character, their pace and their needs – is therapeutic and rewarding. It is also a good way of learning to care for another living being and a great source of motivation for hiking the trails of the Luberon or Mont Ventoux.

Ornithological walks and visits to the farm are opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of animals.

Témoignage

Don’t miss

Walks with the donkeys

animals

With the animals

Carriage ride

Carriage ride

Courthézon

All year round, every Saturday and Sunday.

Club De Flicka

Club De Flicka

Beaumont-de-Pertuis

Balade en calèche avec Pernes à Cheval

Balade en calèche avec Pernes à Cheval

Pernes-les-Fontaines

All year round, daily.

Les Ecuries du Luberon - Centre Equestre - Ecurie de propriétaire

Les Ecuries du Luberon – Centre Equestre – Ecurie de propriétaire

Caseneuve

From 02/01 to 31/12/2024, daily except on December 25th.

Venasqu' Ânes

Venasqu’ Ânes

Venasque

All year round, daily. By reservation.

Balades à cheval

Balades à cheval

Maubec

From 01/01 to 31/12, daily.

Carriage ride with L'Or des Lavandes

Carriage ride with L’Or des Lavandes

Lagarde-d’Apt

From 01/04 to 30/09, daily. By reservation.

Balades Ornithologiques

Balades Ornithologiques

Rustrel

From 01/04 to 30/06, every Thursday.

Cheval Enjeu, équitation relationnelle

Cheval Enjeu, équitation relationnelle

Cucuron

From 02/01 to 20/12 between 8 am and 7 pm. Closed on Sunday.

Randonnées, cours et stages du Club De Flicka

Randonnées, cours et stages du Club De Flicka

Beaumont-de-Pertuis

All year round, daily.

Balade à cheval et en calèche avec

Balade à cheval et en calèche avec “Les écuries de Mazan”

Mazan

From 01/01 to 31/12, every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

Pernes à Cheval

Pernes à Cheval

Pernes-les-Fontaines

Carriage rides with harnessed donkeys

Carriage rides with harnessed donkeys

Pernes-les-Fontaines

All year round, daily.

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 even some magicians!

Furthermore, all of these often take place at prestigious venues such as the Palais de Papes, the Roman Theatre, or the Opéra Grand Avignon.

Show-poster

More ideas

Find the whole programme of events in Avignon, Luberon, Mont Ventoux and the Rhône Valley.

opera

Springtime shows

Storytelling stroll through the village

Storytelling stroll through the village

Malaucène

Tuesday 23 April 2024 at 3 pm. Tuesday 30 April 2024 at 3 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.

The Odyssée Sonore

The Odyssée Sonore

Orange

From 29/03 to 30/12/2024, daily. Subject to favorable weather.

Sept, the angels of Sinjar

Sept, the angels of Sinjar

Avignon

Friday 12 April 2024 at 8 pm.