The best activities for your springtime in Provence
Spring holidays in Provence
As a family, with friends or as a couple, springtime in Provence promises sunny days, outings to enjoy the landscapes of the Luberon, the protected nature of the Mont Ventoux Regional National Park, the colours of the vineyards of the Rhône Valley, and the welcoming terraces of Avignon.
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.
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?
Exert yourself: cycling, hiking, climbing, fishing…
For an active 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 starting or improving 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.
Top tip
You can also contact the tour guides directly for a customised activity!
Exploring and having fun
Visiting a town and a village is always a rewarding activity. And when this activity takes on a recreational dimension, 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 to complete. 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)!
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.
With the animals
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.
Furthermore, 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.
