
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.

Wine and cooking workshops

A food and wine pairing at the Vignoble Alain Ignace vineyard
Beaumes-de-Venise
From 01/01 to 31/12/2025
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 9 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 7 pm.

Les ateliers de Fontenille
Lauris
From 02/01 to 31/03, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
10h/13h – 14h/18h.
From 01/04 to 30/09, daily.
10h/13h – 14h/19h.
From 01/10 to 31/12, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday except on December 25th.
10h/13h – 14h/18h.

Les cours de cuisine de Gina
Avignon
All year round, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 10 am except on January 1st, Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st, May 8th, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.

Atelier de cuisine ‘’L’école des goûts et des couleurs’’ au restaurant Le Mesclun
Séguret
All year round, daily.

Cooking class at the Centr’ Halles
Avignon
From 01/07 to 31/07, daily between 9 am and 2 pm.
From 01/08 to 30/06 between 9 am and 2 pm.
Closed on Monday.

Cookery Workshop at Maison de la Tour
Avignon
Every day throughout the year at 9.30 am.
Closed Monday and Sunday.
On demand.

Atelier de cuisine par Cuisine, Partage et Gourmandises
Saint-Saturnin-lès-Avignon
All year round, daily.

Cours de cuisine La cuisine de Valentine
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
From 01/04 to 31/10 between 10 am and 3 pm.
Closed on Sunday.
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?

Springtime gourmet outings

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.

Wine tourism activities at Château Vaudieu
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Every day throughout the year except on January 1st, Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st, May 8th, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.

Bike ride into the vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Courthézon
From 02/01 to 31/12
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 9 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 6.30 pm.

Winegrower’s trail at Canteperdrix cellar
Mazan
All year round, daily.
Booklet to be collected from the cellar during the opening period.

Famille Quiot : Balade du vigneron en 4×4
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
From 01/01 to 31/12, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 9 am and 6 pm except on January 1st, Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st, May 8th, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.

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.


Storytelling visit to Domaine Plein Pagnier
Mazan
From 01/03 to 01/11 between 9 am and 5 pm.
Closed on Sunday.
On booking.

The sensational path of the LESCHANCEL estate
Mormoiron
From 01/01 to 30/04/2025, daily.
From 01/05 to 31/10/2025, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
From 01/11 to 31/12/2025, daily.

Balade dans les vignes – Cave du Gravillas
Sablet
From 01/01 to 31/12
Opening hours daily at 10 am and at 4 pm.

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.

Discovery of the vineyard trail – Domaine Dames de Lune
Sarrians
All year round, daily.
On appointment.


Visit Château Cohola and learn about polyculture
Sablet
From 01/01 to 31/12, every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 12 pm.
By appointment.


Explore the vineyards in a VW convertible bus
Gigondas
From 01/04 to 15/08
Opening hours on Thursday and Friday at 2 pm.

Walk through the heart of the vineyards
Caromb
From 01/04 to 31/10/2025
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 Easter Monday.
From 01/11 to 31/12/2025
Opening hours on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 3 pm and 6 pm.
Open every day except weekends.


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 14/04 to 30/09/2025, every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Path in the vineyards of Château Pesquié
Mormoiron
From 15/04 to 31/10/2025, every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 6 pm.


Land Rover Wine Safari
Sarrians
From 01/05 to 31/10.
Open every day except weekends.
One departure at 9:30am and one at 5pm.

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.

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

Springtime sports activities


Ecole de parapente des Baronnies (paragliding)
Mévouillon
All year round, daily.
All year round for the two-seater maiden flight, on booking.



Bike ride into the vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Courthézon
From 02/01 to 31/12
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 9 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 6.30 pm.

Balades à vélo avec Electric Move
Cabrières-d’Avignon
From 23/01 to 31/12, daily.
Late 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.

Franck Gaudini – Guide – Moniteur Escalade – Via Ferrata
Cavaillon
From 01/01 to 31/12, daily.
On request & booking required.

All-terrain electric scooter rides and excursions
Venasque
All year round, daily between 10 am and 5 pm.
By reservation.

Châteauneuf du pape, its famous vineyards and illustrious characters: Guided bike tour
Orange
All year round, daily.

Au départ de Saint Didier, découverte des villages perchés des monts de Vaucluse : Balade à vélo
Saint-Didier
From 01/01 to 31/12/2025, daily.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rando Nature et découverte du terroir avec AVentoux’Rando
Vaison-la-Romaine
From 01/01 to 31/12, daily.


Via ferrata underground with l’Aspa
Saint-Christol
All year round, daily.
On booking 48h in advance.

Gigondas, Sablet and Séguret, authentic villages at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail: Guided bike ride
Sablet
All year round, daily.

Tis’Ânes en Luberon
Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt
From 12/10/2024 to 31/05/2025, daily.
From 18/09/2025 to 31/05/2026, daily.


Beaumes-de-Venise, its vineyards and terroirs : Guided bike tour
Beaumes-de-Venise
All year round, daily except on 26/03/2025, 27/03/2025, 31/03/2025, 01/04/2025, 02/04/2025, 12/04/2025, 17/04/2025, 22/04/2025, 23/04/2025, 24/04/2025, 26/04/2025, 28/04/2025, 29/04/2025, 30/04/2025, 05/05/2025, 06/05/2025, 07/05/2025, 10/05/2025, 12/05/2025, 13/05/2025, 14/05/2025, 19/05/2025, 20/05/2025, 21/05/2025, 26/05/2025, 27/05/2025, 28/05/2025, 02/06/2025, 03/06/2025, 04/06/2025, 10/06/2025, 11/06/2025, 13/06/2025, 16/06/2025, 17/06/2025, 18/06/2025, 23/06/2025, 24/06/2025, 25/06/2025, 26/06/2025, 27/06/2025, 30/06/2025, 01/07/2025 and 02/07/2025.

Caromb, Le Barroux, l’eau dans tous ses états : Balade accompagnée à vélo
Caromb
From 01/01 to 31/12, every Wednesday and Saturday.


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.


Malaucène et ses alentours, évasion à travers les époques : Balade accompagnée à vélo
Malaucène
All year round, daily.


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. except on 26/03/2025, 31/03/2025, 01/04/2025, 02/04/2025, 12/04/2025, 17/04/2025, 22/04/2025, 23/04/2025, 24/04/2025, 26/04/2025, 27/04/2025, 28/04/2025, 29/04/2025, 30/04/2025, 05/05/2025, 06/05/2025, 07/05/2025, 10/05/2025, 12/05/2025, 13/05/2025, 14/05/2025, 19/05/2025, 20/05/2025, 21/05/2025, 26/05/2025, 27/05/2025, 28/05/2025, 02/06/2025, 03/06/2025, 04/06/2025, 10/06/2025, 11/06/2025, 13/06/2025, 16/06/2025, 17/06/2025, 18/06/2025, 23/06/2025, 24/06/2025, 25/06/2025, 26/06/2025, 27/06/2025, 30/06/2025, 01/07/2025 and 02/07/2025.

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.


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 and having fun
Jeux de piste et enquêtes dans les villages

Intrigue dans la ville à Pernes #2 ! Venez démasquer le voleur de lanterne
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.

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” 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.

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).

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 – 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.

With the animals


Sortie-balade nature à cheval avec Lucky Horse
Mazan
Monday 7 April 2025
Opening hours on Friday between 10 am and 12 pm.
Saturday 12 April 2025
Opening hours on Friday between 10 am and 12 pm.
Monday 14 April 2025
Opening hours on Friday between 10 am and 12 pm.
Friday 25 April 2025
Opening hours on Friday between 10 am and 12 pm.
Friday 2 May 2025
Opening hours on Friday between 10 am and 12 pm.

Pony Trekking – Garances Stables
Malaucène
Every day throughout the year.
Closed on Monday.
Booking required.

Baby Poney à Lucky Horse
Mazan
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Opening hours on Friday between 10 am and 11 am.
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Opening hours on Friday between 10 am and 11 am.
Thursday 10 April 2025
Opening hours on Friday between 10 am and 11 am.
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Opening hours on Friday between 10 am and 11 am.
Thursday 17 April 2025
Opening hours on Friday between 10 am and 11 am.
Friday 18 April 2025
Opening hours on Friday 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.


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.

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

Springtime shows

L’incroyable Talon de la Tache d’Encre – Saison 2
Avignon
Saturday 3 May 2025 at 9 pm.
Saturday 31 May 2025 at 9 pm.

RenAud Ren’Art” concert – Théâtre des 2 Mondes
Vaison-la-Romaine
Saturday 3 May 2025 between 9 pm and 10.30 pm.

Perdus dans les herbes folles – Théâtre des 2 Mondes
Vaison-la-Romaine
Sunday 4 May 2025 between 6 pm and 7.20 pm.
