Wandering through the heart of Provence between canyons and gorges, olive orchards and lavender fields, is first of all to recharge your batteries amidst magnificent landscapes. Here, perhaps more than anywhere else, you’ll enjoy a silence disturbed only by the sweet song of the cicadas. Take the time to look, smell and taste all the small pleasures bestowed by this land, which has much more to offer than its pretty postcards. Provence not only awakens your senses, it heightens them.
This route was created by Jacques Chibois, Owner and Chef of the Bastide Saint-Antoine
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Hotel and restaurant in the country. This beautiful stone farmhouse, so typical of the Provençal landscape, is located on the Luberon hills between the famous villages of Gordes and Roussillon. The Phébus & Spa–Villa des Anges hotel occupies a historic site whose origins date back to the Knights of the Order of Malta. From the light-colored walls to the ocher of the tiles, the changing hues of the pines and olive trees and the blue of the panoramic swimming pool, a true symphony of colors welcomes guests into the soft light of Provence. In the gourmet restaurant of this family-owned property, Chef Xavier Mathieu prepares regional produce–including vegetables cultivated on site–which diners can enjoy at the Table du Jardinier. This exclusive dining spot, located directly in the kitchen garden, is the ideal spot to sample specialties like vegetable pesto, basil and garlic soup. A similar sense of authenticity can be found in the spa, where treatments and massages use essential oils from the surrounding lavender fields.
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Hotel and restaurant in the country. Overlooking a picture-postcard landscape, Le Mas des Herbes Blanches redefines Provençal elegance with a contemporary attitude. This tranquil haven offers 360-degree panoramic views of the Luberon Valley–this is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with yourself and nature, combining relaxation, well-being and gentle strolls with gourmet delights.
Behind its stone façades, the hotel boasts bright interiors where natural materials juxtapose with modern design. Its calming rooms and suites open directly onto nature, while some villas feature private pools–a rarity in the region. Le Table du Mas restaurant celebrates the flavors of the terroir through finessed cuisine, complemented by local wines. For a moment of absolute relaxation, the Jocadae Spa by CODAGE invites you to experience its indoor pool and relaxation space. After a rejuvenating break, explore the hilltop villages of Gordes, Bonnieux and Roussillon, visit the Cistercian Abbey of Sénanque, or take in the scents of the lavender trail.
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Gordes is an out-of-season paradise. That is the perfect time to must come and lose yourself in its charming, narrow alleyways, bordered with stone and flagstone houses. The light of the pastel coloured facades reflects the panorama over the Coulon valley. Gordes dominates an enchanting landscape which...
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Walk in the Provençal Colorado at Rustrel
Discover one of the delights of the Luberon region, just a short distance from Rustrel. This incredible landscape features ochre soil, stone columns and a real canyon! The work of nature and man, a meeting between an ochre quarry and the erosion of the elements, this Provençal version of Colorado offers...
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Wine tasting at the Domaine vinicole de la Citadelle with Alexis Rousset Rouard
A short drive away is the Domaine vinicole de la Citadelle where Alexis Rousset Rouard invites you to taste the region’s best wines (his own!) and visit the corkscrew museum.
With the monks of the Sénanque Abbey
Founded in 1148, the Sénanque abbey is one of the three provençal ‘sisters’ of the Cîteaux order. In 1988, the site was reinvested by a community of Cistercian monks who have progressively brought life back to the medieval buildings. Although austerity reigns here, part of the abbey is open to visitors....
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Discover Gordes
Gordes is an out-of-season paradise. That is the perfect time to must come and lose yourself in its charming, narrow alleyways, bordered with stone and flagstone houses. The light of the pastel coloured facades reflects the panorama over the Coulon valley. Gordes dominates an enchanting landscape which...
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Walk in the Provençal Colorado at Rustrel
Discover one of the delights of the Luberon region, just a short distance from Rustrel. This incredible landscape features ochre soil, stone columns and a real canyon! The work of nature and man, a meeting between an ochre quarry and the erosion of the elements, this Provençal version of Colorado offers...
Hotel and restaurant in a park. Once home to a large family of Provençal humanists, Château de Fonscolombe has preserved its soul. Its salons of Genoa leather and Chinese wallpaper still resonate with their lively character. The park, with paths lined by majestic trees, is the fantastic oeuvre of a lineage of botanists. As for the restaurant La Table de l'Orangerie, it too has embraced the chic, rustic and Provençal charm of the estate. Soft and subdued in winter, it takes its summer quarters in the shade of a large bald cypress. Chef Marc Fontanne breathes his creativity into a modern cuisine with original Provencal flavors in harmony with the richness of the terroir.
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Opened in 2006 by Olivier Baussan, the founder of L’Occitane en Provence, this écomusée, installed in an old lime fort, is entirely dedicated to the growing of olives. Through discovering and tasting various local products but also through exhibitions of photos and contemporary art, visitors can discover...
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Walks and sport around the Gorges du Verdon
Continue along the route to a site of outstanding natural beauty, the Gorges du Verdon, unique in Europe and part of the Provence region, where you’re invited to enjoy a range of activities, including rafting and canyoning. Follow the route to Gréoux les Bains, a charming little Provençale town renowned...
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Immerse yourself in the Ecomusée de l’olive, Volx
Opened in 2006 by Olivier Baussan, the founder of L’Occitane en Provence, this écomusée, installed in an old lime fort, is entirely dedicated to the growing of olives. Through discovering and tasting various local products but also through exhibitions of photos and contemporary art, visitors can discover...
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Walks and sport around the Gorges du Verdon
Continue along the route to a site of outstanding natural beauty, the Gorges du Verdon, unique in Europe and part of the Provence region, where you’re invited to enjoy a range of activities, including rafting and canyoning. Follow the route to Gréoux les Bains, a charming little Provençale town renowned...
Hotel and restaurant in a park. Nestled on the hillside near the idyllic village of Mane and drenched in Provencal sunshine, this convent was home to nuns before it was converted into an upscale hotel. Protected from the Mistral wind by the statuesque Volx Rock, the building, which dates back to 1613, is a blend of medieval architecture and contemporary design. You will be delighted by the period facades, 100 year-old terraced gardens, and the station of the cross overlooking the environs. The rooms have been decorated with great attention to detail and have a gentle Mediterranean style, as does Le Couvent des Minimes, un Hôtel & Spa L’Occitane en Provence a temple to wellness and a promise of renewed well-being.
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Visit to the Distilleries et domaines de Provence, Forcalquier
Famed for its very rich Monday market, Forcalquier is a real gastronomic crossroads. In this small town, the renowned Distilleries et domaines de Provence was founded, whose Henri Bardouin pastis recipe mixes more than 65 plants and spices. Those who love absinthe, strong sensations and all things bitter...
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The birthplace of L'Occitane in Manosque
The world-renowned L’Occitane brand originated here in Manosque. Visit this authentic village which has managed to retain its charms and admire L’Occitane’s soap workshop and beauty products as you explore the origins of one of France’s biggest worldwide successes. Manosque is also the birthplace of...
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In the Footsteps of Jean Giono in Manosque
Stroll through the alleyways of Manosque and find the soul of Angelo, the Hussar hero on Jean Giono's rooftop. At the Centre Jean Giono, in his house and gardens, you will discover how the writer drew his inspiration from human nature, but also from the surrounding landscapes and medieval villages comprising...
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Visit to the Distilleries et domaines de Provence, Forcalquier
Famed for its very rich Monday market, Forcalquier is a real gastronomic crossroads. In this small town, the renowned Distilleries et domaines de Provence was founded, whose Henri Bardouin pastis recipe mixes more than 65 plants and spices. Those who love absinthe, strong sensations and all things bitter...
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The birthplace of L'Occitane in Manosque
The world-renowned L’Occitane brand originated here in Manosque. Visit this authentic village which has managed to retain its charms and admire L’Occitane’s soap workshop and beauty products as you explore the origins of one of France’s biggest worldwide successes. Manosque is also the birthplace of...
Hotel and restaurant in a village. Countless generations of the Gleize family have looked after this 18th century post house. The balconies, the mosaiced walkways and the almond-green shutters are the work of Jany, the latest in the line. In the kitchen he reinvents the Provencal recipes of grandmother Gabrielle, with traditional flavours. Sweets are a tribute to Jany’s father, Pierre, a confectioner. Sample the delicious lavender honey ice cream served in it’s bee hive. A vegetable and a landscaped garden blend flowers, fruit and vegetables. Much more than simply a stopover, this is a voyage for the senses and a stepping stone to reaching perfect happiness.
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Located close to the restaurant, Jany Gleize has spent over 10 years cultivating his garden organically. The Michelin-starred chef uses its aromatic plants, "forgotten" vegetables and fruit trees in creating his daily-changing menus. The owner named the Jean Rey vegetable garden after his grandfather,...
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Les Pénitents des Mées
The legend associated with these rocks dates back to the late 19th century. Local families still talk about these stones via hints, somewhat fearfully referring to the petrified monks wearing their frocks and pointed hoods. Beliefs are strong here and even the tour guides now mention the site by the...
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An oasis at La Bonne Étape
Located close to the restaurant, Jany Gleize has spent over 10 years cultivating his garden organically. The Michelin-starred chef uses its aromatic plants, "forgotten" vegetables and fruit trees in creating his daily-changing menus. The owner named the Jean Rey vegetable garden after his grandfather,...
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Les Pénitents des Mées
The legend associated with these rocks dates back to the late 19th century. Local families still talk about these stones via hints, somewhat fearfully referring to the petrified monks wearing their frocks and pointed hoods. Beliefs are strong here and even the tour guides now mention the site by the...
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Provence: reconnecting with nature
This route was created by Jacques Chibois, Owner and Chef of the Bastide Saint-Antoine
‘My Route du Bonheur is made up of several little routes through charming and romantic landscapes. From the heights of the Côte d’Azur, it takes us through bucolic, foodie Provence. Here, the majestic silence of the abbeys is answered by the song of the cicadas and the scent of lavender.’
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