Amiradou Provence Guidebook
Sightseeing
Our neighbouring village Bedoin is a mecca for serious cyclists. You can rent a suitable bicycle, from the top models of Pinarello to ascend Mont Ventoux and have a taste of the Tour de France, to simpler cycles for casual bikers. The cafes and restaurants in this village are fabulous. There is also the weekly market on Monday - a must for us whenever we're there!
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Bédoin
Our neighbouring village Bedoin is a mecca for serious cyclists. You can rent a suitable bicycle, from the top models of Pinarello to ascend Mont Ventoux and have a taste of the Tour de France, to simpler cycles for casual bikers. The cafes and restaurants in this village are fabulous. There is also the weekly market on Monday - a must for us whenever we're there!
Avignon is an ancient papal city and a thriving cultural heart of the area. Discover the historic sights, shopping, riding one of the best carousels and enjoy fabulous food in the many restaurants around the city and in neighbouring Villeneuve d'Avignon.
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Avignon
Avignon is an ancient papal city and a thriving cultural heart of the area. Discover the historic sights, shopping, riding one of the best carousels and enjoy fabulous food in the many restaurants around the city and in neighbouring Villeneuve d'Avignon.
The Pont du Gard is a spectacular Roman Aqueduct well worth making a trip for.
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Pont du Gard (Rechteroever)
24 Av. du Pont du GardThe Pont du Gard is a spectacular Roman Aqueduct well worth making a trip for.
Drive to Sault for it's weekly market or to dine at one of it's lovely restaurants. Summit Mont Ventoux on the way there and then descend into the plain of lavender fields. If your timing is right, it will not only be the spectacular views but also, the wonderful colours which will make you catch your breath.
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Sault
Drive to Sault for it's weekly market or to dine at one of it's lovely restaurants. Summit Mont Ventoux on the way there and then descend into the plain of lavender fields. If your timing is right, it will not only be the spectacular views but also, the wonderful colours which will make you catch your breath.
The old Roman village of Vaison la Romaine overlooks the newer parts from a lofty height. Enjoy the weekly market and drive on to Gigondas and Vacqueyras for some wine tasting in vineyards like Domaine de Santa Duc which have been Parker-rated as some of the best in the world.
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Vaison la Romaine
30 Cr TaulignanThe old Roman village of Vaison la Romaine overlooks the newer parts from a lofty height. Enjoy the weekly market and drive on to Gigondas and Vacqueyras for some wine tasting in vineyards like Domaine de Santa Duc which have been Parker-rated as some of the best in the world.
The weekend antique market at Isle sur la Sorgue is renowned. Finding great buys is not so easy these days but it's still a wonderful market to visit and enjoy watching the world go by in a cafe by the river.
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L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
The weekend antique market at Isle sur la Sorgue is renowned. Finding great buys is not so easy these days but it's still a wonderful market to visit and enjoy watching the world go by in a cafe by the river.
Catch a performance at the Roman amphitheatre of Orange, and combine that with a visit to La Beaugraviere for the best meal you might have on your trip.
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Orange
23 Rue de la RépubliqueCatch a performance at the Roman amphitheatre of Orange, and combine that with a visit to La Beaugraviere for the best meal you might have on your trip.
The village takes its full name - Crillon le Brave, from the most legendary of the dukes that ruled it. Louis des Balbes de Berton de Crillon or "Le Brave Crillon" (1541–1615). Louis was one of Henri IV's fiercest, roughest and also most valiant generals. During the French Wars of Religion in the late 16th century, he was covered with honours for his feats on the battlefield and his loyalty to the king. The same Crillon family gave its name to the famous Hôtel de Crillon in Paris.
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Crillon-le-Brave
The village takes its full name - Crillon le Brave, from the most legendary of the dukes that ruled it. Louis des Balbes de Berton de Crillon or "Le Brave Crillon" (1541–1615). Louis was one of Henri IV's fiercest, roughest and also most valiant generals. During the French Wars of Religion in the late 16th century, he was covered with honours for his feats on the battlefield and his loyalty to the king. The same Crillon family gave its name to the famous Hôtel de Crillon in Paris.
Food scene
Carpentras's Friday markets are the best nearby. An absolute must visit. Chez Serge is a local favourite for great regional food and truffles, while Jouvaud in the town's historic centre has the best patisseries and chocolates.
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Carpentras
Carpentras's Friday markets are the best nearby. An absolute must visit. Chez Serge is a local favourite for great regional food and truffles, while Jouvaud in the town's historic centre has the best patisseries and chocolates.
One of our favourite restaurants by far, l’Oustalet’s position on under the ancient platanes of Gigondas simply enhances the wonderful cooking of Laurent Deconinck.
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L'Oustalet
5 Pl. Gabrielle AndéolOne of our favourite restaurants by far, l’Oustalet’s position on under the ancient platanes of Gigondas simply enhances the wonderful cooking of Laurent Deconinck.