Vaucluse
The river and the Mont Ventoux make the province Vaucluse a special place for relaxation and discovery!
Let's wander through the pretty streets of Avignon or trek in the mountains: In Vaucluse you'll find a mix of culture, nature and French cuisine.
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Activities in Vaucluse
Aivgnon offers a lot of monuments, wonderful parks and nice restaurants.
Furthermore, there are igloo-similar houses in Gordes and nearby you can visit the old abbey Sénanque.
Vaison-la-Romaine, the ancient roman settlement, is nice to see and includes a Provencal market.
If you would like to go on a trekking tour, the Mont Venoux is the right place for you!
Gastronomy in Vaucluse
Here, you can find a typical Meditterean cuisine with olive oil, onions and spices.
Vegetables and especially legumes like lentils, beans and chickpeas are used for a lot of dishes.
Steamed shad can you find in every restaurant.
Modern specialties are Navarin en Avignonaise“ (lamb with orange, olives and vegetables) and the dessert Papaline d’Avignon (oregano liqueur in a chocolate coating).