Formed around the Var river, the Haut Var is a beautiful area north of the A8 motorway which crosses the Var West to East. Besides the region of the Verdon Gorges, it also includes part of Provence and Draguignan region. A great place to connect with nature and take a breath of fresh air ...
The Gorges du Verdon: when nature is majestic
Needless to present the Verdon Gorge, one of the most beautiful sites in France! Succession of landscapes each more beautiful than each others, the Gorges du Verdon form a canyon (the highest in Europe) from Moustier-Ste-Marie, where pottery is king in Castellane. You can walk along the canyon via the roads that overlook it, or choose the option rafting or canoeing on the Verdon, to enjoy an incomparable view.
The Gorges du Verdon open into the Lake of Ste Croix: do not hesitate to make a stop. Surrounded by breathtaking nature, this lake offers you great moments of relaxation and bathing.
The hilltop villages: picturesque small keys
This majestic site is als......
The region of Mont Ventoux in the Vaucluse department, is certainly one of the finest and most impressive places of Provence, especially for nature lovers. Here's an overview of what you can discover during your stay ...
The region is dominated by the Giant of Provence, Mont Ventoux, beautiful site in the heart of Vaucluse. Several hiking trails wind on the slopes of Mont Ventoux and you permettetront enjoy an exceptional nature. Highest peak of Vaucluse to nearly 2000 m., Mont Ventoux offers a fantastic view, with clear weather, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. You can also go around the giant of Provence by borrowing the road through the Gorges de la Nesque: a canyon that starts from Monieux and leads up Méthamis. During this journey, you will also discover corners timeless as Montbrun-les-Bains and Brantes North Ventoux.
The summit is otherwise an ideal playground for seasoned cyclists. The ascent of Mont Ventoux is also part of the legendary stages of the Tour de France!
At the foot of Mont......
Meeting place between a lush and sunny nature and a rich heritage of history and traditions, the Aix-en-Provence is also an ideal base for visiting all the Bouches-du-Rhône ...
An ideal area for lovers of painting ...
For culture, the Aix offers beautiful surprise. Lovers of painting will follow the footsteps of Paul Cézanne, born in Aix, passing by the Granet Museum which houses several works by the artist, the museum-workshop Lauves, and all the sites that inspired the artist like Tholonet and its castle or Careers Bibémus. They can also see the castle of Vauvenargues, which belonged to Picasso, whose park is home to the tomb of the artist.
The cities of Aix-en-Provence and Marseille are of course perfect venues for all heritage lovers. Museums and historical monuments abound and should occupy the days of the most insatiable.
Those who prefer less busy cities meanwhile find their happiness in the very pretty village of the Aix, like the medieval village of Jouques.
... And for those who lo......