Vaucluse, in the heart of Provence

Discover Vaucluse’s destinations

Paris VAUCLUSE Orange Carpentras Bollène Valréas Avignon Vaison-la-Romaine Montpellier / Nîmes Lyon / Valence Digne-les-Bains Cavaillon Massifdu Luberon Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Apt Sault Pertuis la Tour d’Aigues Drôme Alpes deHaute Provence Bouchesdu Rhône Gard Marseille / Aix-en-Provence Villeneuve-lès-Avignon Châteauneuf-du-Pape MontVentoux Dentellesde Montmirail

The Rhône Valley

The Rhône runs its course from its riverbed in the South of the Drôme, between vineyards and ancient edifices, all the way to the sea. It wends its way through a diverse range of landscapes and scenes which beckon the voyager in all of us – from the Fortress of Mornas to the famous vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, from North to South, the Rhône Valley has countless stories to tell…

Avignon, the Popes’ city

Avignon is renowned for its cultural riches and its Provençal specialities, but the Popes’ city has many more surprises in store!

Mont Ventoux – the Giant of Provence

A whopping 1,909 metres high, Mont Ventoux is truly the guard watching over Vaucluse.
Hikes, bike rides, and even a top destination for food lovers:
the mountain, symbolic of Provence, reveals all its secrets…

The Luberon

Embark on a colourful journey during your stay in the Luberon!
A land where the red of the cliffs mingles with the ochre tones of picturesque villages, and where the laid-back Provençal lifestyle captures the hearts of its inhabitants.

Events

C'est Bo Noël

C’est Bo Noël

Bollène

From 29/11/2025 to 16/01/2026, daily.

Les Hivernales, dance festival

Les Hivernales, dance festival

Avignon

About ten days in February – March. The dates of the 2025 edition are not yet defined by the organizer. More information to come.

Noël à Mazan

Noël à Mazan

Mazan

From Saturday 13 to Sunday 14 December 2025 between 11 am and 9 pm.

Christmas festivities in Avignon

Christmas festivities in Avignon

Avignon

From 29/11/2025 to 04/01/2026 daily.

Truffle ban at Richerenches

Truffle ban at Richerenches

Richerenches

Saturday 6 December 2025.

Christmas light parades

Christmas light parades

Avignon

Saturday 6 December 2025 from 5.30 pm. Saturday 13 December 2025 from 5.30 pm.

Fest'Hiver

Fest’Hiver

Avignon

From 23/01 to 01/02/2026 daily.

Christmas market of santonniers, craftsmen and Provencal cribs

Christmas market of santonniers, craftsmen and Provencal cribs

Avignon

From 28/11 to 28/12/2025 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday between 10 am and 7 pm. On Saturday between 10 am and 8 pm.

Nativity scenes and figurines

Nativity scenes and figurines

Avignon

Wednesday 24 December 2025 from 2.30 pm. Friday 26 December 2025 from 2.30 pm. Wednesday 31 December 2025 from 2.30 pm.

Tourism in Vaucluse

Fancy a holiday in the South of France with the kids, with your significant other or with friends? Looking for a hotel, a guesthouse or a campsite? Look no further than Avignon and its tourist sites, the mountain villages of the Luberon and the Mont Ventoux, all of which are waiting to be explored on foot, by bike or on a day trip.