Spots to admire sunrise and sunset
Endless cycles of spectacle, sunrises and sunsets always feel magical. In Vaucluse, these moments are also the time to photograph the warm colours of landscapes bathed in light.
Admire the sunrise
Sunrise
Views of Gordes and the Luberon
Sunrise
Views over Avignon
Watch the sunset
Sunset
At Mont-Ventoux
Sunset
Under the Pont d’Avignon
Sunset
At the Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyard
A cool and fresh visit to Vaucluse
Night walk – SIRENE Astronomical Observatory
Lagarde-d’Apt
From 06/04 to 05/05/2024, every Tuesday and Thursday between 8 pm and 10 pm.
From 06/07 to 01/09/2024, every Tuesday and Thursday between 8 pm and 10 pm.
From 19/10 to 03/11/2024, daily between 8 pm and 10 pm.
From 21/12/2024 to 05/01/2025, daily between 8 pm and 10 pm.
Subject to favorable weather. Postponed in case of bad weather.
Night walk – SIRENE Astronomical Observatory
Lagarde-d’Apt
From 06/04 to 05/05/2024, every Tuesday and Thursday between 8 pm and 10 pm.
From 06/07 to 01/09/2024, every Tuesday and Thursday between 8 pm and 10 pm.
From 19/10 to 03/11/2024, daily between 8 pm and 10 pm.
From 21/12/2024 to 05/01/2025, daily between 8 pm and 10 pm.
Subject to favorable weather. Postponed in case of bad weather.
Night walk – SIRENE Astronomical Observatory
Lagarde-d’Apt
From 06/04 to 05/05/2024, every Tuesday and Thursday between 8 pm and 10 pm.
From 06/07 to 01/09/2024, every Tuesday and Thursday between 8 pm and 10 pm.
From 19/10 to 03/11/2024, daily between 8 pm and 10 pm.
From 21/12/2024 to 05/01/2025, daily between 8 pm and 10 pm.
Subject to favorable weather. Postponed in case of bad weather.
Night walk – SIRENE Astronomical Observatory
Lagarde-d’Apt
From 06/04 to 05/05/2024, every Tuesday and Thursday between 8 pm and 10 pm.
From 06/07 to 01/09/2024, every Tuesday and Thursday between 8 pm and 10 pm.
From 19/10 to 03/11/2024, daily between 8 pm and 10 pm.
From 21/12/2024 to 05/01/2025, daily between 8 pm and 10 pm.
Subject to favorable weather. Postponed in case of bad weather.
In practice
Use the Appli Golden Hour, photo time or Sun Seeker (paid) apps when capturing the golden hour for optimum results
Our favourites on Instagram:
Dentelles https://www.instagram.com/p/CLLkZZvHTNI/
Ventoux https://www.instagram.com/p/CKuncohly1x/