Top activities for spring holidays in Provence
Spring holidays in Provence
Whether you are with family, friends or in a couple, spring holidays in Provence mean sunny days spent enjoying the landscapes of the Luberon, the protected nature off the Mont Ventoux Regional National Park, the springtime colours of the vineyards of the Rhône Valley, and the inviting terraces of Avignon.
Take part in a wine and/or cooking workshop
All the flavours of Provence
Côtes du Rhône wines encompass a wide variety of flavours, from wines with great character to sweet wines, and the tasting of each wine is approached differently. Learn how to pair food with wine to wow your taste buds even more!
The schedule of workshops at Avignon Wine School: cinema, desserts, flowers
In the kitchen, spring vegetables will awaken your senses and enhance your dishes. Assisted by a chef, learn to sauté, simmer and grill, to bring out the best of products grown in Provence.
Combining sport and gourmet
Cycling through vineyards, hiking with gourmet breaks, picnics with local producers – these are some examples of gourmet outings possible in springtime in Provence.
From a good old-fashioned walk along a winemaker’s trail to discovering the area on horseback, there are plenty of ways to discover seasonal products whilst exploring the great outdoors. And when you’re admiring the landscapes of the Luberon, Mont Ventoux and the Rhône Valley, what more could you want?
Exert yourself: cycling, hiking, climbing, fishing…
For an active springtime!
If you like staying active, the tour guides and leisure providers of Vaucluse have prepared a great programme for the holidays. This period is ideal for learning or perfecting climbing, but also for fishing for trout in the Sorgue river!
The light is also perfect for ascending to admire the vineyards and valleys from a hot-air balloon or a microlight.ht.
Top tip
You can also contact the tour guides directly for a customised activity!
Exploring and having fun
Visiting a town or a village is always a rewarding activity, especially when this doubles up as a recreational activity!
A good number of villages now invite you to discover them through a puzzle or a treasure hunt. These can often lead you down streets that you might not have taken on a regular walk.
Collection
Do you like solving puzzles? There are no less than 12 “Stories in the town” available in the Tourist Offices of Vaucluse (FR)!
Closer to our animal friends
At the farm or equestrian centre
Spending time with animals – learning to adapt to their character, their pace and their needs – is therapeutic and rewarding. It is also a good way of learning to care for another living being and a great source of motivation for hiking the trails of the Luberon or Mont Ventoux.
Ornithological walks and visits to the farm are opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of animals.
Shows
Provence is also a cultural destination, with shows scheduled throughout the year. Springtime is no exception, offering a range of concerts, theatre productions and shows for young audiences. We will come across Julien Clerc, Bénabar, Jane Birkin, Merlin, Beethoven, Jazz groups and even some magicians!
Furthermore, all of these often take place at prestigious venues such as the Palais de Papes, the Roman Theatre, or the Opéra Grand Avignon.
More ideas
Find the whole programme of events in Avignon, Luberon, Mont Ventoux and the Rhône Valley.
