Hike the ochre trails of the Luberon as the morning sun warms the garrigue and the scent of wild thyme rises underfoot. Cycle quiet back roads past stone farmhouses, chapel ruins, and endless rows of vines.
Provence doesn’t reveal itself from a car window. It rewards those who slow down—who take the trail instead of the highway, who stop for a café crème in a village square, who let a long lunch stretch into the afternoon. Out here, the pace is the point.
Once your villa booking is confirmed, our concierge will be happy to arrange activities for you, or share contact details if you prefer to book yourself.
July and August bring intense heat—if you’re visiting in summer, start early and finish by late morning. The best hiking weather is usually during the months of spring, fall, and winter.
Trails wind through cedar forests, past ancient stone bories, along cliff edges with sweeping valley views, and through the famous ochre quarries of Roussillon and Rustrel.
More rugged terrain with panoramic views from rocky ridgelines. Hike to the ruins of Les Baux, through Van Gogh’s landscapes near Saint-Rémy, or into the quiet heart of the range.
Skip the hassle of transport—have bikes delivered directly to your door. Choose from over 220 bikes including hybrids, mountain bikes, tandems, children’s bikes, and top-of-the-line road bikes.
Cover more ground with less effort—e-bikes make the rolling hills of Provence accessible to everyone and extend your range for full-day explorations.
The historic city of Avignon makes an excellent base for cycling, with scenic routes radiating into the surrounding countryside. Whether you’re a serious cyclist or out for a relaxed spin, the flat terrain near the Rhône offers easy riding.
Tucked between Gordes and Roussillon, Joucas is the Luberon village that rewards those who wander past the obvious — lavender fields, honey-stone lanes, and genuine serenity. […]
Tucked between Gordes and Roussillon, Joucas is the Luberon village that rewards those who wander past the obvious — lavender fields, honey-stone lanes, and genuine serenity. […]
Tucked between Gordes and Roussillon, Joucas is the Luberon village that rewards those who wander past the obvious — lavender fields, honey-stone lanes, and genuine serenity. […]
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Only Provence co-founder Lydia Dean writes about their experiences raising a family, building a business in Provence, and later combining the love of travel with giving back in "Jumping the Picket Fence”. In 2021, she published “Light Through the Cracks,” a continuation of her journey, much of which has been based in Provence. Both books are available Amazon, Amazon.uk, and Amazon.Fr.
