A chocolate workshop, an e-bike ride with great views, the fascinating exhibitions at the Naturoptère… we tell you how to get teens away from their bed/screen combo!
Chocolate workshops at Chocolaterie Castelain
In Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The whole family can get their hands dirty, or rather, their chocolate hands dirty, at the Chocolaterie Castelain’s delicious chocolate workshops! Under the guidance of a master chocolatier, everyone can create their own chocolate bar, or learn about molding and working with chocolate. Younger guests can take part in a chocolate decorating workshop.
And to top it all off, the Maitre Chocolatier makes sure to suggest recipes that can easily be reproduced at home!
Good to know
From €17/ pers.
30 mins. to 3h
Balade en VTT électrique dans les Dentelles
Informations pratiques
Beginners and advanced.
From 1.40m.
€30 /pers.
Véloz, at Séguret
Everyone can go on a mountain-biking adventure in the Dentelles de Montmirail! Teenagers won’t be moaning when it comes to taking an electric bike out with a “boost” mode to help with climbs, and you can give one of them a GPS to follow the path of the circuit Jean-Pierre from Véloz will have sent them in advance.
There are therefore lots of ways to discover the wonderful natural spaces and breath-taking views of the Vaucluse without dragging your feet during a family hike.
A glass blowing workshop
A glass blowing workshop in l’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Guillaume, a glass blower in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, gives you the chance to become a glass blower for a short time. This fascinating art delights young and old, teenagers and adults alike. During the workshop, each member of the family, all artisans for a day , can blow their own Christmas bauble in the colours of their choice and collect their creation the next day, after it has been cooked.
Good to know
From 9 years up, 15 minutes per person, €20/bauble
Expo Oh la bête ! at Naturoptère
Informations pratiques
Until end of 2023.
Unique ticket for Harmas Jean-Henri Fabre and the Naturoptere: €10.
Special family rates.
Le Naturoptère,
at Sérignan-du-Comtat
The fascinating Naturoptère, in Sérignan-du-Comtat near Orange, offers us “L’humain, un vivant parmi les vivants” (Humans, living among the living), to question our place among other species! What are we? Who are the other living creatures? What do we share with certain species? These are just some of the questions this exhibition seeks to answer, by plunging us into the heart of this little-explored world, yet so close to us.
Also take advantage of visiting Naturoptère, its gardens, spider exhibition, miniatures garden… and watch flash presentations on multiples themes which take place all day with slots every 15 minutes. There is also a calendar of discovery workshops all year round.
The Via Ferrata of Cavaillon
This vertical route along the cliff of the Saint Jacques Hill has one distinguishing feature : you can access it directly from the town centre of Cavaillon. The route is made up of two parts: the « via natura » (open to people above 1.30m), accessible to all, and the « via souterrata » (people above 1.50m), for the most athletic. The views from Mont Ventoux as far as the Alpilles are stunning, and orientation boards on the terraces are scattered along the path with information about the fauna, flora and local heritage.
Good to know
Access is free and equipment (harness, helmet and insurance system) can be reserved at AB Cycles Outdoor or Cyclix (closed on Sundays).
Escape Game at the Roman theatre in Orange
Practical information
Minimum recommended age: 10 (2 to 6 people)
Price: €5 + entrance fee (€11.50 / reduced fee: €9.50 / family pack: €38)
A tour of the Roman theatre in Orange takes on a completely different dimension during an escape game. During this activity, the entire family is mobilised around a major mission: to thwart the curse of Teutobod by solving challenges and enigmas! The escape game is designed to take visitors to every corner of this site steeped in history, listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco. It enables them to discover and learn while having fun.
Another advantage is when you opt for a combined Roman Theatre and Odyssée Sonore ticket you can experience an immersive video mapping show at dusk (Family Pack 2 adults and 2 children available)
Photos © Valérie Gillet, Veloz, Hélène Abry, Xavier Commeat, Lepeltier, Hélène Abry