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Côteaux du Ventoux cherries now protected by PGI designation
Last update: 05/06/2020
For the first time in France, a cherry has been designated PGI (Protected Geographical Indication)! The tradition of cherry cultivation in this region has been recorded as far back as the 17th century, and this appellation is the result of generations of hard work to perfect the quality of the fruit. ...
The hydroelectric dam at Bollène opens to the public
Last update: 29/05/2020
You can now come and explore Bollène’s historic hydroelectric power plant on the Rhone river! This masterpiece of industrial architecture was one of the last massive infrastructure projects to be built in post-war France. Commissioned in 1952,… ...
Cavaillon’s hidden gem: the incredible Hôtel d’Agar
Last update: 29/05/2020
Fans of culture, of the unexpected, of old stonework and contemporary art will love this hidden treasure in Cavaillon. It certainly merits a detour from the D900 road which crosses the Luberon to this ancient town which… ...
Experience the Roman Theatre in Orange with a virtual reality headset
Last update: 29/05/2020
At the Roman Theatre of Orange, visitors can now extend the traditional tour of this ancient monument with a seven-minute Virtual Reality experience that immerses them in its two-thousand-year history. This is a real bonus, while the… ...
New: the Botanical Garden at Domaine de la Citadelle
Last update: 28/05/2020
This project has been a work in progress for the past 2 years and has just opened. Its 5 ancient dry-stone wall terraces contain different types of plants: aromatic, medicinal, wild, magical… all with a stunning view… ...
Vaucluse by electric mountain bike
Last update: 26/05/2020
Sport fanatics were delighted by the opening of the Vaucluse Long Distance Mountain Bike trail two years ago. And for those of us who enjoy sports and the great outdoors, but don’t relish the physical exertion of… ...
Enhanced reality at the Popes’ Palace
Last update: 26/05/2020
Ah, the great halls of the Papal Palace, so vast … but so empty too! Since the arrival of the Histopad, visitors can finally immerse themselves in the history of the monument, during the era of the… ...
50 Bosch eBike charging stations in Vaucluse
Last update: 26/05/2020
Here’s some good news for people who love exploring the countryside or climbing the slopes by electric bicycle – Vaucluse now boasts 13 charging stations and 150 Fast Chargers spread across the region, at Tourist Offices and… ...
La Filaventure, the brand new museum of Brun de Vian-Tiran factory
Last update: 26/05/2020
Fans of French-made quality blankets will know the name Brun de Vian-Tiran, the oldest cloth-weaving factory still running in France. For eight generations and over two centuries, the Brun family has been travelling the world in search… ...