Access & Tourism |
Bed and Breakfast in the heart of the Vaucluse in Provence
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Le Vieux Figuier
Quartier les Prés
84110
Séguret
Tel./Fax : +33(0)4 90 46 84 38
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GPS
Coordinates :
Latitude : 44.211281° - Longitude : 5.001304° |
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Location
Seguret is in the center of renowned vineyards on the Wine Road, near the
villages of Cairanne, Rasteau, Beaumes de Venise, Gigondas and Sablet.
You are, from the Vieux Figuier, 40 km from Avignon, 40 km from Bollene,
40 km from Gordes.
Carpentras is 20 km away, Orange 10 km and Vaison la Romaine 8 km. |
How to get there
By car :
- From Bollene : the D8 via Ste Cecile, Rochegude, Cairanne, up to the
D23, then to the left on the D23 and D977 just to the D7/D977 crossroads.
- From Orange : D975 to Camaret, then via D23 and D977 to the crossroad
D977/D7.
- From Avignon : D942 towards Carpentras up to Monteux, D31 to Sarrians,
D32 to Vaqueyras, D7 via Sablet to the D7/D977 crossroad.
- 1000 m after the D7/D977 crossroad, turn left and follow the road to
the blinking light marking the ste of the house
By train :
TGV train station in Avignon, Orange train station.
By plane :
Avignon Airport, Nimes Airport, Marseille International Airport. |
Promenades and visits
You will a region full of charm and secrets : |
To
start with, go see Seguret, known since the Roman era (its name comes
from "securitas" which
means security).
It is built on a sharp slope and you will love wandering along its picturesque
streets, from the arcade at the start of the main road up to the fountain,
to the belfry of the Saint-Denis church and the narrow alleys surrounding
it, bordered with old houses and to the ruins of the feudal chateau.
From the square you can admire the view of the Dentelles de Montmirail,
the Venaissin county and far to the north, the Massif Central. |
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Then, all along the roads, you will discover
remarkable viewpoints and sites :
Old villages, fortified castles and
chateaux (Sablet, Vaison la Romaine, le Crestet, Mollans, le Barroux, Sault,
Murs, Gordes...) Gallo Roman ruins (Vaison la Romaine, Arles, Saint-Remy
de Provence...).
And don't miss visiting the wine cellars, and the olive oil mill of Chameil
in Mirabel.
Cultural activities
We can mention the Choregies d'Orange lyric festival, the choral festival
in Vaison la Romaine, the festivals of Arles and Avignon...
But you will come across in many places, local festivals, museums, concerts,
theater, art exhibitions, festivals...
Everywhere the Tourist Offices can provide you with all the necessary information.
Sport activites
Golf : numerous greens are nearby (Avignon, Saumane, Nimes, Cavaillon...).
Tennis : Courts in Seguret, Sablet, Vaison la Romaine, to just mention the closest.
Horseback riding : Many riding clubs in the surrounding area (with the possibility
of jaunts over several days).
Cycling : possibility to rent mountain bikes.
Walks on hiking path.
Hiking : Excursions along the GR walking paths ("Grande Randonnee").
Rock climbing : Year-round on the Dentelles de Montmirail.
Row-boating : Club in Isle sur la Sorgue.
Descending the Ardeche.
Aviation : Air club nearby (airfield at Camaret, 8 km).
We are at your disposal :
- To organize wine courses, short seminars with certain craftspeople, visits
of the olive oil mill.
- To help you take advantage of special rates at different golf courses (lessons,
rounds of golf...). |
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