Tourism in the South of France, in Provence

Tourism in the South of France

From the Mas des Retrouvailles, located in the heart od Provence, you can discover all the great touristic sites of the region, as well as a multitude of small picturesque villages.

Tourism in the South of France : discover Avignon with the Popes' Palace and famous Saint-Benezet bridge. Both sites are open year-round. Take advantage of a walk on the Rocher des Doms hill for a magnificent view of Villeneuve les Avignon and the Rhone Valley. On the other side of the Rhone, in the department of the Gard, Les Angles and Villeneuve. From these two charming and unique towns you can admire a magnificent view of Avignon, the Rhone Valley and the Provence of the Rhone.
- Are you a wine lover ? Then take a tour of Tavel, a village approximately twenty kilometers from Chateaurenard which is famous for its rose wine of rare quality.
Tourism in the South of France : discover the villages of the Luberon :
- Roussillon, colorful village surrounded by ochres cliffs.
- Gordes : village of Bories (small, stone, shepherds' huts).
- The Abbey of Senanque.
- Fontaine de Vaucluse : the most famous and mysterious resurgence of water in France. You will find there the Popes' Glassworks and the Speleology Museum tracing the history of the natural fountain.
- Lacoste : old village dominated by the chateau of the Marquis de Sade.
- Cabrieres : facing the Luberon, village crowned by a cedar forest, Lavender Museum.
- Isle sur la Sorgue : waterways and roads, the antique market.
Tourism in the South of France : discover the Alpilles :
- Saint Remy de Provence : the Museum of the Alpilles, Roman Glanum and antiquities.
- Maillane : Frederic Mistral Museum.
- Fontvieille : Daudet's windmill.
- Baux de Provence : a spectacular and unforgettable site with its citadel, santon museum and cathedral.
Tourism in the South of France : discover the cities and villages of Provence :
- Châteauneuf du Pape and its famous vineyards.
- Le Thor : the caves of Thouzon.
- Mont Ventoux : skiing in winter, unforgettable walks in summer.
- Carpentras : truffle market (during the season) and flower market.
- Orange : town well-known for its Triumphal Arch, and the Roman theater which produces many concerts and performances.

From the Autoroute :
- Exit the A7 motorway at “Avignon-Sud”.
- Follow the direction of Chateaurenard as you leave the motorway.
- Cross the centre of Chateaurenard in the direction of Avignon.
- At the roundabout (traffic circle) with a gate in the middle, leave direction Avignon and go all the way around to take the direction "Z.A Zone Artisanale du Barret".
- Cross through this business zone and keep straight for 2 km; at the 1st traffic light continue straight and past the next 2; at the “cedez le passage” sign continue straight across the tree-filled road and at the second junction you will find the "Mas des Retrouvailles" across from you.

From the TGV train station in Avignon : (taxis and busses are available).
- Take the "Rocade Charles de Gaulle" direction Rognonas/Tarascon/Arles.
- Take the departmental road D570 to the Rognonas bridge.
- After the bridge, turn left on to the departmental 571.
- At the big traffic circle take direction Saint-Remy de Provence.
- Cross 2 more traffic circles keeping in the direction of Saint remy (for about 3 kms) and at the next crossing turn right. The Mas des Retrouvailles is sign posted.