Tourist sites
The area around the Mas des Arômes, a charming bed and breakfast in the heart of Provence, offers wonderful opportunities for sightseeing and relaxation.
It offers a wide variety of choices, between natural sites, heritage and the most beautiful villages of Provence, without forgetting walks and hikes, on foot, on horseback or by bike, there is something for everyone.
Far from being exhaustive, we propose below, a small overview of what we think are the musts to prepare your next holidays at the Mas des Arômes.
From a few minutes to an hour from Mas des Arômes, here are a few ideas.
It offers a wide variety of choices, between natural sites, heritage and the most beautiful villages of Provence, without forgetting walks and hikes, on foot, on horseback or by bike, there is something for everyone.
Far from being exhaustive, we propose below, a small overview of what we think are the musts to prepare your next holidays at the Mas des Arômes.
From a few minutes to an hour from Mas des Arômes, here are a few ideas.
Pernes les Fontaines
(9 km - 10 mn)
Small Provencal village, former capital of the Comtat Venaissin. A tour allows you to visit the village and discover its 40 fountains.
Small Provencal village, former capital of the Comtat Venaissin. A tour allows you to visit the village and discover its 40 fountains.
L'Isle sur la Sorgue
(12 km - 13 mn)
A magnificent Provençal village, whose numerous canals that surround it have given it the nickname of "Venise comtadine", which today has become the paradise of the "chineurs", galleries and art centres.
A magnificent Provençal village, whose numerous canals that surround it have given it the nickname of "Venise comtadine", which today has become the paradise of the "chineurs", galleries and art centres.
Avignon - Cité des Papes
(15 km - 13 mn)
Jewels classified as UNESCO World Heritage. The Doms Cathedral, the Petit Palais museum, the ramparts, the baroque façade of the Hôtel des Monnaies and the Saint-Bénézet bridge, better known as the Pont d'Avignon. Main actor of the French culture with its Avignon Festival
Jewels classified as UNESCO World Heritage. The Doms Cathedral, the Petit Palais museum, the ramparts, the baroque façade of the Hôtel des Monnaies and the Saint-Bénézet bridge, better known as the Pont d'Avignon. Main actor of the French culture with its Avignon Festival
Pont Saint-Bénezet
(16 km - 14 mn)Avignon
The Pont St-Bénézet, better known as the Pont d'Avignon, is the oldest structure built on the Rhône between Lyon and the sea in the 12th century.
The Pont St-Bénézet, better known as the Pont d'Avignon, is the oldest structure built on the Rhône between Lyon and the sea in the 12th century.
Palais des Papes
(17 km 15 mn)Avignon
The Pope's Palace, symbol of the influence of the church on the Christian West in the 14th century. Built from 1335 onwards, it was mainly the work of two popes, Benedict XII and his successor Clement VI.
The Pope's Palace, symbol of the influence of the church on the Christian West in the 14th century. Built from 1335 onwards, it was mainly the work of two popes, Benedict XII and his successor Clement VI.
Croisières des Papes
(15 km - 16 mn)Avignon
Discover the most beautiful sites of Avignon and Villeneuve seen from the Rhône: the famous Saint-Bénézet Bridge, the river port, the quays of the Line, the Popes' Palace, the Clock Tower and the Rocher des Doms. The 2 islands: the Ile de Piot and the Ile de la Barthelasse, then the Philippe Le Bel Tower and the Fort St André.
Discover the most beautiful sites of Avignon and Villeneuve seen from the Rhône: the famous Saint-Bénézet Bridge, the river port, the quays of the Line, the Popes' Palace, the Clock Tower and the Rocher des Doms. The 2 islands: the Ile de Piot and the Ile de la Barthelasse, then the Philippe Le Bel Tower and the Fort St André.
La Chartreuse
(20 km - 20mn)30400 Villeneuve lez Avignon
The Pontifical Charterhouse of the Val-de-Bénédiction was founded in 1356 by Pope Innocent VI and is the largest Carthusian Monastery in France. It is an unmissable monument to visit, opposite the Palace of the Popes.
The Pontifical Charterhouse of the Val-de-Bénédiction was founded in 1356 by Pope Innocent VI and is the largest Carthusian Monastery in France. It is an unmissable monument to visit, opposite the Palace of the Popes.
Le Fort Saint-André
(21 km - 20 mn)Villeneuve lez Avignon
A former sentinel offering since the 14th century a breathtaking panorama from the Mont Ventoux to the Alpilles and in particular on the Philippe le Bel Tower and the Popes' Palace in Avignon.
A former sentinel offering since the 14th century a breathtaking panorama from the Mont Ventoux to the Alpilles and in particular on the Philippe le Bel Tower and the Popes' Palace in Avignon.
Venasque
(20 km - 24 mn)
An ancient medieval town situated at the foot of Mont Ventoux, clinging to a rocky outcrop overlooking vineyards, garrigues and cherry trees, of which the remains of the ramparts and three Saracen towers remain today.
An ancient medieval town situated at the foot of Mont Ventoux, clinging to a rocky outcrop overlooking vineyards, garrigues and cherry trees, of which the remains of the ramparts and three Saracen towers remain today.
Fontaine de Vaucluse
(22km 25 mn)
The exceptional site of "Vallis clausa", the enclosed valley, at the bottom of which the Sorgue mysteriously rises. Very beautiful village, Fontaine de Vaucluse and magnificent visit at the foot of the birth of the Sorgue.
The exceptional site of "Vallis clausa", the enclosed valley, at the bottom of which the Sorgue mysteriously rises. Very beautiful village, Fontaine de Vaucluse and magnificent visit at the foot of the birth of the Sorgue.
Gordes
(31 km - 35 mn)
Gordes, one of the most beautiful villages in France, is a tourist mecca, a magnificent Provençal village, situated on a rocky spur overlooking the Luberon plateau and its olive groves.
Gordes, one of the most beautiful villages in France, is a tourist mecca, a magnificent Provençal village, situated on a rocky spur overlooking the Luberon plateau and its olive groves.
Village des Bories
(32 km 35 mn)
At the foot of the Monts de Vaucluse and the village of Gordes, the village of Les Bories, is a testament to the way of life in Provence, from a very ancient era to the present day.
At the foot of the Monts de Vaucluse and the village of Gordes, the village of Les Bories, is a testament to the way of life in Provence, from a very ancient era to the present day.
Abbaye Notre Dame de Sénanque
(35 km - 37 mn)Gordes
Monastère Cistercien, crée au XIe siècle, demeure comme un des plus purs témoins de l'architecture cistercienne primitive.
Monastère Cistercien, crée au XIe siècle, demeure comme un des plus purs témoins de l'architecture cistercienne primitive.
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
(38 km - 43 mn)Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Small capital of the Alpilles. Magnificent Provencal village with an exceptional heritage.
Small capital of the Alpilles. Magnificent Provencal village with an exceptional heritage.
Le Pont du Gard
(42 km 44 mn)Vers-Pont-du-Gard
Roman Aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Museum, exhibitions and animations.
Roman Aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Museum, exhibitions and animations.
Vaison la Romaine
(39 km - 44 mn)
Situated in the Haut-Vaucluse, the town has a privileged geographical location between the Alps and the Mediterranean. Known for its Roman remains, its single-arch bridge, as well as for its medieval city and its cathedral.
Situated in the Haut-Vaucluse, the town has a privileged geographical location between the Alps and the Mediterranean. Known for its Roman remains, its single-arch bridge, as well as for its medieval city and its cathedral.
Mine de Bruoux - Gargas
(44 km - 45 mn)
Ce site majestueux associe richesses naturelles et historiques, il témoigne de la cohabitation de l'homme avec l'ocre. Parcourez un circuit de 650m de galeries, pouvant atteindre 15m de haut au sein d'un réseau souterrain de plus de 40km.Température moyenne de la galerie : 10 °C
Ce site majestueux associe richesses naturelles et historiques, il témoigne de la cohabitation de l'homme avec l'ocre. Parcourez un circuit de 650m de galeries, pouvant atteindre 15m de haut au sein d'un réseau souterrain de plus de 40km.Température moyenne de la galerie : 10 °C
Roussillon et ses Ocres
(47 km - 49 mn)
Ce village est classé parmi les "Plus Beaux Villages de France" où il fait bon flâner et déjeuner à l'ombre des maisons aux couleurs de la Provence, après une promenade sur le chemin des ocres.
Ce village est classé parmi les "Plus Beaux Villages de France" où il fait bon flâner et déjeuner à l'ombre des maisons aux couleurs de la Provence, après une promenade sur le chemin des ocres.
L'Abbaye de Silvacane
(60 km - 48 mn) La Roque-d'Anthéron
Silvacane Abbey, formerly known as Sauvecanne Abbey, is a Cistercian abbey located in the commune of La Roque-d'Anthéron, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department.
Silvacane Abbey, formerly known as Sauvecanne Abbey, is a Cistercian abbey located in the commune of La Roque-d'Anthéron, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department.
Uzès
(51km - 49mn)
Uzès, a city of art and history situated between Alès, Nîmes and Avignon, between the sea and the Cévennes, seduces the passing tourist as well as illustrious people such as Racine or André Gide who fell under its charm...
Uzès, a city of art and history situated between Alès, Nîmes and Avignon, between the sea and the Cévennes, seduces the passing tourist as well as illustrious people such as Racine or André Gide who fell under its charm...
Les-Baux-de-Provence
(39 km - 55 mn)Château des Baux
Les Baux de Provence, the tourist mecca of Provence, will delight you with the richness of its heritage, perched on a plateau in the Alpilles, overlooking the whole region, its castle, its events, its shows, its walks, not to be missed...
Les Baux de Provence, the tourist mecca of Provence, will delight you with the richness of its heritage, perched on a plateau in the Alpilles, overlooking the whole region, its castle, its events, its shows, its walks, not to be missed...
Mont Ventoux
(50km - 57 mn)BÉDOIN
From the top of its 1912 metres, the Mont Ventoux dominates the Vaucluse landscape, a must for lovers of the "little queen" and for those who like to climb to the top in order to discover the region...
From the top of its 1912 metres, the Mont Ventoux dominates the Vaucluse landscape, a must for lovers of the "little queen" and for those who like to climb to the top in order to discover the region...
Sault
(49 km - 50 mn)
Sault and its lavender fields, a village to discover on the Albion plateau, at the foot of Mont Ventoux. The perfume of Lavender, its freshness and its location make it an essential stopover in Haute Provence...
Sault and its lavender fields, a village to discover on the Albion plateau, at the foot of Mont Ventoux. The perfume of Lavender, its freshness and its location make it an essential stopover in Haute Provence...
Nimes
(62 km - 59 mn)
A wonderful city to visit. Important during the time of the Roman Empire, known for its well-preserved monuments, such as the Nîmes Arena, a two-storey amphitheatre built in the year 70 AD, still in use for concerts and bullfights. The Maison Carrée, a Roman temple made of white limestone, and the Pont du Gard, a three-level aqueduct, are both about 2,000 years old.
A wonderful city to visit. Important during the time of the Roman Empire, known for its well-preserved monuments, such as the Nîmes Arena, a two-storey amphitheatre built in the year 70 AD, still in use for concerts and bullfights. The Maison Carrée, a Roman temple made of white limestone, and the Pont du Gard, a three-level aqueduct, are both about 2,000 years old.
Arles
(53 km - 1h)
City of art and history, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Capital of the Camargue, a Mediterranean city par excellence to be visited and discovered all year round...
City of art and history, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Capital of the Camargue, a Mediterranean city par excellence to be visited and discovered all year round...
Château de Grignan
(73 km - 1 hour)
Grignan An escapade to soak up the history of the Marquise de Sévigné and the delicious scent of lavender.
Grignan An escapade to soak up the history of the Marquise de Sévigné and the delicious scent of lavender.
Marseille Vieux Port
(105 km - 1h04)
The Old Port is the oldest port of Marseille and the historical and cultural centre of the city. Eat a good fish soup after visiting the Friuli Islands and the Château d'If by boat, before returning to the tranquillity of the Mas des Arômes.
The Old Port is the oldest port of Marseille and the historical and cultural centre of the city. Eat a good fish soup after visiting the Friuli Islands and the Château d'If by boat, before returning to the tranquillity of the Mas des Arômes.
La Camargue
(55 km - 1h10mn)
The Camargue and its vast expanses of wetlands, a magical place where man finds his happiness between sky and sea, horses, bulls, pink flamingos and a multitude of migratory bird species find their corner of paradise...
The Camargue and its vast expanses of wetlands, a magical place where man finds his happiness between sky and sea, horses, bulls, pink flamingos and a multitude of migratory bird species find their corner of paradise...
Les Calanques de Cassis
(138 km - 1h25)
Visit the most beautiful creeks between Marseille, Cassis and la Ciotat and discover these creeks on foot or by boat, nature lovers of the sea and the mountains will find there the happiness they are looking for....
Visit the most beautiful creeks between Marseille, Cassis and la Ciotat and discover these creeks on foot or by boat, nature lovers of the sea and the mountains will find there the happiness they are looking for....
La Grotte Chauvet
(100 km, 1h29)Vallon-Pont-d'Arc - Ardèche
The site contains a thousand paintings and engravings, including 420 representations of animals. An incredible and magnificent visit that takes you back to the Paleolithic period. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2014 ...
The site contains a thousand paintings and engravings, including 420 representations of animals. An incredible and magnificent visit that takes you back to the Paleolithic period. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2014 ...
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