Situated at the foot of the magic mountain of Provence, the Mont Ventoux (appr. 6.500 feet), the small medieval village of Malaucène (appr. 2.400 inhabitants) surrounded by wine yards, groves of olive trees and vast orchards, is a perfect base to discover the "real" unspoilt Provence with its small medieval villages still left almost unchanged by the march of times.

Enjoy the wonderful atmosphere and serenity of the monastery STE-MADELEINE, listening to the magnificent gregorian chant offered daily to the public. Or relax in the freshness of the fabulous grove of the source "Groseau" with its potable water used by mankind since roman times.
And for the gourmets: the truffles of Richerenches, ancient stronghold of the Templar Knights.

Hiker will love the constant change of pine forest, wine yards, apricot, cherry and peach plantations.

In the immediate vicinity the antique ruins of Vaison-la-Romaine (9 km), Arles, Avignon, Orange, Pont-du-Gard, colourful village markets, famous vine yards like Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas etc as well as the lively villages of the Luberon.

A must also the internationally recognized antique market of Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, the second largest in France right after Paris.

Ste. Madeleine	Avignon	Vaison-la-Romaine
Orange	Pont du Gard	Village Market

 

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