1/2 day in Gordes Fontaine-de-Vaucluse L’Isle s/Sorgue

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, FR

Highlights

  • Friendly picnic with fresh local produce included
  • Discovery of jewels of Provence: Gordes, Sénanque Abbey, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
  • Walk in the "Venice of the Comtat" with canals and waterwheels
  • Climb to the source of the Sorgue at La Fontaine de Vaucluse
  • Breathtaking view of Gordes, one of the most beautiful villages in France

Meeting Point

Black car with Ventourisme on the sides. For departures at 2:00 p.m., the meeting point will be in front of the Hotel Le Bristol (44 Cours Jean Jaurès 84000 Avignon). If you are not staying in Avignon intramural, please contact me to arrange a better meeting point.

Meeting point

41 Cr Jean Jaurès, 84000 Avignon , France

End point

End Point

Black car with Ventourisme on the sides. For departures at 2:00 p.m., the meeting point will be in front of the Hotel Le Bristol (44 Cours Jean Jaurès 84000 Avignon). If you are not staying in Avignon intramural, please contact me to arrange a better meeting point.

Meeting point

41 Cr Jean Jaurès, 84000 Avignon , France

End point

What to expect

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L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

After about a 30-minute drive from Avignon, stroll through the “Venice of Comtat” with its canals, waterwheels and translucent water. Duration of the visit: approximately 60 minutes then 15 minutes drive to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.

Duration 60 minutes
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La Fontaine de Vaucluse

Pedestrian climb to the source of resurgence of the Sorgue (no difficulty) located at the foot of a huge steep cliff. Duration of the visit: approximately 60 minutes, then 30 minutes by car to Gordes.

Duration 60 minutes
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Gordes

Picnic for around 1 hour around Gordes (morning tour only) then photo stop with breathtaking views of the village, listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France and voted the most beautiful village in the world by an American magazine. Duration of the visit: approximately 15 minutes then 50 minutes drive to return to Avignon.

Duration 15 minutes

Additional Information

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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Specialized infant seats are available
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    Not recommended for pregnant participants
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Impossible to put a walker in the car

What our experts say

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    Visit Gordes early for fewer crowds.
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    Try the local pastries at L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.
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    Bring a camera for stunning views.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Enjoy the lavender fields in summer.

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