Activities

This massif sculptured as a lace rock is an ideal place for hikers, climbers, mountain bikers, ... On each hillside, vineyards have been planted and the wine is to be tasted in famous wine cellars around: Beaumes de Venise, Vacqueyras,...

Here is a map with all the activities described and the Gite du Barriot.

The "Giant of Provence", feared by professional and amateur cyclists has a summit at 1912m and is classified by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve. It's an ideal place to walk and discover protected fauna and flora. Hikes, mountain biking (Bike park on the south part), downhill karting and mountain restaurants await you.

The Sorgue, a clear water river links Fontaine de Vaucluse to Isle sur Sorgue. Arising out of a mysterious spring, this waterway appears from a huge and dark abyss and winds until the village of l'Isle sur Sorgue renowned for its channels and antique shops.

Genuine safe haven, the lake and its sandbeach await you for a picnic, a walk, a "petanque" game or for the bravest of you an acrobatic course off ground in a pine forest.

With a pond of 10ha and a park of 35ha equipped with wooden bridges to walk in a peaceful atmosphere, the lake of Monteux is an ideal stop to relax. Spaces for kids with slides and other leisure facilities have been put in. Sports fans will find pedal boat, canoe, paddle, ... In 2015, the first water theme park Splashworld Provence was inaugurated. During summer, the multimedia equestrian show "Equi cheval libre" ( "Equi free horse") is displayed. And very soon, "Parc Spirou", a theme park on the comic strip world will open its doors.

It's a breathtaking landscape that has been drawn for thousands of years thanks to a river that has designed these vertiginous cliffs. The picturesque road that runs across, links the Comtat plain to the fields of lavender.

With its antique theatre classified as a historic monument, Vaison la Romaine will make you discover remains of a Roman city. Its bridge, symbolic architectural monument will incite you to a walk between the medieval village and the lower part of the town.

Classified as "Most beautiful villages of France", these two villages on top of hills are typical of Provence. They've kept the charming side of the old towns  where facades in carved stone face each other in shaded narrow alleys. In addition, they will offer a view on the plains in the vicinity.

The Palace of the Popes, the Saint Bénézet bridge,... are names that have contributed to the legend of this big city set on the Rhone river banks. Nowadays, this fortified medieval city has a strong cultural activity with the Avignon Festival. The Avignon Festival is today one of the most important contemporary performing arts events in the world.

What would be Provence without its typical markets where regional farm products are proudly displayed. Melons, tomatoes, strawberries and many other vegetables, fruits and specialities await to deal with all of your senses. "Marchés de producteur" on the map.

It used to be a railway line but now it's a green way aimed at pedestrians, cyclists, rollerbladers,...You will be surrounded by agricultural fields and Nature. This carfree area will often offer you a lovely view on Dentelles de Montmirail and Mont Ventoux. The via venaissia is located 1km away from the gite via a country lane.