be easier than to discover them from the les Andéols. The enchanting beauty of the tortured escarpments of the Lubéron where, in the ancient villages hanging onto their high perches, blend the heady fragrances of thyme, rosemary, marjoram, basil, savoury, sage, mint and bay trees, which carpet the garrigues. The forests of cedar, almond, pine, sequoias and olive trees alternate with fields of lavender extending as far as the eye can see across the plateau of the Vaucluse. From Apt all the way to Roussillon: the red ochre route, which, passing through the vertiginous Colorado de Rustrel, winds up at the spectacular Chaussée des géants. And the waterfalls of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, which Petrarque sang of, the lake d’Espardon, the gorges of the Régalon and la Véroule, or the chiselled, lace-like relief of Montmirail… Pushing ahead, all the way to the Mediterranean, spend the day in a seaside cabin from whence the regard can take in the majestic and mysterious rocky inlets of Cassis and wander along the Corniche des Crêtes… From the Domaine des Andéols, on foot, horseback or by hot air ballon, an infinite number of paths unfold, as infinite as the landscapes of Provence.
The roads of Provence invariably lead to markets. Those of Forcalquier, Lourmarin or Saint-aturninlès-Apt, all close to les Andéols overflowing with fruits, vegetables and flowers, without forgetting the famous candied fruits jams and jellies. Less frequent, other markets, for silkworm cocoons in Gordes or those for truffles, a local speciality, in Croagnes or in Sault, rivalling the Antiques Fair on the Isle-sur-la Sorgue. The discoveries to make are endless and the Domaine
des Andéols provides you with the keys. Just a bit further