Nearest Airport
: Marseille Marignane
at 75
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Nearest Ferry
: Marseille Vieux Port
at 80
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Nearest Train
: Avignon TGV
at 35
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Nearest Motorway
: Orange South
at 35
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Nearest Beach
: Cassis
at 80
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Nearest Barpub
: St.Didier
at 1
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Nearest Restaurant
: St.Didier
at 1
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Car: necessary
VAUCLUSE, LA BELLE PROVENCE IN SOUTH OF FRANCE, with 300 sunny days per year; Provence is an all-year round destination.
The Vaucluse is bordered by the River Rhône to the west and the River Durance to the south. Mountains occupy a significant proportion of the eastern half of the department, with the Mont Ventoux (1,912 m), also known as 'the Giant of Provence', dominating the landscape. Other important mountain ranges include the Dentelles de Montmirail, the Monts de Vaucluse, and the Luberon. Fruit and vegetables are cultivated in great quantities in the lower-lying parts of the department, on one of the most fertile plains in southern France.
Important urban centres include Avignon, Orange, Carpentras, Cavaillon, and Apt.
The Vaucluse is in the heart of Provence , where the Luberon and the Comtat de Venaissin lies, with its ancient medieval hilltop villages. The Comtat region where St.Didier lies is well known for its water due to the source at the Fontaine de Vaucluse which forms the river Sorgue and leads to Isle sur la Sorgue. Provence is home to the Mont Ventoux, lavender, wine and sunflower fields. Provence has as its capital city Avignon, which is ranked as a UNESCO world heritage site.Provence has lively markets every day, antique markets, brocantes, truffles, olive oil and outstanding wines such as: Chateauneuf du Pape, Côtes du Rhone, Gigondas etc.
A 30 minutes drive from St Didier leads you on a tour of all the famous Provencal towns including Gordes, Roussillon, Menerbes, Bonnieux and Lourmarin which have been made known by Peter Mayle and his books .
An “antiquing” weekend in l ’Isle sur la Sorgue, a hike around Vaison la Romaine, a wine celebration in the wine villages, a charming house in St.Didier…
