Exploring the many wonders of Provence is a must during breaks from the golf! Only three kilometers from Provence Country Club is the delightful L’Isle sur la Sorgue, a mini Venice settled on seven tributaries of the Sorgue River. The largest antique centre outside Paris attracts visitors from all over the world to browse and buy – don’t miss strolling through the hundreds of stalls at the Sunday Antique Market.
Or you might be tempted to discover the nearby Senanque Monastery or the picturesque hill top villages of Gordes, Bonnieux, Menerbes, Lacoste and Roussillon where you’ll climb through the tiny streets and alleys ,pass pastel coloured houses to reach chateaux and spectacular views. Here you’ll find the stunning ochre quarries and boutiques selling local Provencal crafts and products.
Gourmets will drool over the fabulous markets displaying mushrooms, truffles, cheeses, olives, honeys and hams – all to be enjoyed back in your apartment or in the superb local restaurants.
Within an hour of the club are historic Avignon and Aix en Provence – fabulous for shoppers - roman Vaison la Romaine and St Remy de Provence where Van Gogh painted some of his most famous works. Here in the heart of Provence are roman towns and medieval palaces with superb Renaissance architecture. The ancient town of Les Baux de Provence, built among the cliffs and overhanging rocks of the Alpilles is classified as one of the ‘Plus Beaux Villages de France’. The light and stone work here are truly magnificent. ‘The olive trees here are silver on orangey or mauvish earth under the great white sun.’ Vincent Van Gogh
Walkers will enjoy the challenge and breathtaking views of the mountains and forest walks which can range from a strenuous hike to a relaxing stroll. For the energetic there’s kayaking, cycling and horse riding – and then there’s the fishing!
