Just 30 minutes from the Château de Mazan, this exceptional site, named for the variety of its shapes and colors, allows you to combine the pleasure of hiking with the discovery of an industrial heritage. The beauty of the site is the result of the work carried out by four generations of ochre workers and farmers. The old ochre sites of the hills extended over approximately 4 km. The current site covers more than 100 hectares.
Climb the “Giant of Provence”
Mont Ventoux
Our charming hotel is located at the foot of Mont Ventoux. Our team, passionate about its region, will be able to tell you the best places to go out, to visit and to walk. One of the must-see places in the region is Mont Ventoux. At its highest point, at an altitude of 1,910 meters, you will have a superb panorama of the Mediterranean Sea and the Alps. There is no shortage of activities at Mont Ventoux: practicing air sports, climbing by bike or mountain bike via one of the 15 routes, hiking through wild and unspoiled nature, climbing one of the 650 climbing routes or observing the sky from the Albion plateau in the SIRENE astronomical observatory. For more information on activities to do in the surroundings of our luxury hotel with swimming pool at Mont Ventoux, you can contact us by phone or email.
For your travels and/or visits, think "ecomobility": bicycle, electric bike, city bus, little tourist train... You will limit your impact on the planet while discovering the charms of our heritage.
The Colorado Provençal Rustrel's Colorado
The capital of flea markets The Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
In just 30 minutes by car, you will be in the city center of l’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. In this charming town in Vaucluse, the river “La Sorgue” flows through it. You will enjoy strolling along the banks and having a coffee on a terrace in its adorable pedestrian streets. L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is famous for being home to a large number of second-hand dealers and antique dealers. During your visit to L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, you can find your rare gem: a vintage decorative item, furniture steeped in history and many others.
The village because The village of Gordes
At an altitude of 340 meters, escape to one of the most famous villages in Provence, the hilltop village of Gordes, located just 23 kilometers from our 4-star luxury hotel at Mont Ventoux. You will be charmed by this town that will allow you to discover all the scents and flavors of Provence. You will enjoy taking a calade, visiting the Caves du Palais Saint-Firmin and the Château. Outside the town, you can discover the famous village of Bories, the Abbey of Notre-Dame de Sénanque and the Moulin des Bouillons.
The City of the Popes Avignon
This charming city, located just 35 kilometers from the Château de Mazan, is full of treasures, charm and buildings full of history. In its city center, surrounded by ramparts, you will enjoy sitting on a terrace, strolling along the alleys or its festival which is one of the most important theater and live performance events. During your stay in Avignon, discover the Pont d’Avignon, the Palais des Papes, Place Pie, the cathedral and the Rocher des Doms, the Calvet Museum, as well as the Petit Palais Museum.
A Roman city Orange
The charming town of Orange is a 40-kilometre drive away. You will discover the Colline Saint-Eutrope, the highest point of the town, a green setting in the heart of the city. Stroll the streets of Orange, discovering its numerous remains from the Roman era and its buildings full of history: the Arc de Triomphe, the Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth Cathedral, the Museum of Art and History, as well as the Antique Theatre.
A flowery route The lavender fields
The lavender fields are emblematic of the south-east of France and Provence. Generally from mid-June to early August (may vary slightly depending on the weather) the lavenders are in bloom. A colorful and fragrant itinerary, following in the footsteps of this plant, is to be done in Vaucluse. You can take magnificent photos and let yourself be enchanted by its very particular scent.