THINGS TO DO
THINGS TO DO in La Roque d’Anthéron and Provence ?
Are you visiting Provence and wondering what to do in La Roque d’Anthéron and the surrounding area ? Here are our top recommendations:
🏛️ Heritage & culture in the South of France
In La Roque d’Anthéron :
- Silvacane Abbey: A stunning 12th-century Cistercian abbey.
- The historic center: Stroll through the heart of our Provençal village.
- Sainte-Anne de Goiron Chapel: For an exceptional panoramic view of the region.
Nearby :
- Camp des Milles: A major site for memory and historical reflection near Aix-en-Provence.
- Château La Coste: A unique estate blending wine, contemporary art, and architecture.”
🌱 Nature & walks around La Roque-d’Anthéron
Around the suites :
- Trails & Hiking: The Iscles, Moines, or Crêtes trails.
- By the water: A walk along the Durance river and cycle paths around the village.
- Something different: The Lipizzan Horse Conservatory.
Beautiful Getaways :
- The Luberon Regional Nature Park: A protected mountain range, a paradise for hikers.
- The Cedar Forest: A magical and shaded walk near Bonnieux.
- Aix-en-Provence: Stroll through the city of water and art, home of Paul Cézanne.
💎 Must-see villages in the Luberon
- Gordes : A spectacular village clinging to the cliffside (a must-see at sunrise or sunset).
- Roussillon : Famous for its “Ochre Trail” and its vibrant, flaming colors.
- Lourmarin: Elegant and lively, with its Renaissance castle and bustling terraces.
- Bonnieux : A superb panorama over the valley, highly photogenic.
- Ménerbes : Discreet and refined, surrounded by vineyards.
- Oppède-le-Vieux : A wilder hilltop village, perfect for lovers of ancient stone architecture.
- Ansouis : A “listed” village dominated by its magnificent castle.
⬇️ The hilltop village of Gordes – voted the most beautiful village in the world by the American magazine Travel+Leisure in 2023.
🍇 Provençal markets in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region
Discover local gastronomy and crafts, following the rhythm of the week :
- Monday morning : Lauris
- Tuesday morning : Aix-en-Provence and Gordes
- Wednesday morning : Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
- Thursday morning : La Roque d’Anthéron
- Friday morning : Lourmarin and Lambesc
- Saturday morning : Charleval and Aix-en-Provence
⬇️ Picture by Regis CINTAS-FLORES
👨🏻🍳 Restaurants in La Roque-d’Anthéron in the Luberon (13640)
- Le Jas : Modern and refined cuisine (10 bis rue de l’Église) – €€€
- Le Grain de Sel : Authentic traditional cuisine (Avenue de l’Europe Unie) – €€/€€€
- Le Bocage : Traditional dining (1 Rue Jean Moulin) – €€/€€€
- Café du Midi : Traditional brasserie (1 avenue de Silvacane) – €€/€€€
- Pho Saigon : Vietnamese specialties (16 Rue de l’église) – €€
🍽️ Great places to eat nearby
Bistronomic & Traditional Cuisine :
- Gonzague (Charleval – 7 km) : Traditional cuisine and pizzas.
- Le Dix’Vin (Cadenet – 8 km) : Fine bistronomic cuisine.
- Au Repère Gourmand (Cadenet – 8 km) : Well-executed classics.
- La Table du Pont (Pont Royal – 12 km) : Traditional dining in the heart of the estate.
- La Petite Maison de Cucuron (Cucuron – 16 km) : Traditional and refined.
Fine Dining & Gastronomy :
- La Fenière (Cadenet – 8 km): Creative, market-inspired cuisine.
- La Petite Verrière (Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade – 12 km) : Modern and refined.
- La Table de l’Orangerie (Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade – 12 km) : Located at Château de Fonscolombe.
- La Cuisine d’Amélie (Lauris – 13 km) : Domaine de Fontenille, Mediterranean-inspired.
- Garrigue (Ansouis – 17 km) : Creative and modern.
- Le Mas Bottero (Saint-Cannat – 18 km) : Modern gastronomy on the road to Aix.”
