One of the best things about l'Amiradou is the total calm. It is ok here not to have lots of things to do! As a regular visitor said, "The minute I sit on this terrace and look out at Mont Ventoux, I feel the stress hissing out of the back of my neck, sort of like air escaping a balloon. I feel like I can breathe easily again."

The best days here are often ones spent lazily exploring Provence's art de vivre; spending much time relaxing! Sit in a café and watch the world go by, or there are fabulous walks, great cycling, and driving excursions around the region. Wonderful weekly markets full of local produce, treasure hunting in local flea and antique markets will keep your shopping itch tickled. Historic towns and villages and some of the world best vineyards on our doorstep beg to be sampled. 

A charming weekly market any day of the week somewhere in the region provides ready entertainment whenever you fancy. Neighbouring Bedoin's Monday market is a firm favourite, as is Carpentras’ much larger Friday fixture.  

Great food is found everywhere. Discover some highly rated restaurants, as well as some fabulous local secrets off the main visitor track. At l'Amiradou, we can organise wonderful, true Provencale meals at home and provide cooking lessons with prior arrangement. 

Would a gentle stroll around the village and neighbouring vineyards, a cycle ride up nearby Mont Ventoux - a mainstay of the Tour de France or a round on the golf courses nearby be of interest? If not, there’s the village's tennis courts, horse-back riding in the hills behind us, kayaking on the Sorgues river, a tree-top adventure at nearby Mormoiron, off quad biking, and more… There’s also truffle hunting, cooking classes, and of course, wine appreciation!! 

Half-day and whole day driving trips take in Châteauneuf du Pape and its vineyards, Orange or Vaison la Romaine and their Roman antiquities, Gordes and the Lubéron, the historic cities of Avignon and Aix-en-Provence. Ask us about our favourite hidden corners in the region too!