The must-sees

Mas dei Faggella is ideally located in the heart of l’Enclave des Papes to discover the region and its beautiful perched villages, most of which are classified as “the most beautiful villages in France“, you will visit the colourful markets, the famous Mont-Ventoux, the historical cities like Vaison-la-Romaine, Grignan, Nyons, Orange, Avignon, Uzès, Pont du Gard and the truffle capital Richerenches.

Do not hesitate to ask our property manager, he will be happy to help you plan your visits and share with you the best itineraries, the good addresses and tips !

Grignan

History, culture & gastronomy ! Grignan will delight your heart with its labyrinth of narrow streets and stone buildings revealing here an old fountain, there a variety of old roses and its famous castle made famous by Mme de Sévigné.

Good tips : the “Festival de la Correspondance “ which offers every summer readings by famous artists and “Les Fêtes Nocturnes ” with the staging of a play in the castle courtyard.

Numerous restaurants : from the Michelin star restaurant to the local bistro. See Restaurants below.

The Mont Ventoux

From the top of its 1910 meters, the Mont Ventoux is truly the sentinel that dominates the Vaucluse. Numerous sports possibilities : hiking, cycling…

At 1400 m, you can also ski in winter at Mont Serein, on the north face of Mont Ventoux. In summer, the Mont Serein also offers many sports and recreational possibilities: tree climbing, mountain biking, electric scooters, horseback riding, hiking, go-karting…

http://www.stationdumontserein.com

Nyons

During your stay we recommend a visit to Nyons, well known for its black olives and its AOC oil, but also for the 600 year old Roman bridge and the Tour Randonne with its chapel and an openwork bell tower.

Take the opportunity to visit the Bleu Provence lavender distillery and the last scourtinerie in France.

Richerenches

This Provençal village is renowned as “the Capital of Truffles”.

Great local pride, the truffle is in the spotlight in the various events organized by the inhabitants of the village: the Ban des Truffes, truffle omelette tastings, La Confrérie du Diamant Noir et de la Gastronomie etc…

Vaison-la-Romaine

This village is a real open-air museum with many ancient remains.

The roman bridge is only one of the wonders of this village.

Take a seat in the terraces of the ancient theater, which is still used for concerts and shows and is the setting for the “Vaison Danses”  festival and the “Choralies “.

Valréas

Valréas has retained a rich heritage from its past: it is dominated by the Ripert Tower and the imposing Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth church.

The Château de Simiane where Pauline de Grignan, granddaughter of Madame de Sévigné lived, today houses the town hall.

But Valréas is also a place to discover nature and numerous festivities. By taking the Bornes Papales walking circuit, you will discover on both sides, the vineyards that have made its reputation, but also the varied landscape that surrounds it.

Uzès

Uzès is a historic medieval town in the Gard department of Southern France recognized as the “First Duchy of France” and a officially designated “City of Art and History.

The town is famous for its remarkably well-preserved Renaissance and medieval architecture, honey-coloured limestone buildings, and narrow cobblestone alleys. Historically, it served as a Roman settlement and later became a major trading centre for silk, linen, and liquorice.

Pont-du-Gard

The Pont du Gard is a monumental three-tiered Roman aqueduct bridge built in the 1st century AD, standing as the highest Roman bridge-aqueduct in the world at 49 metres.

This UNESCO World Heritage site was part of a 50 km long aqueduct that carried water from Uzès to Nîmes.

The Pont-du-Gard museum was voted best educational museum for children.

On your way to the Pont du Gard, don’t forget to visit the Haribo candy museum, your children will be in heaven.

Orange

Orange is a historic city in the Vaucluse department of south-eastern France, renowned for its remarkably preserved Roman monuments and status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Known as “The City of Princes,” it serves as a gateway to the Provence region and is approximately 21 km north of Avignon.

For concert and opera lovers, the Chorégies d’Orange are organized every summer in the ancient theater. Don’t forget to reserve your places well in advance.

Restaurants

Restaurants

Gastronomique / Bistronomique
Le Clair de la Plume à Grignan 1 * Michelin https://www.clairplume.com
O’Rabasse à Richerenches https://www.orabasse.comhttps://www.orabasse.com/
L’Aromatique à Visan https://laromatique-visan.fr/
Le Poème de Grignan https://www.poemedegrignan.com/
Le Château de Massillan https://www.chateaudemassillan.fr/
Côté Sud à Uchaux https://www.chateaudemassillan.fr/

Traditional Restaurants
L’Heureux Hazard à Grignan https://heureux-hazard.com/
Chez Maxime à Valréas : +33 490 37 72 25
Le Bistrot de Buisson : +33 490 62 99 01
Le Bistrot de Villedieu : https://lebistrotdevilledieu.com/
Le Bistrot Sidoine (tapas) à Saint-Restitut : +33 475 54 78 57
L’Evidence à Chantemerle-les-Grignan : https://levidencerestaurant.com/

Markets Days

  • Monday : Tulette (small)
  • Tuesday : Vaison-la-Romaine (big)
    or Saint-Paul-Trois-Château (big)
    or Grignan (small)
  • Wednesday : Valréas (big)
  • Thursday : Nyons (big)
  • Friday : Visan (small)
  • Saturday : Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes (big)

Some Recommendations :

La cave La Gaillarde
https://cavelagaillarde.com
Clos Bellane
https://clos-bellane.com
Domaine Art Mas
https://artmas.fr/
Domaine de Grangeneuve
https://domainesbour.com
Domaine de Montine
http://www.domaine-de-montine.com
Domaine Escaravailles
https://www.cavecooperative-vinsobres.com
La Vinsobraise
https://www.cavecooperative-vinsobres.com

Activities / Sports

Activities / Sports