Cycling

At the foot of Mont Ventoux, our hotel is the ideal starting point for bike rides. The Vaucluse department is a veritable paradise for cyclotourism, one of the best ways to immerse yourself in its contrasting landscapes along the little country paths.

Mountain bike enthusiasts should avoid off-roading in the various Vaucluse massifs however, as they are home to some exceptional and extremely fragile wildlife and plants.

Many routes are available to visitors: discover the Côtes du Rhône vineyards, the Pays de Sault lavender fields, the Dentelles de Montmirail mountain chain, the antique remains at Vaison-la-Romaine, the stunning Luberon hillside villages, the Pays des Sorgues area, the Nesque gorges and so much more. You are sure to find something to please everyone for memorable family days out.

Climbing and caving

The Vaucluse department is a privileged destination for climbing, with its stunning sites and exceptional climate. Buoux, at the heart of the Luberon area, is a world-renowned climbing destination. Enthusiasts will also appreciate the other sites in the region that offer climbing all year round, such as the Dentelles de Montmirail mountain chain, whose north and south routes are both specially equipped. 

The Vaucluse karsts are full of galleries and sinkholes, a veritable paradise for cavers. Please note, however, that caving can be a dangerous activity, and climbing down into caves, sinkholes and chasms should not be done on your own. If you would like to find out about Vaucluse’s caving clubs, sites and speleological conditions, please contact the Departmental Committee.

Bathing and water activities

Start your holidays as you mean to go on by taking a quick dive into the cool waters of the hotel’s swimming pool. During your stay, discover some of the many other water activities available nearby the hotel: canoeing or kayaking down the Sorgues river, rowing on the Rhône, windsurfing on the surrounding lakes, water excursions in the Toulourenc gorges, fishing and much more.

Hiking

The Vaucluse department, land of wide open spaces and light, offers exceptional natural surroundings for all the family to discover on foot. At the bend of a footpath, fall under the spell of a hillside village with its gently flowing fountain, ensconced in red land and surrounded with centenary cypress trees, or stumble upon a wild herd of native chamois mountain goats and discover the fertile plains with their Provençal perfumes.

What to see and do in the Vaucluse department

Exploring the Vaucluse department is akin to taking a trip through history. Roman emperors, feudal lords, Popes and monks have all built towns, palaces, abbeys, chapels and flamboyant castles here.

Orange’s antique theatre and Triumphal Arch, and Avignon’s historic city centre are both UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Take advantage of your stay at the 3-star Hotel des Pins in Bédoin, and discover the treasures of the Vaucluse department.

Please find our selection of the unmissable sites in the Vaucluse department.