The delights of walking in the Provence
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The many markets you’ll come across when walking in Provence make for great places to stock up on some fine French delicacies to enjoy during a stop along the way. Bring a good camping knife & a plaid and grab for example some saucissons, fresh olives, honey, cheeses and fresh bread and pick one of the spots below for your afternoon break.
Lacoste
On your
walk in Provence’s Luberon area you will pass the village of Lacoste with its medieval-looking ruins of the Chateau de Sade. It looks like a fairy-tale castle and either a nice and shady place from a distance or closer to the castle ruins make for wonderful picnic spots.
Fort de Buoux
Another perfect place to savour your picnic is at Fort de Buoux. Set high above the Aigebrun Valley, this is a small rocky perch with sheer cliffs to all sides. There are ruins from centuries of civilisations, think Romans, Celts and Ligurians among others.
St Remy
A hidden path, unknown even to most locals, leads to a jaw-dropping outcrop that overlooks the village of Les Baux de Provence. It’s is one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France and from this spot it’s easy to understand why.
Abbaye de Senanque
Perhaps the most picture-perfect place in all of the Provence, the Cistercian abbey dates back to the 12th century and is surrounded by fields on end of lavender. Sit down and soak up the peaceful atmosphere and aromatic herbs.
Fontaine de Vaucluse
Take your picnic at the spring of the Sorgue River, which is in the, surprisingly named, village of Fontaine de Vaucluse. You’ll pass this village on our Rambling in the Luberon walk.
Want to learn more? Choose from three walking holidays in Provence with us or contact our team to discuss your wishes.