East of Avignon the town of Gordes centers a region of
villages engaged in lavender production including
Roussillion, Menerbes, Lacoste, Bonnieux, and the
Abbaye de Senanque
High speed train from Paris Gare de Lyon station takes
under three hours to reach the Avignon TGV station
where rental cars from Autoeurope are available.
Bonnieux, Lacoste,
Lacoste attracts artists to its school. Plien air painters work in the one-street village that
was once home to the Marque de Sade
was once home to the Marque de Sade
Lavender fields in the hills near Sault on the Plateau de Vaucluse bloom in late June for a mid
July harvest
July harvest
Market day at Lacoste
Mines in the hills near Roussillion supply the minerals for ochre colorant used in oil paints
The fields around Gordes and Goult glow with lavender ripening for an early to mid July harvest.
Good roads connect the villages, some built by the Romans in the first century.
Good roads connect the villages, some built by the Romans in the first century.
Provence Lavender, The South of France
Villages in Lavender Country
| Provence Lavender Country, Offers Great Hiking and Biking in the South of France |
Hiking and biking in lavender country is not as easy as it is in the flatter terrain to the south planted
to olive groves and vineyards. Lavender country in Provence takes on the foothill look and as you
travel north towards the center of lavender production in Sault you approach Mount Ventoux.
to olive groves and vineyards. Lavender country in Provence takes on the foothill look and as you
travel north towards the center of lavender production in Sault you approach Mount Ventoux.
Restaurants to write home about:
In Mouries the Valon de Gayet, in Apt, La Manade, in Avignon, La Fourchette.
In Mouries the Valon de Gayet, in Apt, La Manade, in Avignon, La Fourchette.
Do You need an International Driving Permit to
Drive in Europe.
In France and Italy you can rent a car and do not need to
show an International Permit, only your drivers license
Italian law, however, requires that..... see Article
Drive in Europe.
In France and Italy you can rent a car and do not need to
show an International Permit, only your drivers license
Italian law, however, requires that..... see Article
No Passing for
commercial
vehicles
commercial
vehicles
No Passing
zone ends
zone ends
| Rotary with yield to traffic in rotary |
| Check Auto Europe's prices and availability, gas or diesel models For rent on France |
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booking on the web. . Shop online well ahead of your trip and choose diesel (more economical) or gas,
luggage space,(important) standard or automatic,(important) two door, four door and other options. Renting
for more than 17 days; see their options: GPS, Cell Phone see renting a vehicle in Provence
booking on the web. . Shop online well ahead of your trip and choose diesel (more economical) or gas,
luggage space,(important) standard or automatic,(important) two door, four door and other options. Renting
for more than 17 days; see their options: GPS, Cell Phone see renting a vehicle in Provence
Speed limits will be clearly marked and the Rotary will be a welcome site with its directions to various
towns. Gassing up is similar to US with credit card and automatic shut-off at modern pumps. Car rental are
available in all large cities and at many TGV Train Stations..
towns. Gassing up is similar to US with credit card and automatic shut-off at modern pumps. Car rental are
available in all large cities and at many TGV Train Stations..
Information for those renting a vehicle in Provence
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