Start your journey on the border of the Lot and Tarn-et-Garonne departments in sunny Castelnau-Montratier! Discover this charming Tuscan village!

Things to do :

• Stroll through the narrow cobbled streets, and discover the white stone houses typical of the Quercy Blanc region, the shops in its arcaded square and its medieval houses!
• Visit the church of Saint Martin and its bulbous bell tower, unusual in the region, and its beautiful panorama over the valley
• Discover the commune's two mills, that of Boisse built in the 18th century and that of Ramps, dating from the 17th century and restored in 2018.
• Taste the local specialties: cabécou, free-range lamb, Ente plums, and Coteaux du Quercy wines!

And don't forget Maison Jacob (13th century), the Sunday morning farmers' market in the Place aux Arcades!

The next stage takes you to the historic and gastronomic capital of the Lauragais region, Castelnaudary! Enjoy all the charm of the Occitan region, with its Canal du Midi, hillsides and windmills!

Things to do :

• Walk along the Canal du Midi, between the port and the 4 St Roch locks, passing by the Grand Bassin, for one of the prettiest views of the town.

• Discover the collegiate church of Saint-Michel (closed on Mondays, opening hours vary according to the day)

• Visit the fortified village of Saint Papoul, and its cathedral abbey, and enjoy the charm of its narrow streets and timber-framed houses
• Taste the town's signature dish: cassoulet, famous throughout France and beyond! 

You arrive in Carcassonne, a medieval jewel listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Dive back in time with its famous fortified city, double ramparts, 52 towers and château!

What to do:

• Dive back in time, with a visit to the famous fortified city of Carcassonne, its double ramparts, 52 towers and castle!
• Visit the Basilique Saint-Nazaire, a Gothic gem, and admire its magnificent stained-glass windows!
• Visit the "Pont-Vieux" bridge, which links the bastide and the Cité, and enjoy the panoramic view!
• Stroll through the Bastide Saint-Louis and its typical local markets.
• Don't forget to sample the region's specialties: Carcassonne cassoulet, truffles, dry liver sausage, snails Languedocienne style, and Lucques olives!

On this fourth stage, we head for Mèze,its garrigue and vineyards, the Thau Lagoon and the Mediterranean, Mèze has plenty of surprises in store.

Things to do :

• Stroll around the Mèze marina and the historical center, for an authentic moment in this ancient city.
• Discover the Thau archipelago, observe the diversity of its landscapes, flora and fauna, and savor the swim !

• Visit the Chapelle des Pénitents and the Villa Loupian museum (a Gallo-Roman site).

• Make the most of your stay with an oyster tasting! Plain, with lemon or shallot vinegar: there's something for everyone!

Here you are in the Cévennes, in Saint-Jean-Du-Gard, the little capital of Camisard country! Discover Cévennes culture through its local produces, exceptional landscapes!

Things to do :

Discover the village's heritage, via the Grand'Rue, the Tour Horloge, the Vicar's house, the Stevenson fountain, the Pont Vieux and the Château de Saint-Jean.

Visit the Maison Rouge, a museum of Cévennes life past and present, with a collection of 10,000 objects.

Take the Cévenes steam train, and travel back in time over 14 km, through the region's landscapes!

For a breath of fresh air: visit La Bambouseraie park in the Cévennes!

Don't forget to try the local specialities: Pélardon cheese, veal carbonnade, Cévennes-style pork, Piedmont wine, chestnuts, and honey!

You've arrived at the foot of Mont Ventoux! The last town before the Tour de France's famous mountain climb, discover the village of Bédoin,and Mormoiron!

Things to do :

• Discover the history of the village through its ancient streets.
• Conquer Mont Ventoux, 1909 meters high!
• Enjoy swimming, and the flora and fauna of Lac des Salettes, and its sandy beach!
• Walk the 14.4km Bédoin - Crillon circuit
• Take a look at the old ochre mines in Mormoiron.
• Taste fresh local produce at the famous Bédoin and Mormoiron markets.
• Explore the 60-million-year-old Thouzon caves nearby!

Don't forget to try the local specialties: the Monts de Venasque cherry and Ventoux AOC wines!

Provence welcomes you to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse! It's in this little village in the south of France that the Sorgue, the country's first exsurgence, rises!

What to do :

• Stroll along the calm, translucent Sorgue river, fed by the waters of Mont Ventoux and the Albion plateau all year round!
• Along the way, visit the Vallis Clausa paper mill! It makes paper as it did in the 15th century, using the rag paper technique! (Visit times to be confirmed and free admission).
• Visit Fontaine-de-Vaucluse's 11th-century Romanesque church, one of the oldest in the département and a listed Historic Monument.
• Enjoy the Pétrarque gardens and museum!
• Finish with the Jean Garcin History Museum (WW2), the François Pétrarque Museum-Library, and the underground world of the Norbert Casteret Collection.

A top destination in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region, let yourself be charmed by the authenticity of the villages of Puimoisson and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, surrounded by beautiful lavender fields!

Things to do:

• Stroll through the old town of Puismoisson, with its ancient houses and central square.
• Visit the Faience Museum in Moustier-Sainte-Marie, and take a look at its many faience shops and workshops.
• Take a guided tour of the village, organized throughout the year.
• Explore the Verdon Natural Park and its famous gorges, climb up to the Valensole plateau, swim in Lake Sainte-Croix, and discover the Riou waterfall!
• Stop by the Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption or the Chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Beauvoir for an unforgettable panoramic view!
• Check out the Moto Mode Militaire museum in Sainte-Tulle, the citadel of Sisteron, and the Poudrière d'Entrevaux museum, in the surrounding area.

Every year from August 31 to September 8, Moustier-Sainte-Marie hosts the Fête de la Diane: an event not to be missed!

You have arrived in the heart of the Var region, in Thoronet, a village full of character! Enjoy the charm of this natural setting with its hills covered in pine trees, olive groves, and vineyards!

Things to do:

• Explore the village center and meet local artisans with unique skills: mural painting, sundial creation, and more.
• Visit the famous Thoronet Abbey, built in the 12th century, the “jewel” of the Cistercian abbeys of Provence!
• Stroll along the Argens River and the Sainte-Croix Canal.
• Enjoy numerous hikes, such as the one from Thoronet Abbey to Lake Sainte Suzanne or Carcès.

End your adventure with your feet in the Mediterranean at Le Lavandou, an authentic fishing village and seaside resort!

Things to do:

• Visit the charming Saint-Louis church in the heart of the town center, and marvel at the beauty of its frescoes.
• Enjoy 12 different sandy beaches, from the Anglade district to Pramousquier!
• Set off to explore the Îles d'Or: Île du Levant, Port-Cros, and Porquerolles, three jewels of the Var coast!
• Make the most of your stay in Le Lavandou to discover the neighboring villages: Bormes-les-Mimosas, La Londe les Maures...
• Visit the Provençal market in Le Lavandou: a must-see!
• Take a tour of Théo van Rysselberghe's villa-studio, with its architecture typical of the French Riviera in the 20th century.