Towns end villages of the Luberon - Site du Marathon et Semi-Marathon de Provence Luberon

Aix en Provence

Its name comes from the hot springs discovered in the foundation of the city by the Romans.

The city is surrounded by a beautifully preserved campaign with real bastides Provence. Nearby Mount Sainte Victoire which rises to 1,011 m.

In the fifteenth century, Aix en Provence was the capital of Provence, was "the Florence Provence." Major characters of literature and painting as Zola and Cezanne were inspired by the charm of the city.

Today, Aix en Provence is a city of art and culture, it has a rich architectural heritage restored and maintained.

On the Cours Mirabeau Street and Gaston de Saporta, mansions align their beautiful windows and doors with carved balconies and ironwork art. In the Mazarin quarter, we will be dressed in chic boutiques.

Ansouis

Village located in the Luberon, built to protect the Mistral, it offers charming alleys where you will find shops and artisans.

The medieval castle of Ansouis (a splendid private residence) date of the twelfth century, it contains a magnificent collection of furniture seventeenth and eighteenth century and fine tapestries.

Avignon

It is a city of history with the famous Pont d'Avignon and performing with his theatre festival in July.

Behind the walls very well preserved, is the Palais des Papes built in the fourteenth century, museums from the small palace and the Palais du Roure.

One of the most charming streets of Avignon is the rue Joseph Vernet, not far away, you can discover museums and Requien Calvet. Stroll in the district des Antiquaires, on the place of Horlogue or on the path which lead you to Rocher des Doms.