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7 gute Gründe für Urlaub in der Provence

Mardi 2 novembre 2010

Um den nächsten Provenceurlaub zu planen, haben wir Ihnen ein paar Gründe aufgelistet

  1. Kultur und Erbgut in der Provence
  2. Natur pur rund um das Mas des Grès
  3. Dörfer und Märkte in der Provence
  4. Die Weinstrasse der Provence
  5. Landestypische Produkte um das Mas des Grès
  6. Familienurlaub im Mas des Grès
  7. Sporturlaub im Mas des Grès

… aber auch im Mas des Grès

Schwimmingpool
Zur sportlichen Betätigung oder zur Erfrischung.Fitness und Entspannung
Das Mas des Grès verfügt über einen Fitnessbereich mit Hammam und Whirlpool

« Pétanque » (Provenzalisches Boule-Spiel)
Typisch südfranzösiches Spiel. Messen Sie sich im Pétanque im Mas des Grès (Kugeln sind vorhandern).

Tischtennis
Schläger und Bälle liegen bereit.

Kinderspielplatz
Mit Schaukeln, Ringen, Trapez, Seilen, Leitern und Wippen – und natürlich einer Sandkiste für unsere kleinen Lieblinge.

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7 good reasons to spend your holidays in Provence

Mardi 2 novembre 2010

In order to plan your next holidays in Provence, we listed some highlists by theme as follows

  1. Culture and Heritage
  2. Nature
  3. The villages and their markets
  4. The Wine Trail
  5. Local Products
  6. Activities for the young and not so young
  7. Sports

… and also at le Mas des GrèsSwimming pool To use without moderation, for exercise or relaxation.

Fitness and relaxation The Mas des Grès has its own fitness room with hammam and jacuzzi

Pétanque (Provençal bowls game) One cannot stay in South of France with out playing “Pétanque”, which you can play on the hotel grounds (bowls are provided).

Table tennis Also available bats and balls to use on our table tennis table.

The children’s playground Children may enjoy swings, rings, trapeze, rope, ladder and seesaw, not to forget the traditional sand pit.

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Nature arround Le Mas des Grès

Samedi 30 octobre 2010

The Luberon Regional Park offers a habitat to an exceptional variety of flora and fauna, as well as an architectural and natural heritage of high value www.parcduluberon.com

Mont Ventoux : The giant of Provence (1912 m).

Fontaine de Vaucluse: natural source of the Sorgue that springs from the ground at the foot of a 230 m cliff.

The Provençal Colorado: remains of an old ochre quarry on an area of more than 30 hectares.

The Alpilles: exceptional mountain range with famous towns and villages such as les Baux de Provence, Saint Rémy en Provenc

The Thouzon cave in le Thor: discovered on the 23rd of January 1902, it is the only natural cave opened to visitors in the Vaucluse. Situated in the centre of the Pays des Sorgues. www.grottes-thouzon.com

The Dentelles de Montmirail:  a remarkable rock formation and exceptional climbing, site.

The gorges of the Nesque:  imposing wild canyon, perfect for cycling and hiking.

The gorges of the Toulourenc: walk starting at the small village Saint Léger in the Ventoux and following the riverbed to the Veaux bridge.

The Orgnac pothole near Bollène: Cave and regional prehistoric museum www.orgnac.com

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The villages arround Le Mas des Grès

Samedi 30 octobre 2010

Our region is famous for its picturesque villages, with their Mediterranean flair. One can, while walking, make interesting discoveries and plunge into the region’s history.

Villages of character in: 

The Ventoux: Venasque, Le Beaucet, Séguret, Le Crestet, Brantes, Méthamis, Mazan

The Luberon: Gordes, Roussillon, Murs, Joucas, Bonnieux, Lacoste, Ménerbes, Lauris, Oppède le Vieux, Lourmarin, Cabrières d’Avignon, Saignon, Curcurron

The Alpilles: Les Baux de Provence, Saint Rémy de Provence, Eygalières

…and their markets
Between rosemary and thyme, melon or figs. The beautiful stallholders with their singsong accents sale peaches, apricots or a nice bunch of lavender.
Monday: Cavaillon, Bédoin, Saint Didier
Tuesday: Gordes, Vaison la Romaine, Aix en Provence
Wednesday: Saint Rémy de Provence, Malaucène, Le Thor
Thursday: Villeneuve les Avignon, Nyons, Orange
Friday: Carpentras, Lourmarin, Châteauneuf du Pape
Saturday: Apt, Pernes les Fontaine, Uzès
Sunday: L’Isle sur la Sorgue

Highlights: the farmer markets in Coustellet (Sunday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.) and in Velleron (in the summer, every day as from 6 p.m., except Sundays and bank holidays). Moreover, there are many theme markets (flower, animal, cheese, book, pottery…). We will be happy to give you more detailed information.

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The local products to taste

Samedi 30 octobre 2010

Truffles The famous truffle markets, with their special atmosphere, take place in winter (Fridays in Carpentras and Saturdays in Richerenches). Once during the season (the last week of December),a big truffle market is organised in Ménerbes, where one can also the Maison de la Truffe et du Vin du Luberon (house of truffle and wine of the Luberon), offering plenty of information on those subjects.
www.vin-truffe-luberon.com

Olive oil The mill Moulin de Mathieu in Oppède
www.moulin-mathieu.com

The mill Moulin de la Balméenne in Beaume de Venise
www.labalmeenne.fr

Goats’ cheese Morard Family in Buoux

Tapenade (olive paste) Les Délices du Luberon in L’Isle sur la Sorgue
www.delices-du-luberon.fr

Berlingots (boiled sweets) Confectioner’s shop Confiserie du Mont Ventoux in Carpentras
www.berlingots.net

Calissons (sweets made of ground almond) Confectioner’s shop Confiserie du Roy René in Aix en Provence
www.calisson.com

Croquettes (almond croquettes) Traditional biscuit factory Aujoras in Morières-les-Avignon
www.biscuiterie-aujoras.fr

Honey Honey factory Miellerie des Butineuses in Saint Saturnin les Avignon
www.miellerie.fr

Nougat Nougat factory Silvain Frères in Saint Didier 
www.nougat-silvain-freres.fr

Traditional jam La Roumanière in Robion
www.laroumanière.com

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Activities for the young and the not-so-young

Samedi 30 octobre 2010

All year round
The “Jarditrain”in Saint Didier miniature world dedicated the passion of trains www.lejarditrain.com
Bird call ecomuseum in Saint Didier discover the making of instruments to call the animals of our forests. www.appeaux-raymond.com
Go-carting in Monteux www.kartingdemonteux.com
The Crocodile Farm in Pierrelatte www.lafermeauxcrocodiles.com
The Barben Zoological Park The biggest animal park of the south-east www.zoolabarben.com
Haribo sweet museum in Uzès discover the great story of those famous sweets, and taste them of course!. www.haribo.com
Hot-air balloons One of the most original and beautiful ways of discovering the Luberon, gliding with the birds over the beautiful landscapes. One can do that just next to ours, in Roussillon:  www.vol-terre.com

During the season
“Kayak Vert” in Fontaine de Vaucluse (April – October)
From Fontaine du Vaucluse down to Isle sur la Sorgue, discover the joys of  canoeing on a 2-hour ride down the river Sorgue. www.canoefrance.com
“Passerelle des Cimes” (tree top trail) in Lagnes (March – November) Young and not-so-young will appreciate this adventure on different secure itineraries: www.parcours-aerien.com
“Mini golf de la Peupleraie” in Isle sur la Sorgue (Mai – September) Outdoor activity for the whole family
Circus castle Alexis Gruss in Piolenc (Mai – September) Gruss Circus museum, make up workshop, ride in a barouche, circus workshops, trapeze, horses. www.alexis-gruss.com/piolenc/accueil.htm
“Colorado Aventure” in Rustrel (March – November) 3-hour adventure for the whole family, courses for children of all age. www.colorado-aventures.com
The Beaucaire Eagles (March – November) Birds of prey musical show presented by falconers dressed in Roman costumes, within the Beaucaire castle walls. www.aigles-de-beaucaire.com
The “Bambouseraie” in Anduze (March – November) a unique journey in the heart of a giant bamboo forest and hundred-year-old trees. www.bambouseraie.com

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Sports arround Le Mas des Grès

Samedi 30 octobre 2010

In the area …
Walking and hiking Walking and hiking are probably the most widespread and easiest sports in this region which boasts a very well sign posted network of walking and hiking trails (from easy walks to hikes over several days) trough this beautiful nature landscape.
Cycling The Luberon is an El Dorado for all cyclists, offering numerous possibilities: from rides along the little country lanes of the valley through the vineyards, over the hills of the Luberon towards Lacoste, Bonnieux, Gordes, Venasque, to the difficult routes of the gorges of the Nesque, the Murs mountain pass or even of the Mont Ventoux. All these routes start out in the vicinity of the Mas des Grès. www.veloloisirluberon.com
Mountain biking Fans of open landscapes and mountain bikes will also be satisfied. Many routes on: www.cheminprive.com.
Bikes may be hired at the hotel.

Golf
The Mas des Grès is ideally situated and surrounded by many golf courses:
Isle sur la Sorgue -  Provence Country Club  -  18 holes – Par 72 www.provencecountryclub.com
Morières les Avignon – Golf de Château Blanc – 18 holes – Par 72 www.gardengolfavignon.com
Avignon – Golf du Grand Avignon -  18 holes – Par 72 www.hotelgolfgrandavignon.com
Mouriès – Golf de Servanes  -  18 holes – Par 72 www.opengolfclub.com
Mallemort – Golf de Pont Royal – 18 holes – Par 72 www.golf-pontroyal.com  
Les Baux de Provence – Golf des Baux de Provence – 9 holes – Par 36 www.golfbauxdeprovence.com
Pierrevert – Golf du Luberon – 18 holes – Par 72 www.golf-du-luberon.com

Tennis
There are tennis courts in Lagnes. More information at the Mas des Grès! 

Canoe / Kayak
A bit further, but perfect for a day’s outing, are the spectacular gorges of the Ardèche and Verdon, famous canoeing paradises (for sportsman and experts).

Climbing
For climbers who prefer natural sites, the Luberon offers a great variety of possibilities such as the Buoux’ cliffs (appr. 30 km), Lioux or the Dentelles de Montmirail (appr. 35 km), climbing El Dorado.

Horse riding
There are several riding stables and pony clubs within 10 km of the hotel who offer guided tours for all levels.

Wellness and fitness
If you want to do something good for your health while relaxing: the Agora wellness centre in Gordes offers among others massages, gymnastics and fitness in a nice atmosphere. www.agora-sud.com

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