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This homes's proximity to many, many of the well know historical, architectural and natural attractions of Provence make it the perfect base for sightseeing, hiking, biking and museum tours - not to forget wine tasting and wonderful food!

Below are just some of the well known towns and sights most of which are from 10 minutes to an hour and a half's drive (certainly within day tripping distance) from Maison des Pelerins.


*Seguret (5 mins) - One of Sablet's closest neighbors - along with Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Beaumes de Venise, is a "village perche" and one of the "plus beau villages" of France.  Visit the local Santon maker who practices the art of hand making the traditional little figures of Provence.  At Christmas, visit the Exposition of Santons in the village or the Live Creche at Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve.
*Vaison la Romaine (10mins) - Roman vestiges and Amphitheatre; in summer theatre and a choral festival;
*Orange (15 mins) - Roman arena - still in use for summertime concerts and the Arc de Triomphe.
*Avignon (30 mins) - The Papal Palace; The Pont d'Avignon; An International Film and Theatre festival in July; extensive Christmas mMarket and street theatre in December.  River cruises on the Rhone River between Avignon and Tarascon.
*Mt. Ventoux  - a wonderful spot for picnics or for the expert bicyclist (often included on the Tour de France route).
*Isle sur la Sorgue (45 mins) - Beautiful town on the Sorgue River - a world renowned Antiques Center and fabulous Sunday Market!

*St. Remy de Provence (1 hour) - the town where Vincent van Gough spent the last years of his life.
*Salon de Provence (1hour) - home to Nostradamus.
*Aix-en-Provence (1 hour) - Beautiful University town, also known as the Paris of the south.
*Marseilles (1 hour 15 mins) -  the old town and old port where you can take a ferry to the "Calanques" or Chateau d'If (The Count of Monte Cristo).
*Cassis (1 hour 15mins) - georgeous seaside town.
*Les Baux de Provence (1 hour 30 mins) - a spectacular setting for this ancient village and castle. 
* Pont du Gard - Roman Aqueduct which commenced construction in 50BC and which spans the Gardon River.
* Gorges de la Nesque - a gorge that cuts through the mountains from Mt. Ventoux to the Vaucluse Plateau, ranging in height from 300 meters  to 620 meters.

*Lavender Fields (45 mins);  the Caves at Thourzon; the Camargue National Park; Nimes; Arles; the Abbaye de la Sennanque.......the list could go on and on.

Nearby activities include walks, hiking and bikng of course.  Tennis courts are available in the village and golf courses and horseback riding are near by.  Rock climbing is offered in nearby Seguret.

COOKING SCHOOLS

Cooking classes given by an expert local chef can be arranged at Les Abeilles Restaurant - either by the day or the week.  Chef Johannis Sailer will tailor the classes to the wishes of his students and will teach individuals as well as groups.  This is highly recommended for anyone who is an aspiring chef (or anyone who wants to learn some great cooking techniques) 

In Vaison la Romaine. well known American Chef and food writer, Patricia Wells offers organized cooking courses for groups of students at her vineyard farm house  and "Chanteduc." These classes are very popular and booked very well in advance.