Visites estivales 2023

Destination Luberon Tourist Office offers many possibilities for guided tours in the Luberon, a picturesque region known for its landscapes, its historical heritage and its famous perched villages.

Destination Luberon takes you to discover its villages and its heritage and offers guided tours to discover the Luberon and its treasures in a different way.
Our walks and visits are fun, unusual and combine culture and games for a unique entertaining moment. A professional guide will accompany you on these discovery tours.

Most of them are suitable for the whole family and are aimed at a large number of people, young and old.

Discover the summer programme of guided tours offered by Destination Luberon and Isle sur la Sorgue Tourism.

4 "Cultural Treasure Hunt" tours are offered in the morning, in the cooler hours of the day. They are a fun and interactive way to discover the historical and cultural sites of the Luberon. Follow the clues to discover hidden places and learn the history of these places. In the form of a game, you will be accompanied by guides from the Tourist Office who will guide you and assist you in your investigation. Divided into teams, equipped with maps, notebooks and pens, you will go in search of clues scattered along the route to solve the enigma.

"The curse of Lourmarin": you will help the villagers to ward off the curse that has befallen the castle - in Lourmarin, every Tuesday at 9am
"The last secret of Cabellion": you will follow the trail of a terrible secret, which you must discover to save the town - in Cavaillon, every Wednesday at 9am
"Intrigue à Oppède-le-Vieux": you will go back in time to solve a centuries-old crime - in Oppède-le-Vieux, every Thursday at 9am
"The lost medallion of Gordes": you will have to find the necklace of the King's Order, hidden by Bertrand de Rambaud de Simiane to save his life - in Gordes, every Friday at 9am

The end of the day is the best time to discover the fauna and flora, when it catches its breath after the heat of the day.

"Under the stars of Lourmarin": a night walk around the local fauna and reading of the starry sky - in Lourmarin, every Wednesday at 9.30pm
"Le Secret de la nuit à Cavaillon": Discover the Saint-Jacques hill at sunset, a mountainous island of great geological, faunistic, historical and cosmic interest - in Cavaillon, every Thursday at 9pm

"Under the stars of Lourmarin": a night walk around the local fauna and reading of the starry sky - in Lourmarin, every Wednesday at 9.30pm
"Le Secret de la nuit à Cavaillon": Discover the Saint-Jacques hill at sunset, a mountainous island of great geological, faunistic, historical and cosmic interest - in Cavaillon, every Thursday at 9pm

For even more freshness, don't miss visits to the water's edge. The Sorgue, a mysterious river with exceptional biodiversity, will reveal its riches to you.

"The aquatic animals of the Sorgue": in teams, you will go in search of clues, on the tracks of the aquatic animals that inhabit the river - at L'Isle sur la Sorgue, every Monday at 9.30 am
"Nature walk on the banks of the Sorgue: you will follow the peaceful course of the river, which plays an essential role in the life and history of the town - in Isle sur la Sorgue, on 07/07, 04/08 and 08/09 at 10am

2 original visits are also proposed for an original emotional experience.

"Le Thor en scène": through humorous sketches, let yourself be told the history of this town with a dramatised visit - in Le Thor, on 25/07, 01/08, 08/08 et 22/08 at 5.30 pm
"Gordes aux Lanternes": a sensory visit to discover the village's nightlife in the Middle Ages - in Gordes, every Friday at 9.30pm

Finally, for those who are looking for a more cultural than fun experience, 2 routes will allow them to discover and appreciate the charm of Isle sur la Sorgue and its streets with a unique atmosphere as well as Fontaine de Vaucluse, famous for its spring, the largest resurgence in Europe.

"Discovery tour of Isle sur la Sorgue : you will discover the fascinating history of this town with its indefinable charm - in Isle sur la Sorgue, every Monday at 5.30 pm
"Discovery tour of Fontaine de Vaucluse": you will discover, along the water, the mysteries of this place which is still enigmatic today - in Fontaine de Vaucluse, every Wednesday at 5.30pm

To take part in these visits, it is absolutely necessary to book.
Reservations can be made either online on the Destination Luberon or L'Isle sur la Sorgue Tourisme online shop or with the tourist advisors in one of the tourist information offices, during normal opening hours.

Do you prefer excursions without constraints and at your own pace?

The Tourist Offices also offer you kits and game books to visit the emblematic villages on your own.

L'Isle sur la Sorgue - Investigator's kit "Intrigue in the town
Every day - 9am to 6pm - 12€ - available at the Tourist Office
Mérindol - Investigator's kit
on sale at the Vival shop and the Ambroisie bar-tabac - 10€
Gordes & Lourmarin - Games booklet
Available in the Tourist Offices - 2€.