Our
beautiful drive through the foothills of the Monts de Vaucluse will
take
us to the mysterious Fontaine de Vaucluse which is truly one of
Provence's wonders. It is there that the river Sorgue begins,
formed
at a great depth by subterranean springs that erupt from the earth
after
gathering water from the Vaucluse plateau. Take a stroll along the
emerald-green
water of the river that flows through one of the most beautiful
villages
of France. Built at the foot of steep cliffs, the village is
dominated
by the ruins of a 14th-century
Bishops of Cavaillon Castle perched
atop a rocky outcrop. Visit the 11th Century Provençal
Romanesque
church and
Moulin à Papier Vallis Clausa (paper mill of the
Close Valley) which produces handmade paper since the 14th century.
There,
you can buy beautiful stationary, prints or old maps. Take some
photos of this extraordinary region and, if needed, do some last minute
shopping in the excellent boutiques, art and craft galleries, and
delightful Provençal fabric
store. 
LUNCH: We invite you for lunch in Goult, then we will visit this fortified hilltop village crowned with a windmill and ramparts of the 13th-century castle. Part of the castle's walls and vaulted passages are carved out of living stone. Goult overlooks Gordes and the Luberon mountains. You can follow a beautiful path through 4 acres planted with flowers, plants and orchards typical of the Luberon region.
FAREWELL DINNER: We will have a wonderful farewell dinner and more Provençal wines!
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