Over Les Oliviers

Situated 17 km north of Aix en Provence, Le Puy Sainte Réparade is located between the ridges of the Trébaresse and the River Durance which marks the natural boundary between the Vaucluse and Bouches du Rhône departments. 15 km from Pertuis.
Environment : On the edge of the village with open views over the Luberon.

PLACES TO VISIT:
Pertuis. 15 km. A sizable little town, Pertuis is similar in feeling to Aix-en-Provence. Vestiges of the medieval past include a 13th-century tower, now a bell tower, parts of the 14th century defensive wall, remains of a 16th-century chateau, and a clock-tower campanile built in 1605.
Cadenet. 15 km. Bustling and authentic Provencal village set against red-rock cliffs and boasting a Medieval château with splendid view of the Durance river, the Luberon, the Sainte-Victoire and the Alpilles mountain.
Aix en Provence. 17 km. Stunningly beautiful and vibrant city, distinctively Provencal, with sunny squares filled with cafes, broad avenues lined with gigantic plane trees and tempting restaurants, and a substantial historical centre with elegant shops and attractive houses.
Mirabeau. 25 km. Dominated by a medieval château which appears to keep watch over the village and surrounded by pine trees in a magnificent setting.

THINGS TO DO:
Paintball Meyreuil, Meyreuil. 25 km. Paintballing. Come and spend a day surrounded by nature and play paintball on more than one hectare of land.
La Pignata La petite Bastide - Bouc Bel Air. 30 km. The sports and recreation park is a paradise for children. There are picnic areas, a pool, go-karts and many more things to do . The Pignata is on the site of the Oxylane Village.
Golf de Marseille-Aix, Les Milles. 30 km. Golf course. 18 holes Par 72 - 6291m. Set in an established parkland and boasting many mature trees. An excellent golf course for all.
Accro Passion, Salon de Provence. 35 km. Tree top adventure park, climbing. An adventure in the trees on a magnificent site of 6 hectares.

FURTHER AFIELD:
Aubagne. 55 km. Pleasant town surrounded by hills and rocky crags, with nicely renovated old quarters. Birthplace of Marcel Pagnol of Â"Jean de Florette fame.
Sausset les Pins. 60 km. Small, family seaside resort with pretty fishing port, surrounded by aromatic scrubland and pine forests. Within the Côte Bleue Marine park with artificial reefs along the coast of Sausset les Pins for diving enthusiasts.
St Rémy de Provence. 65 km. As picturesque and Provencal as can be, with narrow winding streets, shady squares, fantastically old fountains, elegant shops, art galleries and plenty of bars and restaurants. The village and surrounding countryside has inspired many artists including Van Gogh who produced more than 150 paintings of the area. Also birthplace of Nostradamus.
Avignon. 80 km. City of history and city of theatre, the fortified city of Avignon marked by papal history will charm you with its ancient streets, spectacular monuments and museums and impressive number of cafes and restaurants. Its famous bridge still stands over the Rhone river.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Marseille (45mn), Avignon (55mn).