La deuche, un art de vivre

Depuis toute petite, Florence voue une passion pour les 2CV, elle a même appris à conduire sur les genoux de son grand-père avec une deuche ! En reconversion professionnelle, c’est tout naturellement qu’elle s’est lancé avec Franck, passionné lui aussi, dans la location de voiture : « 2CV en Provence » est né !

Avec une flotte de 11 véhicules aux prénoms originaux, aux couleurs différentes et avec des particularités propres à chacune, partez au volant de « Margaux », « Solange », « Irène » ou « Pistache »… des véhicules bichonnés avec soin et qui ont leur histoire ou anecdote : « Pistou », par exemple, est la « pichounette » de la tribu et son moteur est réglé comme une horloge ! Conduire de nouveau cette icone française va remémorer de vives émotions et de beaux souvenirs à ceux qui l’ont connu plus jeunes… Quant aux conducteurs « novices » : c’est une expérience unique à faire au moins une fois dans sa vie !

Florence et Franck vous révèleront tous les secrets pour prendre en main ces petits bolides et pour que votre exploration reste inoubliable !

Nous parions que vous vous voyez déjà à bord d’une 2CV décapotée, cheveux aux vents !?

The Lavender Museum

At the crossroads of the Luberon tourist routes, a traditional farmhouse invites you to discover the history of the true lavender of Provence. The Museum founded by the family Lincelé, lavender growers since 1890 allows to share know-how and passion of this queen flower. Today, Sophie and Jack surrounded by their team develop thematic tours and workshops to address the different uses of lavender in aromatherapy, perfumes, cooking and organic and natural cosmetics.

For foodies

Three hundred square meters dedicated to candied fruit, the specialty that has made Apt famous.

This is the gourmet moment of my vacation ! And it's free.

I immediately spot the tasting table. All products may, ... and must absolutely be tested before buying directly from the factory ! And there are quantities, ... Candied melons, peaches, clementines, pears, apricots, ... All fruits can be candied. There are also fruit pastes, Amarena cherries, nougats, calissons, nuggets: real candies made to decorate the preparations, but which are chewed gently (it's also good for the throat!).

In the "museum", we can learn why Apt is the capital of candied fruit. From Antiquity to today, the secrets of confectionary are revealed to us. The company is unveiled: Aptunion is the largest candied fruit factory in the world and counts among its customers some of the largest international agribusiness companies.

The Pont Julien

Do you know that the Pont Julien has been used for road traffic until 2005 !

If I were a Gallo-Roman trader living in Narbonnaise Gaul (around 120 BC), I will have crossed the Pont Julien to go to Rome or to the Spanish provinces. Equipped with my of Vicerello itinerary, the "Michelin" map of the time, I have all the useful information: lodges, relays and distances in miles; the shortest and safest route.

Soldiers, civil servants, merchants, travelers, pilgrims, the imperial post office, travel on the Via Domitia, which is already very busy. Thanks to the texts and the archaeological research, it was put together on almost all of its course from the Rhone to the Col du Montgenèvre. It is a public road, maintained by the Empire. At the approach of cities, this route, the oldest in France is 5 to 6 meters wide, and paved inside. This is the case near Apta Julia (Apt) and Cabellio (Cavaillon). Out of town, the road is covered with gravel. The layout is made of rectilinear segments in plain and adapted with a good practical sense to the ground conditions. Every mile (1480m), a column-shaped stone is erected. There were also roadside stops, such as "Ad Fines" (boundary lines) located at the edge of Apt and Cavaillon, between "Albici" and "Cavari".

Structures made of stone or wood equipped the way. Consul Domitius Ahenobarbus built the Pont Julien.

This work of art is one of the best preserved Roman bridges. Located on the Calavon, the bridge is firmly anchored on a rocky outcrop. More than 80m long, 6m wide and 11m high, it is composed of three semicircular arches, the central arch being higher gives the structure a donkey like shape. Large arched openings are arranged to facilitate the evacuation of water during floods. The work is made of local limestone (from Luberon quarries) with the use of wooden or metal spikes embedded in lead (the holes can be seen). The work is preserved in its entirety.

The name "Pont Julien" has been attested since the Middle Ages. It is related to the name "Apta Julia" (Apt), founded between 45 and 27 BC. JC. Julia's title refers to the emperor, Caesar. It is the only city described as "Julia" in the Empire on the route from Rome to Cadiz.

The bridge was built in the first decades of our era. In constant use since, it has undergone over the centuries only punctual repairs as in 1789.

Classified Historical Monument in 1914, this bridge is not adapted to the traffic of our time. Thus, today, the building is highlighted and another bridge allows vehicles to cross the Calavon between Apt and Bonnieux.

Le Musée de la lavande

Au carrefour des routes touristiques du Luberon, un mas traditionnel invite à la découverte de l’histoire de la Vraie lavande de Provence. Le Musée fondée par la famille Lincelé, lavandiculteurs depuis 1890 permet de partager savoir-faire et passion de cette fleur reine. Aujourd’hui, Sophie et Jack entourés de leur équipe développent des visites thématiques et des ateliers pour aborder les différents usages de la lavande en aromathérapie, en parfumerie, en cuisine  et en cosmétique bio et naturelle.

Immersion en ateliers

Rien de mieux que de participer à l’un des ateliers pour s’immerger dans l'univers de cette petite fleur iconique.

De la confection de sachets de lavande et plantes aromatiques, aux ateliers sensoriels ; de l’atelier de distillation à l’ancienne, pour découvrir le processus fascinant de l’huile essentielle, aux ateliers d’aquarelles parfumées…

Autant de choix pour vivre des expériences uniques avec des experts qui partagent leur savoir avec passion : une véritable initiation à l’univers de la lavande pour toute la famille !