PERNES... OUR VILLAGE
VISIT OUR LOVELY VILLAGE www.tourisme-pernes.fr/en/what-to-see-and-do/visit-pernes
You can understand radiance of our historical village by knowing that Pernes was the capital of Comtat Venaissin for almost three centuries, until 1320. Comtat Venaissin is the aristocratic part of Provence,where catholic popes used to live in Avignon before Roma. An area stretching from Mont Ventoux to the Vaucluse Mountains, and bordered to the west by the Rhone and the Durance. Pernes remparts on picture.
LA MARGELLE +33 (0)4 90 40 18 54
Place Aristide Briand, 84210 Pernes-les-Fontaines
Restaurant on the village place, at 5 minutes by walk from home. The food offers a good mediterranean choice. For lunch or diner, you eat at summer time in the charming garden, under the plane trees, lighted by the boho strings of lights. But the best is the warmful ambiance, you'll be most of the time welcomed by Jerome, a theater character, his sens of humor and his fantasy brings a lot of people from everywhere.
AU FIL DU TEMPS +33 (0)4 90 30 09 48
51 Place Louis Giraud, 84210 Pernes-les-Fontaines
The second restaurant of the village we like to go sometimes. Gastronomic unique menu, you don't have choice ... of course the chef adapts to allergies or tastes if needed. We recomend to go by walk and watch the day menu. Fresh local products. Charming artistic decoration.
Small restaurant, so booking is highly recomended.
LA MAISON PERNOISE Decoration concept store.
In the heart of the village, with a tasteful choice. WE LOVE IT. You'll think many pieces in our home come from their store, actually a very few as I work directly with manufacturers of Maison & Objets, but we have obviously same tastes for boho ambiance.
Visit it just after a stop at the covered market in the morning "Les halles" just next to their store.
AU FIL DE FER
5 place Reboul in Pernes les Fontaines
Art makes our small village a little more special than others. This artist, exposed in many galeries, works wire with so much poetry.
LE HARICOT MAGIQUE
Still on this adorable Reboul Place in Pernes les Fontaines, enter the small library where you can also drink a tea and taste the organic home-made cakes, inside or in their hidden courtyard. Books and gifts for kids.
Comtesse de Ségur atmosphere.
PROVENCE COSTUMES MUSEUM "Outau dou drapié "
www.costumescomtadin.com/costumescomtadin.com/Contacts.html
In the small streets of Pernes, there is an adorable store where a nice collection of costumes, fabrics, boutis, is presented to the visitors. Just in front of it, in the same rue Gambetta, you'll find a bread maker who makes its bread in a fire oven as in the old good time. Mmmm...
GIMENES BAKERY SHOP
04 90 60 00 74
51 rue de la République in Pernes les Fontaines
a bakery shop with bread and croissants cooked in a fire oven like the old good times. Mmmm...
Go early in the morning, it is very quickly sold out.
OTHER PLACES FOR DELICIOUS BREAD
Organic ("Bio AB label" in french) bakery
840 av Charles de Gaulles, 84210 Pernes les Fontaines (on the road to Carpentras, right side)
SMALL PRODUCERS FLEA MARKET
on Frederic Mistral place, every wednesday night, from 17h30 to 19h30.
In the heart of Pernes, the small producers of Provence sell directly to the customers. Some of their products are sold mainly to the best local restaurants or to the select "Grande Epicerie of the Bon Marché" in Paris. The strawberry from Carpentras, the melon from Cavaillon, the apricot from Roussilon.
LES HALLES : 374 Cours de la République, 84210 Pernes-les-Fontaines
> Fruits & Vegetables: organic or from local producers
> Butcher www.label-viande-limousine.fr/bezert-boucherie-des-halles.html
> Fish market
> Renowned cheese store of high quality. One of the best in the area.
CARPENTRAS... 10 minutes
THE DOOR OF ORANGE in Carpentras
Carpentras capital of Venaissin County possesses a rich historical heritage: The door of Orange, the Episcopal Palace, the St Siffrein Cathedral, Hotel Dieu and its superb pharmacy of the eighteenth century, the mansions of the seventeenth and eighteenth. The Synagogue, built in 1367 and remodeled in the 18th century by architect Antoine D'German, is the oldest in France, still active.
Huge fairground Market on Friday morning.
CATHEDRALE SAINT-SIFFREIN
3 Place Saint-Siffrein, Carpentras.
Beautiful roman catholic church. A secret well kept, if you go on the front left of the chuch, behind a gate, you can light a small room where rare religious relics, nails from the crucifiction, are kept. They are exposed once per year, but with a smiling request and a pray, they might show you the treasure.
CHEZ SERGE +33 (0)4 90 63 21 24
90 Rue Cottier 84200 CARPENTRAS
In the center of Carpentras, a town at 10 min by car from Pernes, is established the famous Serge, the truffle's king. Very good mediterranean menu, if you like truffles, don't miss their special menu. It's one of our favourite restaurants in a close area. Summer white truffle or winter black truffle, according to the seasons. The Carpentras truffles market is famous. The table in the courtyard next to the old fountain is the most romantic for a lovers diner.
JOUVAUD +33 (0)4 90 63 21 24
in the main walking street of Carpentras
A fantastic pastry shop we have always known in Carpentras center where you can eat, have a drink, and fill your straw basket with lovely decoration items.
Also in l'isle sur Sorgue, Avignon, and Tokyo!
Everything is absolutely a temptation... huge home made meringues, glass jars are full of best french sweets, candied fruits, organic bread. But the must, our favourite tart in all the area is the "coup de soleil" a kind of chiboust cream on apricots from Roussilon. Heaven! Go early to get a chance to get them.
SCARAMOUCHE ice cream store
3 Rue de la République, Carpentras.
www.glaces-scaramouche.com/en
Artisanal ice creams
More than 30 flavours.
MOLTO BUONO +33 (0)9 83 71 20 00
40 Place Maurice Charretier, Carpentras.
The south in the plate. Mamma mia...
Small and delicious italian grocery store & café.
Home made pastas, italian hams, burrata, local Olive oils, and many unusual products. Try their balsamic vinegar pearls, so funny to drop on your mozzarella salad to impress your guests. Do not hesitate to ask advices.
MERCY CHEESE STORE +33 (0)9 83 71 20 00
23 Place Maurice Charretier, Carpentras.
After the cheese store in Pernes-Les Fontaines, this is the second best one.
Luxury selection, truffle sausage, etc.
HAIRDRESSER "MON COIFFEUR SPA CAPILLAIRE" +33 (0)4 90 63 00 94
Place Maurice Charretier, Carpentras.
This is the only hairdresser I found in a close area where you will get the same level of cares than in a luxury parisian hairdresser. They start by a hair diagnostic, you feel unique. Choose their relaxing energetic hair massage, with relaxing music in headphones, you will get a moment of peace.
MADEMOIZ'ELLE EMMA fashion +33 (0)9 83 26 94 03
22 Rue Porte d'Orange, Carpentras.
A charming store, just in front of Jouvaud pastry shop. They select with taste fashion cloth, such as selctrive "Leonie" trademark not in every store, bags, hats, jewels.
IMPRESSION LIN +33 (0)4 86 04 00 78
11 Rue Porte d'Orange, Carpentras.
Small concept store with fashion and decoration.
L'ISLE-SUR SORGUES... 10 minutes
FAMOUS AND BIGGEST ANTIQUES MARKET
at 10 min by car from home. On friday, saturday, sunday, monday
The second biggest place of France for antiques, after Les Puces in Paris.
All along the main street of L'isle-sur Sorgues, you will have villages of antiques stores, and flea market in main street on sunday morning.
Among my favourites L'ile aux Brocantes, Xavier Nicod. (xavier-nicod.com)
http://www.oti-delasorgue.co.uk/en-ot-delasorgue/art-antiques/antique-dealers-lisle-sur-la-sorgue
LA PREVÔTÉ +33 (0)4 90 38 57 29
4 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 84800 L'ISLE SUR SORGUES
a delicious gastronomic restaurant hidden in the heart of l'isle sur sorgues, in walking streets. Better for a romantic evening diner. Book a table in the outside courtyard.
For lunch we prefer the "Carré d'Herbes" in a garden in the middle of antique stores, or an afternoon tea at Jouvaud pastry shop, a must.
LE CARRÉ D'HERBES +33 (04) 90 38 23 97
13 Avenue des Quatre Otages, 84800 L'ISLE SUR SORGUES
A very good restaurant in the middle of antique shops. On market days, the week-ends, it's better to book your table. Menu is delicious, and at sunny days, tables outside are charming.
A place we love to go for lunch, probably lovely also for diners.
LE JARDIN DU QUAI +33 (04) 90 20 14 98
91 Avenue Julien Guigue, 84800 L'ISLE SUR SORGUES
At the end of main street, in front of another interesting antiques village, you will find this lovely hidden garden with poetic atmosphere. The chef cooks very well, my only hesitation to go there more often is that they have a unique menu wich changes regularly but I personnaly like to get the choice. Otherwise, they also have a casual small bistrot next door, charm & home made food.
LA MAISON JOUVAUD
Carpentras: +33 (0)4 90 63 15 38
L'isle-sur-Sorgue: + 33 (0)4 90 26 72 94
A fantastic pastry shop we have always known in Carpentras center where you can eat, have a drink, and fill your straw basket with lovely decoration items.
It has been duplicated in l'Isle sur Sorgues center, as well as in Tokyo!
Their huge vanilla meringues are incredible, glass jars are full of best french sweets, or candied fruits. Our favourite tart in all the area is the "coup de soleil" a kind of chiboust cream on apricots from Roussilon. Heaven!
ROCK THE KASBAH
38 avenue des 4 otages
84 800 L'isle-sur-Sorgue
In the main street, this boho chic store launched its brand with original creations from their designer, olive tree furnitures, chic marrakech style, noble materials. I'm a fan.
VALERIE CASADO ceramist artist
In the spirit of spring and the much-anticipated return of blooms, we have chosen the delicate and beautiful ceramics of Valérie Casado. If you are lucky, visit Valérie’s atelier just outside the charming Provence village of L'isle-sur-Sorgue.
Her delicate ceramics, like lace, are sold at trendy ABC carpet & home in NY
AVIGNON ... 20 minutes
THE POPES PALACE
Listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco, the Popes' Palace is one of the 10 most visited monuments in France. A true symbol of the influence of Western Christianity in the 14th century, this 15,000m2 masterpiece of a monument is the largest medieval fortress and biggest gothic palace of Europe. Built in less then 20 years starting in 1335, the Popes' Palace is the amalgamation of two palaces built by two popes: Benedict XII, who built the Old Palace to the east and north, and his successor Clement VI who built the New Palace to the south and west.
THE AVIGNON BRIDGE
Known worldwide thanks to the classic song "Sur le Pont d'Avignon" - was built in the 12th century and for a long time was the only bridge across the Rhone south of Lyon. A large part of the bridge was swept away in the 17th century, and has not been rebuilt since.
VOX POPULI +33 (0)4 86 65 59 08
35 Rue de la Bonneterie, 84000 Avignon
SHOPPING not to miss in Avignon walking streets.
You will love this secret place, a decoration store with art and unique pieces. A place to see as it is their only store in France. Otherwise you might have a chance to meet them at the Parisian fair "Maison & Objets"
RESTAURANT LA MIRANDE +33 (0)4 90 14 20 20
4 Place de l'amirande, 84000 Avignon
la-mirande.fr/en/gastronomic-restaurant-avignon
Gastronomic restaurant, in an antique mansion, next door of the popes palace. Nice outside courtyard and garden to dine under the stars in summer.
1 michelin star *
GINETTE ET MARCEL +33 (0)4 85 58 70
25-27 Place des Corps Saints, 84000 Avignon
Casual & charm.
Small retro bistrot in an adorable grocery store atmosphere.
To eat home made sandwiches, tarts.
NUMERO 75 +33 (0)4 90 27 16 00
75 rue Guillaume Puy, 84000 Avignon
numero-75.com
Antique house with garden in summer.
THE PROVENCE WE LOVE
So many different places to see around our central village. Provence is a journey!
At 20 minutes from home: Avignon, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, Crillon-le-Brave, Venasque.
At 30 minutes from home : Gordes, Saint-Remy de Provence, Chateauneuf-du-pape and its famous wine of Provence, Bonnieux.
Day trip at 1 hour from home: Lourmarin, Arles, Nimes, Aix en Provence ... a little further Camargue beaches at Les Saintes-Maries-de la mer has the gypsy spirit.
RESTAURANT PHILIP + 33 (0)4 90 20 31 81
Chemin de la Fontaine, 84800 FONTAINE DE VAUCLUSE
at Fontaine de Vaucluse, after l'isle sur sorgues village. Park the car at the entrance of the village. Climb on the walking path which will bring you to the mysterious source. On the way, the restaurant Philip, in a "guinguette" open-air dance hall style, serves fresh local products in front of a lovely waterfall and a green river. Children love to feed the ducks on the river. The only place which stays cool in a heat wave. We go there since years at each visit.
RELAIS-CHATEAUX CRILLON LE BRAVE + 33 (0)4 90 65 61 61
Place de l'Eglise, 84410 CRILLON-LE-BRAVE
The perched village looks at the famous Ventoux mount. One of the best address for luxury ambiance with a fantastic view.
The week-end brunch at "La table du Ventoux" is a buffet on their perched terrace. Under the stars, you can often dine in music. However, during hot days, we prefer to go there on evening, as the stone village is mineral and hot.
www.crillonlebrave.com/fr/la-table-du-ventoux
LA MADELEINE + 33 (0)4 90 65 61 61
Place de l'Eglise, 84410 CRILLON-LE-BRAVE
The gastronomic restaurant of Relais & Chateaux Crillon-Le-Brave.www.crillonlebrave.com/fr/restaurant-gastronomique
SUNDAY BRUNCH AT "LA BASTIDE DE GORDES" +33 (0)4 90 72 12 12
Rue de la Combe, 84220 GORDES
In this luxury hotel, you'll find the best sunday brunch buffet of all Provence, especially for their french pastries buffet! Salted dishes are good but the choice is quite limited. But you can't see this kind of pastries buffet everywhere. The view from the outside terrace is unforgettable. They also have the "Pierre Gagnaire" second restaurant after Paris.
A booking long in advance is absolutely necessary.
LA TRINQUETTE + 33 (0)4 90 72 11 62
Rue des Tracapelles, 84220 Gordes
Charming gastro bistrot. Atmosphere is romantic and casual. The chef is very talented, and if you go there in couple, book in advance their private terrace at last floor, with only one table (maybe 4 persons can seat). The view is unbelievable. Gordes is about 20 to 25 min of car from Pernes. It's one of the famous perched Luberon village, mainly for its stone houses, because don't expect a busy place.
LA PETITE MAISON + 33 (0)4 90 68 21 99
Place de l'Étang, 84160 CUCURON,
Chef Eric Sapet’s La Petite Maison stands humble and proud by a little pond in the village of Cucuron, serving Marcel Pagnol-style authentically Provencal cuisine straight out of Jean de Florette or Manon des Sources. A local favorite, the Michelin starred restaurant incorporates all four seasons, serving luxurious yet approachable dishes such as goat stew and organic tuna, infused with powerful local flavors.
STUDIO LA FABRIQUE unusual recording studio
454 Petite route Jardins, 13210 Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Tel.+ 33 4 32 60 02 56
Amongst Pierre Bergé’s exquisite Provençal properties, Van Gogh paintings, and Caroline of Monaco’s hideaway in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, stands La Fabrique, one of the most prestigious recording studios in the world. La Fabrique is an amazing residential recording studio in an old, beginning of the 19th century farm. The studio is right in the middle of one of the most impressive classical music collection in the world: 200,000 vinyls, 30,000 films, thousands of books... It features state of art equipment and esoteric acoustic spaces.
LA CUISINE DES ANGES + 33 (0)4 86 92 17 66
4 Rue du Huit Mai 1945
13210 Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
angesetfees-stremy.com/le-restaurant
LA CARAVANE DES CRÉATEURS +33(0)9 83 32 94 20
4, rue Carnot
13210 Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
lacaravanedescreateurs.com
One of the stores where to find the rare creations of textile designer Aurore Pelisson, born in Avignon. And other designers for a mix of art, deco, fashion.
DAY TRIP IN ARLES
ARLES ... day trip not to miss in the capital of Camargue, at 1 hour from Pernes.
Under an hour from the Luberon is the striking city of Arles, most famous for its superb Roman remains (and accordingly a UNESCO World Heritage site). If you visit Arles for a day you will want to visit its Roman remains, which sit smack in the middle of town: the Arenes, the Theatre Antique, Constantine’s Baths and the Alyscamps. Happily you can do this on foot, Arles is a compact medieval city. Lovely atmosphere too for shopping & restaurants.
Famous photography festival during all summer.
LE CHARDON + 33 (0)9 72 86 72 04
37 Rue des Arènes, 13200 Arles
hellochardon.com
Hip spot featuring an exciting concept of pop-in, chefs-in-residence from around the globe who create innovative menus featuring Arles’ organic, local ingredients. Choose from either the a la carte options, or the discovery ‘Feed Me’ Menu (at 39 euros) designed to be shared. A unique concept, gastronomic experience will never be the same.
L' EPICERIE DU CLOÎTRE + 33 (0)4 88 09 10 10
22, rue du Cloître , 13200 Arles
lecloitre.com/fr/ou-manger-a-arles
In the heart of a trendy new place designed by India Mahdavi, a good bistro provençale cooking.
Member of the best group of restaurants in Arles: lesmaisonsdarles.fr/en
LE GALOUBET + 33 (0)4 90 93 18 11
18 Rue du Dr Fanton, 13200 Arles
Hot spot of Arles, The Galoubet is the place liked by french celebrities, authentic cooking and home atmosphere. Garden in summer, fireplace in winter.
Vine-covered terrace for fresh, Mediterranean dishes to experience the local produce sourced from the market. It’s located just down the street from the Foundation Van Gogh, if you fancy to add in a visit.
RESTAURANT MONSTRE + 33 (0)4 90 49 19 41
13 rue Tour de Fabre , 13200 Arles
Art & Food. Trendy.
A good cooking.
SIMONE ET PAULETTE + 33 (0)9 83 36 15 14
13, rue Tour de Fabre , 13200 Arles
Trendy canteen where Numa Muller (restaurant Arles in Amsterdam) brings his touch to arlesian cooking . Fresh & season products.
BRASSERIE NORD-PINUS + 33 (0)4 90 93 44 44
14 Place du Forum , 13200 Arles
The restaurant of the hotel Nord-Pinus
nord-pinus.com/en/restaurant
Twin in Tanger.
MAISON VOLVER + 33 (0)4 90 96 05 88
8 rue de la Cavalerie , 13200 Arles
maisonvolver.com/#restaurant
L'ARTALAN + 33 (0)4 65 88 20 20
20, rue du Sauvage , 13200 Arles
Chic diner with Jean Luc Rabanel, the 2-star Michelin chef: night out, pop in for a cocktail or dine at the new Arlatan Restaurant for fresh Mediterranean and Provencal cuisine in a visually stunning setting. I was delighted by their gluten-free guidance, flavorful dishes and friendly staff who runs two restaurant experiences here.
Or you can choose their more formal restaurant, L’Atelier (55 to 145 euro menus of 7, 9 or 12 courses) for a surprise sensorial experience you won’t forget, or sample his Le Bistro À Coté located nearby for your first foray (32 euro retour de la marché menu).
LA CHASSAGNETTE + 33 (0)4 90 97 26 96
Mas de la Chassagnette, Chemin du Sambuc , 13200 Arles
Outside Arles, in an old sheepfold, organic creativity for this one Michelin star restaurant.
Member of the best group of restaurants in Arles: lesmaisonsdarles.fr/en
SHOPPING IN ARLES
> DOU BOCHI 16 Rue Reattu, 13200 Arles (picture above)
All the materials I love to wear, fine linens, the gypset style in fashion & decoration.
> MOUSTIQUE moustiquearles.com
2, rue Jouvène - 04 86 32 91 37
> LA PARFUMERIE ARLÉSIENNE la-parfumerie-arlesienne.com
26, rue de la Liberté - 04 90 97 02 07
> LA MAISON RUCHER maisonrucher.com (honeys)
> LA MAIN QUI PENSE arty ceramist: cecilecayrol.com
> ATELIER SOPHIE LASSAGNE ceramist : alcaline.com
> DELHIKA indian fabrics delhika.fr/index.php
> MAISON GENIN local sausages : maisongenin.com
ARTY TOWN
The city which so inspired Van Gogh is a spot for many artistic projects & art galleries.
fondation-vincentvangogh-arles.org/en/documentation-2/vincent-van-gogh
Fondation Vincent Van Gogh - 35 ter, rue du Docteur-Fanton - 04 90 93 08 08
Galerie Anne Clergue - 12, plan de la Cour - 06 89 86 24
La Marchande des 4 Saisons - 12, rue de la Rotonde - 06 84 86 81 42
Galerie Flair - 11, rue de la Calade - 09 80 59 01 06
Le Parc des Ateliers - 45, chemin des Minimes - 04 90 47 76 17
Luma Arles is a grand art project luma-arles.org/en/luma/home