ACTIVITIES & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

AQUAPARK PEYROLLES-EN-PROVENCE is 29km from your apartment and is fun for children & adults.  With a water-based adventure park, kayaking, kids' water-splash, beach, cafes & picnic spots, it is great place to spend a day. 

ETANGE DE LA BONDE IS A SCENIC swimming lake only 9km from Vaugines.  With fresh-water swimming, pedalos, a beach & cafes/restaurant, it is an ideal spot for some sun-bathing & lunch.  L'Auberge restaurant overlooking the lake is a great lunch spot.  

THE DURANCE RIVER at LAURIS  is only 10km from your apartment.  With gentle or exciting Kayaking with A.F.D.A canoë kayak  it is fun way to spend a morning or afternoon.  Click on the image for information & reservations 

Many registered hikes & walks are accessible directly from the village.  Ranging from short hikes to Cucuron or Hermitage or more demanding routes .  Click on the image to search Vaugines hikes with maps.   

The CEDAR FOREST near Bonnieux is 19 km from VAUGINES.  A relatively flat botanical trail of about 3 km enables visitors to discover the wealth of flora and fauna that has taken possession of the cedar forest.  

or the adventurous there is a complete circuit of the  Luberon that is 236km long, designed to take in some of the best sights. For shorter experiences bikes are available to rent at Station Bees Lourmarin - click the image for a link

The CHATEAU DE LOURMARIN is 5km from Vaugines and, as well as being open to the public, offers a calendar of classical music concerts. Enjoy a picnic in the gardens enveloped in Opera.

An annual 3-day 'pop/rock/electronic' music festival returns on 5, 6 & 7 June 2026 to Chateau de Lourmarin. With amazing performances & a party vibe.

Privately owned CHATEAU D'ANSOUIS opens it doors for guided tours by its owner. Click the image for more information & reservations.

PARC SPIROU & WAVE ISLAND is a childrens' paradise located 64km from your apartment near Mount Ventoux.  A good selection of theme park rides & a refreshing water park.

Experience the finest dining in the city at La Réserve Provence Hotel. Our Michelin-starred restaurant serves exquisite cuisine made from locally sourced ingredients. Our expert sommeliers will help you pair your meal with the perfect wine.

There is something special about exploring the Luberon on horse-back.  Located between Vaugines & Cucuron, Cheval Enjou welcomes you year-round in the serenity of the countryside.  

Located 80km from your apartment, the CALANQUES NATIONAL PARK is a rewarding day trip with wild fauna and flora which is unique in France. 

 The Carrières des Lumières are located at the foot of the town of Les Baux-de-Provence & located 62km from your apartment. Young and old alike come to live a unique visual experience - great for a rainy day!

Welcome to PASSERELLES DES CIMES, an exciting treetop adventure park in Lagnes, 40km from Vaugines. Set in over 3 hectares of protected forest, it offers a unique climbing experience for all ages & skill levels.