La Lisanne is situated on the edge of the Durance Valley, just off the D561 three kilometres to the west of St. Esteve Janson and six kilometres west of le Puy St Reparade.
 

The nearest towns are Cadenet and La Roque d’Antheron, which are both a five-minute, drive away and Pertuis, which is 15 minutes, drive. Three larger towns are also within easy reach with Aix en Provence just 20 minutes drive away, and Avignon and Marseille both 45 minutes distant. The Luberon Mountains are easily accessible and the only road crossing them starts at Cadenet, continuing via Lourmarin and Bonnieux, a spectacular journey taking less than half an hour and giving access to the north Luberon and villages such as Gordes, Roussillon, Menerbes and Lacoste.

 

 
 

La Lisanne is situated in the heart of Provence with activities nearby to suit virtually everyone. The neighbouring small town of La Roque d’Antheron plays host to an international piano festival every July and August. It also has an Olympic size swimming pool and famous archery club.

 
  The River Durance is a bird reserve where enthusiasts can study many species. There is also a wonderful range of wild flowers in the area including wild orchids. The whole area is very popular with cyclists and horse riding enthusiasts as well as providing wonderful walks.
  City-wise, chic and charming Aix en Provence is less than 30 minutes away, offering clubs, music, art galleries and museums. This beautiful renowned city was the birthplace of the artist Cézanne and is a must for architectural enthusiasts with its fantastic old houses and fountains. Shopaholics will find a wonderful array of designer boutiques alongside traditional Provencal wares. It also has a music festival in the summer.
  Avignon less than an hour away is a beautiful walled city with the principal attraction being the Pont of St Benezet, made famous in the children’s song Sur le Pont d’Avignon), and the magnificent Palais des Papes (Popes Place), dating from the 14th century when the headquarters of the Roman Catholic church was based there. It has many small attractive restaurants and also offers a Festival of Theatre each August. For those wanting a winter break, 15th November each year sees the launch of the new wines of the Cotes de Rhone with free wine tasting and a medieval style procession of the brotherhoods of wine makers in the area, a colourful spectacle not to be missed. Not far away is the fantsatic pont du Gard a huge aqueduct built in Roman times.
  The close proximity to the towns and villages of the Luberon makes La Lisanne an ideal base for visiting the famous hill top villages of Bonnieux, Lacoste, and Menerbes. On the other side of the mountains you will find the cascading village of Gordes and the beautifully serene Cistercian Abbey de Senaque. Nearby are two of nature’s finest works of art, the ochre valleys of Roussillon and the mysterious Fontaine de Vaucluse, home to the gushing source of the Sorgue River.
  Just half an hour away is the world famous antique town of L’Isle sur la Sorgue which provides an enticing mixture of café life and antique hunting along the banks of the River Sorgue.
  The marshlands or the Camargue are just a 40-minute drive, where you can search out the famous white horses, black bulls and pink flamingos or simply spend the day on the beach. There too you will find the towns of Arles, home of the Vincent Van Gogh Foundation and Aigues Mort, a stunning medieval walled town which once upon a time was a seaport, but which is now land locked.
  These are just a few of the places you could visit during your stay with us in Provence, and we are happy to help you plan your programme of activities if you so wish. Whether staying for a day, a week or a month, our aim is to make your visit enjoyable and memorable.