Hôtel du Poète: activities and tourism in the Luberon
The Hôtel du Poète offers you all the comforts of a 3-star establishment to ensure your stay is a dream come true. Its 23 rooms cater to couples, families and business travellers alike, all looking for a break from the stresses and strains of everyday life. Our bistronomic restaurant Le Bistrot welcomes you from breakfast to dinner, the perfect place to sample a veritable smorgasbord of local produce. While the relaxation area, with its outdoor pool, beckons you for a refreshing swim lulled by the sound of birdsong.
Discovering the source of the River Sorgue
Located at the gateway to the Luberon in the Vaucluse, the Hôtel du Poète is set in a charming village that captures the very best of Provence. Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is the ideal starting point for exploring the surrounding wonders of nature. Just 800 metres from the hotel, discover the Source of the Sorgue, otherwise known as the “Gouffre deFontaine-de-Vaucluse.” As Europe's largest spring, watching the water gushing forth is truly a sight for sore eyes, while imagining the chasm's depth of over 400 metres is enough to make your head spin.
Sport and leisure
Over 35 walking and cycling routes await our more intrepid visitors. Picturesque and peaceful paths and tracks wind their way through lavender fields, orchards and rivers. In the neighbouring village, the Saumane golf course welcomes you, while the Sorgue River awaits you for an exhilarating kayaking trip or a spot of gentle fishing. As you explore the region, you are sure to pass through a number of traditional villages with their many markets, vintage traders and antique dealers.
Nearby
A prime location between the Luberon and the Alpilles, the Hôtel du Poète offers easy access to:
- L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
- Gordes
- Roussillon
- Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
- Avignon
Distances
Distances in Km from Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
Getting here
GPS coordinates:
Latitude: 43.920964
Longitude: 5.126730
Coming from Paris or Lyon on the A7 motorway, exit at Avignon Sud, then follow the signs for Apt. Continue in this direction for around 20km, then turn left onto the D24. Go through the village of Petit Palais, then follow the signs for Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.
Coming from Marseille or Nice on the motorway, exit at Cavaillon. Drive through the town of Cavaillon towards Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, then follow the signs to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.
To help you plan your car journey, go to: www.mappy.fr or www.viamichelin.com
From Marseille Marignane Airport, take the motorway towards Lyon and exit at Cavaillon. Drive through the town of Cavaillon towards Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, then follow the signs to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.
From Avignon-Caumont Airport, follow the signs for Apt on the D900 for around 20km, then on your left take the D24 towards Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.
From Nîmes Airport, take the motorway towards Lyon and exit at Remoulins. Follow the signs for Avignon, and then head towards Marseille on the N7. Continue towards Apt on the D900 for around 20km, then on your left, take the D24 in the direction of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.
To help you plan your plane journey, go to: www.airfrance.fr
From Avignon TGV railway station: on exiting the station, take the Rocade Charles De Gaulle (ring road), then after about 4km turn right onto the N7 towards Marseille. Follow the signs for Apt on the D900 for around 20km. Next, turn left at the village of Petit Palais on the D24 and follow the signs for Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.
To help you prepare your train journey, go to: www.voyages-sncf.fr
