For your summer in Provence in the Ventoux region a selection of “Arts & Culture” activities by Le Prieuré La Madelène
During summertime in the beautiful region of Provence, where Le Prieuré La Madelène is located, arts & culture are not left behind! In fact, the range of activities is phenomenal. Thus, we have chosen to present you a theme-based selection we have named “Art and Architecture – A Living, Dramatic Heritage.” Our choices are subjective […]
Fans of cycling and Provence alike
Welcome to Le Prieuré la Madelène, at the foot of Mont Ventoux! Le Prieuré now has the “Ventoux Cycle Tourism” label At Le Prieuré, in our guest rooms and cottage, we reserve a special welcome for cyclists, keen sports enthusiasts and those whose favorite pastime is going out for a stroll. The Ventoux Cycle Tourism […]
Our summer highlights around Mont Ventoux
A SMALL SELECTION by LE PRIEURÉ LA MADELÈNE Like many areas of Provence, the Ventoux and its surrounding villages are in full swing in during the summer season. With the arrival of the cicadas, a full menu of fun, friendly events are on tap near Malaucène. Among all these different events, at Prieuré La Madelène, […]
Winter in Provence at the foot of Mont Ventoux: enjoy life in the “slow lane” under beaming sunshine.
While everyone knows Provence for its summers full of sun, cicadas and lavender, winter also offers many attractions and lends our region a very special charm, especially at the foot of Mont Ventoux. Though it can be a bit chilly – especially if the Mistral is blowing – the days are beautiful, the air is […]
Discovering the vineyards and wines of Ventoux
In our wonderful little Vaucluse département (or ‘county’ in English), like everywhere in France, wine is part of our culture and plays an important role in our meals and fun times. The people here nurture a great wine culture due to the countless vineyards in the county, which fall into four appellations (geographical designations): Côtes-du […]
Our Top 10 activities in the area
1. STROLL THROUGH THE VILLAGES AROUND MONT VENTOUX The Ventoux area has dozens of charming villages that are ideal for a stroll. These include 21 authentic hilltop villages that are much quieter than the Luberon villages which, let’s face it, can sometimes be invaded by tourists in summer … These are perfect places to stretch […]
Marie Cardinal, The Words… La Madelène
Writing about Marie Cardinal in an article published in France’s Journal du Dimanche weekly newspaper in 2013, journalist Bernard Pivot recalled that “his last summer at La Madelène had been a paradise”. It is in this place that the woman he nicknamed “The Absolute Exile”, the stateless woman, the woman who felt at home everywhere […]
The Ventoux – Biosphere and Regional National Park
The highest peak in the Vaucluse, Mont Ventoux, rising above Provence, towers over the surrounding plain and hills and clearly draws people’s eyes and attention. It truly makes us dream with its wild summit that defies the wind, its hillsides rich in crops, its lavender and its vines, its dry stone walls and its picturesque […]
Covid plan
Dear guests, Your health, our health: our top priority! In order to fight Covid-19 and ensure you the safest, most comfortable stay possible, we present you a list of the measures implemented here at Le Prieuré La Madelène. Social distancing The bedrooms are all separated and spread out over an area of more than 400 […]
