Geological and Archaeological Museum
Orgon - Museum
Discover the load History Museum, the former prison of the 17th century showing the graffiti of the convicts who were a stop on the path that led to the bagne of Toulon, welcomes today the Urgonia Museum and the Municipal Tourist Office in the village.The exhibitions presented in this place reveal you the unique and fascinating history of this territory for 130 million years. Marine and continental episodes follow one another, revealing a procession of fossilized animals now extinct and the remains left by the man since his arrival in this area about 10,000 years ago.Become geological site of international standard since the half of the 19th century, traces of the exploitation of the urgonian limestone are numerous and varied as you will discover. Soon, an ornithological exhibition devoted to the thirteen protected bird species taken into account by the Life of Alpilles program will complement the themes.Fun and interactive visits over the discovery of local heritage, this invitation to travel back in time to embellishing panels and video documentaries. Digital terminals allow you to complete and test your knowledge in a fun and interactive way. Guided tours of the visits accompanied by to discover the Museum and the path of stone are available on registration. Feel free to ask the program and schedules to the members of the team who are at your disposal and will answer your questions in the home of the Museum. Educational visit a pedagogical accompaniment device allows the reception of school groups. In order to adapt the content of the visits, a preparatory meeting between the teacher and the head of the Museum is desirable.Home and visits accompanied by reservation.15 persons maximum per group.
- Accessible for disabled
- Public car park
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Where to stay
Le Mas des Collines
Plan d'Orgon
Gite adjoining the owners' residence in a tranquil setting on 2.5 unenclosed hectares which open directly to the scrubland. Mountain climbing opportunities at 5 km. Quiet, pleasant environment. Ground floor : kitchen/living room (sofa bed for 2 persons). Shower/WC. Upper floor: 1 bedroom with a…
Domaine De La Rose
Orgon
In a beautiful wooded area on a fully fenced 8500 m² land, independent gite with private pool (secured - 12x6m), terrace 35 m² common with the owners, shady corner land with garden furniture (20 m²). Carport and garage for motorbikes. Living room / kitchen, tastefully decorated, high quality…
Villa Enzo
Orgon
Entre Alpilles et Luberon, à 15 km de St Rémy et à 9 km d'Eygalières, maison de charme quotté 4 étoiles de 100 m² à la décoration de qualité. Grand séjour/salon climatisé de 40 m². Cuisine indépendante (LL, SL, LV). 1 chambre climatisée avec 1 lit/2 pers. 1 chambre avec 2 lits/1…
La Maison De Chichui
Orgon
Au coeur du village, entre Alpilles et Luberon, maison de charme quotée trois étoiles à la décoration originale de 130 m² sur 3 niveaux située dans des bâtiments du XVème siècle creusés dans le roc. Grand salon/séjour avec canapé convertible pour 2 pers, TV grand écran. Cuisine…
Le Songe Des Lavandes
Plan d'Orgon
The gite Sonde des Lavandes (lavanda's dream) is an independent villa on the outskirts of a residential neighbour. A road runs along the house on one side of the garden. Private garden of 800 m² fully enclosed with electric gate, children porch, terrace of 40 m² with a covered part,…
Les Marronniers
Plan d'Orgon
Between Alpilles and Durance, gite of character, adjoining the owners' house, well fit-out, comfortable with private park, shaded with chestnut trees, with a surface of 500 sq.m. Heart of the village at 200 m. Quiet area. Groundfloor raised of several steps. Large entrance hall. Kitchen.…
Area of Saint-Véran
Orgon
Nestled in the heart of a Green Park of 7 hectares, a beautiful bastide renovated for you welcome. Detached house with swimming pool.3 put rooms for rent.Capacity 6 people.
La Finiere
Plan d'Orgon
Between the Alpilles and the Luberon, one hour from Mont-Ventoux and the Mediterranean Sea, gite in a farmhouse, adjoining the owners' house and the gîte G40202, in a quiet landscape, surrounded by fruit trees. Groundfloor : Kitchen/living-room with fireplace (wood offered), microwave,…
Le Mazet Des Oliviers
Plan d'Orgon
Between St Remy de Provence and Cavaillon, mazet (countryside traditional house) built in 1921 and fully renovated in 2016, 1 km from shops, on 8000 m² of private lawn. Owners nearby in another house but the gite is entirely independant, private access and shed to park 3 cars.Swimming pool 8x4m…
Things to do
Chapel of our Lady of Beauregard
Orgon
This ancient celto-Ligurian oppidum was a religious center well before the Christian era, as evidenced by the numerous remains of cults such as the Gallo-Roman altars exposed today in the lapidary Museum of Avignon. They honoured the Greco-Roman deities. In 1878 the Bonnard Canon, cure Dean of…
Pottery Isabel de Gea
Orgon
Isabel de Géa offers pottery classes, throughout the year, for all age groups and all ability levels, from beginners to improvers. My techniques are varnished clay, raku and paper clay. You can use a wheel, do modelling or create sculptures and crockery. It's your choice. She will guide you,…
Area of the Val de L'oule
Orgon
From father to son, it is a great pleasure for me to show you the products of our viticultural operations. These operations were passed down to me by my father, André Benoit, who also bequeathed me his passion for the land, his love of the natural environment which forms it and his respect for…
L'entrepôt
Plan d'Orgon
Un complexe multiloirsirs avec laser game, pure mission (traverser les faisceaux laser sans les toucher) bowling, billards, salle de concerts...
Provence Automobile Museum
Orgon
Nestled between the Alpilles and the Luberon is a collection just waiting to be discovered. A round-up of a century of automotive history through the different eras of this fabulous epic story... sporting and popular models of all ages share this space with bicycles, motorcycles, posters from the…
Domaine de Valdition
Orgon
A 900 m bridle path planted with Aleppo pines leads to the tasting site and the bastide surrounded by a magnificent park with its two-hundred year old trees. The equilibrium and harmony of this place illustrate the quality of its products, which are typical of the Vallée des Baux and the…
Where to eat
The garden of the Mas
Orgon
Gourmet cuisine in the 25-hectare estate of the Mas de la Rose, a luxury guest house in Eygalières, Provence, in the heart of the Alpilles, with meeting rooms, a pool and golf and tennis facilities. It is the ideal place for holidays, wedding receptions, luxury rentals, production shoots and…
The garden side
Orgon
In Orgon, a small village which shouldn't be missed, is an exceptional gourmet stop-off point, Le Côté Jardin restaurant. You will discover typically Provençal cuisine in a pleasant, well-maintained setting, in the shade of a huge acacia tree. Groups welcome (45-50 people) subject to prior…
Auberge du Parc
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Hotel - restaurant in a building of the 18th century in the heart of Provence. The Auberge du Parc is the ideal place to spend a relaxing time either with friends, family, or for business trips.Cuisine gourmande.Master Restorer
