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LOCAL ACTIVITIES
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ideally situated for a variety of activities, such as rock climbing,
mountain biking and tourist cycling, golf (four courses), swimming,
tennis and walking. Click the Activities button for more details.
French Language Courses are also available. There are local festivals
and wine-tasting opportunities. |
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Climbing:
Orgon is
the ideal location for the rock climber who wants to climb all
year round. A short walk through the village opens up to a large
valley with somewhere in the region of 300 graded climbs from
3 to 8C+. The atmosphere is idyllic as the valley runs East/West
and allows the climber the option during winter or summer to
be in the sun or the shade.
Within
15 - 45 minutes drive are other excellent climbing areas such
as Les Baux, St Remy de Provence, Mouries, Mausane, Fontvielles,
Auraille and Buoux.
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Cycling:
Just a
quick look through the Visitors` Book at Mas de Bazarde will
reveal the names of many British cyclists who have come here
over the last 10 years to enjoy the riding, whether training,
touring or just simply pottering around the quiet leafy lanes.
And they keep coming back, because this is a cycling paradise.
Whatever
your expectations of a cycling holiday, Provence can be guaranteed
to provide just what you are looking for, be it rolling countryside,
challenging hills, sleepy villages, flat plains or car-free
country lanes - and you don`t have to stray too far from Organ
to enjoy it.
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Gerry
tackles the road from Videuque
up to the top of the Petit Luberon |
Colourful
country lane. Mick enjoys a springtime
floral display. The Alpilles are in the background.
Just a couple of miles from Orgon! |
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Golf:
Provence
not only offers a delightful sunny climate, but also the opportunity
to play on championship golf courses without the crowds and
queuing associated with other European locations.
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Royal Golf Course: 6307 metres par 72 championship course,
designed by Severiano Ballesteros and opened by him in September
1992, the course is set amongst the valleys and pine forest typical
of Provence, and is host to international tournaments, but also
enables amateur golfers to play on an exciting and varied course.
(15 minutes drive). |
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Club de Servanes: Is located in an unforgettable setting at
the foot of The Alpilles next to Les Baux de Provence. The course
of 6100 metres par 72 is sheltered from the Mistral, edged with
olive groves, cypress and cascading lakes, and must be one of
France's finest 18 hole courses. (25 minutes drive). |
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Golf Club: Located at the foot of The Luberon and close to
the beautiful town l'Isle sur la Sorgue, has an 18 hole, 6610
metre par 72 course (plus a 9 hole executive course). The perfectly
maintained greens and fairways, heavy with the spicy perfumes
of thyme and lavender, provide the ideal setting for the golfer
who appreciates idyllic surroundings. |
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des Baux-de-Provence: Situated at the foot of the village
Baux-de-Provence, the course is a 9 hole, 2842 metres par 36,
set amongst the famous olive trees and platanes of Provence. (30
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Swimming:
Mas de
Bazarde has a large, beautiful garden, with a superb swimming
pool measuring 11m x 5m which is maintained daily.
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Tennis:
Within easy walking distance of Mas de Bazarde, in the village
of Organ, there are two excellent all-weather tennis courts,
floodlit in the evenings and available for our guests use at
all times.
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Walking:
Spring
and Autumn are delightful times to walk in most countries, however
the clarity of light and the gentle warmth of the sun makes
Provence an ideal location for a walking holiday.
We enjoy
walking ourselves, and over the years we have collected many
routes in the surrounding countryside which we would be happy
to share with our visitors if they so wish. We can offer advice
and help where necessary and provide local maps.
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