Bed and breakfasts near the Gorges de la Nesque, between Ventoux and the Monts du Vaucluse
The Gorges de la Nesque, scenic road through the Monts du Vaucluse
The Gorges de la Nesque cut through the Monts du Vaucluse between Monieux and Villes-sur-Auzon. Quieter than some major natural sites, they offer a more understated way to approach the foothills of Mont Ventoux.
The Nesque, an intermittent mediterranean river
The Nesque is a Mediterranean river with an intermittent flow. Even when discreet in summer, it has carved a deep canyon into the limestone between Mont Ventoux and the Vaucluse plateau. Dry riverbed, cliffs and wooded combes all shape the character of the place.
A scenic route between Monieux and Villes-sur-Auzon
The Gorges de la Nesque are also famous for their scenic tourist route, which winds along the cliffs and offers breathtaking views at every turn. This panoramic road, beginning in Villes-sur-Auzon and leading to Monieux and the Sault plateau, cuts through overhanging rock faces and is dotted with lookouts offering magnificent panoramas.
The Castellas lookout at its peak
The highlight of this journey is the Castellas lookout, offering a stunning view of the Rock of Wax, one of the most spectacular landscapes in all of Provence. You will feel suspended between sky and earth, amazed by the natural beauty around you.
Staying near the Gorges de la Nesque makes it easy to combine scenic roads, Ventoux villages, lavender on the Albion plateau and Provençal markets from one base.
Bed and breakfasts near the Gorges de la Nesque
Here is a selection of guest houses, gites and charming places to stay near the Gorges de la Nesque, between Ventoux and the Monts de Vaucluse, with direct access to each owner’s website.
Charming Bed and breakfast
Metafort
Guest rooms in a contemporary and Zen spirit in Méthamis, a picturesque village in the Vaucluse between Luberon and Mont Ventoux. Private jacuzzi, massages, dinner, pool.
Charming vacation rental
La Lauren
A superb Renaissance style holiday home near Sault on the heights of the Plateau d'Albion, in the authentic landscapes of lavender Provence. Garden, superb panorama on the lavenders.
Charming bed and breakfast and Cottages
La Bastide des Bourguets
Five large guest rooms in an old 17th century bastide, and three independent cottages at the foot of the village of Sault in the Lavender Provence, in the heart of a 2ha estate. Table d'hôtes, Swimming pool, Park.
Planning your stay around the Gorges de la Nesque
When should you stay near the Gorges de la Nesque?
The Gorges de la Nesque are very rewarding in summer, especially with early starts on the scenic road and cooler evenings around Monieux, Sault or Villes-sur-Auzon.
Spring and autumn bring softer light for viewpoints, walks and photography, with generally quieter roads.
Where should you stay around the Gorges de la Nesque?
A bed and breakfast in Monieux, Villes-sur-Auzon, Méthamis, Sault or the Monts du Vaucluse gives easy access to the viewpoints and the gorge road.
The area also works well for combining the Gorges de la Nesque, Mont Ventoux, the Albion plateau, Comtat Venaissin villages and Provençal markets.
What can you do around the Gorges de la Nesque?
The Gorges de la Nesque are best experienced through the road, the viewpoints and the foothill villages of Mont Ventoux.
- Follow the scenic road between Villes-sur-Auzon and Monieux
- Read our getaway about the Gorges de la Nesque in autumn
- Stop at the Castellas viewpoint facing the Rocher de Cire
- Discover Sault, Méthamis and the Monts du Vaucluse
- Plan a day trip to Mont Ventoux or the lavender fields of the Albion plateau