Jouques: apartments and holiday homes
Accommodation in Jouques
Jouques offers different ways to experience its landscapes, history and regional products. The surroundings are particularly vivid when explored along paths through pine forests, herb fields and small mountain landscapes, complemented by historic churches and local attractions.
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For a stay in Jouques, renting a holiday apartment may be part of your personal planning.
Things to do
The “Les senteurs de Provence” circular trail follows shaded paths from pine forests to fields of thyme, rosemary and lavender. It leads to the Chapelle Sainte-Trinité and, before returning to the village, includes a visit to the Moulin Saint-Vincent, a lavandin distillery and an olive oil mill.
In Jouques, walks and hikes through fields, hills and small mountain landscapes are available. Along the way, visitors can discover dry-stone huts, terraces, calades and oratories.
Les Écuries de Bèdes offer group and private horse-riding lessons for different age groups and ability levels. Children can start from the age of 8; there are also adult courses for all levels, as well as dressage, show jumping, TREC, trail rides, vaulting and archery.
Culture and history
The Musée rural d’histoire locale is located in the former Saint-Jean Chapel, which once served as a place of prayer for the White Penitents. The Church of Saint-Pierre in Jouques became a parish church at the beginning of the 11th century.
The Romanesque nave of Notre-Dame-de-la-Roque is flanked by a Gothic chapel containing numerous votive offerings.
Food and drink
The Marché de Jouques takes place every Sunday throughout the year from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and offers products from local producers. The shop of the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Fidélité sells handcrafted, monastic and regional products, including jams, honey, almonds, olive oil and tapenade.
Surroundings
The Sommet des Contrats is a mountain in the immediate vicinity of Jouques. Concors, Montagne de Vautubière and Grand Sambuc are mountains in the surroundings of Jouques.
The Château de Cadarache is a castle in the surroundings of Jouques. The Château de la Tour-d’Aigues is a historic site in the surroundings of Jouques.
The Atelier Cézanne is a museum in the wider region around Jouques. The Musée Granet is also a museum in the wider region around Jouques.
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