Bike Rental
Discover Provence's colourful paths, pure air and lavender scents. Marked itineraries in the Forcalquier region and Lure Mountain, up to 94 km.
- €49 / day — e-bike
- €39 / day — classic MTB
Provence, at your own pace
Valensole Plateau, Forcalquier, Verdon Gorges, Luberon.
Domaine Ribiera is an ideal base to explore Haute-Provence. 5 minutes from Forcalquier, 25 minutes from the Valensole lavender fields, an hour from the Verdon Gorges — you are at the heart of a region that invites you to slow down, breathe and savour.
Bespoke experiences
Discover Provence differently
From the Estate, enjoy bespoke experiences: carriage rides, hot-air balloon flights or a 2CV escapade. Our team arranges everything for you.
Horse riding
Our equestrian guides will take you through Giono's land at a horse's pace. All levels welcome, from beginners to advanced. Private rides on request.
- €69 / person — 2 h
- €90 / person — Half-day trail ride
- €129 / person — Full-day trail ride
Carriage ride
Accessible to all, including wheelchair users (accessible carriage). For up to 4 people, more on request.
- €149 — 1h30 carriage ride (4 to 6 pers.)
- €279 — Half-day carriage ride (4 to 6 pers.)
- €549 — Full-day carriage ride (4 to 6 pers.)
2CV Experience
At the wheel of a legendary 2CV, discover the Luberon and Verdon. Unique itineraries, stunning landscapes, historic places. Fuel and delivery included.
- €489 — full day (9.30am to 5.30pm)
- +€300 — driver option (6 h)
Private chauffeur
For your transfers or bespoke excursions. Experienced driver, fluent English.
- €479 — half-day
- €649 — full day
- €279 — Marseille airport / TGV transfer
Hot-air Balloon
See Provence from above. Morning flights at sunrise from Forcalquier, April to end of October. Some uncertainty on the route — that's the charm of the journey.
- €249 — Solo · 7/7 ticket, 8 regions (incl. public holidays)
- €479 — Duo · 7/7 ticket, 8 regions (incl. public holidays)
- €165 — child 6-12
- Private: €2,400 (4 to 8 pers.)
- +€30 / pers — Cancellation option (private flights)
Subject to weather. Tickets valid 2 years, reschedulable.
To visit
Provence's hidden gems
Around the Estate, perched villages, exceptional geological sites, lavender fields as far as the eye can see. The region reveals itself slowly, between markets and viewpoints.
5 min Forcalquier
A typical small Provençal town, its Monday morning market is one of the oldest and most renowned. The Citadel and its Carillon offer a 360° view. Also: the Artemisia museum at the Cordeliers Convent, the biscuit factory, the distilleries (Pastis Henri Bardouin, Rinquinquin, Farigoule, Gentiane de Lure).
30 min Sisteron Citadel
At 500m altitude, the citadel overlooks the town from a rocky spur. This Vauban military structure is an incredible place — breathtaking views over the Durance and Southern Alps.
25 min Valensole Plateau
An immense sea of lavender, the Valensole plateau is one of the largest in France. Bloom from mid-June to mid-July — the fields become a purple ocean as far as the eye can see.
1 h Verdon Gorges
Spectacular landscapes, ideal for hiking, kayaking, climbing or paragliding. Lake Esparron is perfect for electric boats or canoeing.
Other exceptional sites nearby
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Notre-Dame de Ganagobie Abbey
Benedictine monks' abbey, famed for its medieval mosaics and Romanesque architecture.
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Les Mourres
Exceptional geological site — an almost magical hiking trail between rock formations.
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Banon
Perched medieval village, surrounded by remains of ancient ramparts. Famous for its cheese.
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Château de Sauvan
Nicknamed the 'Petit Trianon of Provence', a magnificent place with exceptional gardens.
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Lurs
Village perched above the Durance, springing from a cascade of olive trees — one of the 5 most beautiful olive groves in Provence.
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Simiane-la-Rotonde
Classified City of Character, between Ventoux, Lure and Luberon. Its 12th-century rotunda is unique in Provence.
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Salagon, museum and gardens
Renaissance priory and Romanesque church (historic monument), surrounded by 6 hectares of ethnobotanical gardens.
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Provençal Colorado
Former ochre quarries, landscapes shaped by nature and man — like a fragment of the Grand Canyon in Provence.
Through the seasons
When to come, what to do
March – May
Spring
Almond blossom, Provençal markets, Luberon hikes, first terraces.
June – August
Summer
Lavender in bloom over Valensole, swimming in the Verdon, dinners under plane trees.
Sept. – Nov.
Autumn
Grape harvest, truffles, golden light on the hills, peaceful hiking.
Dec. – Feb.
Winter
Estate at rest, fireside, spa, escapes to Aix and Marseille.
