Top Things to do in Cadenet
10 Things to do in Cadenet That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Cadenet, France including Truffle Hunting at Les Pastras, Bastide du Laval, Mon Ami Poney Cadenet, Poney Club Desportis, Atelier Assala, Eglise Saint-Etienne, Chateau de Cadenet, Centre Culturel La Laiterie, Galerie Contrastes, Musee de la Vannerie.
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1. Truffle Hunting at Les Pastras
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5.0 based on 245 reviews
Go behind the scenes of the world's most secretive business. Take a tour of a Provençal truffle plantation, learn how truffles are cultivated and truffle dogs are trained, and go on a hunt for France's elusive "black gold" with professional hunters who know all the tricks of the trade. You'll be regaled with stories of successes and sabotage, and learn to tell the difference between the different types of French truffles and the "fakes" from China. Tours are followed up with a sampling of fresh truffle hors d'oeuvres, Champagne and a tasting of our Les Pastras olive and truffle oil. A real treat! Truffle Hunting Tour: Truffle hunt, truffle hors d'oeuvres, Champagne, olive and truffle oil tasting: 70€ per person (winter), 60€ per person (summer). Minimum of 2 people. Weekend tours at flexible hours, weekday tours at 6pm (summer) or 4pm (winter). Please book at least one week in advance. Summer season: May 1 - September 30* Winter season: November 15 - March 15* * Weather permitting 50% of the profits from Les Pastras products go to the One Family orphanage in Haiti
Reviewed By elizbuth - Hendersonville, United States
I've been reading about Les Pastras for several years, and this year I decided the truffle hunt would be a priority for our trip. It was a pleasure to listen to Johann speak so proudly about his family's land and heritage. He welcomed us warmly, gave us a few ground-rules about the experience, and then told us about the process of finding truffles, how to spot a likely place, and the business of raising "truffles trees." The fact that Johann is entertaining and knowledgeable plus fluent in English made the tour even more enjoyable. Jean-Marc arrived with the dogs. I had read about the fancy Italian breed that is often used for truffle hunting, but these dogs were not what I expected. Éclair was a scruffy, short ball of fur and Mirabelle seemed to be a lab-shepherd-? mixed breed. Johann explained the process of training the dogs and noted that any breed could be trained to find truffles. We greeted the dogs, but when it was time to go to work, we had to let them focus. We had walked to the stand of trees where we hoped to find truffles, Éclair sniffed out the truffles, Mirabelle started the digging, and then we got to get the truffle out of the soil. We were taught how to notice the difference in quality. One truffle was softer than the others and another had less aroma than the others. After we found 6 or so truffles, we walked around the family land and were introduced to the area's wild herbs, the beehives, and the fruit and olive trees. Then on to the summer kitchen and getting to eat the fruit of our hunt. Johann talked about preparation, storage, and serving truffles. We had Champagne and ate truffles on butter, on cheese, with oil, and in ice cream. The entire experience was a pleasure.
2. Bastide du Laval
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5.0 based on 120 reviews
Located in the heart of the regional national park, the Bastide du Laval Olive Oil Mill provides visitors with a unique opportunity to discover the landscape and traditions of Provence. Set against the cliffs from which the stone for the construction of the original village of Cadenet was quarried, the mill brings a feeling of authenticity. Far more than a simple olive oil mill, Bastide du Laval is keen to develop a friendly and educational approach to the fascinating world of olive trees, olive oil and, of course, Provence. Olive tourism serves as an alternative to traditional tourism, offering indepth knowledge of the olive oil industry and capturing the true essence of the culture surrounding the domain of the olive tree. The olive oils produced at the mill as well as the wines from the domain itself are sold in the boutique, along with a selection of local products.
3. Mon Ami Poney Cadenet
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Grow up with your friend the poney. For kids from 4 to 8 years old. Our aim is to offer your kid the opportunity to discover horse riding in benevolence and security with small groups of 4 to 6 kids.
4. Poney Club Desportis
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
On a hill, in the heart of a privileged 30 hectare estate, south of the Luberon Regional Natural Park, In a Nature and Silence zone, the Club is 2 kilometres from the village of Cadenet. We offer you: - FFE dressage, obstacle, cross training course - Ethology - School holidays courses 35€ the ½ day - Exams "Gallop" - Pensions Children from 2 years old welcome.
5. Atelier Assala
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
The Assala workshop is a space dedicated to creators. Everyone works and exhibits their works. In this space you will have the opportunity to see the artists at work.
6. Eglise Saint-Etienne
7. Chateau de Cadenet
8. Centre Culturel La Laiterie
La Laiterie Cultural Centre offers exhibitions and shows throughout the year. Come and enjoy a moment of relaxation and discovery ! The centre is located in the heart of the village of Cadenet next to the church. Free entry
9. Galerie Contrastes
En plein coeur du Luberon, dans le village de Cadenet, la Galerie Contrastes offre une surface d'environ 200 m2 dédié à l'art. L'art y est pluriel et les contrastes sont mis en avant. Son fondateur a souhaité créer un espace réunissant ses passions d'antiquaire, de designer et de galeriste. Des expositions éphémères sont organisées plusieurs fois par an.
10. Musee de la Vannerie
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